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The Atlanta Rowing Club presents
Southeastern Adaptive Sculling
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| Upcoming Events |
Saturday, May 19, 2012
2:00P - 3:00P
@ ARC Lower Boathouse
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| SEAS Initiative General Meeting |
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
2:00P - 3:00P
@ ARC Lower Boathouse
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| SEAS Initiative General Meeting |
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
2:00P - 3:00P
@ ARC Lower Boathouse
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| SEAS Initiative General Meeting |
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
2:00P - 3:00P
@ ARC Lower Boathouse
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| SEAS Initiative General Meeting |
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Volunteers needed for practices:
Thursday's @ 6:30P and Sunday's @ 2:00P.
| About Adaptive Rowing Top
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Working with local individuals and organizations the Atlanta Rowing Club has offered a rowing experience to the community of Atlanta since 1974. Today, the club looks forward to extending membership to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities through its Southeastern Adaptive Sculling (SEAS) Initiative.
On October 16, 2011 Atlanta Rowing Club was proud to announce that it will be working with a small group of adaptive rowers in the spring. At this time, SEAS is working with volunteers to ensure the safety and comfort of its participants.
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Image from World Sport Chicago |
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Clubs across the nation have started adaptive rowing programs including the Capital Rowing Club of Washington, DC. The sport made its debut at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. To ensure fair competition for adaptive athletes, FISA has established a number of classifications (see below).
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TA (Trunk and Arms)
Rowers unable to use a sliding seat are considered TA participants. Typical disabilities include bilateral knee amputation or a complete lesion at vertebrate L3.
AS (Arms and Shoulders)
Individuals with lesions at vertebrate T12 or cerebral palsy class 4 are included in the AS category and typically have minimal or no trunk function.
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LTA (Legs, Trunk, Arms)
LTA-PD (physical disability) participants typically have a minimal disability of amputation, incomplete lesion at vertebrate S1, or cerebral palsy class 8. LTA-B classification is reserved for individuals with a minimum of 10% visual impairment.
Cognitive Impairment
For more details, see 2011 FISA Adaptive Rowing Classification Guidelines |
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Links to Adaptive Rowing Resources:
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Also join the Adaptive Rowing Yahoo! Group for regular updates on events in the adaptive rowing community.
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Join the Team Now! Top
Membership applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.
Steps to becoming a SEAS Rower:
1. Complete an ARC Membership form and submit it as instructed.
We ask that current applicants join as "Temporary Members" and indicate their interest in the SEAS Initiative by writing "SEAS Applicant" on the top right corner of the first page of the form. Following approval this year as a permanent program at ARC, participants can change their membership to "Rowing Members" at a pro-rated cost.
2. Arrange an initial meeting with our coaching team adaptive@atlantarow.org.
3. Bring a completed hard copy of the SEAS Athlete Application to the initial meeting.
Our goal is to provide you with a positive rowing experience and to facilitate the growth of adaptive rowing as a competitive sport.
Steps to becoming a SEAS Volunteer:
ARC members volunteering with SEAS will be credited with volunteer hours toward their annual membership.
1. Complete the SEAS Volunteer Application and,
A) Email it to us at adaptive@atlantarow.org, or
B) Bring a hard copy to one of our monthly meetings
2. Attend one of our monthly meetings to sign up for a volunteering position and meet other members of the team.
Monthly SEAS Initiative Meetings
On the third Saturday of every month at 2:00P, join us at the lower ARC boathouse to learn more about how you can take part in shaping the adaptive rowing community here in Atlanta, GA.
Our meetings provide an opportunity to:
- Learn more about adaptive rowing, i.e., competition, equipment, and programs
- Connect with other members of the SEAS Initiative
- Sign up to volunteer with the team, e.g., dock assistant, launch driver, rowing assistant
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SEAS Initiative Rowing Programs Top
Our programs will start rowers on an indoor rowing machine adapted for their use to introduce terminology and concepts of technique before moving to the water in boats. SEAS is designed such that participants will be on the water within a few sessions. For more information, please contact us at adaptive@atlantarow.org.
Image courtesy of Getty Images with permission
from British Rowing and Tom Aggar.
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Private Coaching
Sweep yourself away in the world of rowing!
For personalized training, ask us about our private coaching option. You’re in charge. Decide when to practice and develop your rowing technique at your pace.
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Learn-To-Row
Once you try rowing, you’ll be hooked!
Try it out before making any major commitments. Individuals and groups are welcome to sign up for a one-month clinic that will teach you the basics of adaptive rowing. You will learn to use an indoor rowing machine and how to scull in a boat.
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Minimum enrollment for two-week clinics: 3 participants
Minimum enrollment for one-month clinics: 4 participants
Maximum enrollment for all clinics: 7 participants
Please note that participants between the ages of 14 and 18 must
be accompanied by an adult and can enroll in Learn-To-Row clinics.
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