The Goal

For Bayside Rowing Club, the sport of rowing is viewed as the means to an end and not the end itself.

Program Expectations

We expect that the performance of the program participants will improve in many areas. These include:

a) Development of Independence. Self-confidence is fostered through the mastery of skills. With rowing, there is more emphasis testing one's own limits than in competing with others.

b) Development of Self-discipline. Participation in the club requires an expenditure of time and effort; regular attendance at practices and club functions; and maintenance of school schedule and grades.

c) Intellectual Stimulation. There is a lot to learn and remember in this activity. One's capabilities are challenged intellectually, socially, and physically.

d) Responsible Behavior. Following coaching instructions, practicing safety and self-control, obeying the rules and procedures and caring for equipment are some of the ways in which such responsibility is learned.

e) Appreciation of Team The experiences of club membership as well as the unique demands of the sport itself provide many opportunities to learn team participation. The team wins and loses together.

f) Physical Health. Increased physical strength, coordination, alertness, balance, body control, and cardiovascular fitness. Rowing involves more muscle groups than any other sport and is the number one aerobic exercise activity. It is non-abusive to skeletal joints. These programs have become necessary because schools' physical education programs are being eliminated and eating disorders plague many young people.

g) Social Development. Enhancement of social skills and group interaction. Sportsmanship, leadership, respect for others, and especially cooperation, are facilitated by participation in the sport, with adult leaders, and with peers.