LBRA Annual Beach Sprints

Dec 1

Posted by Liza in Upcoming Events

 
LBRA’s 24th Annual Indoor Rowing Regatta
Pete Archer Rowing Center – Long Beach
Congratulations to all who participated in LBRA’s 24th Annual Beach Sprints on Sunday, January 24, 2010.

The Beach Sprints were held Sunday, January 24, 2010
Special Congratulations to Robert Spenger who broke the World Record for 85-89 year olds.  
Good luck at the World Indoor Rowing Championships in Boston to the following competitors who met the CRASH-B qualifying time in their categories:
Mary Perrot (53 Ltwt.); Steve Krum (55); Joan Van Blom (57 Ltwt.); Jill Ammirato (61); Robert Spenger (85)
THANK YOU to the dedicated organizers and volunteers who work hard to make the Beach Sprints a fantastic LBRA event every year:
Jim Litzinger, Race Director; John Van Blom; Bill Stout; Hope Wilkinson; and Ron Harvey

Results here

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LBRA Bay Series

Jun 17

Posted by Liza in Upcoming Events

2009-2010 Bay Series has begun!

This is a race against the clock!  A fun and friendly head race where all are welcome!

December 13 – Holiday Spirit Results

January 10 – Epiphany

February 7 – Best in Red

March 7 – Drag Race

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Adult Learn to Row Programs

May 21

Posted by admin in News

Adult Learn to RowThe Long Beach Rowing Association offers Adults the opportunity to experience this Olympic Sport year round. Many weeknights, weekday mornings and weekend sessions are available by appointment for your convenience. Cost: Special Introductory rate of  $150 for group lessons and $250 for private lessons for a set of 5 lessons. These lessons will determine if you want to continue rowing(no point in paying for membership if rowing is not for you).  After your lessons you will be qualified to row in the boat you learned to row in to start your rowing journey.   To register, please call 562.773.5516 or email Mr. AC duPont to reserve your spot in a class or multiple classes.

Below is suggested lesson and group rowing times (All are by appointment to insure equipment and instructors are available):

Weekday Evening Classes:
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday night (during Daylight Savings):
Sweep rowing in eight and four oared shells.
Tuesday & Thursday:
Sculling in singles and double sculls.
Wednesday:
Team boats sculling and / or sweep
Weekday Morning Classes:
5:30 am  – 9:00 am (Variable Time frame)
Tuesday & Thursday:
Sculling start times are variable from 5:30 am to 9:00 am.
Weekend Morning Classes (Must complete Basic Sculling session(s)):
6:30 am to 8:35 am
Saturday team boats:
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Saturday introduction sculling session:
10:15 am – 12:45 pm
Sunday introduction sculling session:
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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