Learn to Row Camp – Ohio State Buckeyes
Learn to Row Camp
NOTICE: Due to precautions regarding COVID-19, the Ohio State University January 2022 Learn to Row Camp has been canceled.
For any questions, please contact Women’s Rowing Asst. Coach Emily Gackowski by email at gackowski.6@osu.edu or phone at (380) 222-5020.
Welcome to the Ohio State Learn to Row camp! This one-day camp will give high school athletes a chance to learn how to row on the indoor rowing machines and introduce them to the world of NCAA Division 1 rowing. This camp is geared towards individuals who have never rowed before!
Did you know more than 50% of the Ohio State Women’ Rowing team did not row before they came to college – this is a sport that anyone can pick up and be successful at when given the opportunity.
Camp Information/Schedule
THIS CAMP IS CANCELLED
Sorry for the inconvenience, stay tuned for future rowing camps.
Camp Overview
- Date: Saturday, January 15
- Grades: High school students in the graduating classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Location: Schumaker Complex – 615 Irving Schottenstein Drive Columbus, OH 43210
- Camp Staff: Campers will be coached by current Ohio State rowers and coaches
Schedule
- Check-in: 12:00pm
- Camp: 12:30-2:30pm (Session 1 12:30-1:15pm, Session 2 1:30-2:00, Q&A 2:00-2:15, Facility Tour 2:15-2:30)
Details
The goal of the camp is exactly what the name implies, we want to teach you how to row! Rowing is a fun and competitive sport that anyone can pick up in a quick camp like this. It will take time to be good at rowing but this camp will provide the foundation that you would need to continue rowing as part of your fitness routine, for cross training or just in your free time.
Rowing is an NCAA sanctioned sport and a varsity sport here at Ohio State. This camp can help you get started in finding your path to becoming an NCAA Division 1 athlete.
In the camp we will spend most of the time learning to row but there will also be a Q&A with current athletes and coaches, and a tour of our on-campus facility.
Enrollment
The fee for the Learn to Row Camp will be less than $30 per camper (final cost TBA). The camp is open to any and all girls graduating high school in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025. Full payment is required at the time of registration. You may register online by visiting OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. A 3% processing fee will be added to all online registrations. If registering by mail, please make checks payable to The Ohio State University. Any non-scholastic group of 5 or more that wishes to pay with one check for the entire group must do so ahead of time via mail.
We encourage online or mail in registration but walk-up registration is available. If the camp becomes full in the online registration process we may not have room for any walk-up campers. In addition, a parent must be present to sign paperwork before the athlete will be allowed to participate in activities. There registration fee is the same for walk-ups as it is for online or mail.
Equipment
All campers are responsible for coming in workout gear including clothing they can comfortably move around in and exercise. Closed toe shoes that allow you to workout are necessary. We encourage you to bring a water bottle if possible.
Required Forms for Participation
The Parent Consent, Waiver & Release Form AND the Concussion Information Form are REQUIRED for all participants. These forms must be completed during online registrations. If you mail in your registration, please visit OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps to obtain these forms. Please complete, sign and send the forms with your child to check-in – do not send the forms to us prior to the date of camp. Campers will not be permitted to participate without these forms.
Confirmation
Upon processing of each registration, a confirmation notice will be sent by email. A packet of “Important Information for Registered Campers” (including the Parent Consent & Waiver Form and Concussion Information Form) will be posted online at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp. This packet will not be separately emailed to campers. Please check your email regularly as this is our primary method of communication with campers and their parents.
Refunds
A refund less a $10 administration fee will be issued for any cancellation received by at least 10 days prior to the start of camp. The administration fee and the 3% online processing fee are not refundable for ANY reason.
Because we have to guarantee the number of campers in order to prepare for camp, any cancellation received less than 10 days prior to the start of camp will not be eligible for any refund except in the case of injury, illness, or mandatory school event, in which case supporting documentation from a doctor or school is required.
A camp fee may not be transferred to any other Ohio State sports camp. A camp fee may not be transferred to any other camper. All cancellation notices must be received by the deadline above and submitted by mail, email, or fax – no phone calls or voicemails. All supporting documentation required for a refund to be approved and processed must be submitted within 10 days after the conclusion of the camp session. Refund requests must be submitted on the Refund Request Form available at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/camps. Campers who are injured while at camp but remain at camp will not be eligible for any refund.
More Information
Camp will be at the Schumaker Complex on the Ohio State Columbus campus located at 615 Irving Schottenstein Dr., Columbus, OH 43210. The exact check-in location will be determined as camp gets closer.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Emily Gackowski, Novice Rowing Coach
