November 9, 2024 Newsletter
Hello NMRC!
It’s a wrap for the 2024 season on the water. Thank you to all for making it fun, easy, and inspiring! Time to set our personal goals for next season and train together to meet them!
We have exciting news to share!
We have successfully fundraised the full amount to cover the costs of the quads we acquired this past season. Thank you to all our generous donors! These quads proved to be integral for growing our sculling program. We hope to expand on this season’s successes. It’s never too late to support NMRC with a tax deductible donation! Join our Donor Crew today by clicking on the button below.
Join us for our Member Social!
Let’s also get together and toast a fantastic rowing season at Lake Ann Brewing https://www.lakeannbrewing.com/
This Thursday, November 14th at 5:30pm.
Toggle in on iCrew and invite a friend. Please bring an item for our group charcuterie board!
Welcome to Row-Vember!
For 2024 members, we are offering four complimentary indoor rowing sessions in November at the Sleeping Bear Bay Club gym in Maple City! These free sessions will be:
Monday 11/11 at 6 pm
Saturday 11/16 at 9 am
Wednesday 11/20 at 6 pm
Saturday 11/23 at 9 am
Join us for some fun! Space is limited to 7 erg seats, so toggle in on iCrew to reserve your seat!
Special Learn to Row-Vember for new rowers
Tell your friends that we are also offering a free beginner learn to indoor row in November! This session is open to anyone curious about our winter training program. Our beginner learn to indoor row will be:
Monday 11/18 at 6 pm
Please toggle in on iCrew for this session to hold your spot if you have an account on iCrew or email row@nothernmichiganrowing.club to participate.
Important Information for all indoor rowing sessions:
Enter Sleeping Bear Bay Club in Maple City at the west entrance:
Doors open 10 minutes before session starts (M&W 5:50pm, Sat 8:50am).
Bring a water bottle and clean indoor gym shoes. All Street shoes and boots need to stay in the hall.
Remember to wear close fitting clothing so you don’t get caught in the seat track!
Set up - roll out ergs into place.
Warm up begins at 6pm M&W /9am Sat
Workout segments will be timed row ranging from 30-45 minutes.
We’ll start out the season with low and slow pieces to focus on proper form, building erg skills and endurance.
All sessions will be appropriate for various rower experience and fitness levels.
Cool-down / stretching
Clean & sanitize ergs and put away
Winter Training Official kick off in December!
Our regular winter training sessions will begin in December and continue through April at the Sleeping Bear Bay Club gym in Maple City. The winter indoor rowing membership fee is $250 for full season or $15 for drop-in fee. All fees must be paid in advance of the session via iCrew Rowing at NMRC — Northern Michigan Rowing. If you are new to Sleeping Bear Bay Club, there will be a waiver needed to be signed on iCrew.
With regular indoor rowing, you will improve form, and fitness, setting you up for an injury free, on-water season for 2025.
Indoor Rowing is a great way to stay in shape and spend time with your fellow club members.
Masters Nationals regatta is next summer in Ann Arbor in July, and this is a great way to train for this and other possible regattas.
Sessions are led by fellow NMRC Members and Member Coaches.
All sessions will be appropriate for various rower experience and fitness levels.
De-Rigging Large Boats a Success!
Thank you to the crew that helped de-rig the large boats and load them on our trailer for storage. It’s a puzzle to get all the boats loaded and safely secured. We did it in record time this year! And, while our seasoned volunteers de-rigged, another group of hardworking members repainted the two pavilions at the township park. The new white paint really brightens our launch site and the Township is pleased with our efforts!
Mark Your Calendars and Sign in on iCrew!
November 11, 6 pm: Row-Vember ‘24 Member session
November 14, 5:30 pm: Member's Social at Lake Ann Brew Pub
November 16, 9 am: Row-Vember ‘24 Member session
November 18, 6 pm: Learn to Row-Vember
November 20, 6 pm: Row-Vember ‘24 Member session
November 23, 9 am: Row-Vember ‘24 Member session
December through April - Winter training - Sleeping Bear Bay Club
Quick Links:
Corporate Rowing Program:
Great for team building, as a staff benefit, or as a fitness challenge for your company. Details are at this link.
Business Sponsorships:
Our business sponsorship program is outlined on our website under the Support NMRC tab or this link.
Please reach out to any businesses that you think might be interested in sponsorships!