ECORSE ROWING CLUB 4700 W. Jefferson Ecorse, MI (313) May 2006

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1 ECORSE ROWING CLUB 4700 W. Jefferson Ecorse, MI (313) May 2006 Ecorse Rowing Club is a facility dedicated to the City of Ecorse and its surrounding communities providing recreation, exercise, commitment, and competition through the sport of rowing. NATIONAL DAY LEARN-TO-ROW On Saturday, June 10, ERC will host an Open House for National Learn-to-row Day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants should wear exercise clothing and bring a water bottle. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. VOLUNTEERS FOR LEARN-TO- ROW DAY Volunteers are needed for the Learn-to-Row Day on June 10. Please contact Chris Nestor at nestorc2@earthlink.net or call or Mary Ann MacLaren at maryann@maclareninc.com or calling LEARN-TO-ROW PROGRAM Learn-to-row classes are available for new rowers! Classes will be held at Ecorse Rowing Club, 4700 W. Jefferson, Ecorse (behind Aqua Boats building). See flyer elsewhere in newsletter for session dates, times, and cost.. MEMBERSHIP DUES & FEES Membership forms and waivers are available on our website: For existing members and experienced rowers (not to be confused with Learn-to-row Program fees). Membership Fee $40 (all rowers must pay membership fee.) Season Rowing Fee - $250 Spousal or multiple rower household discount - $175 per person. (Applies to season rowing fee only; does not include Session Rowing Fees.) Boat Storage - $100 per year (Pro-rated for rowers who join after the start of the regular season. Requires ERC Board approval.) Session Rowing Fees- $100 per session. (approximately 10-week sessions, payment due prior to start of session.) See session schedule on next page. Ten Row Package $150 (good for any time, no spousal or multiple rower household discounts.) Reminder: Dues and fees must be paid before you go on the water! ERC BOARD MEETING The ERC Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting will be held June 8 at the boathouse.. ECO FAIR By John Fletcher The Community Build Team (City of Ecorse, US Steel, Ecorse residents, Greenway Committee, Ecorse Rowing Club) is supporting the June 10, 2006 Eco Fair at the Stinson Center, 11 AM to 3 PM. ERC was asked to participate with a boat display at the Ecorse pavilion at the foot of Southfield Road. ERC is receiving considerable exposure and support through the monthly Greenway meetings as well as the "Build" committee meeting focusing on the process and resources to rebuild the ERC club house and boat house. A grant was just submitted on our behalf May 1st by Neighborhood Funding Resources to secure funds for the club house makeover to a friendly "green" facility. A second grant is being is being submitted mid-may for funding a youth learn-to-row program. Plan to stop by to lend support to your rowing club and visit the other displays. SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM The Summer Youth Program (ages 13-17) runs June 26-August 17 and meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings 7:30 9:30. There is a fee of $25.00 for all none Ecorse youth. Registration and tour of the boathouse will be June 10 during the Learn to Row Open House, June 24 9:00 10:00 am and June 26 at 7:00 am. Any organizations that are interested in a dedicated youth program, special arrangements can be made by contacting Mary Ann MacLaren at maryann@maclareninc.com or calling

2 ERC HISTORY SOUGHT By Mary Ann MacLarenr The rough draft of the history of Ecorse Rowing Club has been compiled by the historian for the City of Ecorse, Kathy Covert. She and I reviewed all the archive materials that the club has in storage recently. We had some original photographers the are needed for the book. Kathy is still editing the book and adding new information and photos as they become available. If you have any historical artifacts to share please contact me at maryann@maclareninc.com or by phone at (734) All items will be returned. It is a delight to visit with Kathy and hear all the stories and see the scrape books and photos that many of our old timers have contributed. US STEEL DONATIONS US Steel made a generous donation of $250 for the ERC Ecorse High School Rowing program. The money was used to purchase rowing shorts for the high school crew. US Steel has also provided indoor storage for ERC s 8s for the winter season. Last year s winter weather took a toll on equipment, which was stored outside in the elements. The generosity of US Steel will enable ERC to preserve the equipment for programs such as our high school program. ERC WEBSITE S NEW FEATURE: RSS FEED To give a convenient way to have the latest ERC news tidbits come to you without having to visit the web site every day, ERC is now offering RSS. If you haven't heard of RSS before, read more in ERC's RSS Page. CAN WE REACH YOU? Have you had an address, phone number, or address change in the last year or so? If so, contact Paula Labadie at mplabadi1@comcast.net or by phone at (313) with your information so the ERC membership list can be updated ROWING SEASON SESSION SCHEDULE The schedule for using the Session Rowing Fees- $100 per session is as follows: 1 st Session: March 14 May 31 2 nd Session: June 1 August 15 3 rd Session: August 16-October 31 Payment is due prior to the start of each session. Checks can be given to Paula Labadie or Chris Nestor or mailed to Paula at 272 Williams, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Now recruiting! Do you like to think big? Always see the silver lining? Dream in color? Have great ideas for fundraising or neverbefore-tried ideas? Extend a helping hand to new rowers and potential new rowers on the dock of Life? Then you have a place on the membership committee. Please let your will be known to President Lisa Redick and we will be glad to use your gifts ASAP. BOATS FOR SALE ERC has the following for sale: Early 1980s Kaschper Vac Shell Heavyweight 8. The Pappas has been stored inside for the past 15 years and was recently completely refinished to like-new condition. All sweep riggers, seats and other parts included. Delivery not included the Pappas is available now in Ecorse, MI. Price: $2,300. Dory. NEW PRICE - $700! Includes rigging and oars. Contact Phil Bozenski at bozenski@comcast.net. Interested? Contact Ecorse Rowing Club through our website: ERC PINS Pins with the ERC logo are also available for $5. Contact Paula Labadie at mplabadi1@comcast.net or by phone at (313)

3 EHS INDOOR ROWING For the first time ever, students at Ecorse High School participated in an after-school indoor rowing program. In November, Mary Ann MacLaren and Chris Nestor moved ERC s eight ergs to EHS. Stan Childress, EHS principal helped unload the ergs and coordinate the high school indoor rowing program. Mary Ann and Chris volunteered their time to teach EHS students how to erg. A room was set up at the high school for the program. As a result, several of the students participated in local erg races. The ergs were returned to the boathouse at the commencement of water practice for the high school. ERC EXPERIENCES MADNESS, THEN SPRINTS TO THE ISLAND By Chris Nestor Why would anyone drive an hour, sit around for 3 hours, and pay $15 for the chance to spend 7 to 8 minutes working to the point of exhaustion. Well, it is late winter, you re a rower, and the erg races are in town. What else is there to do? Saturday, February 25, the Friends of Detroit Rowing sponsored Motown Madness an indoor rowing regatta. We had 3 members of the Ecorse Rowing Club participating. Two of them were from Ecorse High School, members of the newly formed Ecorse High School Crew (EHSC). They were able to be a part of this event due to the generosity of rowers and nonrowers who made cash contributions toward the entry fees. Wayde Worley, who is also helping train the high school crew, was there to race, too. Timothy and Anthony Teeters are 16 year old twins. They were picked up by Mary Ann MacLaren and Chris Nestor, in the cold morning dark at 6:30 am. The drive to the Winter Garden Atrium at the Renaissance Center was quiet because no one was really awake yet. After registration was completed, and a desperate search for coffee by Chris was successful, the wait for race time began. Mary Ann & Chris were wearing the yellow club t-shirts. All the other high school teams were wearing their uniforms. Timothy made the comment, that it would be nice to have shirts in order to feel more like a team. This made a prefect opportunity to present Timothy & Anthony with Ecorse Club rowing shorts and shirts. U S Steel s contribution made the presentation possible. Anthony & Timothy Teeters, Coach Mary Ann MacLaren, and Wade Worley As their heat neared, Timothy & Anthony were shown the details of indoor racing. In particular, how the starts are handled. Race strategy was discussed with the coaches. They took their seats and the race began. A few minutes later, they had done something no one else in their high school had done. Successfully completed an indoor erg race. We were all proud. The drive home was a little livelier. Frequent moans were heard from the back seat. Despite last week s complaints of exhaustion and pain, Timothy & EHS Crew Members Anthony Teeters & Joe Cox (yellow shirts). Anthony showed up the next weekend Saturday, March 4, to participate in the Island Sprints being held on Grosse Ile. They were joined by Joe Cox, 15. Mary Ann and Chris provided transportation and coaching. Wayde was there to race and to provide support to the high school crew. Joe had participated in the fall high school rowing, so he already had his t-shirt. He was given shorts, again, made possible by U S Steel. A fine performance was given by all 4 racers. I m sorry Wayde I don t have your times, but I known you made a respectable showing in your class in both races. Wayde Worley (orange shirt) Results Motown Madness Anthony Teeters 8: th place Timothy Teeters 8: th place Results - Island Sprints Joseph Cox 7: th place Anthony Teeters 8: th place Timothy Teeters 8: th place

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5 The purpose of the document is to explain and clarify the rules of rowing at the Ecorse Rowing Club. The goal is to insure an environment that secures the future of the club members and equipment. Article I.General Safety and Rowing Policies 1. Members failing to observe the rules and guidelines shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Rowing Committee and/or the Board of Directors. 2. The basic rules (e.g., U.S. Rowing Association criteria) of rowing safety and club conduct must be followed. 3. Unsportsmanlike conduct or conduct detrimental to the reputation of the Ecorse Rowing Club, abuse or irresponsible use of equipment, disrespect or disregard of other rowers, or obscene or belligerent language toward other rowers, rowing officials, or Club members will not be tolerated. Offenders shall be warned and continued misbehavior shall be subject to action by the Rowing Committee and/or Board of Directors. Continued offenses may result in loss of all Club privileges, and forfeiture of all fees paid. Disciplinary action by the Board may be taken in addition to any action of the USRA. 4. When rowing, all rowers (including coxswain) must be logged in and out. This includes the use of private equipment as well as Club equipment. 5. Sign-up sheets are available for practice with priority given to the first one signed up (paid-up rowers only) Club boat reservations are for 90 minutes A program description for a proposed group use of equipment for an extended time should be presented to the Rowing Committee for approval. Approval of the proposal will be required before starting the proposed program If reserved boats are not in use within 15 minutes of the reserved times, then the boat becomes available to others If a boat leaves late, it still must be returned within 90 minutes of the original signed-up time Please observe the rowing "lanes" up and downstream (described in Section 2 Water Safety Policies). 6. Rowers and coaches will be attentive to, and obey the safety rules and guidelines provided by USRA and posted in the boathouse. Site and season specific rules may also be posted. 7. Club equipment is available to all paid-up rowers on an equal basis regardless of any private equipment owned. 8. All club equipment must be cleaned after use, and any equipment damage must be recorded in the logbook and reported to the Chairperson of the Rowing Committee, Coach, or Club President immediately after the incident It is the duty of the Rowing Chair and Coach to review the logbook for damage reports and to schedule repairs All rowers are responsible for having equipment in good rowing condition upon leaving the boathouse or dock. You are responsible for the equipment and should therefore verify all is in satisfactory working order prior to launching Equipment found not to be in good repair prior to rowing must be reported in writing to the Chairperson of the Rowing Committee, Coach, or Club President and may not be used. 9. The Rowing Chair or Coach must approve use of Club equipment away from the Ecorse Rowing Club in advance. Such use is bound by the guidelines described herein When transporting equipment to regattas, first priority for trailer space shall go to club equipment Loaning of equipment to other clubs shall be handled on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Ecorse Rowing Club Rowing Committee.

6 9.3. Members are strongly encouraged to resolve any conflicts over equipment use among themselves, realizing that additional crews have the right to the equipment also. The following rules are to be used when conflicts cannot be resolved: Sign-up sheets for equipment shall be made available for each regatta. Reservation of equipment can be made up to six months in advance and up to one week prior to the event Reservation time includes de-rigging time and must be no more than 24 hours prior to departure Reservation time includes re-rigging and must be completed no more that 24 hours upon return Crews consisting of ERC rowing members only shall always have priority over crews with one or more non- ERC rowing members For conflicts within the same event, priority shall be determined by a coin toss, except in the case of national and regional championships. For these regattas, the fastest crew gets its choice of equipment For conflicts between separate events, the Rowing Chair shall decide the priority, considering any consequences the decision may have on club points, etc For conflicts that cannot be resolved by the above rules, the Chairperson of the Rowing Committee, Head Coach, or Club President is to decide on the priorities Individuals or crews using equipment in this regard are responsible for the rigging and de-rigging, transportation, loading, unloading and re-rigging of the equipment they intend to use Arrangements for insuring the safe transportation of equipment must be made with the Chairperson of the Rowing Committee or Head Coach before departure. 10. Members who wish to participate in rowing without the supervision of a coach or instructor must be approved by the Chairperson of the Rowing Committee or Head Coach to sweep row or to scull according to the following rules: An approved coxswain is required in all applicable boats going out to row on their own Boats must have a whistle or other noise-making device Coxswains must demonstrate ability in the following items: Cox shell to docks and back into boathouse safely, Proper navigation of waterway, Turn the boat in place, Back the boat straight, Hold water and stop boat Guest use of equipment: Experienced rowers who are personal guests of ERC members may use ERC equipment or private equipment three times during a calendar year at no charge to the guest or members Guests must sign a waiver form and log in and out equipment Guests must adhere to all ERC member rules The hosting member is responsible for any and all actions of the guest, including damage to any club or private equipment. A guest who wishes to row more than three times will be required to join ERC in full. The hosting member must make arrangements with the rowing chair so that the guest can complete appropriate forms and pay membership and dock fees.

7 Article II.Water Safety Policies 11. Without a supervising coach in a launch, any rower who cannot swim must wear a PFD. 12. Before dawn and after dusk rowing is limited down river to the last marina Marina Club of Michigan & Midway Marina (just south of Pier 500). Rowing is limited upriver to 500 meters north of Southfield Road (to the lighted green buoy). 13. Boats used before dawn and after dusk must be equipped with bow and stern running lights. 14. Rowers are encouraged to wear light colors and not wear dark (black) shirts. 15. Rowers cannot launch if white caps are visible. If on the water and white caps rise, seek safe harbor and/or return to the club immediately. 16. Rowers launching their boats have the right of way. Allow them adequate space to launch and clear the bridge prior to entering the channel. 17. Observe the rowing lanes along the Detroit River and pass starboard to starboard Crews rowing upriver should be no further than 50 meters from the shore Crews rowing downriver should be no closer than 50 meters from the shore. Article III.BOAT STORAGE RULES 18. Boathouse boat storage is a privilege reserved for club members only. 19. The Club shells have priority on storage space in the Club boathouse. The Rowing Committee reserves the right to move equipment inside of boathouse. Notice will be given to members when private equipment will be handled. 20. Non-payment of boat storage fee may result in the removal or sale of shell to recoup lost storage fees. 21. Club liability insurance covers club equipment only. Privately owned shells are not covered under club insurance. Members storing private shells in the boathouse or transported on club trailer are encouraged to have personal insurance for their equipment. Article IV.SCHOLASTIC ROWING PROGRAM GUIDELINES 22. The only club membership available to individuals currently enrolled in high school grades 8-12(those who have not graduated) is the junior program (team) membership unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors of the Ecorse Rowing Club. 23. Management and administrative activities, and disciplinary measures not specifically addressed in these guidelines are the full responsibility of the coaches. The rules for the scholastic rowing programs are in addition to the general rules and standards of ERC and in no way supersede or replace them. 24. A plan for the scholastic rowing program will be submitted by the Head Coach to the Rowing Committee for review and approval prior to the commencement of any rowing or training activities. 25. The Rowing Committee, prior to the start of the programs, will set calendar year fees. Families with children participating on the Junior Team must also pay equipment, coach's, and summer camp fees (as appropriate) along with the necessary regatta entry fees, travel and/or food expenses for each participant. Families not members of the club with Juniors participating on the Junior Team are required to pay an additional Program Fee approved by the Rowing Committee. 26. All travel to and participation in all rowing activities conducted at sites away from ERC must be approved by the Rowing Committee and must be responsibly chaperoned.

8 27. The use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs by members of the scholastic rowing programs sponsored by ERC is strictly forbidden during all rowing activities. Parties judged to be in violation of this rule by the coaches, chaperons, or ERC officers will be suspended from the program. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Article V.COLLEGIATE ROWING PROGRAMS Refer to items 23 to 27.

9 the National Learn to Row Day Saturday June 10 Open House Ecorse Rowing Club Stop by Get in A Boat and Row 8:00 11:00 A.M West Jefferson Ave. Ecorse, Mi Note: Wear exercise clothing and bring a water bottle Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult Call: ecorserowingclub@hotmail.com Visit our web site: Learn to Row classes are available for new rowers Fees are listed below. There is a yearly membership fee of $35. All classes are held at the Ecorse Rowing Club at 4700 W. Jefferson Avenue, behind the Aqua Boats building. Register during the open house or 30 minutes prior to the beginning of each class. Schedule of Classes June 30 July 13 Tues and Thurs 6:30 8:00 pm $100 July 18 August 10 Tues and Thurs 6:30 8:00 pm $100 September 5 28 Tues and Thurs 6:30 8:00 pm $100 June 14 August 9 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm $80 June 20-August 12 Saturday 8:00-9:30 am $80 June 30 July 13 Tues and Thurs 6:30 8:00 pm, plus Sat 6:15-7:45 am $120 July 18 August 10 Tues and Thurs 6:30 8:00 pm, plus Sat 6:15-7:45 am $120 September 5 28 Tues and Thurs 6:30 8:00 pm, plus Sat 6:15-7:45 am $120 ***Sculling July M,T, W, Th 5:30-7:00 am $125 Must have completed one class plus approval of coach Ecorse Rowing Club is a facility dedicated to the City of Ecorse and its surrounding communities providing recreation, exercise, commitment, and competition through the sport of rowing.

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