Welcome to Concept2 CTS’s e-Club News for June 2008

1. NARC 2008
2. Programming Ideas
3. Concept2 CTS in the News
4. National Learn To Row Day

The final meters have been entered and tallied and once again we are overwhelmed with the energy and enthusiasm that pours out of so many clubs for NARC Total meters rowed was an astounding 290,338,521, up twenty million over last year. The number of participating clubs jumped from 102 to 146 with over 3200 participants.

NARC Statistics:

For full results visit: NARC Results

The following clubs won their choice of a new Model D or Model E:

Club with the Greatest Number of Meters Rowed:
Keweenaw Memorial Rehab and Fitness Center, Houghton, MI 314 team members 35,656,542 meters

Club with the Greatest Number of Meters Rowed Per Participant:
Albion Rowing Club, Albion, PA 10 team members 977,400 meters per participant

Random Club Drawings:
MediFit, Team Waltham, Waltham, MA
Brockville YMCA (Brockwille Y Warriors), Brockville, ON, Canada

NARC Sound Bites

“We absolutely loved the rowing challenge! Our members literally waited in line to use the rower! Also, we had a couple of members who lost weight just from adding the row in their routines because it added some cross training to their normal workout routine.” - Citibank-Greensboro.

“We [posted] daily updates with our total meters rowed and how we ranked. It helped keep our members focused.” – Citibank-Jacksonville.

“Wenatchee Valley Youth…had a total of 270 rowers under the age of 15 who rowed during the contest. Most days there was a line and we had to limit time to three minutes. The rowing machine was in use almost constantly six hours a day, five days a week during the contest. The kids loved it and they outdistanced the adult team.” – Wenatchee Valley YMCS Youth +1

“The Cardiac Rehab crew is loving the rower and the challenges. We are now creating some (challenges) intra hospital and considering inter hospital challenges here in town.” – St. Mary’s Rhythmic Rowers

“Unbelievable time commitments by so many. Does there exist a competitive/non-competitive forum anywhere where so few give so much to a goal during a one month period? If so, what and where is it? If this is not pure athleticism at one of its finest moments, then I do not know what is.” – Ancient Mariners

Take advantage of these upcoming summer challenges!

2008 Row To Beijing!
As we count down to the 2008 Summer Olympics, we’ll be holding a special online challenge for all Concept2 rowers. The goal is to row from Concept2 headquarters in Morrisville, Vermont, to the Shunyi Rowing Park in Beijing, China, where the Olympic Regatta will take place August 9-17. Along the way, we’ll stop and visit some important rowing venues, meet athletes, and learn about the upcoming competitions. The entire Concept2 online community will row as one united team, with everyone’s meters helping to move us along our route to China. You can row indoors or on the water. As long as you log your meters in your online logbook, you will help row our boat!
For more details about this challenge as they are released, stay tuned to your online logbook homepage.

The 6th Annual Summer Solstice Row will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2008. On that date, the longest day of the year, we challenge you to row 21,000 meters, on the water or on the indoor rower. The meters can be accrued from several workouts throughout the day or from one long workout. Once you enter the meters in your online logbook, you will be able to download a special certificate from the Challenges section of your online logbook and your name will be included on the 2008 Solstice Challenge Honor Board. Read more about the Summer Solstice Row.

While you’re at it, you may just as well row an additional 97 meters and make it an official half-marathon of 21,097 meters! The half-marathon does have to be rowed in one sitting. Small breaks are allowed, but the rest time needs to be included in the final time for ranking.

Don’t have an online logbook yet? It’s free and easy to set up. Visit concept2.com click on Interactive Tools > Online Logbook.

Check us out in the news at concept2cts.com/company/news.asp.

USRowing and Concept2 are excited to announce National Learn to Row Day 2008 on Saturday June 7, 2008. Last year, more than 100 clubs around the country offered Learn to Row Day programs, introducing the sport of on-water rowing to roughly 2000 people.

Learn to Row Day activities vary from club to club, but a typical program might include any of the following:

• Rowing demos with coaching on the Concept2 Indoor Rower.
• Rowing lessons using indoor rowing “tanks” or outdoor teaching stations such as barges.
• On-water rowing lessons (where available).
• Open houses and informational sessions.

To find the Learn to Row Day nearest you, visit the EVENTS section of the USRowing website at usrowing.org.