Rowing for Kids & Schools

Rowing is a great form of exercise for kids in Grades K–12. Concept2 supports your school with programming ideas, online challenges, and curricula.

Why Row?

• A high-quality full-body exercise that is fun and effective!
• Level the playing field for all abilities
• Lifetime fitness
• All ages
• Kids love to row!

The Concept2 Indoor Rower

• Easy to use, move and store
• Requires no external power source
• Separates easily for storage
• Training technology:
  • LogCards for rowing data
  • Online logbooks
  • Internet racing
  • Machine-to-machine racing

School pricing packages are available. Call 877.887.8014 ext 3069 for details.

Fall 2009 Kids' Team Challenge

Please join us for the Fall 2009 Kids' Team Challenge.

• What: An online rowing challenge for kids in grades K–12. Relay teams of five students row as many meters possible in 10 minutes and post their meters online. Row as many times as you like and submit your best score!
• When: September 2, 2009–December 15, 2009
• Who: All students in grades K–12 and staff can participate, even teachers and parents! The time rowed will be added as a single result for the group. You only need to determine the average age of your group.
• You will need: Concept2 Indoor Rower(s), access to the internet, and a group of enthusiastic kids!

It is easy to participate!

1. Designate a contact person who will be responsible for a group of students (must be a teacher/adult).
2. For complete instructions on how to participate in the Kids' Team Rowing Challenge, please contact Josh or Cheryl at kidsrow@concept2cts.com with your name, school name, address, and telephone number.

Fall 2009 Challenge Flyer

Download the Kids' Team Challenge Flyer for more information!

 Fall 2009 Challenge Flyer

Spring 2009 Kids' Team Challenge Results

January 5, 2009–April 30, 2009

The 2009 Spring challenge for schools is officially over and the results are in! The challenge saw teams of five students complete 2000 meters on the indoor rower and post their scores online. This round of the challenge saw 426 results entered from teams all over the world. Congratulations to everyone that participated! We hope you had fun and are excited for the next competition.

Top Times in Each Category

Overall

1. McMurtry 1 boys: Fishers, IN 06:52.7
2. HU PFit Block H: S.Duxbury, VT 06:59.4
3. Bizila 6 Boys, Fishers IN 07:12.1

Boys 7–8: Bolles Lower School 3rd Grade: Jacksonville, FL 10:18.8
Boys 9–10: Bolles Lower School 5th Grade Boys: Jacksonville, FL 08:53.3
Boys 11–12:MMS Comets I.R.B.M.B.: McKinleyville, CA 07:49.4
Boys 13–14: McMurtry 1 boys: Fishers, IN 06:52.7
Girls 7–8: Collins Girls 1: Port Angeles, WA 13:20.2
Girls 9–10: Girls Crew 1: Netzaberg, Germany 10:20.9
Girls 11–12: Scarlet Unicorns: Port Angeles, WA 08:26.2
Girls 13–14: Bridegroom 1 Girls: Fishers, IN 09:01.0
Mixed 7–8: Elgin Bulldogs: Simcoe, Canada 11:51.0
Mixed 9–10: Bolles Lower School 4th Grade: Jacksonville, FL 09:26.2
Mixed 11–12:Curtis Mixed 3: Port Angeles, WA 08:09.7
Mixed 13–14: Bridegroom 6 coed: Fishers, IN 08:03.1

View full results

Spring 2009 Challenge Certificate

Download the Kids' Team Challenge Certificate for handing out to your students!

Spring 2009 Challenge Certificate

Resources

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) Notice to Parents and Guardians