What Is Masters Rowing?
Masters are rowers aged 23 years+. The Arch City Masters team is currently comprised of members varying in ages from 30 to 65. Some members rowed competitively in high school and/or college, and many started rowing with us!
Who Can Row Masters?
The Arch City Masters team welcomes both experienced rowers and those who want to learn to row, ages 23+.
Members of the Arch City Masters team row for a variety of reasons:
Where Do You Row?
The Arch City Masters team rows on Alum Creek in Delaware County. We also have an in-door conditioning room for erging and yoga in Lewis Center.
See our locations here
What Type of Boats Do You Row?
The Arch City Masters are sweep rowers ( meaning one oar per rower) and the boats are referred to as shells. We currently row two types of shells:
How Often Do You Practice?
On-Water Rowing (April - November)
During the on-water rowing seasons, the Arch City Masters team practices 2-3 times/week with a coach on the water. On-water practices generally are held a couple of weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. When the weather prevents us from rowing on the water, we move practice indoors and condition on the ergs (rowing machines).
Indoor/Erging (October - March)
When regatta season ends and it is too dark to row, we move indoors on the erg machines. Erg room practices generally are held a couple of weekday evenings, 7 pm - 8 pm and Saturday mornings 8:45 am -9:45 am. On-water practices will resume once the ice is off the lake and the temperature is deemed warm enough.
Do You Compete in Regattas?
Competing in regattas is not required, although encouraged! We typically enter 2-3 summer/fall regattas (see below).
When not racing, Arch City Masters team members are encouraged to volunteer to help out at the docks at regattas. It is a fun atmosphere!
Summer/Fall Regattas
Midwest Summer Sprints - Dillon Lake, Nashport, OH
Columbus Fall Classic - Hoover Reservoir, Columbus, OH
Speakmon Memorial Regatta - Griggs Reservoir, Columbus, OH
What are the Rowing Seasons?
What are the Fees?
The Arch City Masters team charges $300/season, which covers the costs of coaching, conditioning, boat and equipment maintenance and storage, and race fees.
How Do I Get Started?
Please contact us at HERE if you are interested in attending a Learn-to-Row session and/or joining our team.
For beginners, we request participation at one indoor practice prior to going on the water in a Learn to Row session.
The Arch City Masters team will offer Learn-to-Row for beginners on Saturday mornings in May.
For more information about the sport of rowing, please visit US Rowing's webpage: Rowing 101
Masters are rowers aged 23 years+. The Arch City Masters team is currently comprised of members varying in ages from 30 to 65. Some members rowed competitively in high school and/or college, and many started rowing with us!
Who Can Row Masters?
The Arch City Masters team welcomes both experienced rowers and those who want to learn to row, ages 23+.
Members of the Arch City Masters team row for a variety of reasons:
- for general fitness,
- to race competitively, and
- for social fun!
Where Do You Row?
The Arch City Masters team rows on Alum Creek in Delaware County. We also have an in-door conditioning room for erging and yoga in Lewis Center.
See our locations here
What Type of Boats Do You Row?
The Arch City Masters are sweep rowers ( meaning one oar per rower) and the boats are referred to as shells. We currently row two types of shells:
- 8-person shells, including mixed (both men and women), all men and all women
- 4-person shells, including mixed, all men, and all women.
How Often Do You Practice?
On-Water Rowing (April - November)
During the on-water rowing seasons, the Arch City Masters team practices 2-3 times/week with a coach on the water. On-water practices generally are held a couple of weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. When the weather prevents us from rowing on the water, we move practice indoors and condition on the ergs (rowing machines).
Indoor/Erging (October - March)
When regatta season ends and it is too dark to row, we move indoors on the erg machines. Erg room practices generally are held a couple of weekday evenings, 7 pm - 8 pm and Saturday mornings 8:45 am -9:45 am. On-water practices will resume once the ice is off the lake and the temperature is deemed warm enough.
Do You Compete in Regattas?
Competing in regattas is not required, although encouraged! We typically enter 2-3 summer/fall regattas (see below).
When not racing, Arch City Masters team members are encouraged to volunteer to help out at the docks at regattas. It is a fun atmosphere!
Summer/Fall Regattas
Midwest Summer Sprints - Dillon Lake, Nashport, OH
Columbus Fall Classic - Hoover Reservoir, Columbus, OH
Speakmon Memorial Regatta - Griggs Reservoir, Columbus, OH
What are the Rowing Seasons?
- Spring/Summer Rowing, March - June
- Summer/Fall, July-October
- Indoor/erging, November - February
What are the Fees?
The Arch City Masters team charges $300/season, which covers the costs of coaching, conditioning, boat and equipment maintenance and storage, and race fees.
How Do I Get Started?
Please contact us at HERE if you are interested in attending a Learn-to-Row session and/or joining our team.
For beginners, we request participation at one indoor practice prior to going on the water in a Learn to Row session.
The Arch City Masters team will offer Learn-to-Row for beginners on Saturday mornings in May.
For more information about the sport of rowing, please visit US Rowing's webpage: Rowing 101
