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Bronx Teens Start Training Now For 2012 Olympic Rowing Team

BRONX, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2002 -- Youngsters and teens from the Bronx will be introduced to the Olympic sport of rowing through Growing with Rowing, a new, free program that begins with introductory school day sessions from Dec. 3-5 at Roberto Clemente State Park.

Sponsored by the Empire State Rowing Association (ESRA), Growing with Rowing will introduce local middle school students and their teachers to the Olympic sport of rowing in two-hour introductory sessions during the school day on December 3, 4 and 5 in the main gymnasium at Roberto Clemente State Park.

Students will learn basic rowing technique on indoor rowing machines, view footage of rowing from the Olympics and world championships and compete in mini regattas over a distance of 200 meters. Teachers will learn about the lifetime benefits of rowing and new scholarship opportunities for student athletes with rowing experience. Read the entire entry.














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