Private Sculling Lessons - Youth
Private small boat (single or double/pair) sculling lessons are being offered by Pittsford Crew-approved coaches to coach-identified athletes* with current Pittsford Crew membership. The purpose of these lessons is to provide additional instruction to athletes who wish to improve their sculling abilities.
*Athletes eligible to take private small boat lessons are identified by:
*Athletes eligible to take private small boat lessons are identified by:
- 2017 Learn to Scull Head Coach (Lisa Craigie or Rebecca Fuchs)
- Modified Head Coach (Jamie Spoto)
- Pittsford Crew Novice or Varsity Head Coaches
Costs
Lessons are $50 – actual on-water lesson is 60 minutes. Payment through Google Wallet or check payable to Pittsford Crew. Payment is expected at the time of lesson.
Lessons are $50 – actual on-water lesson is 60 minutes. Payment through Google Wallet or check payable to Pittsford Crew. Payment is expected at the time of lesson.
Scheduling
Contact one of the coaches listed below to make arrangements for private lesson.
Athletes under 18 must have a Parental Permission form signed at the start of the lesson. Form can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
A coach may take a maximum of two athletes on the water for a concurrent lesson.
Policies
Policies specifically related to Private Lessons:
- Private lessons are only provided for those athletes, as defined above, who already know how to scull (i.e., entry-level sculling lessons will not be provided.)
- Current Pittsford Crew athletes are those who have been enrolled in Pittsford Crew's sweep rowing or sculling programs within the previous six months.
- Private lesson athletes must have a current US Rowing waiver and Pittsford Crew Sports Questionnaire on file.
- Coaches approved to provide private lessons must have current completion of US Rowing's SafeSport training. In addition, coaches approved to provide private lessons must adhere to the policies and procedures that Pittsford Crew has in place for members of the coaching staff.
- All private coaching will take place from a Pittsford Crew-approved safety launch on the water. However, coach may elect to row in a single or in a double/pair with student.
- Parental consent must be obtained for private lessons with approved coaches. Permission form can be found under FORMS. Athlete must give signed permission form to coach at the start of lesson or it will need to be rescheduled.
- An athlete is not allowed to schedule any subsequent private lessons if payment for any previous lessons is outstanding.
- Private lessons are provided only during times that do not conflict with other programs running out of the Pittsford Crew boathouses.
- Coaches will not schedule lessons more than one week in advance; no blocks of lessons will be scheduled.
- Coach and athlete will arrive 15 minutes prior to lesson – athlete must leave boathouse within 15 minutes of completion of lesson.
Coaches Approved for Youth Private Lessons
- Lisa Craigie (lcraigie@pittsfordcrew.org): Beginner
- Mark Stoessel (mark.stoessel94@gmail.com): Intermediate to advanced, including competition
Parental Permission for Private Sculling Lessons.pdf |