Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing
For anyone who’s ever been part of a rowing club or participated in crew, explaining what it’s like to row or scull might well be described as something close to nirvana, a transcendent kind of “happy place” that comes from connecting with the river in one continuous movement in concert with one’s fellow rowers.
At Rochester Community inclusive Rowing we believe rowing should be available to EVERYONE.
Born out of a love for the sport of rowing, the robust physicality of it and the peaceful experience of being on the water, RCiR offers non-competitive, INCLUSIVE rowing opportunities to those with any challenge or barrier to rowing, at no cost to them, so they too can experience all the therapeutic benefits rowing has to offer.
We provide a welcoming place to learn a new skill, to have fun, and to grow in a supportive community.
At Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing (RCiR), our mission is to create a supportive, INCLUSIVE and fully accessible environment for veterans and people with ANY challenge who want to come to the water and learn to row, at NO COST to them.
Our unique rowing method is an equalizer. Embodying natural fluidity and harmony, it allows people with a wider range of capabilities to produce a more uniformly effective stroke.
We believe in the importance of expressing oneself and in honoring people’s needs. Creating a non-competitive environment, makes it okay for our rowers and volunteers alike to be vulnerable.
We strive to provide adaptive equipment that can be customized to the specific capabilities and needs of our rowers – supporting a range of vision, mobility, and sensory challenges.
CONTACTS
- Email: contactrcir@gmail.com
- Web: rochestercommunityinclusiverowing.org
- Phone: (585) 465-2634
- Location: Rochester, NY, 14618
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