Practice Schedule

Chicago Rowing Union offers 3 squads plus a learn to row program, with something for everyone. Our 2010 practice schedule is below. All practices are held at the Dammrich Rowing Center in Skokie, IL, located at 3220 W. Oakton Street (between McCormick Blvd and the Home Depot). Need a lift? All of our practicing squads provide options for car pools from various city neighborhoods.

• Learn to Row: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Session C) on 7/31, 8/1, 8/7, 8/8, 8/14, 8/15, 8/21, 8/22. Register here.
• Novice: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, beginning June 8th (must complete a Learn to Row program).  Novice rowers who have completed a learn to row program elsewhere may join CRU at any time.  Contact us for more details at chicagorowingunion@gmail.com.
• Competitive: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:15 AM - 7:15 AM , beginning April 12th.
• Club: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, beginning April 12th.

2010 Race Schedule

• Chicago Indoor Rowing Championships – Saturday, February 27
• Stonewall Regatta (Washington, D.C.) – Sunday, June 6
• Grand Regatta (Grand Rapids, MI) - Saturday, June 26
• Chicago Sprints – Saturday, July 10 & Sunday, July 11
• Milwaukee River Challenge – Saturday, September 18
• Head of the Rock (Rockford, IL) – Sunday, October 10
• Head of the Schuylkill (Philadelphia, PA) - Saturday, October 30

We will continue to update this list as information becomes available.

Travel

CRU participates in several races throughout the year, mostly taking place from June through October. Most races happen on weekends. For local (Midwest) races we usually leave late afternoon on Friday or Saturday and return the following day. For races that are farther away we usually fly out early on Friday and return depending on your schedule. CRU covers one hotel stay evening during these trips (except international travel). Airfare (when applicable) and meals are not covered.