Bachman ROC

Purpose:

Raising awareness of competitive youth rowing targeted principally to DISD youth and families ideally, but not exclusively, near Bachman Lake, (with historically limited access to this sport), to launch an on-the-water high school, collegiate and masters rowing program.

“Mantra:”

Inspired by Arshay Cooper's book & movie: "A Most Beautiful Thing," the story of the first all-black high school rowing team in America, BachmanROC's "mantra" is "Learn to Swim, Learn to ERG, Learn to Row, Go to College." Annually, there are typically unclaimed collegiate scholarships available, especially for competent women rowers.

Illustration of our “Mantra:”

Flo Elkins, a US Rowing Level 2 Certified Rowing coach and UCanRow2 & Concept2 In-door Rowing Instructor recently moved to Dallas following work with RowLA's Erg Ed and OTW program. RowLA is a Marina Del Ray, CA-based rowing program that was developed to make rowing more inclusive, and in doing so, to allow girls in middle and high school from low and middle-income households use the sport as a stepping stone to college scholarships. Approximately 98% of the girls who have graduated from RowLA’s competitive team have gone to college on academic or rowing scholarships. See RowLA news clip:

Facilities

BachmanROC (Rowing Club) is a 501©3 (filed, awaiting issue) operating a fleet of 13 Hudson rowing shells, (3) quads, (4) doubles and (6) singles to be housed at the Bachman Recreation Center on Bachman Lake. Fifteen “ERG” rowing machines will be located inside the Rec Center. The Rec Center has a heated indoor pool with swim instruction and rowing swim tests. Equipped with ERGs, rowing shells, oars, a coaches’ launch and dock, BachmanROC plans to launch in early 2024.

Desired Participants

BachmanROC is seeking 9th to 12th grade students interested in rowing at the Bachman Recreation Center. Workouts will likely be 5:00 to 6:30 pm Mon-Thu and Sat 7:00 to 9:00 am. We are also seeking collegiate and adult rowers, donors and volunteers of all ages.

For more information contact:

Patrick F. Hamner, President, BachmanROC (214) 679-5034 Hamner@ServantCapital.com ' target='_blank'>' target='_blank'> (website under construction) (DISD students may apply for scholarships).

BachmanROC Rowing Club

Bachman Recreation Center

Summer 2024

Learn to Row Clinics

2750 Bachman Dr.

Dallas, TX 75220

Learn to Row Clinics

Clinic 1 June 10th – 15th

Clinic 2 June 18th – 22nd

All clinics are (9:00 to 12:00 pm) at Bachman Rec Center

Goal: Learn to Swim, Learn to ERG (rowing machine), Learn to Row on the water, Go to College!.

Next Steps: Submit application for BachmanROC Rowing Clinic & Membership Application

Contact: BachmanROC Rowing Club ' target='_blank'>' target='_blank'>

Flo Elkins Patrick F. Hamner

Head Coach President

(424) 261-LIFE (5433) (214) 679-5034

flolifefitness@gmail.com hamner@servantcapital.com

*Swim Testing at Town North YMCA, Park Cities YMCA or Bachman Rec Center and Swim Lessons available if needed

BachmanROC Rowing Club Rowing Clinic & Membership Application

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First Name ________________ Last Name_______________________

Email _____________________________________

Cell/Text number__________________________

Grade for Fall 2024 ________________________

School Attending: ________________________

Academic Focus – what subjects are you passionate about?

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Athletics Interest – what sports, if any, are you interested in?

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How did you hear about Rowing?

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Thanks for your interest, BachmanROC Rowing Club will respond with additional information soon.

BachmanROC Rowing Club

Flo Elkins Patrick F. Hamner

Head Coach President

(424) 261-LIFE (5433) (214) 679-5034

flolifefitness@gmail.com hamner@servantcapital.com