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:   Click Here 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 Click Here' target='_blank'>Click Here' target='_blank'>Click Here (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 Click Here' target='_blank'>Click Here' target='_blank'>Click Here 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 Click Here' target='_blank'>Click Here' target='_blank'>Click Here First Name ________________ Last Name_______________________ Email _____________________________________ Cell/Text number__________________________ Grade for Fall 2024 ________________________ School Attending: ________________________ Academic Focus – what subjects are you passionate about? _______________________________________________________ Athletics Interest – what sports, if any, are you interested in? _________________________________________________________ How did you hear about Rowing? _________________________________________________________ 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