Summer Camp registration is now open. This is a half day camp (8:30am - 12:00pm).
Due to transportation, equipment, and staff there will be limited space available in camp.
Session I (June 21 - July 2)
Session II (July 5 - Juy 16)
Session III (July 26 - August 6)

There are 2 experience levels:
Learn to Row:  for those who have never touched an oar or have limited experience. Sweep focus.
Experienced: for athletes who already have a year of competitive rowing experience. Sweep and sculling. (Limited space available)
 

Please e-mail if you have any questions: rowcoachdawn@yahoo.com

2010 State Championship !!!

Visit www.floridarowing.org  for "State Championship Regatta Information Center" link. 

The Novice Regatta at Turkey Lake Park in Orlando kicks off the Sprints season and is usually the first event for new parents. Here is a quick primer on what to expect.

Directions to the Crowne Plaza – Orlando Universal.

Directions from Crowne Plaza to Turkey Lake.

Please be advised that coach Dawn has requested to Belen’s administration to permit all Novice rowers to be dismissed from school at 10:00 a.m.. on Friday February 12th.

Coach Dawn highly recommends that all athletes report to practice at 4:00 p.m. at Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake Park since most of the boys will be rowing in this course for the first time.

Crew members whose parents cannot leave early are encouraged to find transportation with other teammates.

The novice squad is made up of all first-year rowers including freshmen. Novice teams race other novice boats, so that all first-year rowers compete against each other. Each race takes between six minutes, 30 seconds and eight minutes depending on boat class as well as wind and water conditions.

Location:
Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake Park
3401 S Hiawassee Rd.
Orlando, FL 32835

Hotel:
Crowne Plaza – Orlando Universal
7800 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819

GOOD LUCK NOVICE TEAMS AND ROW HARD!!!

GO BELEN!!!!!

Sincerely,
Coach Dawn

Belen rowers competing in the Head of the Hooch, the largest head race in the southeastern US, didn't return to Miami empty handed. The Wolverine Crew's Lightweight 8+ finished third. Their bronze medal was the first won at the Hooch by Belen rowers. "There was good competition in that category with thirteen entries including a number of crews racing lineups that took full advantage of the Hooch's heavier 165 lb weight restriction compared to the Scholastic Rowing Association of America's maximum weight of 150lbs. that all of our rowers met. We had two entries in that race, one finished third and the other fifth. All our boys rowed well and with that trip behind us it is time to get ready for the spring sprint season" remarked Head Coach Dawn Scott Viyella. Congratulations to bronze medalists Mario Egües, Adrian Gonzalez, Ricky Nuñez, Rafael Andres Restrepo, Joseph Santos, Juan Avila, Fernando Ruiz, Alexander Jasman and Diego Juncadella. 

 Congratulations to Dawn, Edgardo, the lightweight 8 and Freshman 4 for their victories at STATES!! Special congratulations to, Jordan Llano, Julian Mazaira, Alex Jasmin, Josh Munoz, Kevin Lowenhaupt, Bobby Weller, Eddy Cosio, MJ Verdeja and Greg Santos the, Freshman 8 who brought home the third CONSECUTIVE Gold Medal for Belen Crew in their category. They join the ranks of the 2007 and 2008 Freshman 8 who made this unprecedented record possible. 

As you may have heard by now the Opening Day Regatta was a great success for the boys. Below is a summary of the results:

First 8 - Belen - 1st Place

Second 8 - Belen - 1st Place

Third 8 - Belen - 1st Place

So it was a clean sweep for all of the races that we competed in. Great job guys! 

This weekend is the Opening Day Regatta in Melbourne. Here is some IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1pm Friday Early Dismissal - Coach Dawn is taking one of the small white buses and 19 guys can be accomodated. 

4pm - All athletes should be at the course (directions below)

6pm - Head back to hotel - BEST WESTERN - 8797 20th S, Vero Beach, Fl 32966

7:30 pm - dinner

10 pm - rooms/sleep

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This weekend Belen Crew participated in the Novice Regatta at Turkey Lake. Every Belen boat medaled including

Novice 4 - SILVER

Freshman 4 (A) - GOLD

Freshman 4 (B) - GOLD

Novice 8 - BRONZE

Freshman 8 (A) - GOLD

Freshman 8 (B) - GOLD

4 Golds, 1 silver and 1 Bronze. 

Congratulations to all the guys they made us proud and it was a great start to the season!

Pictures coming soon!

This weekend the crew team participated in the Southeast Youth Regional Regatta in Tampa.

The mens lightweight 4 placed 4th in their category. The men's champ 4, with rowers Ricky Sanz, Carlos Cancela, Chris Hernandez , Victor de Zarraga, and coxswain Pablo Rodriguez-Cepero, placed 3rd, received a bronze medal and a bid to row at the youth national. championship.

Congratulations to the entire team!