For a second year in a row, ERG ED® awards Concept2 grant to two new communities
Bachman ROC is bringing the sport of competitive rowing to high school students in the Bachman Lake community.
More details can be found here: https://www.bachmanlakerocrowingclub.com/
The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD or DISD) is a school district based in Dallas, Texas (USA). It operates schools in much of Dallas County and is the second-largest school district in Texas, serving over 155,000 students.
Hackensack Crew is a rowing club thats serves youth in Hackensack, New Jersey and seeks to expand access, create equitable opportunities, and diversify the
More details can be found here: https://hackensackcrew.wixsite.com/hhsc
The Hackensack Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students from the City of Hackensack, in Bergen County, New Jersey.
The student enrollment is nearly 5,500.
SEATTLE - July 2024 - The George Pocock Rowing Foundation (GPRF), in partnership with the global leader in the rowing equipment industry, Concept2, Inc., has announced two new site expansions through the GPRF’s ERG ED® program.
ERG ED® is a classroom-based indoor rowing education program that teaches school-aged students the fundamentals of rowing on Concept2 RowErg machines. Originally launched in 2010 by the GPRF, the ERG ED® program currently operates in 20 cities in 8 different states, reaching 55,000 students annually. Through ERG ED®, students use rowing to learn essential life skills such as fitness, goal setting, and teamwork.
“The ERG ED® program represents a large-scale, systemic change in how young people of all backgrounds access and experience the sport of rowing. In each school district, students learn the basics on the same equipment they’d encounter in their local rowing program so that they come into a new environment confident and comfortable,” said Jon Campaña, Director of Rowing Programs at the GPRF. “We are so excited to partner with Concept2 to expand our reach.”
After a meticulous grant application process, and a thorough analysis of all ERG ED® grant applicants, and with support from Concept2, the GPRF has funded two new ERG ED® sites; BachmanROC Rowing Club in partnership with Dallas Independent School District in Texas, and Hackensack Crew Club in collaboration with Hackensack Public Schools in New Jersey.
Both cities will receive 20 Concept2 RowErgs, the ERG ED® curriculum, and teacher training for their school district.
“As the Co-Founders of BachmanROC Rowing Club in Dallas, Texas, we are humbled to receive one of two C2/GPRF ERG ED® Grants in partnership with the Dallas Independent School District and Dallas Parks & Recreation Department. We are excited to continue introducing the sport of rowing, along with its numerous health, fitness, social, and educational benefits, to the students in our district and the underrepresented communities surrounding Bachman Lake. We are honored that the Pocock Foundation and Concept2 have entrusted us with 20 Concept2 ergs and an incredible curriculum to carry out this program. We believe it will have an amazing impact on the participating students and potentially change the trajectory of their futures. We are grateful to be included in the nationwide community of ERG ED® educators, who genuinely love rowing and are dedicated to sharing it with as many youth as possible." shared Pat Hamner, Co-Founder & President and Flo Elkins Co-Founder & Head Coach of BachmanROC Rowing Club.
BachmanROC Rowing Club started its ERG ED® program with a Learn to Row session at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Texas earlier this month.
"We had two groups of approximately 100 students for two hours each. We hope to leverage the experience with these kids into our on-the-water summer rowing camps and later, a competitive high school program this fall. We are seeking to get faculty members and coaches to invite students they know to participate this summer in our rowing camps" said Patrick Hamner, Co-Founder of BachmanROC Rowing Club.”
The next round of grant applications for this initiative will open in April of 2025 to school districts and boathouses in the United States.
About the George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Since its inception in 1984, The George Pocock Foundation (GPRF) has been focused on supporting and growing the sport of rowing in the Seattle area and the greater Pacific Northwest. As a leader in the sport, the GPRF works to help young people access and experience the life-changing sport of rowing, regardless of background or circumstance.
About Concept2
Founded in 1976 by rowers Peter and Dick Dreissigacker, Concept2 designs, manufactures, and sells oars for on-water rowing, as well as the RowErgs, the SkiErgs, and the BikeErgs for indoor training. Concept2 promotes and encourages the growth of rowing, both indoors and outdoors, and believes that rowing is a lifelong activity accessible to all.
Contact:
Jon Campaña
Director of Rowing Programs
jon@pocockfoundation.org
206-432-9138
