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SUSQUEHANNA ROWING ASSOCIATION

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The Susquehanna Rowing Association (SRA) is a non-profit group formed for the purpose of fostering and stimulating interest in the sport of rowing among individuals and the community, as well as to promote the advantages of rowing as a means of health and physical development. SRA offers the opportunity to the community to participate in the recreational sport of rowing.

SRA currently rows at Gifford Pinchot State Park located in northern York County along PA 177 between the towns of Rossville and Lewisberry. It is a beautiful, 340 acre, calm lake with only electric-motor watercraft, which makes for excellent rowing conditions. The lake is centrally located between York and Harrisburg. SRA members are from areas in South central PA including Hershey, Carlisle, and even Northern Maryland.

SRA is a 40 member club who mostly scull and have a capability of sweeping with a 4+ and 2+. Membership is open to all regardless of skill level.

Click on the Contact Us tab for general questions or information about membership with SRA.

Rowing Lessons

If you missed Learn to Row Day; but are interested in rowing, contact Bruce Herring at susquehannarowingassoc@gmail.com to schedule a training introduction.

Bruce recommends this short and effective video for current and new members: Sculling video

Membership Options

Beginners can schedule up five training sessions – usually three mentored sessions in a single and two in a double with the designated trainer. Experienced rowers who are returning to the sport are evaluated by the trainers and presented with a progression plan.

Introductory membership is available for those who would like to try it out for a month first before joining. The introductory fee is applied to your annual membership. Dues are payable by Sunday, June 30 for the 2019-2020 rowing season. Dues are prorated for people who join in Sept/Oct.