Saratoga Rowing Association Offers Adaptive Rowing Program Open House on Fish Creek, Saturday, July 16

- Individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and visual impairment encouraged to participate –

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (07/07/2011)(readMedia)-- – The Saratoga Rowing Association (SRA) announced today that it will be holding an open house at its boathouse located at 543 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to introduce people to its new adaptive rowing program geared toward individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and visual impairment.

The program, entitled Saratoga Rowing for All, is being launched in August 2011 in conjunction with the Saratoga Rowing Association (est. 1996). The program is designed to bring the sport of rowing to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as people with visual impairments. SRA is offering two five-week sessions (six sessions per week) free-of-charge to anyone who would like to participate. Adolescents (age 12 and above) and adults from the Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington county region are welcomed. SRA is looking for those who want to row both recreationally and competitively.

The July 16 open house will offer those interested the opportunity to tour the boathouse, view adaptive rowing videos, see equipment demonstrations and meet the coaching staff and volunteers. Refreshments will be available.

"Most people find rowing to be an exhilarating, deeply satisfying activity that delivers significant physical benefits, increased self confidence and a sense of well-being to those who practice it. It also offers individuals a great opportunity to get out into the beautiful natural environment we are so fortunate to have here in Saratoga," said Holly Sampson, program lead. "We are very excited by the prospect of sharing this wonderful activity with even more people in this region."

Questions about the open house and Saratoga Rowing for All can be directed to Holly Sampson at saratogaadaptive@gmail.com. For information about the SRA, please visit www.saratogarowing.com.