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What is Adaptive Rowing?
Adaptive Rowing is rowing/sculling for the differently abled. There are classifications of abilities in adaptive rowing similar to paralympic classifications. Fixed seat Arms only for those who can only use arms. Fixed Seat TA class or Trunk and Arms for those who have mobility in lower abdominals and back and LTA for those who can use their legs to slide in sliding seat such as amputee’s and the visually impaired.
Who can participate in Adaptive
Rowing?
Everyone is evaluated individually
as all individuals with disabilities and limitations are unique. There are no age restrictions for
participation in adaptive rowing within our program.
Competitive rowing opportunities
Indoor rowing
Where are we located?
Pete Archer Rowing Center
Marine Stadium
Transfer lift to get people into
boats or water
Other recreational activities
Angela Madsen founded California Adaptive Rowing Programs in 1999
Angela has won gold medals at the World Championships of rowing 2002 thru 2006
Angela’s rowed across the
www.carplb.net
We are a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to provide instruction and training for competitive and recreational opportunities in the sport of rowing to physically and developmentally challenged individuals. Participation in physical activities is essential to prevent people with disabilities from surrendering themselves to confinement. Participants gain self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
Rowers and volunteers learn:
Goal setting
Teamwork
Personal Safety
Basic boating Guidelines
Accident prevention and rescue
For rowing schedules, to volunteer or to make a tax deductible donation to help us with the expansion and growth of our program and further our ability to
assist disabled athletes in realization and the fulfillment of their goals contact:
3350 E.7thSt. # 231 Long Beach, CA., 90804
Volunteer Coordinator:
Angela Madsen
Phone (562) 434-8334
Cell Phone 562-505-4157
E-mail: Msparasurfer@aol.com
