BLS Crew PRACTICES

Fall Practice Schedule
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Location
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BLS Crew Boathouse
1255 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02135
Novice and Varsity
Practice Times
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Monday - Friday (not Wednesday!)
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday
8:00 - 10:30 a.m
Transportation to the Boathouse
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During regular school days, a bus will pick up rowers in front of BLS at 4:15pm. On weekends, holidays, or during vacation weeks, rowers must find their own rides to practice.
Transportation from the Boathouse
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Practice ends at 7:30pm. Rowers will wait in the Artesani Playground parking lot for pick-up. Families are encouraged to carpool, and a carpool map will be sent out with interested rowers’ contact information at the start of each season.
What to Bring to Practice
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Outdoor Practice
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​Running shoes and/or old sneakers and/or rain boots for around boathouse (when it rains the boathouse gets muddy)
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Socks - recommended to bring a warm pair (wool) and a cheap pair that you don't mind throwing away
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WATER BOTTLE - filled
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Spandex or tight-fitting stretch pants or shorts
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Long or short sleeve spandex/athletic top (layers for cold days - no cotton!)
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Rain gear (we practice in the rain)
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Hat (warm or sun, depending on conditions) and sunglasses (when the weather gets nicer)
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Inhaler if necessary
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Dry/clean clothes for after practice
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Snack for before/after practice
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Indoor Practice
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Running shoes
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Socks
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WATER BOTTLE - filled
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Inhaler if necessary
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Snack for before/after practice