RADAR (Rowing Athlete Development and Ranking)
RADAR is a program established to identify, track and monitor athletes. Quite simply, RADAR is a battery of tests that provides a simple strength and weakness assessment of the specific fitness traits required by rowers. This battery of tests is achieved without the need to undertake laboratory tests or time out from the routine training environment.
RADAR testing has the ability to highlight changes that are expected to occur in a rower’s fitness throughout the year based on periodized training. Most importantly, the rower and coach are able to immediately assess their progress as well as the effectiveness of their current training program. This data can be used to benchmark the athlete against traits that are believed to be Gold Medal standard at World Championships and Olympic and Paralympic Games.
RADAR is used by RCA, It’s National Development Centres, Talent Development Centres and coaching staff to create an integrated pathway for athlete development in Canada. To find out more about how RADAR works and how to participate in RADAR testing, visit National Team Programs at Rowing Canada Aviron.
RADAR is a program established to identify, track and monitor athletes. Quite simply, RADAR is a battery of tests that provides a simple strength and weakness assessment of the specific fitness traits required by rowers. This battery of tests is achieved without the need to undertake laboratory tests or time out from the routine training environment.
RADAR testing has the ability to highlight changes that are expected to occur in a rower’s fitness throughout the year based on periodized training. Most importantly, the rower and coach are able to immediately assess their progress as well as the effectiveness of their current training program. This data can be used to benchmark the athlete against traits that are believed to be Gold Medal standard at World Championships and Olympic and Paralympic Games.
RADAR is used by RCA, It’s National Development Centres, Talent Development Centres and coaching staff to create an integrated pathway for athlete development in Canada. To find out more about how RADAR works and how to participate in RADAR testing, visit National Team Programs at Rowing Canada Aviron.
