2022 Under 17 Women
Summer Competitive Season

GOVERNMENT ISSUE PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED FOR RACE DAY

Volunteer Lead Coach for the women’s U17 program is Janet Lancaster janet.lancaster@sympatico.ca

Please read this document, and if you plan to register for this program, please do the following:

1. Complete the "U17 Women Registration Information" Form below.
2. Pay the summer competitive fee. You will already be in the RCA system as a high school athlete. 

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Parents & Athletes:

U17 = will not turn 17 this calendar year

• The summer season will run from June 13, 2022 through the end of Canadian Henley, August 8, 2022.
• High school rowers summer fee is $245, non-high school is $300; plus, an entry fee deposit of $325 for a total of $570. Cost for races entered will be drawn down from this fund and reconciled as a refund, additional fee to be paid, or the balance donated to the Club at the end of the season.
• e-transfer to: scrcpayments@gmail.com and be sure to add the athlete's name and program (U17 Women) in the comments.

The Under 17 women’s program consists of athletes that have already participated in a high school competitive program. These athletes are interested in training daily to improve their skills and fitness as athletes/coxswains with the St. Catharines Rowing Club. It is the goal of this program to continue the skill development of sweep and sculling with the ultimate goal of winning Henley Gold! Priority boats for the summer are based on the Coach’s decision as to what is the best chance to win at the Canadian Henley Regatta.

The U17 women will participate in the Rowing Club ergometer session (time TBD), where they will pull a 2000m piece to be recorded and used as the first step towards selection, while being monitored by one of the Program Coaches. From this point the athletes will meet at the rowing club at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday to Friday until school is complete, and we may then switch to morning workouts. Weekends will be a 7:30 am start. The daily training sessions are completed once all equipment is cleaned and properly stored.

The coaching staff is aware that many athletes have school commitments during the month of June. It’s important for athletes to inform coaches as early as they know, of the days they cannot attend practice due to these commitments.

​The rowing club does its very best to put all athletes into boats and encourages all to participate in some way. However, circumstances such as limited Coaches, equipment, and/or weather, may have the rower run and/or erg as they wait for a turn into a boat during that practice. For the same reasons the Rowing Club may limit its numbers in each program. Such concerns will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Selection will consist of: 

• 2K ergometer race.
• Technical assessment by coaching staff.
• Selection for seat racing will be based on 2k ergometer score and technical assessment.
• Seat racing to take place over 1500m in either 4+’s or 2x’s.
• Final selection will be based on: 
  • Seat racing results, ergometer score and technical assessment.
  • A firm commitment to the summer regatta schedule, including all regattas.
• Coxie(50kg/110lbs) selection will be based on ability to follow a race plan, steering, and suitability to crew.
• Individual work and holiday schedule may be accommodated on a case-by-case situation.
• Final crew selection is scheduled to be completed by mid-July.
• Alternate and extra practice times will be scheduled as required as per the coaching staff.

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Athletes please complete:

*Note: This information is gathered by Janet Lancaster and is only used by the U17 Women's Coaching Staff. If you have any questions please contact Janet at janet.lancaster@sympatico.ca.

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Parents

The St. Catharines Rowing Club is a highly competitive rowing club. Rowing in the top boat is not a right – it is earned through effort, achievement in practice, experience and the ability to race under pressure. Athletes are given many hours of practice and instructional time to further their development. The decision of who rows in top boats will be made in order that the team may be successful and achieve program and club goals.

Athlete selection for boat selection is exclusively the decision of the coaching staff. These coaches observe your athletes in practice and get to know their strengths and weaknesses in the sport. They therefore have the right to decide the boating and seating arrangements.

Athletes are encouraged to discuss their strengths and weaknesses with their coaches during practice sessions at appropriate times during practice or after practice when equipment is put away. We ask that such discussions be limited to practice times only and not to approach the coaches during a regatta. We also ask that at all times, the inside of the boathouse and the dock is off limits to parents and friends.

Parents will not approach coaching staff during regatta days with questions regarding line-up, race strategies, or boating positions. Should you have questions, the coaching staff will be happy to set up a time to discuss your athlete’s abilities and progress. Discussions will be limited to your athlete’s performance only. Coaches will not comment on other athlete’s performances or other coach’s decisions.

The rowing club is grateful to all parents for their numerous ways of contributing to the rowing club. Without you parents, the rowing club would be lacking in volunteers. There are many areas in which parents can contribute to the club. If you are interested contact Kate Hingston khingston@icloud.com. This is a great opportunity to see racing from the water as well as be a part of the 119 years of rowing at the Club. Thank you St. Catharines Rowing Club