2022 Under 19 Men
Summer Competitive Season
GOVERNMENT ISSUE PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED FOR RACE DAY
Volunteer Lead Coach Brian Fisher bfisher@pridemobility.com
Parents & Athletes:
- U19 = will not turn 19 this calendar year
- The summer season will run from June 6, 2022, through the end of Canadian Henley, August 8.
- 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
The Under 19 men’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.
This program does not consist of specific weight divisions for competition; however, if possible, we attempt to group similar sized boys. Lightweight boys might be boated together to give them a sense of rowing with similar sized individuals. These athletes may then be entered into lightweight class events to expose them to this style of racing and prepare them for a possible future as lightweights.
*Lightweight is most often for men that are 19 or older and weigh 72.5kg/159.5lbs on race day.
The boys will participate in the Rowing Club ergometer session (date TBD), where they will pull a 2000m piece while being monitored by one of the Program Coaches and used as the first step towards selection. From this point the athletes will meet at the Club, 5:15am Monday to Friday (weekends TBD), to be put into various training combinations The daily training sessions are completed once all equipment is cleaned and properly stored.
The Coaching staff is aware that many athletes have exams, graduation ceremonies and proms during the month of June. It’s important for athletes to inform Brian Fisher 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 he waits for a turn into a boat during that practice. For the same reasons the Club may limit 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, 2-‘s, 2x’s and 1x (may change due to number of participants)
- Final selection will be based on:
- Seat racing results, ergometer score, technical assessment and compatibility with other athletes and coaches
- Firm commitment to summer regatta schedule, including all regattas
- Seat racing results, ergometer score, technical assessment and compatibility with other athletes and coaches
- Coxie (50kg/110lbs) selection will be based on ability to follow a race plan, steering, and compatibility with coaches and crew.
- Individual work and holiday schedule may be accommodated on a case-by-case situation
- Final crew selection is scheduled to be completed by early July
- Alternate and extra practice times will be scheduled as required as per the coaching staff
Parents
The St. Catharines Rowing Club is a highly competitive 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 the Coaching staff during regatta days with questions regarding line-up, race strategies, or boating positions. Should you have questions, the Coaches will 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 Coaches decisions.
The Rowing Club is grateful to all parents for their numerous ways of contributing. Without parents, we 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
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 the Coaching staff during regatta days with questions regarding line-up, race strategies, or boating positions. Should you have questions, the Coaches will 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 Coaches decisions.
The Rowing Club is grateful to all parents for their numerous ways of contributing. Without parents, we 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
