Athlete & Parent/Guardian Information Meeting

March 26th, 2015, 7pm

Mike Roche (Head Coach); Alessandra Gage (Team Coach);

Peter DeNew (Assistant Coach)

Spring Rowing Basics ◦ Rowing Fees & Waivers

◦ RCA/LBC Registration

◦ Training schedule & arrival times

◦ Safety (swim test/video/water rules)

◦ Important Dates

Fundraising ◦ Chili cookoff (Dina & Brock)

Questions

Outdoor Rowing Fees ◦ HS-ONLY Rowers: $275.00 (LBC Fee + WSS Fee)

LBC Fee = use of boat club, insurance, RCA registration

WSS Fee = entries, maintenance, repairs, equipment

◦ CLUB-2015 Rowers: $70.00 (WSS Fee)

◦ Coxswains: $205 (LBC Fee Only)

Waiver Forms ◦ Indoor Season forms are sufficient; only required if new

Deadline: Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Please make cheques payable to “Westdale Secondary School” & include your child’s name in the memo.

All athletes must register with Rowing Canada

and with Leander Boat Club ◦ Insurance

◦ Liability

◦ Use of Club

◦ Competition Eligibility

Online registration will be conducted next

week at practice with your primary coach

Monday-Friday: *athletes only train ONCE per day ◦ 5:15-7:40am

5:15am arrival; 5:30am launch (push off docks); 7:40am departure

◦ 3:30-5:30pm

3:30pm arrival; 3:45pm launch; 5:30pm departure

Saturday: ◦ 5:45-8am

5:45am arrival; 6:00am launch; 8:00am departure

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

OFF 5:15-7:40am

3:30-5:30pm

5:15-7:40am

3:30-5:30pm

5:15-7:40am

3:30-5:30pm

5:15-7:40am

3:30-5:30pm

5:15-7:40am

3:30-5:30pm

5:45-8am

Elements of Risk:

Physical Injury: ◦ Dryland Training (erging, weights, runs, circuits)

◦ Water Training (crew rowing, racing, hypothermia)

Overtraining: ◦ Athletes are regularly monitored, but overtraining can occur if

an athlete attempts “too much, too soon”

Risk Mitigation:

Athletes: Safety Video & Swim Test

Coaches: Coach Boat Ratios & Cold Water Rules

All coaches certified for VHF marine radio Alessandra certified for Standard First Aid & Health Care Provider (HCP) Level CPR/AED

Racing Gear: ◦ Unisuit

◦ Crocks/sandals (for easy removal at boat)

◦ Long-sleeved spandex or jacket at cold regattas

Training Gear: ◦ Spandex tights

◦ Long-sleeved shirt

◦ Lightweight Jacket

◦ Pogies (for hands)

***Think Layers***

***BRING WATER TO ALL PRACTICES***

Sunday March 29th: Tank Session (12-3pm) ◦ All athletes at the welland International Flatwater Centre

Wed. April 1st: LBC Orientation (3:30-5:30pm) ◦ Women’s Team + Alessandra

Thurs. April 2nd: LBC Orientation (3:30-5:30pm) ◦ Men’s Team + Alessandra

Sat. April 4th: “Docks In” (9-11am + 1pm clinic) ◦ @LBC; followed crew brunch & 1pm coxing/bowperson clinic

for new coxswains & bow-persons

Thursday, April 16th: Chili Cookoff (Brock & Dina)

***regatta dates are available on the blog***