SENIOR Competitive Program
Photograph courtesy of Margaret Kilgallon
SUMMER COMPETITIVE STUDENT FEE - $450
Competitive Student-Athletes who can provide proof of full-time enrolment in a post-secondary institution for the Spring and Fall semesters of 2010.
If you would like to join our group for some good competitive rowing please contact Robert Watering: head_coach at hanlanboatclub.ca All athletes are asked to complete the Club Application and Waiver as well as the Senior Competitive Information forms. Fee payment is due in full prior to rowing, as is waiver submission and erg test score submission.
All competitive athletes must complete an ergometer test score between April 25, 2010 and the start of their rowing at Hanlan Boat Club. The erg test must be witnessed by either a Hanlan coach or another competitive athlete within the 2009 Hanlan Competitive Programme. Senior and Junior competitive athletes must complete a 2000 metre ergometer test*. The ergometer test must be completed and all fees and forms must be received prior to use of any equipment in the Hanlan Boat Club competitive equipment pool.
Practice times: Monday to Friday 5:45 a.m. (until the end of May, then 5:15 a.m.); and Sunday 8:00 am; Secondary Rows start May 18th and are approximately 45' after the end of the first row Monday to Friday.
Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 6th 2010 - Final Crew Selection
Selection will be determined by results of the 2000 metre ergometer test, on the water rowing ability, level of experience, and ability to work effectively in a competitive team environment. A demonstrated respect for all fellow athletes and coaches, as well as general sportsmanship are important considerations in the selection process.
Regatta Schedule 2010:
- June 19th - Tony Biernacki Memorial Regatta - Welland, ON - North International Flatwater Course - Masters Regatta
- June 26th - CORA Regatta - Guelph, ON - Guelph Lake
- July 1st - Dominion Day Regatta - Centre Island Toronto
- July 3th - CORA Regatta - London, ON - Lake Fanshaw
- July 10th - CORA Regatta - St. Catharines, ON - Martindale Pond
- July 11th - RowOntario Masters Championships - Welland, ON - Welland International Flatwater Course
- July 17 & 18th - St. Catharines Invitational (*attendance TBD)
- July 24th & 25th - ROWONTARIO Championships - Welland, ON - Welland International Flatwater Course (*attendance TBD)
- August 1st - Henley Masters Regatta - St. Catharines, ON - Martindale Pond
- August 3rd - 8th - Royal Canadian Henley Regatta - St. Catharines, ON - Martindale Pond (*crews must qualify to represent Hanlan at this regatta)
Not all regattas must (nor will) be attended by everyone. Please contact your coach if you are unavailable for some races.
General Points of Information
- Athletes are encouraged to arrive at the start of the season with a reasonably good cardiovascular base achieved through any suitable sport/activity (i.e. rowing, running, cycling, etc).
- The key focus for the first four weeks (May 9th – June 6th) will be the development of the following skills and abilities to a very high level:
- a rowing-specific fitness base;
- a common rowing/sculling technique with an emphasis on developing versatility in the athlete (i.e. effective sculling as well as ambidextrous sweep).
- an enjoyable competitive club atmosphere
- Formal crew selection will begin immediately with a goal of completing this process by June 5th.
- Results of the selection will be provided at the meeting on June 6th. Junior crew selection will also be outlined at this meeting.
*Suggested Drag Settings for Ergometer Test:
Sr and U23 Men: Maximum of 130
Sr and U23 Women: Maximum of 110
Sr and U23 Lightweight Men Maximum of 120
Sr and U23 Lightweight Women Maximum of 110
Jr Men Maximum of 120
Jr Women Maximum of 110
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