Northville Rowing Spring Season Team Meeting

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1 Northville Rowing 2017 Spring Season Team Meeting

2 About Northville Rowing Northville Rowing is: o A varsity club sport at NHS o A co-ed, no experience required club sport o A self-funding club. No $ from the school district Twelfth season this spring Fleet of 17 boats Team of 40 to 50 rowers Row out of Ford Lake Consistent success at state, regional, and national events Seven alumni rowing at university level

3 Coaches Nick Bickes Director of Rowing Head Coach Allison Boss Assistant Coach Mark Kennedy Assistant Coach Van Papoulis-Assistant Coach

4 What is Rowing? Types of Rowing - Sweeping: one oar per rower vs. - Sculling: two oars per person Types of Boats - Single - Pairs/Doubles - Fours/Quads - Eights Rowing = Blend of technical precision and the application of power

5 Rowing Seasons Fall: Longer distance (>3000m); head style racing Winter: Conditioning on the ergometer (indoor rowing machine) Spring: Shorter Sprints (1000m m)

6 The Team Novice/Varsity Squads - Novice for one year from the beginning of the first season of scholastic completion Coaches, Coxswains, Rowers - Each member of the team performs specific purposes - Teamwork - each part doing their part for the whole

7 Location of the Boathouse/Lake

8 Expectations - Attendance - To succeed, rowers/coxswains must attend practices Boat line-ups announced Sunday evenings boats launch at 4:30 If the rower cannot attend they are expected to contact the coaches before practice, the earlier the better. Fill out the absence form for any planned or regular absence for a regatta or practice(s). The form is not meant for last minute absences due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. - Appropriate Clothing - Trou / Spandex / Athletic Clothing - No loose pants, basketball shorts or sweatpants on the water Too many layers > too few - Socks, hats, jackets Additional clothing for after practice - Dry clothes to change into - Nature of the Sport / Weather - This is a water sport, bring extra clothes because you will get wet. Cancellation of practice only occurs in extreme wind and thunderstorms, so be prepared for anything!

9 Practice Practice begins March 10, 2017 Practices are Monday Friday, 4:30 to 6:30 PM (Some Saturdays maybe required. See calendar for planned Saturday practices.) Water Practices are held at Ford Lake in Ypsilanti. Practice location is within Lakeshore Apartment Complex Rowers should have school ID with them at each practice and regatta. Every rower should have AT LEAST one full change of clothes at practice. Rain or shine dress appropriately Rowers should never take cell phones or car keys on the water In inclement weather, practice will be held in the rowing room at NHS If practice is moved to NHS, text blast will be sent by 3:15 at the absolute latest. All rowers should bring drinking water to practice the coach if rower will miss practice for any reason. Fill out the

10 Practice WEEK 1 March March -March Lake 10-noon -March NHS Swim Test New Rowers -March 14th-17th ***Week One-Sub Freezing Temp Move Indoor*** ****All Mixed Boats, Novice and Varsity***

11 Line Ups Line Ups/Boatings for Practice: Sunday Afternoon/Evening -Subs/Reserves (DO NOT ASSUME YOU WON T BE IN A BOAT)

12 Safety - Before rowing: - Swim test - Yellow card (emergency information) - Physical required before the regular season - Trainer on hand at school - Available after class - Lifejackets in launch during outdoor training

13 Safety The boat and its oars are also a floatation device.

14 Spend the day on the shoreline...

15 Regattas Regattas are full day events Rowers and coxswains expected to be at regatta until the last boat is back on the trailer Early morning arrival for boat preparation, dismissal when boats are loaded back on trailer Typically held on Saturdays, rowers will be notified of arrival times for regattas (Some Sundays, and possible Championship Regatta on a Friday). Boats are loaded on Friday and transported to regatta; boats rigged morning of regatta (some may rig the night before depending on regatta schedule). In case of a conflict with a regatta contact coaches at minimum two weeks prior to regatta or use the absence notification form for any known absences prior to the start of the season. (Online or Tonight) Families provide their own transportation to/from regattas Some regattas require overnight accommodations. NRC will block rooms for these regattas.

16 Spring Season Regatta Schedule Friday, March 10-2k Test Entire NHS Saturday, March Ford Lake (10am-noon) Monday, March 13-Team Swim NHS Tuesday, March 14-Begin Team Workouts NHS or on Ford Lake) Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 9- Spring Break Week Practice +Saturday, April 8, Varsity Combine Practice vs Cranbrook Kingswood@ Ford Lake +Saturday, April 15, Practice@ Ford Lake 8am-noon (Holy Saturday) +Saturday, April 22, A.A. Skyline, Ann Arbor, MI +Saturday, April 29, Wyandotte Boat Club, Hebda Cup, Wyandotte, MI +Saturday, May 6, St. Mary s Prep Laddie Cup, Orchard Lake, MI +Saturday, May 13, Midwest Scholastic Championships, Nashport, OH (Dillon Lake) +#Sunday, May 14, Midwest Scholastic Championships, Nashport, OH (Dillon Lake) #Second Day of a Two Day Regatta *Only Select Boats (Race availability) **Only Qualified Boats (Dictated by Scholastic Nations Race Qualification) +All Crews Attend and Compete

17 Spring Season Regatta Schedule Championship Schedule *Saturday, May 20, Michigan Scholastic State Championships, Grand Rapids, MI **Friday, May 26, SRAA Scholastic Nationals, Camden, NJ (Cooper River) (Possible Conflict with Senior Prom) **#Saturday, May 27, SRAA Scholastic Nationals, Camden, NJ (Cooper River) (Possible Conflict with Senior Prom) **Friday, June 2, CSSRA Schoolboys, St. Catherine s, Ontario **#Saturday, June 3, CSSRA Schoolboys, St. Catherine s Ontario **#Sunday, June 4, CSSRA Schoolboys, St. Catherine s Ontario (Possible Conflict NHS Graduation) #Second Day of a Two Day Regatta *Only Select Boats (Race availability) **Only Qualified Boats (Dictated by Scholastic Nations Race Qualification) +All Crews Attend and Compete

18 Light Weight FORMS 1. MSRA-Light Weight Health Form 2. HIPPA-Release Form Both forms must be signed by parents and filled out by NHS Training Staff. 130 and under Girls 150 and under Boys Available On Webpage and Tonight

19 Summer Camps Monday, July 24-Friday, July 28- Team Camp (8am-noon) (Sweep) Monday, July 31-Friday, August 4- Team Camp (8am-noon) (Sculling) **Locations and Times Tentative**

20 Parents Only ALL NEW ROWERS and Veterans to the Erg Room

21 Boards / Committees

22 Northville Rowing Board President Bob Daniels Vice President - Julie Encelewski Director of Rowing - Nick Bickes Treasurer - Anne Holub transferring to Amy Daguanno Secretary - Mahesh Bhandari Communications - Ellen Bennett Membership - Daniela Cemalovic Fundraising - Courtney VanLoo Equipment - David Sturtz Food Coordinator-NEED VOLUNTEER Recruitment Coordinator-Edith Somerville

23 Registration, Dues Uniforms and Spirit Wear What you need to know and how to get involved Amy Daguanno Incoming Treasurer

24 Start with the NRC website Team Calendar Forms Handbook Contact information Links to pictures Directions for receiving text blasts Registration link

25 REGISTRATION Click on the button to begin registration Dues for Spring season are $725 There is a $30 discount if paid by check ($695) Please register and pay before the first day of practice, March 14 Refund (less $100) if your rower withdraws before March 27, 2017

26 REQUIRED FORMS Before your rower can participate, the following forms must be completed and on file Background check (ICHAT) One for every adult attending or driving Mail to Teresa Osterhoff, Northville Public School Board of Education Offices, 501 W. Main St., Northville, MI Physical Exam Form One for each rower, one per school year Mail to Daniela Cemalovic, Portis, Northville, MI, or scan to: she will turn into the school Swim Test Form Once per lifetime New rowers swim test on March 13 at NHS Mail to Daniela Cemalovic, Portis, Northville, MI, or scan to:

27 OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be completed before the start of 1st practice March 14 Register with US Rowing and sign their waiver Once per calendar year Link is Cost is $7.75 (to US Rowing) Club code is LSJYY Carpool Form (optional) Carpools can be organized based on location and # of rowers, if interested fill out the form and to Dawn Marie Ozog at dawnmarieozog@hotmail.com Once determined, carpools decide their own schedule and pickup/drop off locations LOTS OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED AS PART OF ONLINE REGISTRATION: Allergies, trailer hitches, additional donations, text blasts, etc. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

28 MANDATORY UNIFORM Uniform purchase is part of registration. 3 Mandatory Uniform pieces are: Basic Black Rowing Shorts (unisex) Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL$38 Long Sleeve Shirt (unisex) Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL$45 Tank Shirt (Women) Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL$40 (Men) Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL$40 Optional Items Available through registration: Rain Jacket $97 Yard Sign $35

29 PAYMENT Payment must be received before the start of practice: $725 if paid by credit card online during registration check out process $695 if paid by check or cash (TONIGHT IS FINE) or mail to Amy Daguanno, Scenic Lane, Northville, MI Include costs of uniform, rain jacket and yard signs if applicable (No Tax we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit)

30 SPIRIT WEAR Optional Spirit Wear is available through Northville Stitching Post at Select Northville Mustangs Then SHOP And finally ROWING Store is open now. Payment is directly to the Stitching Post. Orders are due on March 31 and I will distribute when they come in.

31 STAY IN TOUCH PLEASE SIGN UP FOR TEXT BLASTS (Rowers AND Parents) All Rowers and Parents: Northville Rowing Club All Current Rowers: Athletes All Senior Rowers: Seniors All Coxswains: Coxswains In order to sign up for each group - you can either (1) text the to the number or (2) open your web browser and go to the following link and follow the instructions: rmd.at/ LIKE AND SHARE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Invite Friends, Family and Rowers to like our page Share our events & Tag your rowers in photos Helps with donations and sponsorships Ellen Bennett: Communications Communication.northvillerowing@gmail.com

32 GET INVOLVED FOOD TENT (OPEN POSITION) Breakfast and lunch are provided at regattas, tailgate style Takes a lot of help to feed the entire team and our families One or two families will sign up as host for each regatta Families sign up to bring food to pass and help with preparation / clean up via Sign Up Genius PLEASE CONSIDERING VOLUNTEERING TO HEAD UP OUR FOOD COMMITEE

33 OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER Parent Sign Up Sign up Sheet / Sign Up Genius URGENT need to fill our Food Coordinator Position There are lots of committees and positions that need help some are ongoing and some are for specific events. Opportunities to help at practices on land and on the water. Board Positions opening up Need help towing the food truck and the boat trailer Forming a committee for long-term planning (new boathouse, new practice location, marketing strategy, etc.) Always need new sponsors and new contacts Contact Ellen Bennett for more information: Communications Communication.northvillerowing@gmail.com

34 Fundraising Courtney VanLoo

35 Fundraising Committee develops plan for events Wine Tasting Row-a-thon Leverage our non-profit status Search out opportunities for major gifts

36 QUESTIONS & VOLUNTEER SIGNUP