Northville Rowing Fall Season Team Meeting

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1 Northville Rowing 2017 Fall 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 Thirteenth season this fall Fleet of 17 boats Team of 40 to 50 rowers Row out of Ford Lake Consistent success at state, regional, and national events Eight alumni rowing at university level

3 Coaches Nick Bickes Director of Rowing, Head Coach,Varsity Women s Coach Van Papoulis-Varsity Men s Coach Blake Ebright-Novice Coach Katie Larder-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 is a blend of technical precision and the application of power over a defined distance.

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

6 The Team Novice/Varsity Squads - Novice for one year from the beginning of the first season of 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 September 5, NHS 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 2:30pm at the latest. All rowers should bring drinking water to practice the coach if rower will miss practice for any reason. Fill out the

10 Practice 1. Please be on time so we can start at 4:30pm and get as much water time as possible. 2. Unknown absences can have a negative impact on practices and may cause athletes to miss water time or not have an opportunities to row. 3. Lineups and boats may change due to weather, equipment damage, or unknown absences. Regatta Weekends Thursday or Friday we will load the trailer. Trailer loading days may take up to 30 minutes longer plan to stay at the lake until 7:00pm.

11 Practice Band Events Excused Friday Night Football -September 22 and 29 -October 20 Wednesday Afternoon/Evening Marching Band Rehearsal Academic Graded Assignments are Excused Absences from Practice ie Band, Choir, and Yearbook NOTE: This does not include last minute rehearsal calls that are not on the original calendar. Make arrangements and notify teachers and coaches accordingly.

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

13 Safety - Before rowing: - Swim test - Emergency Card - Physical required before the regular season - Trainer on hand at school - Available after class - Lifejackets in launch during outdoor training

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

15 Spend the day on the shoreline...

16 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 and accommodations. Some regattas require overnight accommodations. NRC will block rooms for these regattas. Accommodations are not included in Dues.

17 Fall Season Regatta Schedule Practices Monday-Friday: Ford Lake Saturdays (All Non-Regatta Weekends): 7:30am-9:30am **Varsity** Other Date to Remember Northville HS Homecoming-September 22 and 23, 2017 ACT Test Dates-September 9, 2017, October 28, 2017 **Conflicts with Regatta, Next Test Date is December 9, 2017 after the season ends**. SAT Test Dates-October 7, 2017 **Conflicts with Scrimmage, There is another November 4th after the season ends**. Regattas Cranbrook/Saline Scrimmage (Ford Lake)-October 7, 2017 (Saturday) Head of the Grand (Lansing, MI)-October 14, 2017 (Saturday) Leelanau Chase (Traverse City, MI)-October 28, 29 (Jr Race is Sunday Only) Fundraisers Heritage Festival Event (Northville, MI) September (Fri-Sun) *****Traditional-Rowathon (Northville, MI)-September 16, 2017 Festival Golf Outing-October 8, 2017 (Sunday) Raffle-TBD Wine Tasting-TBD

18 Board and Committees

19 Northville Rowing Board President Bob Daniels (President Open Position End of Fall Season) Vice President - Julie Encelewski Director of Rowing - Nick Bickes Treasurer - Amy Daguanno Secretary - Mahesh Bhandari Communications - Ellen Bennett Membership - Daniela Cemalovic Equipment - Steve Dygert **Above are all voting members of the board.** Fundraising- Open Position Row-a-thon CoChairs: Paula Motts and Dawnmarie Ozog Golf Outing CoChairs: Mark and Kim Dunn Raffle Chair: Raman Kehlon Wine Tasting Chair/CoChair: Open Position Carpool Coordinator-Dawnmarie Ozog Food CoordinatorsKate Eichenberg and Liz Kwiecinski Recruitment Coordinator-Karen Kehoe Volunteer Coordinator- Open Position

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

21 REGISTRATION Click on the button on the web site to begin the registration process Dues for Fall season are $700 There is a $25 discount if paid Tonight 8/28. Please register and pay before the first day of practice, September 5, Refund (less $100) if your rower withdraws before September 19, 2017 Please send all the required forms before first day of practice to: membership.northvillerowing@gmail.com

22 REQUIRED FORMS 1. ATHLETIC PHYSICAL EXAM FORM MANDATORY for each rower, one per school year dated after April 15th. FILE WITH THE ATHLETIC OFFICE and send an confirming that the task is completed to: 2. SWIM TEST FORM (New Rowers Only) One time requirement. Print the form from the NRC website and have the rower complete the task at any local area pool with a certified lifeguard. completed form to: membership.northvillerowing@gmail.com 3. EMERGENCY FORM Print the form from NRC web site and complete. completed form to: membership.northvillerowing@gmail.com

23 US ROWING MEMBERSHIP Each rower must be have a current membership with US Rowing New Rowers: Register with US Rowing ( using rower s name, not parent s name) and sign their waiver. Membership valid one year from sign-up. If you already have a membership verify that is valid until the end of rowing season. If not, please renew. If you do not remember your membership number, contact Membership Coordinator ( membership.northvillerowing@gmail.com) Link is Additional directions available on NRC website Cost is $7.75 (to US Rowing) Club code is LSJYY - Northville High School Rowing Club

24 CARPOOL Please send carpool request one week before the start of practice Carpool form and instructions available on NRC Website. 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, carpool groups decide their own schedule and pickup/drop off locations. LOTS OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED AS PART OF ONLINE REGISTRATION: Allergies, donations, text blasts, waivers, yard signs, etc. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

25 Dues Uniforms and Spirit Wear What you need to know and how to get involved Amy Daguanno Treasurer

26 PAYMENT TODAY ONLY: $25 Discount If paying by check at this meeting Check is Payable to NORTHVILLE ROWING CLUB (I will hold the check until registration online is complete) Payment must be received before the start of practice: $700 online via credit card or by check after today $675 if paid by Today, August 28, 2017 (No Tax we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit)

27 MANDATORY UNIFORM Optional Rain Jacket is available in the Sew Sporty Online Store as well as other spirit wear items

28 SPIRIT WEAR Optional Spirit Wear is also 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 September 22 and I will distribute when they come in.

29 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

30 GET INVOLVED FOOD TENT Breakfast and lunch are provided at regattas, tailgate style Takes a lot of help to feed the entire team and our families Families sign up to bring food to pass and help with preparation / clean up via Sign Up Genius

31 OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER Parent Sign Up Sign up Sheet / Sign Up Genius 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

32 OPEN BOARD POSITIONS President (Board Member) Fundraising (Board Member) Volunteer Coordinator (Committee Chair) Other Immediate Needs for Club 1. Indoor Winter Storage for Boats and Trailer 60 Long 11 Wide and 13 High 2. Trailer Painting and Refinishing 3. Storage for Food Trailer 12 X8 Box Trailer Must Have by October 1, 2017 If interested, or for more information, talk to any board member

33 QUESTIONS & VOLUNTEER SIGNUP NOTE: Athlete and Parent Handbook Available northvillerowing.com September 1, 2017