Rowing South Africa (RowSA) Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation. February 26 th, 2013

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1 Rowing South Africa (RowSA) Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation February 26 th,

2 Agenda 10h00: Introduction and overview of RowSA Wimpie du Plessis, President 10h15: Transformation Plans and development of athletes from disadvantaged communities Virginia Mabaso, Development coordinator and Ramon di Clemente, Chair, Athletes Commission 10h45: Preparation for Rio 2016; Paralympic and Olympic Games: Roger Barrow, National Coach Questions and Answers 2

3 Overview of the Sport of Rowing Wimpie du Plessis - President

4 Sprint Rowing Athens 2004 Olympics since 1898 London 2012 Oxford Cambridge Boat Race First race in 1829 Two Boat Racing Henley Royal Regatta First race in 1839

5 Para - Rowing 1 st World Rowing Championship st Paralympics: Beijing nd Paralympics: London 2012

6 Para - Rowing Classification AS M/W 1x TA Mix 2x LTA Mix 4+ (2 blind rowers/boat) LTA Mix 2x (1 blind rower)

7 Indoor Rowing Fastest growing Indoor event in the world Intellectually impaired event: SASA-II - World Championships 2010 South Africa won 3 Gold medals, 2 Silver and 1Bronze Ergometers adapted for AS and TA athletes 1 st Mass Participation facet of Rowing

8 Coastal Rowing World Championships an annual event

9 Other forms of Rowing (Recreational) Fine Rowing Surf Rowing Pilot Gigs Ocean Rowing Touring

10 RowSA Achievements RowSA has participated in the Olympic Games since All the established structures of RowSA for able bodied rowers incorporate Para- Rowing as one of the disciplines of Rowing. RowSA to date have achieved 2 Olympic medals, (Gold London 2012, Bronze Athens 2004) and 6 A - finals (top ranking). RowSA was finalists in four categories, the 2012 South African Sport Awards to be held on Sunday 4 th November 2012: Administrator of the year (Winner) Federation of the year (Winner) Team of the year and School team of the year RowSA has been nominated as finalists in two categories for the 2012 FISA World Rowing awards: 2012 World Rowing Coach of the Year and 2012 World Rowing Male Crew of the Year (Winner) 10

11 Governance 11

12 RowSA Governance RowSA is the sole governing body for the sport of rowing in South Africa and is recognised with this status by SASCOC and Sport and Recreation South Africa. RowSA controls, administers, manages and co-ordinates rowing and rowing competition in South Africa; controls and manages international competition by national representative rowers in international competition and sanctions international competition by non-representative rowers. RowSA membership is structured through provincial rowing associations and affiliates, designated as constituent member in the RowSA constitution as follows: Provincial Associations: o Eastern Cape o Gauteng o KwaZulu Natal o Western Cape Affiliates: o SA Schools Rowing Union (SASRU) o University Sport South Africa Rowing (USSA-R) o Individual Indoor Rowing Clubs in Limpopo, North West Province and the Free State 12

13 RowSA Council Structure President Development Coordinator ( FT) 4x Provincial Associations USSA-R (University Sport South Africa Rowing) SASRU (South African Schools Rowing Union) Individual Indoor Rowing clubs 3 x Provinces Affiliate Members 13

14 RowSA Executive Committee President Development Coordinator Para-Rowing Representative Chair International Commission Treasurer Chair Athletes Commission Chair Coaches Commission Chair Umpires Commission Chair Facilities and Environment Commission USSA-R (University Sport South Africa Rowing) SASRU (South African Schools Rowing Union) 14

15 RowSA Governance The RowSA Constitution provides for membership by individual clubs in regions that may not yet have a regional association until such time as a regional association may be formed; this provides for development of the sport in new locations. The RowSA Council, made up of representatives of the constituent members, is the highest body of governance in RowSA. The Council meets at least four times a year. The Council elects an Executive Committee, with half of the positions being subject to election in any one year. The term of each elected position is four years with a maximum of two terms (eight years) in any position. The RowSA Executive has a long history of stability of membership, and remains stable. The stability is important for creating appropriate skill and experience among members for managing development of our sport over medium term time periods. Although stable, our Executive has sufficient degree of turnover of members to enable new knowledge, skills and ideas to come forward into management of the sport. 15

16 RowSA Governance The Executive Committee operates the Commissions indicated below, each chaired by the respective elected member: The membership of commissions includes a representative of each constituent member to provide for active participation of all membership interests in the federation s work. The Commissions are: International Rowing Officials Athletes Facilities and Environmental Coaches We have also appointed the following disciplines to the executive committee to assist with growing and development in these specific areas: Development/Transformation (full time RowSA employee) Para-Rowing 16

17 RowSA Governance In addition SASRU and USSA-R have a nominated representative in the Executive Committee and the provincial associations have one nominated representative. These members ensure active participation of constituent members in the executive management of the Federation. RowSA has one full time employee, two part time employees and four full time Coaches. The latter are the National Coach, U 23 coach, assistant Coach and the National Coach for the physically disabled facet of the sport, whose responsibilities cover administration and technical matters. 17

18 Goals and Focus areas for Period 2013 to 2016 and beyond

19 Capacity Building: Development of effective administration and foundation level coaches skills in clubs and outreach programme Construction of an Olympic rowing course Para-Rowing National team Preparation and Competition Learn to Row Rural and University programme Goals for National Team participation and competition Official Training and support Establish Regional Junior Rowing clubs supported by National Infrastructure 19

20 RowSA TID Plan From Mass Participation to Medals at Olympics & Paralympics Games ENABLERS Coaches Development (Draft Reference Framework) Administrative Support (Development Coordination) Talent database Team Management Facilities Indoor Rowing Olympic Standard Water Sports Facility Inter Sports Code Collaboration Canoeing Swimming Triathlon Sports Science Nutrionists Physiotherapists Psychologists R & D Technical Officials Classifiers RURAL PROGRAMME IR Clubs Equipment Competition Provincial Academy of Sport ESTABLISHED CLUBS Adoption Programme Transformation Incentives Competition Talent Identification and grow clubs Strengthen Junior Divisions of Senior Clubs Establish Junior Rowing Clubs Provincial Academies Decentralised KZN, EC, WC, South Gauteng High Performance Centres TUKS AND UJ (Provincial Academies) High Performance Centre TUKS and UJ OTHER: MILITARY GYMNASIUMS Establish Clubs Competition Mass Participation, Transformation and Talent ID Water Rowing Clubs Talent ID Junior / U 23 Para-Rowing Academy Development Junior, U 23 and Para- Rowing 2020 Sub-Elite (Para-Rowing and Able Bodied) U 23 and Senior Elite (Olympic / Paralympics boats classes) U 23 and Senior TARGETS AND ACTIVITIES

21 Business Plan Outcomes, Outputs & Budget in Priority Order PLAN COMPONENTS Talent Identification and preparation for 2016/2020 Olympic and 1 Para-Olympic Games COSTS in R TOTAL Para- Rowing programme, participation and competition National squad participation and competition Regional Junior Club Development Learn to Row Rural Sub Total Technical Support Officials support and training Capacity building: Effective administration, coach training and salaries for coaches and outreach programme Sub Total Infrastructures Marketing and Branding Facilities: Olympic Standard Multipurpose Water facility/ Rowing Course Sub Total Annual Costs

22 Development and Transformation Plan Virginia Mabaso - Development Coordinator

23 Learn to Row Rural Program 23

24 Learn to Row Rural program Indoor rowing is a concept that was introduced in 2007 to drive Rowing Development in South Africa. The Project is focused on previously disadvantaged areas throughout all 9 South African Provinces. The focus is not only on the school that run the programme is, but we have involved the parents and the community at large to ensure sustainability of the programme by introducing the programme to all the community members as it is not limited by access to rowable water. Internet technology can enable clubs at different ends of the country or world to run competitions on the web in real time. This is exciting as it exposes everyone to competition. The main aims of the project are: Create an active Indoor Rowing Program where clubs compete. Establish Indoor Rowing as a mass participation sport. Use Indoor Rowing as a vehicle to talent identification. To meet the goals of the SRSA for all sporting codes, which is to transform the sport of rowing across age, gender, disability and Geographical spread. 24

25 Learn to Row Rural Program It has been so successful that one of our U16 rowers Akane Makamu from the Giyani project has represented South Africa at the First youth Olympic Games held in Singapore in This project has possibility to create mass participation opportunities for around 10,000 university students and community members around the locality of the universities a year, geographically spread throughout the country. This component of the Plan is therefore given high priority because it will create massive opportunities to offer participation in the wonderful sport of rowing to communities that has not had this chance before and this growth will be structured and supported to ensure systematic and sustainable development that will transform our sport. Moreover transformation will be effected in all aspects of the sport rowers, coaches and administrators. RowSA requests that the potential that the NLDTF has already recognised be fully supported to create a critical mass for transformation in our sport. 25

26 Learn to Row Rural Program Objectives: Expand on the successful establishment of Indoor Rowing Clubs in the Rural areas of 3 Provinces i.e. Giyani - Limpopo, Madibeng - North West, Viljoenskroon Free State, University Pietermaritzburg - KZN, Stellenbosch University Western Cape, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Eastern Cape of to the targeted areas in the balance of the 3 more provinces and also grow further these programme to other areas in the above mentioned provinces for better and more fun competitions. Equip indoor rowing at universities in order to grow their participation in the sport, train community coaches and establish practice routines; provide on-site support and mentorship to ensure participation sustainability and pprovide the development of a sustainable rowing infrastructure once the identified funding has ceased. 26

27 Learn to Row Rural Program Provide water based rowing opportunities to interested parties where very little or none has existed in the past. And provide at least 10 more universities and or senior clubs with indoor rowing machines thereby helping to deliver on the following national agendas: Healthy population Obesity Every person Matters Participation Engaging and tackling barriers for people to participate in physical activity and sport and addressing broader developmental goals for the population. Provide volunteering and leadership opportunities for people. Provide opportunities for people to gain National coaching awards. Provide pathways to employment in sport for people. Promoting participation by target groups for example Disabled athletes. Encourage establishment of clubs and open members to support broader participation and sustainability. Organise local, regional, national indoor regattas as actual and internet virtual regattas. Expand to youth participation and competition; conduct structured talent identification through the programme. Establish 10 indoor rowing centres with estimated 10,000 people participating. 27

28 Mass Participation Mass Participation and transformation is a high priority for Rowing South Africa. Indoor Rowing is the key focus area to deliver on Mass Participation and Transformation. Indoor Rowing is a project focused on rural areas. Targeting schools learners and aims for integration between all groups of the community. The project aims for gender equality and also includes Para - Rowing for the physically disabled and mentally impaired people.

29 Project Achievement to date: Limpopo Giyani Phayizani high school 60 rowers Ngonyama high school 40 rowers Mahumani high school 45 rowers Free State Viljionskroon Thabang high school 70 rowers Kgolegano high school 40 rowers Kgabareng high school 48 rowers Rehauhetswi high school 40 rowers North West Brits - Madibeng Madiba-a-tholoana high school 50 rowers Mmadekete middle school 45 rowers Projects currently up and running. All Black rowers clubs.

30 Coaches Training Community coaches are selected and trained by Qualified Rowing Coaches. Amongst those we also include teachers from each school to ensure high level of administration and sustainability of the projects.

31 Exposure to Competition Giyani crew winning medals at the Bishop Bavin Indoor Rowing Regatta

32 Future Plans Northern Cape Kimberley & Kuruman Free State - Welkom North West Rustenburg Limpopo Venda Vhembe district Eastern Cape Umtata Mpumalanga Nelspruit 8 Schools 4 Schools 4 Clubs 4 Schools 4 Schools 4 School

33 Cost to set up One Club 2013 to 2016 Facility set up per club Activity Unit/s Unit price (Rand) Equipment ergo machines Total Cost (Rand) Burglar Proofing Coaches Training Mirrors Total cost for 1 club R Forthcoming years prices will be escalated by 10% % 10% 10%

34 U l t i m a t e O b j e c t i v e s Participation at Olympics Level Grow our pool of Para- rowers Indoor Rowing and Water Rowing Winning Gold Medals at Olympic level Coaches with international expertise

35 Inspirational role of Leadership Sizwe Lawrence Ndlovu is the first Black South African, as well as the first Black person in the world to win a Gold medal in Rowing at Olympic level. After winning the gold medal, he said: I am so excited, I do not even think it has sunk in yet, it was a lot of hard work as a team but it has all been worth it now. We look forward to training for the 2016 Rio Olympics and the development of Rowing at large in South Africa. He has been named Mzansi s Golden Stroke.

36 Para-Rowing National Team Participation and Competition Rowing is an inclusive sport and Para- Rowing events are an integral part of the regatta programme of RowSA and world championship events are incorporated into the single World Rowing Championship Regattas. RowSA is one of few National Federations that includes disability and able-bodied competition under a unitary federation. RowSA thus takes full responsibility for the administrative support of the development of Para-Rowing in South Africa. Para- rowing is sweep rowing or sculling for people with physical disabilities/limitations, including, in part, paraplegia, quadriplegia, blindness, visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and spinal bifida who meet the criteria set out in the Para-Rowing classification regulations of the International Rowing Federation (FISA). The main aims of the project are: Create an active Para-Rowing Program. Establish Para-rowing as a mass participation sport Talent identification. To meet the goals of the SRSA for all sporting code, which is to transform the sport of rowing across age, gender, disability and Geographical spread. 36

37 Physically Disabled (Para - Rowing) National Team Participation and Competition The main aims of the project are: Create an active Para - Rowing Program. Establish Para - Rowing as a mass participation sport. Talent identification. To meet the goals of the SRSA for all sporting code, which is to transform the sport of rowing across age, gender, disability and geographical spread. 37

38 Inspirational Role of Leadership ON THE WATER I AM FREE says Sandra. Paralysed in a car accident seven years ago, Sandra has since became a mom again. The 5 min drive that changed her life forever in 2005 did not take away her ambition in life. She remembers the sheer joy of being able to move unencumbered by a wheel chair. There were days in the beginning when I d forgot that I could not walk. I can t explain how free I feel on the water. I feel whole again. 38

39 Transformation Plans and Development of Athletes from Disadvantaged Communities Ramon di Clemente Chair, Athletes Commission 39

40 National teams information gathering Encourage and support participation in the sport of rowing at senior club level Culture of information sharing Learn to Row Rural and University programmes Development and Growth Effective and efficient structures to absorb and pass on the information Support School rowing and support the growth of the schools development Establish Regional Junior Rowing clubs supported by National Infrastructure focused on development 40

41 Regional Junior Club Development 41

42 Regional Junior Club Development PDI Talent Identification and Development: RowSA has identified the requirement to establish RowSA supported Junior Rowing Clubs in all Provinces. There are many talented athletes who are not attending the traditional Rowing Schools which, up to now, formed the core of RowSA s junior development programme. Rowing is a sport that is easily accessible to all communities, especially PDI athletes, if RowSA provides and develops a club structure which any junior athlete could join. Throughout the years Rowing Clubs have endeavoured to support Junior Rowing Clubs and the Soweto Rowing Club in the Johannesburg metropole, Peninsula Girls Rowing Club and Grassdale Rowing Club in the Western Cape and Nemato and Zwartskop Rowing Club in the Eastern Cape and the Durban Rowing Club in KwaZulu Natal are current examples. These Junior clubs have been the backbone of transformation in RowSA but the lack of dedicated coaching staff and management of these clubs (done by volunteers), lack of equipment resulted in a continuous turnover in athletes who become disillusioned because their potential is not fully developed and they are not competitive against the traditional rowing schools. RowSA has developed a blue print to establish successful Junior Rowing Clubs in order to provide a club for any Junior (up to 18 years of age) to join. 42

43 Junior Club Development Objective Goal: Establish Junior Clubs accessible to PDI rowers. The Junior Clubs are established for children who want to participate in the Sport of Rowing but where the school do not offer Rowing as a school sport. There are many challenges for Junior Clubs due to the lack of the support of a school infra-structure and parent support. The viability of the clubs are often threatened when the commitment of the few individuals who support the club reduce their involvement when their children no longer participate in the sport. It is therefore critically important that RowSA as the governing body of the sport develop a long term plan to establish and support Junior Clubs in order to attract and develop talented children who are not attending Rowing Schools. 43

44 Regional Junior Club Development Key Success factors for establishing a sustainable Junior Club: Must be linked to an existing infra-structure such as an established Rowing club or a School where rowing is not recognised as a schools sport. Have a fulltime Coaching Officer, employed by RowSA to ensure that goals are achieved. Be provided equipment such as ergo machines for training and boats. Have access to gymnasium. Have an Opex budget to ensure that transport costs for children could be paid to attend training as well as transport to attend regattas. Have Opex budget to ensure that uniforms are supplied to participating individuals. Detailed plan. 44

45 RowSA supported Junior Rowing Club roll out The following Junior Rowing Clubs will be established by RowSA. Gauteng: 2013 Junior Club in Johannesburg Municipality based at Wemmer Pan. Custodian - Wemmer Rowing Club Junior Club in Ekurhuleni Municipality based at VLC. Custodian VLC Junior Club in Tswane Municipality based at Roodeplaat. Custodian. The Blades through Ramon Di Clemente 2008 Olympic Bronze Medallist. 45

46 RowSA supported Junior Rowing Club roll out Western Cape: 2013: Junior Club in Cape Town Municipality based at Zeekoevlei Alfreds Rowing club 2014: Junior Club in Theewaterskloof Based at Elgin dam Custodian Small rowing school? Eastern Cape: 2013: Junior club based in East London - Zwartskop Rowing Club 2014: Junior Club based in Port Elizabeth NMMU/ Leander KwaZulu Natal: 2013: Junior Rowing Club in Durban; Custodian: DRC ( Durban Rowing Club) Limpopo: 2015: Junior Club in Giyani - Phayizani Rowing Club Free State: 2015: Junior Club Custodian: North West University 46

47 Regional Junior Club Development blue print Coaching / Management Position: At the core of the establishment and development of a centre of rowing excellence at a Junior Club will be a coaching officer. This individual will be employed full time to provide coaching and training inputs for afternoons and evenings and over weekends. The individual will also work to build and maintain relationships between the Club and schools, and Residential Academies. The person will have a range of skills, including: Communication and inter-personal relations (for discussions/negotiations with schools and colleges recruiting and motivating individuals). Leadership and ability to work to goals. Multi-year planning and tactical adjustment. Coaching modern / current rowing technique. Strength, fitness and nutrition coaching. Compiling annual training programmes. Knowledge of rowing training trends and ability to keep knowledge current. 47

48 Regional Junior Club Development This will need to be someone with some life skills, experience, maturity and self-drive. The following elements will be required (some may be done by club / committee members also). The incumbent will need to be managed by the chairperson and captain of the Club but responsible to RowSA s Development Officer. Identity and recruit new PDI members in junior categories. Coach strength and fitness. Coach rowing technique. Prepare and monitor training programmes and identify talented athletes. Establish crew selection procedures and measures, selected crews and prepare them for competition. 48

49 Regional Junior Club Development Year 1 (2013/14) The broad goals are to establish relationships with clubs and start development work for establishing a centre of excellence that will provide facilities, participation, training and competition with a focus established PDI clubs such as Soweto, Peninsula junior rowing clubs. Facilities and the fleet will be established/upgraded to provide a full spectrum of onand off-water activities for introduction, coaching and training in rowing. A gym with weights and ergometers for fitness, strength and technique work. This will be available free of charge to all the members of the Junior Club. Boats will be acquired in accordance with the specific plan for each club and the blueprint for the scaling of the club will be used. A development officer/senior coach, who must be identified and appointed by May 2013, will direct these recruiting and training activities. Cost Estimates: 49

50 Regional Junior Club Development Year 2: (2014/15) Activities in this year will continue the development of institutional and membership relationships in order to continue development of the Club as a centre of excellence. Active membership will grow in all classes and both genders at significant, but realistic rates. Assistant coaches will be needed to continue to provide proper focus on development of athletes - good coaching at the start of a rowing career will greatly accelerate the skills of members and thus the Club s ability to feed new athletes into higher levels of competition and the national squads. The plan aims for achievement of finals at junior Championships, with good placing consistently throughout the junior season and the identification of 2 top talented PDI rowers to be enrolled in the Residential Academies programmes Year 3: (2015/16) More ambitious, but equally realistic targets are set for the third year of the development plan, with top 5 positions in the open and J14, J15 and J16. respectively. The Club will introduce more rowers to national squads than in the second year. The aim will be to continue to feed the national development squad though the continuation of identifying top talent to be enrolled in the Residential Academies Programmes with an eye on the 2020 Olympics. 50

51 Regional Junior Club Development RowSA has worked successfully with Tuks Sport and the HPC since the establishment of the Academy and that agency will remain the centre of specialisation as the national co-ordinator and provider of sports science and medical services to this federation. This arrangement applies also for RowSA s participation in the National Academy Programme of SRSA. Members of the national squad who are supported by the NAP train with the Academy at the HPC and this provides training synergies and integration as well as important role models and mentorship for younger Academy rowers. Objectives Identification of junior and U23 athletes with potential for elite competition. Establish a talent group and provide coaching and training with specific emphasis on transformation and with aim of national representation in junior and U23 squads, increased representation in elite national squad and significant representation in all squads and national teams by 2012/13. Provide academic programme and support system for full personal development and career opportunities. Develop the group for national competition. Prepare the group for international competition. Integrate individuals into development squads. 51

52 Preparation for Rio 2016: Paralympic and Olympic Games Roger Barrow National Coach 52

53 Mission The mission of the South African National Rowing Program during the cycle , is to prepare and train a squad of elite rowing athletes at Senior, Para, Under 23, Junior, and Student levels in order for them to compete at international level culminating in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, with the purpose of ensuring those athletes make A finals and win medals.

54 Vision The vision of the South African National Rowing Program is to continue building an elite rowing squad with an attitude and culture of winning and performing at international level, based on the success of the last cycle The development of the athletes has 4 phases comprising early development, customization, selection and consolidation, with particular emphasis on transformation and requiring a strong support team using current best practice in training and coaching, sports science and medical care of the athletes as well as using the best quality equipment possible.

55 Results Olympic Games Gold World Cup Regattas 3 silver, 2 bronze Under 23 World Championships 1 gold, 2 silver Student University games - 1 gold, 1 silver Junior World Championships - 1 silver

56 What worked in cycle Successful athletes Talented, passionate, dedicated Strong relationships between team members Ability to work together Mental strength Ability to be coached and to commit to changes required

57 What worked in cycle Strong Support Team Talented coaches Scientific training methodology Technical expertise Team approach Strength trainer Emphasis on quality Dedicated sports scientist emphasis on physiological improvement of athletes Improved medical care of athletes Full-time available doctor Full-time physiotherapist

58 What worked in cycle Key to success is best people for the job Expertise Character Commitment Dedication Passion Trust Love for what they do not about the money Going the extra mile

59 Number of medals The economics of Olympic Glory Bronze Silver Gold = ± $ 15million = ± $ 40million 2000 projection Four-year Olympic funding pattern (1998 Australian $ x 10 6 ) K.Hogan and K.Norton. The price of Olympic Gold. Fifth IOC World Congress on Sport Sciences. Sydney, Australia, 31 October 5 November, 1999.

60 New Cycle Going for Gold

61 Focus Boats 2016 (Medal Potential) Olympic Lightweight Men s Four (Gold Medalists) Women s Pair (8 th Olympic Games 2012) Men s Pair (Ranked 13 th 2011) Para Olympic Women s AS Scull (8 th Olympic Games 2012) LTA Mixed Coxed Four (Ranked 13 th 2011)

62 Development Boats 2016 Olympic (Developed into Medal potential) Women s Lightweight Double Men s Coxless four Women s Double Scull Para Olympic Men s AS1x Mixed 2xLTA

63 High Performance Structure Juniors Ass Coach High Performance Coach (Men) High Performance National Coach High Performance Coach (Women) Impact Coach (International) High Performance Coach Adaptive Ass Coach Ass Coach Ass Coach Ass Coach Ass Coach Sports Science and Medical

64 Regional and Administrative Structure High Performance National Coach Selection Panels Athlete Rep Western Cape Regional HPC Eastern Cape Regional HPC Natal Regional HPC Gauteng Regional HPC General Admin Marketing High Performance Admin Legal Finance

65 An intellectual nerve center Sports Science Services High Performance Managers HP Managers and Coaches are FULL-TIME positions Sports Coaches Accountability Authority Focus

66 Centralized Approach Senior Elite team based in one location High Performance Centre, Pretoria and Roodeplaat Dam Monitored day to day training 320 days a year Para Rowers University of Johannesburg and Victoria Lake Sub-Elite athletes Development in Regions Following structured national program Attending quarterly training camps Junior athletes developed in Schools and Clubs Training physiology carried from senior structures

67 New Cycle Well under way. Motivation is high amongst younger athletes Open door athlete policy at present. Aim is to build on expertise and develop culture of winning.

68 Key Ingredients Athletes: Transformation Open door policy at present 12 elite athletes 16 sub-elite athletes 30 Regional squad athletes Adaptive 8 elite Athletes 12 sub-elite athletes Student and Junior

69 Key Ingredients Coaching Dedicated coaches Technical expertise One coach/crew

70 Key Ingredients Foundation of Professional support Concept of Immersion Trying to find the small margins Attention to detail Asking the questions why, how, what Purpose is to make athletes faster

71 Key Ingredients Foundation of professional support Strong Support Team: Physiologist, doctor, physiotherapist, biokineticist, psychologist Emphasis on education of entire team

72 The Fundamental Principle of National Program Performance Financial Athletes Management Support SCIENCE Coaches Intellectual immersion Experience Data Information Knowledge

73 Brief Training Summary Athletes train 25 hours a week. Monday to Sunday 2 sessions and sometimes 3. All training to be monitored by coaches. Mixture of rowing, ergo, weight lifting, running and cycling. Even when athletes are injured still training other areas. Two 3 week training camps high altitude per year. Two 3 week training camps low altitude per year.

74 Racing Local Domestic Season - January to April International World cup series May to July World Championships

75 Equipment/Facilities for Training Rowing boats all boats imported Rowing Machines (Ergo) Training bikes and gym equipment Centers of excellence HPC and UJ Roodeplaat Dam 8 lane 2000m racing course

76 Athlete Development Four phases of development Phase 1 : early development of athletes with the focus on raising the standard of rowing in these athletes and the formation of a broad Elite, U23 and University squad, from which crews will be later selected. Phase 2 : adjustment and customization of the athletes to a more elite level of rowing with exposure to the philosophy and ethics of training.

77 Athlete Development Phase 3 crew formation and selection and tours to World Cup events. Phase 4 consolidation of crews and work up to the World Championships.

78 Potential and Performance of Athletes Potential High Cynical, underperforming and high potential to cause disturbance C+ Works at the edge of risk but needs coaching to go beyond A- Record breaking elite performer A+ Growth Problem generators C- Reliable journeyman player B Push to their limit, open to training to go further A A selection error and a risk to business or team D Foot soldier and cannon fodder B- Great fighter works to limit, simply keep motivated B+ Stretch Least Effective Valued Top for KPIs targets A = Retain at all costs, leaders to watch and stretch B = Keep if you can and develop C = Improve or lose Performance D= Help make them happier in another team that fits their skill set

79 To Produce a Winning Performance Predisposition Characteristics Current state

80 Predisposition Co-ordinative talent. Genetic predisposition of personality. Physical potential to train and to be trained.

81 Characteristics Technical skills technique, coaching. Personality traits focused, discipline, leadership. Physiology endurance, strength. Team matching.

82 Current State Current physical state conditioning. Current technical state technical excellence. Psychological state belief, attitude, winning mentality. Ability to interact team dynamic. When this aligned GOLD MEDAL PERFORMANCE.

83 Building Motivation in Athletes Doing it for the right reasons Adopting an all encompassing approach Believing in a system Building confidence in the squad Backing the process and training programs

84 Athlete Support Full time support for Athletes needed. Athletes range from years of age. Career and athlete development created. Psychological care during and post career. Medical and physiological support. Financial support.

85 Budget Constraints At present dire financial situation: Despite the good results. Despite the growth. Despite the importance of this period in the development of winning crews coaches salaries no increases. Inadequate athlete financial support.

86 Required Budget Olympic Rio Summary Page Olympic year Total TOTAL Coaching Staff Capital Expenditure Sport Science Athlete Support International Tours Training Camps

87 Required Budget Para Rio Summary Page Olympic Year Total TOTAL Coaching Staff Capital Expenditure Athlete Support International Tours Training Camps

88 Summary Exciting and motivating period. Huge potential for excellence. Need ongoing support from: Community Federation Government Opportunity to be the best in the world.

89 Construction of Olympic Multi Discipline water sport Facility/Rowing Course 89

90 Facilities: Olympic Standard Multipurpose Water facility / Rowing Course There are four Olympic / Paralympic Disciplines, three of which has been Identified as Priority codes by SASCOC who do not have facilities to train in preparation for Olympic/Paralympic Participation. Rowing South Africa has taken the leadership role over the past few years working with the federations of Canoeing, Swimming and Triathlon to establish an Olympic / International Standard multi-purpose water sport facility / rowing course which can be used by all four federations. This will not only enable rowing, long distance swimming, sprint and white water canoeing, and triathlon to adequate prepare for Olympic / Paralympic qualification and participation but will also enable South Africa to host international events as well as becoming a winter training destination for National Federations from the Northern Hemisphere. 90

91 Facilities: Olympic Standard Multipurpose Water facility / Rowing Course With an Olympic standard water Sport facility in South Africa, the South African Rowing Federation and Canoeing SA would be able to host international events such as junior, senior and Masters world regatta s, world championship regatta s, and when the country is successful in its Olympic bid to host the three forms of Olympic sports such as rowing, canoeing and triathlon all at one central venue. In addition to this the course would be ideally situated to host local and national regatta s and championship regatta s and would provide RowSA and its constituent members and affiliates with a heightened profile via local media. Total = R

92 THANK YOU 92