2016 ROWING SEASON PREVIEW. Things to Know for the Coming Year

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1 2016 ROWING SEASON PREVIEW Links to the 2016 Descriptions, including those in this packet, can be found on the forms and documents page of the NRR website: Opening Day - May 1, 2016 Members - with registration completed, waivers signed, swim test completed and fees paid can begin using NRR facilities and equipment. Last day for Early Registration Discount $25 off boat use, college student and private boat owner memberships - 1 per family Pre-Season Work Parties Start Time, 8 AM. Come when you can and leave when you need to. If postponed due to weather, rain date will be the following day. Saturday, March 19, 26: Rig & Rake- prep quads for season, light debris pick up Saturday, April 9: Set up racks; bring in singles; Saturday, April 30: Rig, clean and prep singles Annual Open Houses Saturday, May 14 (rain date May 15) & Saturday, June 4 (rain date June 5), AM to 1 PM A great day to introduce sculling and Navesink River Rowing to your friends, family, classmates or anyone! Find additional dates of interest on the 2016 Events and Activities Schedule Updated NRR Policies & Rules For Members & Youth Please review the updated policies before registering. Adult Beginners & Boat Use/College Student Members Only dates have changed. No fee increases! Private Boat Owner Memberships Because demand for rack space continues to exceed supply - Rack space for privately owned boats will be available (while supply lasts) to members in good standing and are active rowers using their shells on a regular basis throughout the season. Priority will be given to boat owners who stored their boats at the site and regularly used them during the previous season. Boat owners must indicate their desire for space and register for the upcoming season (with applications in, waivers signed and fees paid) by April 1, Please read the Private Boat Owner policy posted on our website. Coaching and Clinics for NRR Masters (members over the age of 25) of all experience and skill levels Single and multi-session programs targeting a variety of training topics begin in June. Details being developed. Effective Communications We continue to strive for improved communication with our members. We will continue with our Facebook page and welcome suggestions to make it easier for members to connect or sign up for service opportunities. Hands-on assistance welcome. People are Still Our Primary Energy Source NRR depends on its membership for assistance in virtually every area of operation. Please pitch in whenever and in whatever way works for you! Contact djakubcak@mindspring.com Things to Know for the Coming Year Program Registration Registration for all programs will be completed through Regatta Central. Follow links highlighted on our web site or in the program descriptions. See enclosed procedure. Spring Competitive Youth Crew Begins March 28 (indoors) and moves onto the water April 4, conditions permitting (supervised & accompanied by safety launches at all times). If you are interested in this program, please contact nrroperations@gmail.com or Sculling Intensive Two-day Sculling Intensive will be offered 9 times from Mid-May to Mid-June with varying days and times. Summer Youth Programs Those offered last year will be back in 2016: Novice Youth Program - runs Monday through Friday and is offered 4 times. Because some schools may let out late after the first Novice Youth session starts, we will provide youth who need it an afternoon option for the first few days of that session. Intermediate Youth Program we ve added a fourth session to this two-week (4days/week) program. Discounts apply for multiple sessions. Youth Small Boats Program will be offered in single-week (4 days/week) sessions. Youth can register in advance for up to 3 sessions and add more later if space is available. 8 th Grade Intro to Rowing - This two-week introductory course for 8th grade boys and girls meets 4 days a week and emphasizes fun and learning - not high performance work-outs or competition. Designed for small groups of youth who meet size and safety requirements. Summer Youth Racing Program Returns Three-week (5 days/week) sessions, each leading up to a regatta. This year we re offering a third session and making participation in the regatta optional. Discounts apply for multiple sessions. Navesink River Rowing PO Box 6153, Fair Haven, NJ

2 NRR 2016 Event & Activity Schedule (updated 2/4/2016) MARCH 2016 Tuesday, March program information Thursday, March 3, 7:00 pm NRR Board Meeting Saturday, March 19, 8:00 am Work Party: Boats In quads; light site clean up Saturday, TBD NRR Ergothon Saturday, March 26 (rain date 3/27) Work Party: Quad rigging; site readiness Monday, March 28 Spring Youth season begins (indoor practices) ONGOING: March 28 - May 21 SPRING YOUTH PRACTICES Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, 4:00-5:30 (girls); 5:30-7 pm (boys); Sat 7:30 9:00; 9:00 10:30 am (Saturdays girls and boys alternate) APRIL 2016 Monday, April 4 Thursday, April 7-7 pm Saturday, April 9-8 AM Saturday/Sunday, April 16/17 Sunday, April 24 Saturday, April 30-8 am Spring Youth on water practice starts NRR General Membership Meeting Work Party - Set up racks; Bring in singles; clean out shed Mercer Lake Sprints, Spring Youth Travel Team Cooper Cup Regatta-Spring Youth Travel Team Work Party -clean, rig, prep small boats MAY 2016 Sunday, May 1 Official Start Date for 2016 Season Last day to receive $25 early registration discount Thursday, May 5-7:00 pm NRR Board Meeting Saturday/Sunday, May 7/8 US Rowing Mid-Atlantic Youth Championships, Mercer Lakes NJ Saturday, May 14-9 am-1 pm Open House (rain date 5/15) Sat/Sun,May 14, 15, 21, 22 Weekend lessons for Adult Beginners (ABL) start* Monday - Thursday, May Weekday evening (6-8 pm) ABL start* Monday - Thursday, May Weekday mornings (7:30 9:30 am) ABL start* Saturday, May 21 Spring Sprints In-House Regatta * ONGOING: Adult Beginner Lessons continue on weekday mornings through June 16; weekend mornings and weekday evenings through Mid-August. JUNE 2016 Thursday, June 2-7:00 pm NRR Board Meeting Saturday, June 4-9 am-1 pm Open House/U.S. Rowing Learn to Row Day (rain date 6/5) Saturday/Sunday, TBD Masters Clinic Session 1 Monday, June 13 Youth Racing Camp, Session I starts Saturday, June 18 Schuylkill Navy Regatta, Philadelphia - Masters (M) Saturday, June 18 Catch the Cooper Regatta, Camden (M) Monday, June 20 Novice A, Intermediate Session I, & 8 th Grade Middle School I start Monday, June 27 First Youth Small Boat camp (1 week each, take 1 or several) ONGOING - Mondays - Fridays June 20- August 12, YOUTH PROGRAMS RUNNING

3 JULY 2016 NRR 2016 Event & Activity Schedule (updated 2/4/2016) Fri/Sat/Sun, July 2/3/4 Independence Day Regatta, Philadelphia (Y, M), Youth Racing Camp Session I ends Tuesday, July 5 Youth Racing Session II starts Monday, July 5 Novice B, Intermediate Session II, & 8 th Grade Middle School II start Thursday, July 7-7 PM NRR Board Meeting July TBD NRR Cocktail Party Saturday/Sunday, TBD Masters Clinic Session 2 Monday, July 18 Novice C, Intermediate Session III, & 8 th Grade Middle School III start Saturday, July 23 Philly Youth Regatta, Philadelphia (Y) Youth Racing II ends Saturday/Sunday, July 23 & 24 Diamond States Masters Regatta, Middletown, DE (M) AUGUST 2016 Monday, August 1 Thursday, August 4-7 PM Saturday, August 6 Tuesday, August 9 Saturday August 13 Thursday-Sunday, August Tuesday, August 23 Novice D & Intermediate Youth IV start NRR Board meeting Quaker City Regatta, Philadelphia (M) Monmouth County Parks Camp Sprints On The Sink In-House Regatta 2016 Masters Nationals, Worcester, MA Monmouth County Parks Camp SEPTEMBER 2016 Thursday, September 1 NRR Board meeting Tuesday, September 6 Fall Competitive Youth Crew begins September TBD Paddle the Navesink Day Sunday, September 18 Kings Head Regatta, Bridgeport, PA (M, Y) OCTOBER 2016 Sunday, October 2 Head of the Christina, Wilmington, DE Thursday, October 6 NRR Board meeting Saturday, October 8 Navy Day Regatta, Philadelphia (M, Y) Tentative Sunday, October 15 NRR Fall In-House Regatta Saturday/Sunday, October Head of the Charles Boston, MA Saturday/Sunday, October Head of The Schuylkill Regatta, Philadelphia (M,Y) NOVEMBER 2016 Tuesday, November 1 Saturday/Sunday, November 5-6 Official End Date for 2016 Season Boats away and site shut down

4 8 th Grade Intro to Rowing Program ($280) Two-week (4 days/week) introductory course for 8th grade boys and girls; includes both land and water sessions with an emphasis on fun and learning - rather than high performance workouts or competition. Using a hands-on approach, the program covers the basics of the rowing stroke, rowing terminology, boat handling, and care of the equipment. Goal: to have 8 th grade rowers out on the water rowing boats appropriate for their size and strength by the beginning of Week 2. To ensure a safe and meaningful experience for everyone involved, we have limited the number of participants and established the following admission requirements: Grade: must be entering the 8 th grade in the fall. Size: must be at least 5 tall and strong enough to lift their share of a 4-person boat (with 6-8 youth carrying) Meets M/T/W/TH, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Three sessions offered. June July 5-14 July Minimum requirement to participate: For 8th Grade Intro to Rowing; must be entering 8th Grade in the fall. For all other NRR youth programs; must be at least 14 years of age and entering High School in the fall. All rowers are required to pass a one-time swim test before they can participate in rowing at NRR. NRR will accept equivalent swim tests conducted by Rumson-Fair Haven Rowing or Rumson Recreation. Swim tests from other rowing clubs, swim teams, etc. will be considered on a caseby-case basis. Contact Us: PO Box 6153, Fair Haven, NJ Operations Manager: Phone: nrroperations@gmail.com Located at the end of Maple Ave in Red Bank, NJ ********************************** 2016 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS Novice Youth Program Intermediate Youth Program Youth Small Boats Program Sculling Intensive Classes Youth Racing Program 8 th Grade Intro to Rowing (for youth entering eighth grade) ********************************** Navesink River Rowing, a non-profit organization, provides public access to rowing opportunities and sculling instruction on the Navesink River. From a site at the end of Maple Ave in Red Bank, NJ, we offer adult lessons, coaching and youth programs in June, July and August; run Fall and Spring Competitive Youth Crews; and maintain boats for members to use from May through October.

5 Novice Youth Program ($300) Two-week (5 days/week) beginner course for boys and girls who have not rowed before. This is where every youth who is new to rowing begins. Novice rowers are introduced to sculling and the basics of handling and safely operating rowing equipment both on and off the water. They learn the fundamentals of blade work, body positioning and control to lay the foundation for a solid sculling stroke. Meets M-F, 10:15 AM to Noon Offered 4 times June 20-July 1 July 5-15 July 18-July 29 Aug 1-12 Intermediate Youth Program 1 session - $250 2 sessions - $400 3 sessions - $550 4 sessions - $700 This two-week (4 days/week) program is the next step for boys and girls who have completed a NRR Novice Youth program or taken another beginner program with a minimum of 6 sessions on the water or done some sweep rowing and completed a Sculling Intensive class at NRR. (Some sculling experience required ) Can be taken during the same summer as an NRR Novice program or Sculling Intensive class Youth improve sculling skill, develop boat feel and work together to replicate a solid stroke, adding pressure and power to make boats accelerate. Meets M/T/W/TH, 7:45 to 9:30 AM Offered 4 times. Youth can sign up for one, two, three or all four. June July 5-14 July August 1-11 Youth Small Boats Program ($125) Single-week (4 days/week) programs for youth (boys and girls 14-18) with sculling experience. Can be taken along with or in addition to other NRR programs during the same summer. Youth, with coach supervision and instruction, scull in singles or doubles to improve technique, form, balance and speed (all of which translate to any boat or rowing situation). Prior sculling experience is required. Program features small classes with instruction tailored to individual rower s ability, interests and goals. Meets M/T/W/TH, 10:00-11:30 AM 6 sessions scheduled. Rowers may register in advance for up to 3 sessions - and add more later, if space is available. June July 5-8 July July July August 1-4 Two-Day Sculling Intensive: ($60) when you sign up for another NRR program or membership otherwise $100 For youth Sweep Rowers who want to participate in NRR Summer Youth programs at the Intermediate or Advanced level and/or enroll in Small Boats sessions but need to learn to scull or improve their sculling skills first For experienced sculler with at least Intermediate level completed. For additional details: follow the Sculling Intensive link on the NRR Summer Youth Programs webpage. Meeting day and time vary. Offered 9 times May (8-10am) May (4-6pm) May 31-June 1 (10am-12pm) May 31-June 1 (4-6pm) June 4-5 (10am-12pm) June 7-8 (10am-12pm) June 7-8 (4-6pm) June (6:30-8:30am) June (10am-12pm) Summer Youth Racing Program 1 session - $420 2 sessions - $680 3 sessions - $940 does not include Regatta fee 3-week program meeting 5 days a week and ending with an optional regatta. Three sessions scheduled. A high performance program for boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 18 who have the strength and skills needed for competitive sculling plus a high level of motivation and commitment. Rowers can expect to challenge themselves physically and mentally on the water - where most of the instruction and workload will be - and during ergometer sessions or other instruction - also built into the program. This program emphasizes team building and will take rowers to the next level by incorporating and teaching specific advanced techniques that will improve their speed and performance. These techniques along with advanced drilling will maximize strength, stamina and skills developed during competitive crew season. All participants will train together. Regatta at the end of the program is optional for those that wish to take this program primarily to improve skills and performance but do not wish to compete. Participants must commit to attend every day including race day. If opting out of racing, Race Day is the only day excused. SESSION I: 3:45-5:30 PM, June 13 through Independence Day Regatta (in Philadelphia July 1-3) SESSION II: 5:45-7:30 AM, July 5 through Philly Youth Regatta (July 23) SESSION III: 5:45-7:30 AM, July 25 through in-house Sprints on the Sink Regatta (August 13)

6 2016 NAVESINK RIVER ROWING YOUTH PROGRAM SCHEDULE NOVICE YOUTH PROGRAM 5 mornings a week for 2 weeks ~ Offered 4 times per summer. Meets Monday through Friday 10:15 AM to Noon -- Price: $300 June 20-July 1 July 5-15 July 18-July 29 August 1-12 INTERMEDIATE YOUTH PROGRAM 4 days a week for 2 weeks ~ Offered 4 times this summer Meets M/T/W/Th --- 7:45-9:30 AM Price: One session $250; two-$400; three-$550; all four-$700 June July 5-14 July August 1-11 (Enroll in 1, 2, 3, or all 4 sessions) YOUTH SMALL BOATS PROGRAM 4 days a week ~ One-week sessions offered 6 times per summer Meets M/T/W/Th :00-11:30 AM -- Price: $125 June 27-June 30 July 5-8 July July July August 1-4 TWO-DAY SCULLING INTENSIVE Days of week and time vary ~ Offered 9 times this summer Price: $60 if registered for another NRR program this season otherwise $100 May (8-10am) May (4-6pm) May 31-June 1 (10am-12pm) May 31-June 1 (4-6pm) June 4-5 (10am-12pm) June 7-8 (10am-12pm) June 7-8 (4-6pm) June (6:30-8:30am) June (10am-12pm) 2016 SUMMER YOUTH RACING CAMPS 5 days a week for 3 weeks and ending at a major regatta ~ Offered 3 times this summer Price: One session $420; two-$680; three-$940 Price does not include regatta fee Regattas are optional SESSION I: Mon-Fri, June 13 through Independence Day Regatta in Philly, (July 1-3) - 3:45-5:30 PM SESSION II: Mon- Fri, July 5 through Philly Youth Regatta (July 23) - 5:45-7:30 AM SESSION III: Mon- Fri, July 25 through NRR Sprints on the Sink Regatta (Aug. 13) - 5:45-7:30 AM th GRADE INTRO TO ROWING PROGRAM 4 days a week for 2 weeks ~ Offered 3 times this summer Meets M/T/W/Th --- 8:30-10:00 AM -- Price: $280 June July 5-14 July 18-28

7 2016 Two-Day Sculling Intensive Program Questions? Call Operations Manager or Rowing on the Navesink since Two-Day Sculling Intensive FOR: Youth Sweep Rowers (14-18 years old) who want to enroll in NRR Summer Youth programs at the Intermediate Racing Level but need to learn to scull or to improve their sculling skills first. College Student Members with sweep experience - to prepare for the switch to sculling in singles for the summer. Two 2-hour sessions, most often on consecutive days, during the weeks before Summer Youth Programs begin (see dates and times below); also available on a limited basis, by appointment, after July 1 Must have at least 1 recent season of sweep rowing - in a boat. Youth who have only rowed indoors or on a barge or at a 1 or 2-week sweep rowing camp during a previous summer are best served by our Novice Youth Program. DEVELOP A NEW SKILL WITHOUT STARTING AT SQUARE ONE Building on existing knowledge and abilities as a sweep rower, youth and/or college rowers move quickly through the basics of sculling. The program prepares them to: row successfully in NRR Intermediate and Summer Racing Youth Programs scull safely on their own as a NRR college student member and/or in multiple seat boats with other scullers DATES & TIMES: May 19 and 20, 8-10am May 24 and 25, 4-6pm May 31 and June 1, 10am - noon May 31 and June 1, 4-6pm June 4 and 5, 10am - noon June 7 and 8, 10am - noon June 7 and 8, 4-6pm June 11 and 12, 6:30-8:30am June 11 and 12, 10am noon FEE: $60 if you are signing up for another NRR program or membership. $100 for sculling intensive program alone. *Adults - NRR offers Learn-to-Row programs for beginners and refresher sessions for relatively new scullers who want to sharpen skills at the start of a new season. Info and applications available at TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM, GO TO: Click on CLUBS; scroll down to Navesink River Rowing Under the PROGRAMS tab, select Sculling Intensive, then follow prompts. Questions about registration: Contact Operations Manager nrroperations@gmail.com Phone:

8 Located at the end of Maple Ave in Red Bank, NJ Website: Navesink River Rowing is a non-profit organization providing public access to rowing opportunities and sculling instruction on the Navesink River. We offer lessons, coaching and youth programs in June, July and early August and maintain boats for members to use from May through October. PO Box 6153, Fair Haven, NJ Operations Manager: nrroperations@gmail.com IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! 2016 Navesink River Rowing Registration Process After a successful transition of our membership and program application process to Regatta Central s online club management system last year we will once again process registrations online. All of our program information is available on our website and can be downloaded as PDFs. Sign-ups, for all programs, adult memberships & lessons, and all youth offerings, will be accomplished through Regatta Central. Payment options are available PayPal, credit card or check. Steps are highlighted below to get you started if you are new to the process: ***Note: you need to be registered with Regatta Central to complete an application. - Go to - Click on the CLUBS tab on the top of the web page - You will see a listing of various clubs supported by Regatta Central. Scroll down and select Navesink River Rowing - You have a choice of selecting Donations/Fundraising, Memberships, or Programs & Classes - Click on your membership or program of interest and follow the prompts Membership family discount: If 2 people from the same household register together: At check-out, type FAMILY2016 for coupon code. IMPORTANT In order to complete your registration, you must: check that you have accepted our waiver completed photo release request (youth) check that you have completed the swim test and submitted your form, or you will prior to season and program start dates adults acknowledge and accept volunteer service requirement complete payment by credit card or check Any questions regarding our registration process can be directed to: Maria Rimmele, Operations Manager nrroperations@gmail.com Phone:

9 1. RATIONALE AND PURPOSE NRR BOAT USE POLICY 1.1 NRR is committed to providing rowing opportunities that match skill level and member goals. 1.2 NRR recognizes a balance must be struck between providing access to elite-level equipment and protecting the longevity of that equipment. 1.3 This Policy aims to provide guidance on boat use based on minimizing risks and maximizing appropriate use of resources. 1.4 NRR members, youth rowers, and learn to row participants who do not follow rules and policies risk having their rowing privileges suspended or revoked. 2. BOAT USE 2.1 Boats belonging to, and under the care of NRR are classified as one of two categories: general and restricted: 2.1a General: For use by any rower in the Learn To Row program and above; 2.1b Restricted: For use by members of a high level of proficiency as determined by coaches or senior club members. All privately owned shells and equipment are restricted. Only members designated by the board may operate NRR coaching launches and only for official NRR activities. 2.2 Boat allocation on ordinary training days is the responsibility of the coach, in line with the Boat Use Policy; 2.3 All boats, including dinghies, shall only be used for member recreation, training and racing unless permission is given for alternate use; 2.4 All rowers, with the exception of Adult Beginner Lessons (ABL), are required to pass the NRR swim test. The test consists of swimming 50 yards, treading water for 2 minutes, donning a PFD, and treading water an additional 2 minutes. The test is administered in a variety of ways (e.g. YMCA, Neptune Aquatic Center, certified lifeguard) and successful results must be documented and on file with NRR. ABL rowers certify their ability to swim and must complete the test to continue rowing with NRR.; 2.5 No permanent alteration to any boat or equipment shall be made without 1

10 permission the coaches or senior members. 3. BOAT DAMAGE 3.1 Boat damage must be reported via the club log book, and if possible ed to Phil Flego with a detailed description. 3.2 Reckless rowing/negligence will incur a fine of up to $100 per individual or crew member at the discretion of the Board. This includes but is not limited to: 3.2a colliding with another boat; 3.2b intentionally capsizing any NRR vessel; 3.2c beaching or dragging boats; 3.2d hitting pilings, buoys, or other stationary objects; 3.2e having a rigger hit another boat causing damage 3.2f failing to properly secure a boat resulting in damage 3.2g bending the fin/rudder while placing the boat on the water 3.2h failing to report damage 3.2i unauthorized use of equipment 3.3 Careless conduct that does not result in damage may incur a fine of up to $100 per individual or crew member. This includes but is not limited to: 3.3a unauthorized use of shells, oars, dinghys, or any NRR equipment. 3.3b hitting the deck with the hull, no damage 3.3c rowing without a bow light 3.4d knowingly rowing during a thunderstorm or lightning 3.4e rowing on the wrong side of the course except when wind or storm conditions require. 3.4 Damage penalties apply during any use of NRR equipment, including but not limited to, use on the water, transport to the water, or transport to an event. Participants in the youth program and/or beginner sculling lessons are subject to conduct penalties 3.2b, 3.2c, 3.2h, 3.2i. 4. TAKING OUT A SHELL 4.1 Before Rowing: 4.1a Put your oars on the beach with blades facing up and, if they are not already out, set up a pair of slings. If you are unsure of yourself, arrange for help carrying your shell to the water. 2

11 4.1b Before taking your shell off the rack unlatch safety restraints and ensure you have a clear pathway to the beach. Do not bump your oarlocks, riggers or hull into the other shells. As you walk your shell from the racks, hold the boat securely and be wary of other people and equipment. 4.1c Keep shells off the beach. Once your shell is on the water ensure the hatch is closed, and examine shell for damage or unsafe conditions (such as missing drain plug, hatch, or seat, loose rigger, oarlock, or foot stretcher). Fix any problems before rowing, or red-tag with a tag from the shed, log problems, and choose another shell. If needed, clean any dirt or grime from the oar sleeves. Do not jam the oar shafts into the oarlocks. Make sure the oarlocks are closed before getting into the shell. 4.1d Before getting into the shell make sure the stern is in water deep enough to keep the skeg (fin) from hitting bottom when you get in. 4.2 After Your Row 4.2a Wash all equipment taken on the water. Wash off all sand, dirt, scum from boats (inside, outside, caring especially for oarlocks and seat tracks) and oars. 4.2b Carry the boat to its designated rack the one with the same label as the shell-- place it bow in or out (depending on the label which should be showing), and strap it down. Close the oarlock gates, open the hatch. 4.2c Return oars to the shed. Remember to red-tag unsafe equipment. 4.2d Log-out. Include comments on equipment, weather conditions or other matters as needed. Lock up. Determine if you are the last rower(s) in by checking the log book and/or looking to see if shells are missing from the racks. If you are, lock the shed before you leave. 3