Northville Rowing 2018 Fall Season Team Meeting

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1 Northville Rowing 2018 Fall Season Team Meeting Agenda: -General Information -Coaches/Captains -Team -Fall Fundraising -Projects -Racing Schedule -Dues -Volunteering

2 About Northville Rowing Northville Rowing is: o o o A varsity club sport at NHS A co-ed, no experience required club sport A self-funding club. No $ from the school district Fifteenth season this fall Fleet of 18 boats (Owned) Team up to 80 rowers Row out of Kent Lake (Kensington Metro Park) Consistent success at state, regional, and national events

3 Coaches Nick Bickes Director of Rowing, Head Coach,Varsity Coach Mahesh Bhandari Assistant Coach Rod Lively Assistant Coach

4 Captains Sara Bennett 19 Elyssa Daguanno 19 Jimmy King 20 Luke Lesh 20

5 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.

6 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)

7 Location of the Boathouse/Lake FROM I-96 (West) -Exit Kent Lake Rd. (Stay Right Into Metro Park) -Go Past Splash Pad, Martindale Beach and Mitten Bay Docks -If you reach the traffic circle you went too far. -Enter Shore Fishing by making a Left Hand Turn FROM Grand River Av. (West) -Right on Kent Lake Rd. -Go Under I-96 to Enter Metro Park -Go Past Splash Pad, Martindale Beach and Mitten Bay Docks -If you reach the traffic circle you went too far. -Enter Shore Fishing by making a Left Hand Turn KENT LAKE RD. AKA HURON RIVER PKWY.

8 The Team and Community Novice/Varsity Crews -Novice for one year from the beginning of the first season of completion - Varsity after first year of competition. Some boats/races are Junior category; however, all non-novice athletes are on the Varsity crew. (Varsity does not mean he or she has earned a letter. It also does not mean he or she will earn a letter in the current season.) Coaches, Coxswains, Rowers - Each member of the team performs specific purposes - Teamwork - each part doing their part for the whole Parents and Board - Support the efforts of the coaching staff and athletes at practice and in competition.

9 NRC Goals and Focus -Community-Building a team where student athletes and their families can feel welcome. The team will represent the Northville community throughout the state and region. -Commitment-Making rowing and the team a priority. -Competition-Creating healthy competition among the team and putting the most competitive team on the water we can.

10 By the Numbers and Tryouts All athletes will tryout. If cuts are necessary athletes will be notified before tryouts start. Must Have Before Tryouts: 1. Paid Dues 2. Registration by August Swim Test on File 4. Physical on Fill with NHS 5. Current Emergency Card -Safety- 1:18 ratio 80 Athlete Cap Varsity Men 20 Varsity Women 20 Novice Men 20 Novice Women 20 **All 18 rowers and 2 coxswains** Tryouts vs Cuts Our goal is to keep as many athletes as we can accomodate safely on the water. Our ability to keep athletes is determined by practice schedule as well as coaching availability. Tryouts=Assessment of ALL athletes. This will occur at the beginning or before every season. Cuts=We have too many athletes for any of our teams and we are going to exceed the cap for an individual team or our total. Some athletes may not be able to participate during the season. Tryout information will help determine who makes the team. If cuts are necessary athletes will be notified before the tryout period begins.

11 Competition -Coaches will set up boats and lineups for athletes to compete for spots in the top boats. Each group may have different top boats. -2 Year Goal-Build the depth of the program to focus on 8s. -Due to race limitations and practice performance not all athletes will race at every regatta or scrimmage.

12 Athlete Expectations - Attendance - To succeed, rowers/coxswains must attend practices - If the rower cannot attend they are expected to contact the coaches before practice, the earlier the better. - 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!

13 Practice Full Team Practice begins Tuesday, September 4- Indoor for Tryout/Assessment Practices are Monday Friday, Session 1: 4:00-5:30pm (Varsity) 5:30-7pm (Novice) Full Team Practice (4-7pm loading days) (see schedule) and Saturdays 7:00-9:00am (Varsity Women) 9:00-11:00am (Varsity Men) on non-regatta weekends ( weather permitting ) Water Practices are held at Kensington Metro Park, Shore Fishing Site. 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 (Varsity 4:00-5:30pm Novice 5:30-7:00pm) 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 (DO NOT SHARE WATER BOTTLES) the coach if rower will miss practice for any reason.

14 Practice Please be on time so we can start and get as much water time as possible. Unknown absences can have a negative impact on practices and may cause athletes to miss water time or not have an opportunities to row. Lineups and boats may change due to weather, equipment damage, or unknown absences. Regatta Weekends Thursday or Friday we will load the trailer. All athletes will practice from 4-7pm on trailer loading days. Please, do not make plans directly after any practice or regatta!

15 Practice Team Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Varsity Men 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 9:00-11:00am Varsity Women 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:30pm 7:00-9:00am Novice Men 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm OFF Novice Women 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm 5:30-7:00pm OFF If each team is maxed at 20 athletes each team will have two spare rowers at each practice and will be rotated in. Coaching ratio limits us to 18 rowers on the water per coach or safety launch Due to the coaching shortage this schedule only works with volunteer launch drivers from 4-5:30pm. Without volunteers we cannot run this schedule. **Loading Days Everyone 4:00-7:00pm** Academic Graded Assignments are Excused Absences from Practice ie Band, Choir, and Yearbook **THIS DOES NOT MEAN I forgot to do my homework! ** NOTE: This does not include last minute rehearsal calls that are not on the original calendar or group projects you did not plan working time in advance. Make arrangements and notify teachers and coaches accordingly.

16 Line Ups Line Ups/Boatings for Practice: Will be announced as soon as possible before the first practice of the week. -Subs/Reserves (DO NOT ASSUME YOU WON T BE IN A BOAT)

17 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

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

19 Regattas and Scrimmages 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.

20 Fall Season Regatta Schedule Tuesday September 4 Friday-Sunday September st Day of Fall Tryouts Northville Heritage Festival and Row-A-Thon Kensington Downtown Northville Saturday September 29 Saturday October 6 Saturday October 13 Sunday October 14 Saturday October 20 Saturday November 3 Scrimmage Saline Pioneer Wyandotte Scrimmage Saline Cranbrook Perrysburg Grand Rapids Fall Classic NRC Golf Outing Scrimmage Anthony Wayne Crew Saline Row-for-Hope Regatta Kensington Kensington Grand Rapids, MI Kensington Kensington Grand Rapids, MI ** All Non-Regatta Weekends Saturday Practice: 7:30-9:30am Novice and Varsity** Other Regattas Need Qualification Scholastic Nationals-Camden, NJ (5/25-5/26) Canadian Scholastic Nationals-St. Catherine s Ontario (6/1-6/3)

21 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

22 Northville Rowing Board ADDITIONAL POSITIONS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS President Dawnmarie Ozog Vice President - Uma Arjunan Row-a-thon CoChairs: Paula Motts & Dawnmarie Ozog Golf Outing CoChairs: Mark and Kim Dunn Director of Rowing - Nick Bickes Treasurer Christine Walter Secretary - Karen Kehoe Communications - Ellen Bennett Membership - Angela Moyski Equipment - Steve Dygert Raffle Chair: Raman Kehlon Carpool Coordinator- Anne Felosak Food Tent Coordinator: Kate Eichenberg Recruitment Coordinator: OPEN Volunteer Coordinator: OPEN Fundraising - OPEN Member at Large Amy Daguanno WE NEED YOUR HELP please contact Ellen Bennett to volunteer

23 What s Next: BEFORE YOUR CHILD CAN TRYOUT or JOIN THE TEAM YOU MUST: 1. Complete Registration (details on the next slide) before August Submit all forms and waivers before August 27: Swim test, athletic physical, & Emergency form (more details in upcoming slides) plus register with US Rowing 3. PAY $650 before August 27 ($625 if paid by check AT THIS MEETING TONIGHT). Check made payable to Northville Rowing Club (Note: If your child does not make the team your money will be fully refunded. All others have 1 week to receive a refund if you decide not to continue with the team. Your money will be refunded less a $100 fee) Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Tuesday September 4 Wednesday September 5 Thursday September 6 Friday September 7 NHS NHS Kent lake Full Team Kent Lake 4:00-7:00 4:00-5:30 Returning Rowers 4:00-5:30 Returning Rowers 4:00-5:30 Returning Rowers 6:30 - Parents meet at the lake 5:30-7:00 New Rowers & Novices 5:30-7:00 New Rowers & Novices 5:30-7:00 New Rowers & Novices for additional information regarding: ~ Carpools Results posted by midnight ~ Uniforms ~ Spiritwear ~ Yard signs To enter Kensington Metropark you must either pay the daily fee of $10 or have an annual permit sticker displayed on your windshield (cost is $35 / calendar year.)

24 REGISTRATION: Start with the NRC website Team Calendar Forms Handbook Contact information Links to pictures Directions for receiving text blasts Registration link Click on the button on the web site to begin the registration process

25 REQUIRED FORMS 1. ATHLETIC PHYSICAL EXAM FORM (Required once every year) 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

26 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 $9.75 (to US Rowing) Club code is LSJYY - Northville High School Rowing Club LOTS OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED AS PART OF ONLINE REGISTRATION: Allergies, donations, text blasts, waivers, etc. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

27 6:30 pm Friday September 7 1 st day of practice all rowers 4:00 7:00 at Kent Lake, Kensington Metropark Parents plan on meeting at 6:30pm for more information regarding: Uniforms Carpools Spiritwear Yardsigns Volunteer opportunities and upcoming events

28 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

29 WE NEED YOUR HELP Immediate Help Needed Volunteer Launch Drivers 4:00-5:30pm Varsity Session Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Some Saturdays**Training Provided and No Coaching Necessary Launch Drivers are on the Water for Safety Only** Open Board Position: Fundraising Chair Open Committee positions: Recruiting Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator All Parents are expected to Signup to help on regatta and scrimmage days Assist with events, projects, and fundraisers Pitch in where needed Contact Ellen Bennett for more information: Communications

30 Fall Fundraising Date Fundraiser Location Goals/Needs Thursday, August 16 11am-2pm NHS Football Concessions Fundraiser NHS Football Stadium 8 Volunteers Friday-Sunday, September Northville Heritage Festival and Row-A- Thon Downtown Northville 6 Ergs 1 Hour/Rower $200/Rower in Pledges Sunday, October 14 NRC Golf Outing Kensington 1 Foursome per Family END OF FALL TOTAL FUNDRAISING GOAL $15,000

31 Projects Project Time Cost Oar Shed 2 Days??? Dock Sections (2) 2 Days/section $3500/section Small Boat Rolling Rack (2) 1 Day $500/rack Trailer Refinishing 2-3 Days??? *Projects above are not included in fall budget. Each project would need donations of materials and time. Plans and materials list provided by the club.*

32 QUESTIONS & VOLUNTEER SIGNUP NOTE: Athlete and Parent Handbook Available northvillerowing.com