November 30, 2009

Winter Season and Winter Challenge

Dear Rowers an Parents,

With Fall season behind us, you may know the hardest work done in preparation for sprint racing occurs in the winter months. So for coaches and parents, that will likely mean a work day or two to wrap up some of our post-flooding projects. A clean, reorganized boathouse and facility will help our training and confidence for months to come.

For rowers, the most important period of the year is Dec 1st - Mar 1st, because hard work done during this time will give you the endurance and the confidence to race at your best during sprint regattas starting in March.

With that in mind, St. Andrew Rowing offers two winter training options:

(1) Our "Winter Season" is training designed to provide structure and supervision during an off-season with coached workouts as a team. It's not mandatory, but strongly encouraged especially for varsity rowers. Details are below and on our website.

(2) For those unable to join the team to workout, we would like to continue our tradition of a "Winter Points Challenge" during the holiday season November 26th through January 3rd. This is a particularly difficult time to adhere to the rigors of training but most rewarding when accomplished.
Points are earned per the Point System provided (email your coach if you do not have) and you must email your point totals each week to Coach Kat (for women) and Coach Black (for men), for credit.
Note: Logging workouts may seem a simple task, but it is hard to remember what was done after several days go by; so try to keep an accurate accounting daily. It will be rewarding to look back over you accomplishments at the end of the challenge period.
Those who do not participate in Winter Season or the Winter Points Challenge should aim to cross-train or stay active in another sport so you do not lose all the hard work from fall training and racing.

SARC Winter Season 2009-2010
WHEN: Nov 30 – Jan 22 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 4:30-6:30p); Holiday off days TBA
WHERE: Rowing and land training practices will be held at SARC
WHAT: Roughly 50% Strength training & 50% small boat rowing / sculling
WHO: Open to returning novice and varsity athletes; encouraged for those aiming for seats in top boats during spring racing. *Jan 4* - open to returning intro scullers on Wed (4:30-6:30pm) & Sat (12-2p)
HOW: $200 paid by check to St. Andrew RC (bring to practice on Nov 30th); $50 for scullers
WHY: Build on strength & conditioning base from Fall, learn sculling and small boat skills, provide an advantage for Spring rather than starting over

Bundle up and Get Tough!
Coach Dan

Marc Powell

USRowing Scholastic Honors

Nov. 25, 2009 Saint Andrew Rowing Club's varsity rower, Marc Powell, has been recognized for outstanding academic and rowing achievements by USRowing. The US Rowing Scholastic Honor Roll recognizes high school seniors who have excelled in both academics and rowing. For 2009-2010, fifty-two student athletes nationwide earned Scholastic Honor Roll status. Congratulations, Marc!

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