Winter Conditioning!

We're still working out the final schedule for winter conditioning-we'll let you know.  The girls program may be different from the guys.  I'll update this posting on Monday night after coaches meet.  Please stay tuned and submit any and all suggestions.

Thanks!

PJ

Winter Conditioning!

The junior coaching team is at work on the Winter Conditioning Program which will begin on December 1st!  The program schedule will follow the same days and times as the Fall and Spring rowing sessions: 3:30-5:30, Monday-Friday. PLEASE email PJ ASAP-(bliss360@mac.com) if you plan to participate!  We would like to integrate as much input about activities from our rowers as possible.  At this time we're planning to conduct the program from the boathouse for most of the week.  We'll be biking, "erging", running hills and working out several times a week at 24-hour Fitness (you all have a free pass from 2:30-4:30).  We'll discuss any other reasonable requests.  We want this to be fun and productive.  The success of our spring season depends on you!

Stay tuned for updates on this blog!

URGENT UPDATE!!!

The coaches and coxswain meeting for the Saturday regatta has changed!!
The meeting will now be at 7:00 AM. All Coxswains MUST attend, you and your boat will be scratched if you are late or miss the meeting!!!

Rowers please arrive at the boat trailer before 7:00 to unload and rig boats. Boats will begin launching at 7:30 starting with singles.

Thanks guys and sorry about the late notice change!
Call if you have any questions.
Liz

Portland Loop Regatta

Hi Crew,
We will talk more about the race on Saturday today at practice but here is an overview.

First off, here are directions to the boathouse/Oak Park:
(you can Google "Oak Park, Portland" for a map)

Merge onto I-5 S toward TUMWATER/PORTLAND (Crossing into OREGON).
Take EXIT 299A toward OR-43/LAKE OSWEGO
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto SW HOOD AVE/OR-43 S.
Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on OR-43 S.
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SELLWOOD BRIDGE.
SELLWOOD BRIDGE becomes SE TACOMA ST.
Turn LEFT onto SE 6TH AVE.
Turn LEFT onto SE SPOKANE ST.
Turn RIGHT onto SE OAKS PARK WAY.

The coaches and cox meeting is at 7:30AM. EVERYONE needs to be at the course before 7:00 to rig boats. The first race goes off the line at 8:30 and it takes at least half an hour to get to the start line so we will be launching around 8:00. Which means that when the coach and cox meeting is done the equipment needs to be ready and all rowers need to be ready to launch.

It looks like the weather will be less pleasant (rain) as the day wears on so dress appropriately. Bring an extra change of dry clothes including several pairs of socks. Each rower will only be racing once. Make sure you rest well and stay hydrated today and tomorrow. Remember: what you eat tonight is more important than what you eat Saturday morning.

If anyone has any question let PJ or I know!!
Pleas pass this info on to your parents.
Thanks,
Liz and PJ

Portland Loop

When do we need to be at Portland Loop? Coach/Coxswain meeting?
Thanks!

Blogging 101

Hey team!

Welcome to blogging! Some of you may have done a bit before, perhaps for class. It is a great way of communicating with a large group. Make sure you check in every day or so, its easy to miss stuff. You can also have a "blog digest" sent to your e-mail so you can get the highlights. I will continue to send out an e-mail about important race stuff for the girls.

It is important to remember, this blog can be seen by anyone. It is a public blog, however only rowers on the team can post or comment on the blog space. Yes, your parents, relatives and masters rowers can see what we write here. Lets make sure it is respectful and appropriate. PJ and I have full veto and editing powers!!

This is a great space to talk about practice and races. I can post pictures and video from the days practice so you can see what I am talking about when I say you dip your hands at the catch. I can post line-ups for the week or race line-ups. You all can ask questions about technique etc.

Note for girls: This however is NOT the place to leave a note telling me you will not be at practice. You MUST continue to; (A) call/text me before practice or (B) e-mail me before practice!

Alright guys, have at it! Blogging can be great fun and I think it will work well for this team and the club.

-Liz

Listen up!

Hey Junior oarsmen and women!  We'll be using this venue to communicate vital stats and info to all who are invited to this blog-site :-).  I've no idea how to blog but I have a feeling I'm going to have a crash course in it soon.  Please stay tuned for updates and feel free to blog along.  PJ/Coach!