All,

Can anyone bring launches to the race?  I believe we had 4 last year
with CMU bringing 2-3. I can't remember who brought the other
(Rochester and/or WashU).

Anyway, I think 4 seems like a good number. 3 for the course (2 start
and 1 finish, or 3 at the start, etc.) and one in reserve on shore for
the unexpected.

Can anyone bring a lauch with them?
Thanks, Doug

All,

I posted the proposed race schedule and updated packet today on the
web site. Please check it out and email me with questions/concerns.
http://www.rathburn.net/URA.html

Thanks, Doug

I got word from Ben @ Carnegie-Mellon today saying that it shouldn't be
a problem for the park to open early on the 2nd.

Ben and I will probably get as much set up on Saturday as possible like
last year (buoys & porto johns, etc.) Maybe we can even convince Donald
to come out of retirement to help. ;-)  Teams can then show up to the
course early on Sunday and try to start racing about 6-ish. If things
run okay, this should allow crews to leave around noon or so.

We can also engineer the race schedule to allow crews traveling from
afar to start packing up earlier to get on the road. If this is of
particular concern let me know when you send your final entries.

I'm on the road for work today so I will update the web site and race
packet when I get back home on Thursday. If there are any other
concerns in the meantime just let me know.

Thanks, Doug

All,

I have some potentially bad news. Below is a message from Ben of
Carnegie-Mellon:

>Despite making several calls well before Thanksgiving and Christmas,
>and sending in an offical proposal letter since then, I just got a
>call today saying that April 1 is booked up with a huge bass tourney.
>He apologized for taking so long to respond and will work with us to
>find a day to do it, but I'm very afraid that we won't be able to
>find another weekend for everyone.  He is saving Sunday, April 2nd
>for us, and they are also free most other weekends in April.

>I've included Mike Lambert from Three Rivers Rowing because he has
>dealt with Moraine state park in the past and may be able to offer
>suggestions.


I'm proposing we have a conference call tomorrow with all the coaches
to discuss planning.  Mike, the TRRA executive director, has called
the park to no avail. The Keystone Bass Buddies apparently don't want
to share the lake again this year, and there seems to be some dodgy
timing of when Ben contacted them and when we did.  I can let Ben give
more details tomorrow night.

At this very moment, we can consider holding the race on Sunday and
we're going to ask if they can open the park for us early so we can
finish in time for people to get home. Or we could consider having the
race on the river in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Please call one of the following numbers at 8pm Eastern (7pm Central)
so we can talk through options.
Phone Number: 866-295-5950
If you'd like to save me some money please call 978-964-0031 instead
of the toll free number above.
When prompted then enter this number to join the conference 8957538#

I will also send a copy of this to your email addresses directly.

Thanks, Doug

All,

Please update the Excel file on the URA page. Hoipefully, everyone
should be back from winter break and have an idea of personnel for the
upcoming season. Please enter your wish list for races and send it
back to me.

Also, did anyone show any interest in designing this year's medal?
Please get back to me ASAP if there was interest.

Thanks,
Doug

All,

Could you please forward this to your rowers?

I thought it might be a neat idea to get medal design suggestions for
this year's regatta. Please email me at doug@... with
suggestions.  Otherwise, I'll use the same design as last year, and A
a photo of last year's is here:
http://www.rathburn.net/rowing/URA/2005/photos/Medals05.JPG

Submissions can be in color and must fit in the 2-inch round pattern
of last year's medals since that's the most economical.

Thanks,
Doug

We'd like to invite your team to participate in Carnegie Mellon's 2nd
Annual Valentine's Heart Attack.

This year we're holding the event in a bigger venue and inviting more
teams to add to the competition.

The erg race will take place on February 18th, 2006 at Carnegie Mellon
University in Pittsburgh, PA.

The cost is $5/rower.




We can help with housing if your team will be travelling here and need
to stay overnight.

For all questions, please contact Coach Ben Althof,
benalthof@... or Senior Rower, Georgia Bullen, gib@....

Thank you!



Georgia Bullen

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All,

I posted a preliminary Regatta packet with directions and hotel
information for those that like to start planning their spring races
early. It can be found from the following address:
http://www.rathburn.net/URA.html

Also, I've posted my traditional Race Wish List.  As soon as you have
an idea of what events you'd like offered let me know ASAP. We'll
offer as many races and medals as there is interest.  You can either
follow the example in the Excel file on the site or just type it out
into an email. This is just what you're intending to enter (things
always change slightly the week before), but I have to order the
medals a bit before the race. Most of the money comes out of my pocket
so I don't like to order too many extra.

Thanks,
Doug

All,

I'd like to thank all of the coaches that made this year's race a
success. Aside from the rainy weather, the day was great. There was
some great racing, and some close finishes.

I created a "main" page for the regatta for all years:
http://www.rathburn.net/URA.html

So you can access all year's of the race and put that link on your
own school sites. It should not change from year to year, but URL
for a specific year's will change.

The results are up accessible from that site and the year-specific
site:
http://www.rathburn.net/rowing/URA/2005/URA2005.html

I'll be adding photos and starting the Feedback Forum in the next
few days. Otherwise, I'm going to take a nap.

Thanks again,
Doug

Donald, I have a woman in my novice 8 (12:00) that is in my light 4
(11:00), so moving that lt 4 to 12:20 creates a conflict.

My open 4 is also doubling into the varsity 8.  are you seeking more
rest for the open women or is there a different problem?

Will

All,

If possible, please bring the following to the race:
1. Megaphones (for general yelling)
2. Stopwatches (for the finish)
3. Handheld Radios & Cell Phones (to contact you)
4. Other cool stuff I've forgotten

Make sure stuff is clearly labelled so it is returned.

Also, if anyone has a set of umpire flags (red & white) let me know. I
have a red and a yellow flag that'll do fine, but not better than the
real thing.

Thanks,
Doug

All,

I've posted the preliminary entries. Please, check to make sure I've
gotten everything down correctly. A ton of information came at me
today, and I may have made a mistake.

Some things to consider:
1. we need to decide what to do with the Novice Men's & Women's Fours.
They have 8 entries. It's hard to justify a separate flight for two
boats. I'm looking for suggestions.
One suggestion was to just run two equally weighted flights of novices
(i.e. medals and points), but I'd need you guys to agree on an
equitable split.

2. I split the Men's pairs into two events because of the number of
entries.

3. First race is now at 8am instead of 7am. The park opens at sunrise,
which is about 6am (detailed under the "Trailer" section of the latest
Regatta Packet). This will allow us to square everything away in the
morning.

4. Tomorrow we should agree on the "Final" schedule. Therefore, please
review any time conflicts and post them ASAP. We'd all like as many
people to race as possible.

I anticipate being attached to my computer tomorrow, but otherwise
feel free to call me.

Thanks,
Doug

All,

Fours for Emory are taken care of! Sorry for the confusion. Case has
generously offered their shells, and Meg didn't get my email yesterday
informing her of their offer.

Thank you to WashU and Case for helping Emory out and to Rochester for
bringing an extra launch. Without generosity, this race wouldn't happen.

Thanks,
Doug

--- In university_rowing@yahoogroups.com,
>
> we're still looking for 4+s to borrow for any or all of these races:
>
> NW 4+
>
> NM 4+ (A boats)
>
> VM open 4+
>
> VW open 4+
>
>
> please help us out!

we're still looking for 4+s to borrow for any or all of these races:

NW 4+

NM 4+ (A boats)

VM open 4+

VW open 4+


please help us out!

Its OK with me.
Tim M
Case Crew
---- Doug Rathburn <doug@...> wrote:

=============

Do any other coaches have an issue with this change?

At 10:58 AM 3/28/2005, megmkc wrote:


>can event 2 (nm 8+) and event 3 (nw 4+) be switched?
>
>
>--- In university_rowing@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Rathburn" <doug@r...>
>wrote:
> > All,
> >
> > The entry deadline is Wednesday, but the process can go much
>smoother if
> > you provide with the detail sooner than later.
> >
> > I assume it'll go much like last year.
> > 1. All the entries come in
> > 2. I publish the preliminary schedule
> > 3. everyone realizes they have to double up equipment
> > 4. then request changes to the schedule
> >
> > I'm not expecting this process to change, because I want as many
>people
> > racing as possible. However, the sooner the schedule is nailed down
>the
> > better for all involved.
> >
> > Thanks for your cooperation.
> > Doug
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>






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Do any other coaches have an issue with this change?

At 10:58 AM 3/28/2005, megmkc wrote:


>can event 2 (nm 8+) and event 3 (nw 4+) be switched?
>
>
>--- In university_rowing@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Rathburn" <doug@r...>
>wrote:
> > All,
> >
> > The entry deadline is Wednesday, but the process can go much
>smoother if
> > you provide with the detail sooner than later.
> >
> > I assume it'll go much like last year.
> > 1. All the entries come in
> > 2. I publish the preliminary schedule
> > 3. everyone realizes they have to double up equipment
> > 4. then request changes to the schedule
> >
> > I'm not expecting this process to change, because I want as many
>people
> > racing as possible. However, the sooner the schedule is nailed down
>the
> > better for all involved.
> >
> > Thanks for your cooperation.
> > Doug
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

can event 2 (nm 8+) and event 3 (nw 4+) be switched?


--- In university_rowing@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Rathburn" <doug@r...>
wrote:
> All,
>
> The entry deadline is Wednesday, but the process can go much
smoother if
> you provide with the detail sooner than later.
>
> I assume it'll go much like last year.
> 1. All the entries come in
> 2. I publish the preliminary schedule
> 3. everyone realizes they have to double up equipment
> 4. then request changes to the schedule
>
> I'm not expecting this process to change, because I want as many
people
> racing as possible. However, the sooner the schedule is nailed down
the
> better for all involved.
>
> Thanks for your cooperation.
> Doug

we can bring an engine, but not a launch...



--- In university_rowing@yahoogroups.com, Doug Rathburn <doug@r...>
wrote:
> All,
>
> Are any of you in a position to transport a launch & motor to the
> regatta?  Donald will probably be able to bring two, but optimally
we'd
> like to have three.
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
> www.rathburn.net

All,

The entry deadline is Wednesday, but the process can go much smoother if
you provide with the detail sooner than later.

I assume it'll go much like last year.
1. All the entries come in
2. I publish the preliminary schedule
3. everyone realizes they have to double up equipment
4. then request changes to the schedule

I'm not expecting this process to change, because I want as many people
racing as possible. However, the sooner the schedule is nailed down the
better for all involved.

Thanks for your cooperation.
Doug

I'm also game for the 500 m sprint, but I don't have a 1x. If I can
borrow one, great. If not, I guess you'll have to find someone else to
beat...

I'm also glad to help Tim at the dock or do whatever else needs to be
done.

See yinz in a few days,

Antonio
---
Antonio Gisbert
Department of Psychology
Northwestern University
http://pubweb.northwestern.edu/~agi405
773.727.1668

On Mar 26, 2005, at 1:40 PM, <tmarcovy@...> wrote:

>  Doug: No scullers this spring, but I'll scull for 500m.
>  Also: I'm ahppy to dockmaster again this year.
>
>  Finally; Thanks for the nice words about the article Aaron was quoted
> in.  Thye beat Rutgers this morning by 7 seconds.  Lost to them last
> year by 22 seconds.  He's happy today.
>  Tim
>  ---- Doug Rathburn <doug@...> wrote:
>
>  =============
>  All,
>
>  I was just asked by Cameron @ WashU about sculling events at the URA
>  regatta. We didn't have them last year, and there was only a small
> interest
>  this year. He has a few athletes that would be interested in a race,
> and
>  most of CMU's team can scull.  However, with only two schools it
> doesn't
>  make for an interesting race.
>
>  Therefore, this is the last call for creating a race for singles
> and/or
>  doubles.  We're a week away from the race so this is for definite
> interest
>  only (i.e. you would enter for sure if offered).  Please, let me know
> ASAP.
>
>  We could also have a coach's 1x race at the end of the day for
> bragging
>  rights. Make it like 500m so all the kids could cheer you across the
> finish
>  line.
>
>  Thanks,
>  Doug
>
>  www.rathburn.net
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Doug: No scullers this spring, but I'll scull for 500m.
Also: I'm ahppy to dockmaster again this year.

Finally; Thanks for the nice words about the article Aaron was quoted in.  Thye
beat Rutgers this morning by 7 seconds.  Lost to them last year by 22 seconds. 
He's happy today.
Tim
---- Doug Rathburn <doug@...> wrote:

=============
All,

I was just asked by Cameron @ WashU about sculling events at the URA
regatta. We didn't have them last year, and there was only a small interest
this year. He has a few athletes that would be interested in a race, and
most of CMU's team can scull.  However, with only two schools it doesn't
make for an interesting race.

Therefore, this is the last call for creating a race for singles and/or
doubles.  We're a week away from the race so this is for definite interest
only (i.e. you would enter for sure if offered).  Please, let me know ASAP.

We could also have a coach's 1x race at the end of the day for bragging
rights. Make it like 500m so all the kids could cheer you across the finish
line.

Thanks,
Doug

www.rathburn.net