The camp in our area will be on:

March 4
Thompson’s B.C.
2k erg + Tank/ Water Session*

More info below along with a link to additional information.

Derek



>From: "Eric Catalano" <EJCat3@...>
>>Subject: [youthrowing] rowing: Jr National Team
>Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:21:52 -0500
>
>From the Jr. Women's National Team Rowing coaches. an open call.
>(if this message has reached you inappropriately, please forward to the
>appropriate coach)
>A full invitation is listed below. Here is a summary.
>
>The Jr Women's Rowing Team is hosting a day of Identification in 10
>cities around the country.
>http://www.usrowing.com/JuniorNationalTeam/Camps/07jrwidcam.aspx
>
>Open call - however our most successful candidates fit one of the
>profiles in the letter below
>NEW - Increased sculling emphasis. Looking for great scullers and great
>athletes interested in learning to scull
>NEW - Introductory Sculling programs for 1991 & 1992 birthdays
>
>_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
>
>To the Junior Women's Coaches:
>
>I am writing to remind you of the opportunities afforded to the Jr.
>Women regarding the Jr National, Jr Development, and Developmental
>Sculling Camps.
>
>In just a few weeks there will be an Identification camp for the
>athletes in your area.
>Information regarding these Identification Camps can be found on the
>USRowing Website.
>
>http://www.usrowing.com/JuniorNationalTeam/Camps/07jrntidca.aspx
>
>I urge all coaches to pass this information along to the top athletes in
>your programs.
>The published Gold Medal Standards for the different age groups are as
>follows:
>
>Born in 1989 7:18 for 2K or better (by spring)
>Born in 1990 7:32 for 2K or better (by spring)
>Born in 1991 7:46 for 2K or better (by spring)
>Born in 1992 8:00 for 2K or better (by spring)
>
>While these are the goals, they are not strict cut-offs, we recognize
>different programs put different emphasis on the ergs. We also leave
>room for the exceptional athlete who has yet to realize the potential.
>All ages are eligible for the selection camp (the 1989 birthdays are
>ONLY eligible for the selection camp). The 1990 and 1991 birthdays are
>eligible for the Development camp with the 1991 and 1992 birthdays being
>eligible for the Developmental Sculling Camps. This system is designed
>to help the High potential athlete achieve the skills and experience
>necessary to help the Jr National Team in years to come. For this
>reason the development camps are in search of superstars as well as
>diamonds in the rough.
>
>Outside of the scores above, we are also looking for girls who meet any
>of the below:
>1. Top scullers at your club
>2. Can pull 6x(weight/2.2) watts for a 1 minute piece
>a. Set the erg vent on 10
>b. Set the monitor on Watts
>c. Begin from a stopped wheel
>d. Full slide, open rate
>3. 6 feet tall or 6 foot wingspan.
>Do not hesitate to advise super athletic novices to attend!
>
>If you have any superstars or diamonds in the rough who were born in
>1989, 1990, 1991 and 1992, or if you have athletes who would benefit
>from the experience of the ID camp; please encourage those athletes to
>visit the link given above and pursue this opportunity.
>
>If you or the athletes have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me
>at EJCat3@...
>
>I hope to see representatives from all your programs,
>Thanks,
>Eric
>
>
> Eric J. Catalano
>***********************************************
>Novice Coach Head Coach
>Lightweight Women Jr. Women's Dev. Team
>Radcliffe Crew USRowing
>Harvard University
>******************************************
> EJCat3@...
> (508) 207-7332
>
>