Moving in to Water Season

Hi Crew,

   With all this snow on the ground, it seems hard to believe, but we are moving in to the water season. There is some house keeping we need to get done before we move forward.


Rowing Fees

   I will make up and send out an information sheet on payment and expectations for water season. This year Eden Rowing Club fees will be $375 - cheques can be made payable to Eden High School. I will need this money in by March 26th at the latest, but the earlier the better. This has gone up $25 from last year as there was a SCRC club fee increase, and we just barely made our budget last year. Money pays SCRC fees, race entry fees, and other misc. costs for the water season. (I.E. Trailer fees for transporting equipment, minor repairs on equipment, etc.) Money raised from fundraising such as Rudernkrieg are saved for large purchases such as boats, oars and cox boxes.


Registration

   All athletes and coaches need to register with both the St. Catharines Rowing Club and Rowing Canada before getting on the water. This must be done with Internet Explorer.

Click below for links.  
                           
St. Catharines Rowing Club Registration (Follow the promts.)
Rowing Canada Registration (You are registering under St. Catharines Rowing Club.)


Swim Test

   I am currently trying to find a time to book to do the swim test. I have called and the YMCA is not available on Thursday March 20 from 3:30-4:30. I am working on finding another solution. Please be patient as I find how best to get this done as a group.


Race Uniform

   All athletes who race are required to wear an Eden Unisuit or Unitop. If you need to get one, they can be ordered from Regatta Sport at the link found below.

Regatta Sport - Iteam Orders  

• Select 'Eden Rowing' from the drop down menu.
• Password is EDEN14
• OPTIONAL spirit wear is also available there. Long sleeve racing top is NOT needed.
• If you are unsure of your size, please visit the Regatta Sport retail store on Main St. Port Dalhousie for fitting. (Especially those tank tops!)
• Orders can be made until March 23rd, after that the site will close.

Safety Videos

   All athletes will have to watch the Rowing Club safety videos. We will set that up with your coaches and do it during a practice time. Curious Parents can watch the safety video which is linked under the Eden Rowing Blog banner, and linked HERE.

   That's all for now. I hope you are all keeping up with your conditioning... maybe some snow shoveling. See you Monday. As always, please e-mail with any questions.

Awesome video to get you motivated for water, especially for our novices who still aren't sure what it's all about. This is our goal:

Dates Again:

DATE	Event	LOCATION
*Apr 27	Early Bird Regatta	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines
*May 10	Tag Day	St. Catharines
*May 11	Mother's Day Regatta	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines
May 16-17	Stotesbury Cup Regatta	Philadelphia, PA
*May 16-17	High School Invitational Regatta	Welland
May 24	Sam and Doug Wells Invitational Regatta	London
*June 6-8	CSSRA Championships Regatta	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines

*Events most likely to have full crew participation.