- Festival of Ideas, Saturday, March 4: BRC will host our 2d annual workshop at the Fest this year to introduce 5th-8th graders to rowing, raise awareness of the club and build a pipeline of future members.
- We have 14 kids registered: 7 each at 2:30 and 3:30. (Triple the number from last year!)
- 4-5 BRC rowers needed to help transport equipment and dazzle the kids.
- We’ll bring 4 ergs, a sweep oar and other cool props.
- Let Stephanie Siegrist know (329-3308, stephanie.siegrist@brightoncrew.org) that you’re available, 1-5PM this Saturday.
- Wear your BRC Fangear, etc…Thank you!
- Docks are in! SJFC and GRC rowers installed the docs on Saturday, 2/25. Since we have had a mild winter, Coach Bex says BRC might start on-water sooner than scheduled if river conditions permit! Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned.
- Parent Meeting, Wednesday, March 22, 7-8PM at BHS cafeteria.
- Swim Tests for new Modified and Novice, even if you did Summer Learn-to-Row. At the BHS pool during the Parent Meeting. Please let AnnMarie Schneider know if you’re not available on this date, to make other arrangements: Registrar@brightoncrew.org.
- Meet our new Assistant Coaches and Board Members.
- Learn about logistics and exciting new stuff for the season.
- Mandatory for Novice and Varsity parents; Modified parents are welcome to attent.
- If you haven’t completed your Spring 2017 registration, please do it ASAP: Click Here NOW. If you HAVE registered, thank you!
- Spring Regatta Schedule posted Here.
- Note: Ithaca Icebreaker is Sunday, April 30 (not 23rd as previously listed).
- Novice and Varsity rowers are expected to attend practice over the April break to prepare for competition.
- Boat lineups will depend on:
- Erg Scores: Raw score and weight-adjusted score
- Seat Racing: to what degree are you able to move the boat?
- Consistency: is your technique, power, attitude, etc…consistent from day to day?
- Technique: are you improving your technique and keeping those changes?
- Attendance: are you making a concerted effort to be at every practice, and on-time?
- Attitude: do you have a strong work ethic, show appropriate sportsmanship and clear focus?
- Coachability: are you open to feedback and making appropriate changes?
- Questions: please reach out to Coach Bex: rebecca.merusi@brightoncrew.
org.
- Rowing in College: Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in college rowing should start browsing sites now and contacting their coaches.
- Here are links to Syracuse and University at Buffalo women’s rowing.
- Visit Row2K for a list of college rowing teams. Some club teams aren’t listed (like Binghamton and RPI).
- Many teams have open houses or recruiting days, like Bucknell.
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