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PENN AC SUMMER JUNIOR ROWING PROGRAM
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Program Summary
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Penn AC is home to the finest competitive rowing program in the United States. In the past 25 years we have produced dozens of Olympic and World’s Championship gold, silver and bronze medalists and many US National Champions.
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These programs allow athletes to become a part of Penn A.C.'s traditions as they row and train out of the boathouse for the entire summer and ultimately compete in the same Penn A.C. colors as those in the elite program. Under the supervision of hired coaches, athletes from around the country form a new team that will compete at all of the major summer regattas including Club Nationals, Schuylkill Navy Day, and Canadian Henley. Rowing on the historic Schuylkill,
athletes will gain new insight into rowing as they enter a new training program that is both physically and technically intensive.
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Program Information
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Head Coach and Program Director: Ryan Strauss
- Penn AC Junior Program Assistant Coach 2007
- Former Assistant Coach: Nova Southeastern University Womens Rowing 2005-2006, Dad Vail Gold WLT4+
- Former Assistant Coach: Miami Rowing Club Junior Boys 2005
- Florida Tech '05 Mens Team Captain (2004 and 2005), Dad Vail Silver MV8+
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Assistant Coach: Austin Nichols
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Program Highlights:
- 3 members of our 2006 squad rowed for the 2007 Junior National Team
- Team points trophy at 2007 US Rowing National Club Championships.
- Recruiting visits from top Div. I Coaches
- The 2006 squad’s collegiate program placement:
Boston University (1), Brown (2), Cal-Berkeley (2), Cornell (1), Northeastern (1), Princeton (3), Syracuse (3), Trinity (1), Washington (1), Yale (1), Boston University (1)
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Eligibility:
- High School boy's with at least one year of competitive rowing experience and a 2k erg score of 6:50 or better for lightweights (~160lbs max) or 6:40 or better for heavyweights. If the previous erg requirements are not met, other criteria may be taken into account, under certain circumstances. Also, Freshmen and Sophmores will be considered that can break 6:50.
- Must not turn 19 years old during the 2008 calendar year: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1990.
- Rowers and coxswains participating in the Royal Henley Regatta will be welcome upon return.
- Junior National Team candidates, if released, are also eligible to compete for a spot on the squad.
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Regatta and Dates:
- Start up group meeting Sunday June 21, 2008, 3:00pm at Penn AC.
- Independence Day Regatta, July 4-6 (Philadelphia, PA)
- US Rowing National Championships Regatta, July 16-20 (Camden, NJ)
- Philadelphia Youth Regatta, July 26 (Philadelphia, PA) - tentative
- Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, August 5-10 (St. Catherines, ON)
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Weekly Practice Schedule:
- Monday 8:00 AM or 3:30 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM or 3:30 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM
- Sunday TBD
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Cost:
- $2,800 - Includes travel, race fees, uni, tank, and t-shirt. Scholarships are available.
- Payment plans/options may be arrange with the Club Treasurer
- All participants must have a valid (through 8/12/07) U.S. passport. You will not be able to go to Canadian Henley without one.
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Housing:
This summer Penn AC will not provide dormitory housing, but will provide limited guest housing for an additional $1000.
Further, in order for Penn AC to continue to bring in athletes from across the country it is essential that families living within commuting distance of the boathouse consider hosting one or two out-of-town rowers.
Please contact Head Coach Ryan Strauss: pennac.juniors.coach.2008@gmail.com if you are interested in either attaining or providing housing.
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Applications
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If interested: Fill out the application and medical form below.
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Penn AC 2008 Summer Junior Rowing Program Application: Download here
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Penn AC 2008 Summer Junior Program Medical Form: Download here
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| Mail all 2008 summer forms to:
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Coach Ryan Strauss
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3427 Sunnyside Ave.
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Philadelphia, PA
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19129
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APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED. A $500 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION. THE DEPOSIT IS NON REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 9TH.
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