Program Overview:

Penn A.C., the past, present, and future home of many US National team members, provides ambitious collegiate and junior athletes with competitive programs that will take their rowing both on and off the water to the next level. Throughout the years, Penn A.C. has continued to develop its tradition of winning and looks to continue it every summer by complementing the successes of its elite and masters programs with seasonal programs for collegiate and junior rowers.

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.

The success of Penn A.C.’s intermediate/senior program can be measured by its results. Last summer, the Penn A.C summer program experienced its usual success winning team point championships at the 2009 Independence Day Regatta Regatta and the 2009 USRowing Club Nationals. At Club Nationals, Penn A.C.’s senior/intermediate program won a total of eleven medals: four gold, three silver, and four bronze. Penn A.C. ended the summer in style, winning the men’s Championship eight at the 2009 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.

Program Information:

Head Coach: Khaled Sanad [Click here for bio]
Assistant (Heavyweight) Coach: Christian Youngs [uofmfrosh@gmail.com]
Lightweight Coach: Todd Vogt [tvogt63@hotmail.com]

Size of Program: There is no cap to the size of the summer program, but boats will be based on rowing technique, erg score, teamwork, and on the water performance in practices and races. There will be a heavyweight and lightweight program again this year.

Please note: People born after June 10, 1992 or rowers who have not completed at least one year of collegiate rowing are ineligible for the Senior/Intermediate program.

Coxswains are needed, but need to supply their own cox box.

Dates

• Program start Date: June 10th, 2010 at 6pm
• End Date: Conclusion of Canadian Henley

Cost: Cost $550, which must be paid in full by June 11th (Friday). Unless you have previously made separate arrangements with Coach Youngs. You can pay your fee via cash, or check. The fee includes a Club membership (which covers regatta entry fees/equipment/facilities use etc.) and racing jersey. Participants are financially responsible for their own room, board, and all out-of-town travel costs (Club Nationals and Canadian Henley). ***REFUNDS*** are not offered once summer fees have been paid.

Passport: All participants must have a valid (through 9/12/10) U.S. passport. You will not be able to go to Canadian Henley without one.

Regattas: (subject to change)

• Schuylkill Navy Regatta, Phila, PA
• US Rowing National Championships, Mercer County, NJ
• Independence Day Regatta, Phila, PA
• US Rowing Club Nationals, Oak Ridge, Ten.
• Canadian Henley Regatta, St. Catharine's, Ontario

Practice Times: (these times are just a rough outline and subject to change)

• Monday 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Tuesday 6:00 PM
• Wednesday 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Thursday 6:00 PM
• Friday 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Saturday PM TBD

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