Program Overview:

In 2010 Penn AC will host its second annual Women's Summer Under 23 Senior and Lightweight Development Programs. These programs provide a setting in which female athletes can develop the technical and physiological skills to improve as a rower at the university and elite levels. Those invited will train alongside top athletes from colleges and universities throughout the United States, fostering a competitive environment and encouraging individuals to perform. Strong emphasis will be placed on fine tuning boat–moving mechanics, fundamental strength and endurance, small boat exposure (both sculling and sweep), and, of course, having some fun along the way.

Program Details:

Dates

• Small boat pre-camp (2-, 2x, 1x, 4x, 4-): Monday, May 31st
• Official start date (meeting) – Monday, June 7th, 5 p.m.

Practice Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday 8-10 a.m.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 5-7 p.m.
• Saturday off

Program Size:

16 Open Sweeps; 8 Open Scullers; 8 Lightweights; 3 Coxswains (31)

Athlete Criteria:

Selection will be based on erg score (minimum score for 2K 7:15, 6K 23:15; 2k 7:40, 6k 24:30 for lightweights; years of rowing (minimum of 2); and/or coach recommendation.

Regattas:

• Schuylkill Navy Regatta, Philadelphia, PA – June 12th (select athletes)
• US Rowing Elite Nationals – Mercer, NJ – June 24 – 26 (select athletes)
• Independence Day Regatta – Philadelphia, PA – July 2 – 4 (all athletes)
• U23 Rowing Trials - Mercer, NJ (?) – Date July 5 – 8 ??? (tentative dates based on last year -- select athletes)
• US Rowing Club Nationals – Oak Ridge, TN – July 14– 18 (all athletes, with exception of athletes that qualify for U23 world championships)
• U23 World Championships – Brest, Belarus – July 22 – 25 (select athletes –– must qualify)
• Canadian Henley Regatta – St.Catherines, Canada – August 1 – 8 (all athletes)

Cost:

$550 Per Athlete + Travel Expenses

Coaches:

Head Coach: Malcolm Doldron [mcd2137@columbia.edu] [View Bio]
Assistant Head Coach:Dana Schmunk [daschmunk@aol.com]
Assistant Coach: TBA
Intern or Finishing Coach: TBA