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Any coach looking to expand their knowledge and develop and sustain participation pathways is encouraged to attend the Croker Oars 2006 Rowing Australia Coaching Conference. The content covered at the conference includes the latest information and technology, its application to rowing as well as training methodology. In addition, those interested in learning from leading international and domestic rowing figures about furthering their athletes in the sport are encouraged to attend.
Croker Oars 2004 Rowing Australia Coaches Conference
The Croker Oars 2004 Rowing Australia Coaches Conference was conducted at the Carlton Crest Hotel in Melbourne in the first weekend in October. The conference was attended by over 200 delegates and 12 commercial producers, making it the largest Coaches Conference held by Rowing Australia to date. Delegates heard presentations by some of the most respected authorities on rowing including: international guest Curtis Jordan, Men’s Varsity Coach of Princeton University; Noel Donaldson, Australian Men’s Head Coach; and, Lyall McCarthy, Australian Women’s Coach. In addition to top rowing coaches, a number of presentations were delivered by topic experts including: Dr Karen Holzer, Respiratory Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital; and, Damien Farrow, Skill Acquisition Specialist, Australian Institute of Sport.
Surveys completed by delegates who attended the conference provided a strong overview of the success of this event. The organisation, content and overall presentation of the conference received significant praise with a high level of satisfaction indicated on the surveys. The topics that received the greatest response were Technical Advancements in Rowing, Research and Development in Oar Manufacturing, The Science and Art of School Rowing, High Performance Coaching in a Limited Environment and the Rules of Racing, however all topics received an above average satisfaction rating. The organisation of the Croker Oars 2006 Rowing Australia Coaches Conference has taken this feedback into account.
