Wednesday 5 October 2011
2012 Event Requirements – now available
The 2012 Event Requirements for Senior A (non-Olympic, World Cup 2012 and Olympic Team Nomination), Under 23, and Junior and TID Squad Tour are now available. They must be read in conjuction with the National Selection Policy.
Monday 28 March 2011
National Selection Trials 2011 – memo, UPDATED
Download (pdf, 102kb).
Wednesday 16 March
Initial athlete invitation list for the April National Selection Trials
Rowing Australia announces its initial athlete invitation list (pdf, 82kb) for the April National Selection Trials to be held at SIRC, 14–24 April 2011.
Friday 12 November 2010
2011 Australian Rowing Teams – nomination forms now available
Nomination forms for the following teams are now available:
See also the RA National Selection Policy webpage for links to the RA National Selection Policy 2010–2012, the RA Appeals Policy 2010–2012 and teams' event requirements documents.
Thursday 21 October 2010
National List of High Performance Scholarships Announced
In line with the National approach to High Performance scholarships, a complete list of scholarships (pdf, 236kb) has now been released which covers all Tiers of scholarship from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Thursday 16 September 2010
NTID – Elite Development Training Camp, AIS Canberra, 12–19 December 2010
As part of Rowing Australia’s NTID and Elite Development Program for the upcoming 10/11 season we will be conducting an Elite Development Training Camp at the AIS in Canberra.
The objectives of this National camp will be to:
- provide new or recently identified athletes and coaches from respective state programs the opportunity to gain some invaluable training advice and feedback from some of Australia’s most experienced rowing coaches.
- assist and guide the development of identified athletes within the elite development program.
- further the elite development of the attending coaches.
Targeted Athletes
We will be targeting the following athlete groups:
- Potential candidates for the 2011 Australian Junior Team (born 1993 or later).
- Potential candidates for the 2011 U23 Teams (born 1989–1992).
- Outstanding 2010 Youth Cup performing athletes.
- Selected athletes from the 2010 NTID NZ tour.
- Potential 2011 Lwt U23 candidates athletes.
Approximately 35 athletes and 6 coaches will be invited to this National Camp.
Nomination / Invitations
Athletes and Coaches will be required to submit the nomination form (xls, 1.3MB) by Friday 19th November 2010.
Athletes will be invited to this National Camp based on the following.
- NTID Testing Data
- All nominating athletes must have completed the NTID Testing Battery prior to nomination.
- Athletes who have previously completed TID testing more than 6 months prior to nomination are encouraged to re-test to update / improve their test data. Please consult with your State TID testing Coordinator.
- This information will be provided as part of the nomination form attached and will also be verified by the National TID testing data base.
- Ergo Testing Data
- All U23 Camp nominees will be required to complete the NRCE Power Distance Ergo Testing from the 4-6th October 2010. This information will be used to assess U23 Camp nominations.
- All 2011 Junior candidates are encouraged to participate and complete the Oct 2010 NRCE Power Distance Ergo Testing.
- To be considered for this National Camp all Junior Camp Nominees will be required to complete as a minimum the following max ergo tests prior to the nomination deadline of 19th November 2010:
- 1 x 30min (Capped @ R20) ergo test
- 1 x 2000m ergo test
- NTC Long Distance Time Trial results
- We strongly encourage all aspiring athletes to participate in all of the upcoming monthly NTC Time Trials.
- 25-26 Sept; 23-24 Oct; 20-21 Nov; 18-19 Dec; 22-23 Jan
- NB: it is a requirement for all U23 National team nominees to complete all NTC Time Trials.
- The results of the September, October and November Time Trials will be viewed to assess invitations to this NTID Development Camp.
- Junior Nominees MUST participate in a minimum of 1 x NTC Time Trial to be considered for this Elite Development Camp.
- Previous rowing results.
- Consultation with the respective State NTC Head Coaches and Development Staff.
- Wild Card invitation based on the discretion of the Elite Development Manager and NTID Senior Manager.
Coaches will be invited based on recent coaching background and also in consultation with the State NTC Head Coach and Development Staff.
INVITATIONS TO THIS CAMP WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY WEDNESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2010 – FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE NOVEMBER NTC TIME TRIAL.
If you have any queries relating to this training camp please feel free to contact:
Wayne Diplock
Senior Coordinator
National Talent Identification and Development
Australian Sports Commission
Tel: +61 2 6214 7216
Fax: +61 2 6285 2813
Mob: + 61 414 559 151
wayne.diplock@ausport.gov.au
www.ausport.gov.au
Tuesday 31 August 2010
2011 Event Supplements – now available
The 2011 Event Supplements for Senior A, Adaptive, and Under 23 and Junior and NTID Development Squad are now available. They must be read in conjuction with the National Selection Policy.
Wednesday 4 August 2010
National HP Scholarships 2010/11, and AIS Rowing Scholarships 2010/11
The NRCE has been working closely with all Institutes and Academies across Australia to create standardised classifications of athlete scholarships, and minimum performance requirements. This has now been agreed and will be taking effect for the scholarship period 2010/11. Please see attached Rowing HP Scholarships 2010 11 information document for specific details, including Institute and Academy key contacts.
In line with these nationally agreed standardised classifications, the AIS Rowing Program has released its 2010/11 Scholarship details. Please see attached information document and application form.
Thursday 1 April 2010
Selection for World University Rowing Championships 2010
For full details, download the Selection of World University Championships Team 2010 (pdf, 52kb) memo written by Andrew Matheson, National High Performance Director, Chairman of Selectors.
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Athletes and coaches information for April 2010 Selection Trials
The National Rowing Centre of Excellence (NRCE) has published an information handbook for the upcoming April National Selection Trials for the 2010 Senior A, Adaptive, Under 23 and Junior National Teams.
The Selection Trials Handbook (pdf, 248kb) provides invited coaches, athletes and support staff (see 11 March item below) with the information necessary to operate effectively at the April Selection Regatta and Trials.
As part of the National Selection Policy, invited athletes competing at the Selection Trials are asked to fill out a Terms & Conditions Agreement (pdf, 32kb) and email it to Matt Bialkowski at the NRCE, mbialkowski@rowingaustralia.com.au. The original copy of the form must be submitted at the Athlete Briefing on Thursday, 22nd April 2010.
Following selection in a National Team, athletes may need to relocate to train in another city. Early planning for, and prior consideration of a number of factors related to, possible relocation will contribute to its success. The Athlete Career and Education (ACE) department of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has published a relocation guide (pdf, 300kb) for rowing with useful information. Further information is also available on the ASC website: www.ausport.gov.au/participating/career_and_education/resources/other_resources
Thursday 11 March 2010
Initial Athlete invitation list for the April National Selection Trials
Rowing Australia announces its initial athlete invitation list (pdf, 260kb) for the April National Selection Trials for the 2010 Senior A, Adaptive, and Under 23 National Teams. The National Selection Trials will be used to select squads to compete at the 2010 World Cups, the Senior A World Championships, and the Under 23 World Championships.
Thursday 24 December 2009
2010–2012 Selection Policy and related documents: now available
The 2010–2012 Selection Policy, Appeals Policy, updated Event Requirements and Nomination forms have now been released and are available via the selection policy page.
Saturday 31 October 2009
Abolishment of Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ATUEs)
Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ATUEs) for beta-2 agonists have been progressively phased out during 2009.
Please note that all ATUEs will expire on 31 December 2009. Any athlete with an existing ATUE will need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) before this time. Please see TUEs for athlete types (pdf, 56kb), which outlines which body (either their International Federation or ASDMAC) athletes should be applying to for their TUEs.
We are expecting that ASDMAC will be quite busy processing TUE applications in the lead up to 31 December 2009, so it is strongly recommended that athletes undertake the appropriate medical tests and apply for their TUE ASAP to allow time for the TUE to be processed. Athletes who do not have a TUE approved by 1 January 2009 will not be covered by their previous ATUE.
For more information about TUE applications, please visit the ASDMAC website at www.asdmac.gov.au or call 13 000 ASADA and press ‘4’ for ‘TUEs’.
Friday 25 September 2009
NTID Elite Development Training Camp — AIS, Canberra, 14–20 December 2009
As part of Rowing Australia’s NTID and Elite Development Program for the upcoming 09/10 season we will be conducting a “New Talent” training camp at the AIS in Canberra.
The objectives of this national camp will be to:
- provide new or recently identified athletes and coaches from respective state programs the opportunity to gain some invaluable training advice and feedback from some of Australia’s most experienced rowing coaches
- monitor the progress of identified athletes within the elite development program
- further the elite development of the attending athletes and coaches
Targeted Athletes
Application to this camp is open specifically to YOUTH age athletes (20 years and under to the end of 2010).
We will be targeting the following athlete groups:
- Potential candidates for the 2010 and 2011 Junior and U23 Teams
- Outstanding 2009 Youth Cup performing athletes
- Newly identified youth age athletes
- Selected athletes from the 2009 NTID NZ tour
- Potential Lwt U23 candidates athletes
Approximately 30 athletes and five coaches will be invited to this national camp.
Nomination / Invitations
Athletes andcCoaches will be required to submit the nomination form (xls, 1.3mb) by Friday 20th November!
Athletes will be invited to this national camp based on the following.
- NTID testing data
- All nominating athletes must have completed the NTID Testing Battery prior to nomination.
- This information will be provided as part of the nomination form.
- Power Distance Ergo Test Week
- All nominees will be required to complete the NRCE Power Distance Ergo Testing week between 30 Nov and 4 Dec 2009.
- Monday AM: 500m and 100m max test
- Monday PM: 30 min max distance R20
- Wednesday AM: 6000m max test
- Friday AM: 2000m max test
- NTC Long Distance Time Trial results
- We strongly encourage all aspiring athletes to participate in all of the upcoming monthly NTC Time Trials.
- 26–27 Sept; 24–25 Oct; 21–22 Nov; 19–20 Dec; 23–24 Jan
- NB: it is a requirement of all U23 National Team nominees to complete all NTC Time Trials.
- The results of the September, October and November Time Trials will be viewed to assess invitations to this NTID Development Camp.
- Previous rowing results
- Consultation with the respective State NTC Head Coaches and Development Staff.
- Wild Card invitation based on the discretion of the Elite Development Manager and NTID Senior Manager.
Coaches will be invited based on recent coaching background and also in consultation with the State NTC Head Coach and Development Staff.
INVITATIONS TO THIS CAMP WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2009 – FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE POWER DIST ERGO TEST WEEK.
If you have any queries relating to this training camp please feel free to contact:
Wayne Diplock
Senior Coordinator
National Talent Identification and Development
Australian Sports Commission
Tel: +61 2 6214 7216
Fax: +61 2 6285 2813
Mob: + 61 414 559 151
wayne.diplock@ausport.gov.au
Friday 25 September 2009
Junior Team, NTID Squad, and Youth Olympic Games Event Supplement 2010
Download (pdf, 132kb)
Note — The Event Supplement must be read in conjunction with the National Selection Policy.
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Senior A, Adaptive, and Under 23 Event Supplement 2010
Download (pdf, 132kb)
Note — The Event Supplement must be read in conjunction with the National Selection Policy.
Wednesday 22 July 2009
AIS Rowing Residential Scholarship Program 2009/10
The NRCE has released the application information relating to the next AIS Rowing Residential intake.
Completed applications are to be sent to the AIS Rowing Program Coordinator Sam Irvine, at Sam.Irvine@ausport.gov.au.
Applications close 17 August 2009.
Application information (pdf, 144kb)
Application form (xls, 376kb)
Friday 15 May 2009
On the way to Europe – The start of a great partnership
It's taken a lot of organising by many people, but a shipping container bound for Europe will soon leave Melbourne port, bound for Germany.
The 40’ shipping container carries within it boats, oars and sports science equipment to be used in Europe by all three national teams – this year, and beyond.
Nothing new to the rowing community. But what is special are the contents.
A full contingent of Sykes Racing boats and Croker oars to be used by the national Under 23 and Junior Teams for the next four years.
All part of a unique sponsorship arrangement that means all equipment is supplied free of charge to the Under 23 and Junior national teams!
National High Performance Director, Andrew Matheson, commented that the sponsorship was a significant step forward in the underpinning of our national crews.
“Not many countries in the world can boast this form of arrangement with their national manufacturers. The pressures of modern business are making this type of generosity and care, very, very hard to find. For that reason, we are sincerely grateful to both Sykes Racing, Croker Oars, and their staff.”
Sykes Racing General Manager, Stuart Wilson, said he was “very proud of the efforts of all management and staff members in filling the order, and getting it all packed in such a tight timeline – and, we are in this for the long term” said Wilson. “We want to support our best up and coming athletes to the max.”
Owner and Manager of Croker Oars, Howard Croker, commented that “he was thrilled to be able to support young Australian athletes and wished them well in Europe. We will be there with Sykes Racing at the Worlds, and together will be proud to service our Australian Teams in any way we can.”
Both Sykes Racing and Croker Oars are manufacturers of world class rowing equipment. Find out more information at www.sykes.com.au and www.crokeroars.com.
Monday 11 May 2009
National Teams Information webpage now active
Members of the current 2009 National Teams (Senior A, Under 23, Junior and NTID Development), and selected others, can now access detailed teams information through a dedicated sign-in portal.
Click on the ‘National Teams Information’ start page, to access the information.
Team members may obtain their username and password from any member of the NRCE staff or Matt Treglown at the RA office.
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Final Invitation List for Senior A and Under 23 Selection Trials 2009
Download (pdf, 312kb)
Friday 10 April 2009
All athletes and coaches attending the National Selection Trials – ‘Terms and Conditions’ Agreement
As identified on the 2009 National Team Nomination form (Notification), all participants at the event are required to fill out a one page ‘Terms & Conditions’ form (pdf, 24kb).
The form outlines various standards of behavior in dealing with the media, undertaking to race fairly etc.
This form must be filled out prior to the start of the event.
Complete and return the form as indicated or at latest, return it prior to the Athletes & Coaches Briefing on Thursday 16th April 2009, SIRC Grandstand at 5pm.
Wednesday 8 April 2009
Entry Form: Juniors, April Selection Regatta, 17–20 April
Download the entry form (xls, 408kb)
Please note that all entries for the Junior Selection Regatta must be submitted through your State Institute/Academy of Sport, Head Coach.
Entries will not be accepted by any other persons.
Closing date for entries at the NRCE is 14th April and as such, should be submitted to your SIS/SAS Head Coach well prior to this date – liaise with your relevant Head Coach to determine this timing.
Junior selection regatta events:
- Junior Men’s 1x & Junior Men’s 2-
- Junior Women’s 1x & Junior Women’s 2-
Friday 13 March 2009
NRCE memo for all High Performance athletes and coaches
Download memo (pdf, 108kb)
Wednesday 11 March 2009
National Selection Trials – initial invitation list
At the conclusion of the National Championships, the National Senior A and Under 23 Selection Panel have confirmed the following invitations for athletes (pdf, 320kb) to attend the National Selection Trials between 17–26 April 2009.
Sunday 15 February 2009
Network Physios meet in Canberra
Physiotherapists from the National Rowing Centre of Excellence’s medical network are currently meeting in Canberra at the AIS.
Meeting convener Ivan Hooper, the NRCE Sports Medicine Coordinator, described the meeting as an important start in setting the agenda for the next four years.
Whilst addressing the opening of the meeting, National High Performance Director, Andrew Matheson stressed the critical role all medical support providers play in optimising athlete preparation.
“Obviously, to achieve our goals of becoming the best rowing program in the world will take considerable effort, and whilst we appreciate the huge efforts to date of all our providers, we will be asking for more. We seek their engagement in the whole process and to become active partners with the coaching team in ensuring our athletes remain fit, healthy and able to complete the training required to win medals.”
National High Performance Director, Andrew Matheson, addresses the conference
"That’s a huge task," outlined Hooper. “We are blessed in Australia with some of the world's best exponents in medical management, but we realise that nationally we need to do a better job of ensuring their knowledge is directed and coordinated towards national outcomes and goals.”
In a wide-ranging program addressing physio ‘screenings’, flexibility standards, medical monitoring, research and development and injury management, Hooper aims to ensure that the staff clearly understand the aims of the NRCE.
“Like all providers, physiotherapists just want to contribute to an athlete's performance in the optimal way. This two-day conference hosted by the AIS Physiotherapy Department will make a decent start in that process,” Hooper said.
Attending the conference are: Ivan Hooper NRCE/AIS (Sports Medicine Coordinator); Susan Everett SASI/SA; Marco Lippis SASI/SA; Alison Low WAIS/WA; Kellie Wilkie TIS/TAS, Wendy Braybon VIS/VIC; Kingsley Gibson and Oliver Weber NSWIS/NSW; Leon Vogels QAS/QLD; and, Judy Sternfeldt ACTAS/ACT.
Network Physiotherapists attending the NRCE forum, Feb 13-14
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Looking for Olympic rowing talent!
The Australian Sports Commission’s National Talent Identification and Development (NTID) program and the National Rowing Centre of Excellence (operated by the Australian Institute of Sport and Rowing Australia) invite all 2009 Year 12 rowing students to apply to become a targeted athlete in Rowing’s Olympic Athlete Pathway.
A talent identification camp to establish a target rowing group will take place from 10 to 13 April 2009 at the Australian Institute of Sport’s rowing facility in Canberra. Emerging athletes with medal winning characteristics will then be considered for selection as part of the NTID development tour of New Zealand in May 2009.
Download information about the program (pdf, 228kb).
Tuesday 27 January 2009
World Rowing e-Magazine — article on Scott Brennan and David Crawshay
The December 2008 edition of the World Rowing e-Magazine is now available. It includes an article written by Tom Nickson about Scott Brennan and David Crawshay.
Read more ...
Monday 12 January 2009
2009 AIS Scholarships announced
The National Rowing Center of Excellence, NRCE announces with pleasure its 2009 intake of AIS Rowing Program Scholarship holders.
The AIS Program is an integral part of the NRCE, a newly formed organisation that brings together the High Performance Program from Rowing Australia and the AIS Rowing program, under the control of National High Performance Director, Andrew Matheson.
“We are particularly pleased with the group of athletes we have on board,” Matheson said. "Following our December National Emerging Talent camp, Australia’s next generation of medal winners were selected.
“At this time, we also want to acknowledge every coach, administrator, family member and friend or loved ones – of all our new AIS athletes. Every person has contributed in some way to this important milestone.”
Of note, said Matheson, was also the commencement of the 2009 AIS/ASC Coaching Scholarship holder, Tom Westgarth (ACT).
“Tom is already a really good coach in his own right. Having already represented in one of the national development teams. We hope that the pressure cooker environment of the NRCE will provide Tom with the keys to the ‘finishing school’ he needs to become a medal winning coach in the future.”
Other integral partners in Australia’s NRCE are the various SIS/SAS, the SSOs, athletes/coaches families, and other service providers and supporters around Australia.
AIS Rowing Scholarship Holders 2008–2009
Men (13)
Bryn Coudraye (SA)
Tom Larkins (VIC)
Tom Swann (VIC)
Chris Riddell (VIC)
Shane Jackson (VIC)
Lachlan McKinnon (VIC)
Fergus Pragnell (NSW)
Danjels Reedman (NSW)
Richard Allsop (NSW)
Dominic Grimm (NSW)
Johnathon Trovas (QLD)
Jared Bidwell (QLD)
The Men’s Scholarship position for Coxswain will be determined throughout January 2009 following trialing between David McGrath (VIC) and Toby Lister (NSW).
Women (10)
Libby Alderman (WA)
Megan Bagworth (WA)
Emily Rose (WA)
Alison Crowe (VIC)
Sophie Robson (VIC)
Lisa Szatsnajder (VIC)
Sarah Eke (QLD)
Sascha Lahey (QLD)
Laura Osti (SA)
Charlotte Walters (NSW)
Monday 12 January 2009
Got Talent?? ... eTID is here! — Login & lodge your potential as a future Olympian
The National Talent Identification and Development (NTID) program is designed to help sports identify talented athletes (12 years and older) and prepare them for participation in domestic, national and eventually, international competition. The program utilises information across all disciplines of sports science to identify young athletes with characteristics associated with elite performance. Once athletes have been identified they are provided with the opportunity to realise their potential in a high-quality talent development program.
NTID’s Aim
In essence, the aim of the NTID program is to identify and subsequently fast track the development of potential elite athletes to an Olympic and world championship level of competition.
In addition to the long-term approach of achieving international sporting success, the NTID program also aims to make a positive contribution to our domestic sporting culture by increasing; the depth of the competitive field, participation and memberships; the coaching talent pool; and national sporting organisation education and up-skilling.
A Targeted Approach
Given the targeted approach to the delivery of programs, it is not possible for the NTID program to work with every sport and in every state. This targeted approach allows the maximisation of resources by directing them to the areas that stand to benefit the most. The newly developed NTID program will focus on three key areas of importance, including:
- Sport specific – several targeted sports projects are currently being undertaken. To further complement this, there are also projects operating in the area of Indigenous development and development of Asian centric sports.
- Systems – several projects are being undertaken to facilitate the development and implementation of national networks and systems that will lead to the enhanced identification and development of potential elite athletes.
- Research – the NTID program aims to undertake significant investigations across a number of areas to assist in refining practices and ensuring the maximised success of all projects.
The program is overseen by Dr. Jason Gulbin, General Manager, based at the AIS in Canberra. Dr. Gulbin works closely with the Senior Managers (Sports Programs and Systems) located in Queensland and Victoria and Senior Sports Coordinators currently based in South Australia and Canberra. The NTID program also has Project Coordinators located at various locations around Australia including Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Wayne Diplock is Rowing NTID’s Senior Coordinator. Wayne is a former Olympic oarsman, Olympic team manager and Rowing Queensland Development Manager.
NEW: eTID is here!
eTID is an exciting new online self identification tool which has been developed by the NTID program to assist in the identification process of talented athletes.
This interactive website will allow users to enter in testing results for consideration by the NTID program.
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Sporting glory may be no more than the touch of a button away for some!
Check out eTID to see if you have what it takes to become Australia's next top sporting champion. |
LINK: www.ausport.gov.au/participating/got_talent/test/sports_specific_test/rowing
For more information contact:
Wayne Diplock
Senior Coordinator
National Talent Identification and Development
Australian Sports Commission
Tel: +61 2 6214 7216
Fax: +61 2 6214 7321
Mob: + 61 414 559 151
wayne.diplock@ausport.gov.au
www.ausport.gov.au
Monday 12 January 2009
National Nomination form — Senior A & U23
Download (xls, 540kb)
Monday 12 January 2009
National Testing Protocols — Ergo, Laboratory & Strength/Conditioning
Protocol: Distance-Power Ergometer Testing (pdf, 536kb)
National Protocols for the Assessment of Strength and Power (pdf, 212kb)
Protocol: 7 x 4 min step test (pdf, 164kb)
Monday 12 January 2009
Senior A and Under 23 Event Supplement for 2009
Download (pdf, 128kb)
Notes
Events Supplements for 2009
- We have attempted to simplify the process for athletes to gain a selection trial and this should be evident in the Senior A and Under 23 Event Supplement.
- Specific Adaptive, and Junior/NTID Event Supplements are currently being drafted and will be released by Friday 23 January via the Rowing Australia website.
- Lightweights — please note the slight change to specified weight requirements for the January testing week (note 5 in the supplement).
Selection Policy
- the Selection Policy is currently being slightly amended in order to reflect the selection emphasis for the next four years. This is intended to be released by Friday 23 January via the Rowing Australia website.
Nomination Forms — to go on to the RA website the week commencing 12 January
- In order to make the nomination process easier for you as coaches and athletes and also for the NRCE, we have amended the process to have two parts:
- The first part is an emailed notification process (refer to the instructions on the form for details) which is the capture of the key information from you and should only take a matter of minutes to complete and email to the NRCE.
- The second part is the signing of the ‘terms and conditions’ which can either be completed and return to the NRCE prior to the selection trials, or completed on arrival at the selection trials.
Monday 12 January 2009
National Rowing Centre of Excellence 2009–2012 Benchmarks and National Prognostics
Download (pdf, 300kb)
Notes
Benchmarks
- The NRCE has produce a series of standards to help athletes and coaches understand what is required to be successful on the world stage.
- The Senior A benchmarks are our calculations of the minimum standards required to realistically compete for a Gold medal at the London Olympic Games. We have broken the Senior A standards in 2009/2010 and 2011/2012 to help athletes track their progression across the 4 years of the Olympic cycle.
- Likewise the age-group benchmarks are designed to demonstrate effective progressions through the various stages of development through to Senior A Gold medal standard.
- There are a number of parameters that we have not determined benchmarks (e.g. 30 minute controlled rating ergometer) and plan to do so for 2010 once we have collected more data.
- Additionally with the change in drag factors and the move to sliders, we may need to slightly adjust some benchmarks at the end of 2009.
Prognostics
- The NRCE has determined the prognostic % for all grades for 2009-2012 will be based on the Senior A ‘World Best Times’ as stipulated on the FISA website.
- For Senior A crews it is envisaged that this will provide increased transparency and objectivity in speed analysis.
- For all age group athletes/crews, it will allow the tracking of progression across years through the age grades up to Senior A standard.
- All prognostics will remain in place for the year and at the conclusion of the Senior A World Championships each year any adjustments will be made for the following year in required (i.e. if any new WBTs have been set)
Sunday 4 January 2009
National Rowing Centre of Excellence — document release dates
The NRCE has considerably more information to release over the coming weeks and months, and will endeavour to release these documents to the projected timeframes (pdf, 116kb).
If we are not going to hit any of the target dates we will let you know.
Sunday 4 January 2009
World Anti-Doping Code 2009
Changes to the World Anti-Doping Code come into effect on 1 January 2009, and will impact athletes and support personnel.
Key changes include a new Prohibited List and the elimination of abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemptions; (however, all abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemptions delivered before 31 December 2008 will remain valid after 1 January 2009 for a set period).
There are several ‘fact sheets’ on the ASADA website that may also assist your understanding. These can be found at: www.asada.gov.au/resources/factsheets/index.htm
Read more about the changes on the ASADA website, www.asada.gov.au
or contact ASADA
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F: +61 (0)2 6222 4201
E: asada@asada.gov.au
