USRowing Junior National Team Testing Procedures 1999-2000

Contact: National Team Testing (317) 237-5647 (phone) (317) 237-5646 (fax) mary@usrowing.org

Testing Scores Submitted By: November 8, 1999 December 6, 1999 January 10, 2000 February 7, 2000 March 6, 2000 April 3, 2000

Junior National Team Testing Program

• All candidates for the 2000 Jr. National Team programs must be individual members of USRowing and are encouraged to participate in the Testing Program outlined below.
• Results for each testing period should be submitted by e-mail or fax.
• Participation is required in February, March and April for consideration for Junior National Team and summer camp programs.
• Testing Results Forms have been provided as a courtesy. Actual use of the form is not mandatory, however, providing all of the information requested is imperative.
• Please use one form per category (junior men, junior women). Note that the Junior protocol differs from the Senior protocol.
• If a candidate is not able to participate for medical/personal reasons, please indicate by Rx on the current month's results. An Rx score will be indicated by a time of 99:99.99
• Appropriate fan settings are listed only as guidelines. Please adjust accordingly for the athlete to obtain the best possible score.
• Video and coxing tapes should be sent directly to National Team Coaches after these positions are announced at USRowing Convention, December 12, 1999.
• Participants selected for Junior National Team summer programs will be notified by mid May, 2000.

Junior National Team Testing Procedures

Ergometer Protocol
TEST SUBMISSION DATE	CATEGORY	DISTANCE	CONCEPT II MODEL C (Recommended Fan Setting)
Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 10	Jr. Men and Women	6000 meters	3-4 Jr. Women 4-5 for Jr. Men
Feb. 7, March 6, April 3	Jr. Men and Women	2000 meters	3-4 Jr. Women 4-5 for Jr. Men

Junior Team Results Submission Form.

Eligibility: Born in 1982 or later. International definition of "junior": Not having turned 18 prior to January 1 of the calendar year of competition.

Letter of Recommendation/Video: One letter of recommendation and video (10 minutes maximum with 5 minutes general rowing and 3 minutes full pressure, 28-32 stroke rate) per candidate are requested no later than April 3, 2000. Letter must be on official school or club letterhead.

Coxswain/Tapes: Coxswains should submit coxing resume, one combined race and practice session audio tape (no more than 5 minutes of practice plus one full race) and one letter of recommendation on official school or club letterhead and are due by April 3, 2000. Full size cassette recording tapes only.

Video/Coxing Tapes:

Mail to:
Jr. Men:	Bob Reinhardt 99 Green Hill Rd. Washington, CT 06793 (p) 860-868-0556, (f) 860-868-7205 (e) robert.reinhardt@snet.net
Jr. Women:	Coach will be announced at USRowing Annual Convention, December 12, 1999.

Test Results: Email: mary@usrowing.org; Fax: 317-237-5646

Please include the following information for each athlete during the first month of participation. After first test, only changes need to be reported.

• Athlete and parents' name, address, phone number
• USRowing membership number
• Primary Sweep Side (port, starboard) and/or Scull
• Height and weight
• Year in school
• Affiliation and coach
• Birthday (include month, day and year)

National Team Testing Results will be posted on www.usrowing.org www.row2k.com. Individuals may also request a copy of results by mail.

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