Attached is the 1999-2000 Senior and Junior National Team Testing Protocol. Participation in testing is the first step of athlete identification and selection for various national team opportunities. Athletes who participate in testing must be members of USRowing. Please call 1-800-314-4769 for membership.

2000 National Team Testing is one criteria utilized in the selection of athletes for:

2000 National Team Testing Standards
* 2000 Sydney Olympic Team	* USRowing and United States Olympic Training Center residency
* 2000 World Championship Team	* United States Olympic Committee Athlete Support programs
* Under 23 Nation's Cup Team (birth year 1978 or later)	* Under 18 Junior National Team (birth year 1982 or later)
* Pre-Elite Summer Camps (sweep and scull)	* Junior National Team Selection Camps (sweep and scull)
* Development Summer Camps (sweep and scull)>/td>	* Junior National Team Development Camps (sweep and scull)

Time standards:

Time standards were implemented in 1995-96 to assist participants in determining competitiveness for national team programs. Athletes do not have to meet minimum standards to submit scores, however, should recognize these standards are meant to be challenging and internationally competitive. Standards provide a goal to work towards; realizing it takes dedication, commitment and hard work to reach new levels. Attainment of these standards does not guarantee invitation to participate in programs. After a four-year evaluation of time standards, the men's standards have undergone further adjustments to reflect Olympic requirements. Women's standards remain consistent, as do junior times for the current year. Since 1991, testing scores have been evaluated and time standards adjusted in each category as a result of national team coaches, training programs and training center concepts.

1999 National Team Testing Standards:

Women	6000 m	2000 m		Men	6000 m	2000 m
Elite Open	21:50 or less	6:50 or less		Elite Open	19:30 or less	6:00 or less
Elite Light	23:15 " "	7:20 " "		Elite Light	20:10 " "	6:18 " "
Elite Junior	24:00 " "	7:20 " "		Elite Junior	21:00 " "	6:25 " "
Development Open	23:00 " "	7:05 " "		Develop Open	19:40 " "	6:04 " "
Development Light	24:15 " "	7:30 " "		Develop Light	20:20 " "	6:22 " "
Development Junior	25:00 " "	7:35 " "		Develop Junior	22:00 " "	6:35 " "

Specific Senior Team testing information.
Specific Junior Team testing information.

Athletes are encouraged to participate in Concept II satellite-qualifying events for the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints, to be held Sunday, February 20, 2000. All questions regarding National Team programs can be directed to USRowing, 1-800-314-4769 or Programs, 317-237-5647. After the 1999-2000 testing year, this information will no longer be mailed via post unless by written request. All future national team testing protocol and pertinent national team information will be posted on the World Wide Web. www.usrowing.org and www.row2k.com.

USRowing extends Special Thanks to the following:
Official Sponsor of USRowing: Champion International
Official National Team Apparel Supplier: NIKE, INC.
Official Equipment Supplier: Vespoli, USA.
Official Patron: Concept II
Official Electronics Outfitter of USRowing National Team: Nielsen-Kellerman
The National Rowing Foundation for tremendous support of all elite athletes
USRowing is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and FISA as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the US.

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