USRowing Senior 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

Senior National Team Testing Program

• All candidates for 2000 Olympic and National Team programs must be 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.
• 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 (open men, open women, light men and light women).
• If a candidate is not able to participate for medical/personal reasons, please indicate by Rx on the current month's results. Rx results will appear as time results of 99:99.99.
• Appropriate fan settings are listed only as guidelines. Please adjust accordingly for the athlete to obtain their best possible score.
• Participants selected for summer programs will receive written invitation by end of April, 2000.
• Results will be posted on www.usrowing.org and www.row2k.com. Test Results can also be received by post mail if requested.

Senior National Team Testing Procedures

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

Senior Team Results Submission Form.

Lightweight Weigh-ins: Lightweights should weigh-in two hours prior to testing:

Lightweight women	Maximum weight for April 3 test is 140 lbs.
Lightweight men	Maximum weight for April 3 test is 165 lbs.

Letter of Recommendation: Athletes interested in participating in summer pre-elite and development camp programs should submit to USRowing one (1) letter of recommendation by a college or club coach on official letterhead at any time but no later than April 3, 2000.

Coxswains: Coxswains interested in participating in summer national team and pre-elite and development camp programs should submit to USRowing a coxing resume and one (1) letter of recommendation by a college or club coach on official letterhead at any time but no later than April 3, 2000.

Test Results:Results should be submitted to USRowing by e-mail, mary@usrowing.org or 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 name, address and phone number
• USRowing membership number
• Program affiliation and coach
• Birthday (include month, day and year)
• Primary Side (port, starboard) and/or Scull
  
• Height and weight

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

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