LOLHS Spring Crew

2020

Coaches

• Paul Fuchs - Girls Head Coach

• Dale Hoxie - Girls Novice Coach

• Hannah Paynter- Boys Head Coach

• Phil Hallwood- Boys Novice Coach

• Alistair Clements- Assistant Coach

Facilities, Boats and EquipmentOur Boathouse

Excellent Equipment Beautiful Lake

Required Forms• Lyme/Old Lyme High School

• Online registration found on the athletics page on region18.org

• Concussion baseline test

• Physical

• Permission to ride

• USRowing registration• Every athlete must be registered with USRowing. ($9.75 membership fee)

• Instructions can be found at: https://lolhscrew.wordpress.com/

Using “Remind” for Information and Updates

We will use Remind for last minute information to parents

For Girl’s PARENTS

When you get the textback - Save to contacts to make it easy to reach us

Important Dates

• Monday 9 March: IMPACT testing (update bi-annually)

• Tuesday 10 March: Spring Sports Parent Meeting (6:30)

• Wednesday 11 March: Start of indoor training (2:45-4:00)

• Tuesday 17 March: Swim test at East Lyme Pool (3:10-4:30)

• Monday 23 March: First day on the water at Hains Park

• Saturday 2 May- Team fundraising Carwash

• Friday 29 May: Boathouse and Equipment cleanup

Crew/boat SelectionSelecting athletes is always one of the most stressful times for the rowers and the coach. Please keep in mind these important points:

1. It is always in the coach’s interest to create the fastest boat

2. Just like a race, you must perform well in the selection process

3. Selection is ongoing, if you are not training well (or not there), someone may take your seat.

Selection is made using a variety of factors:• Erg results• Technique• Boat chemistry• Seat racing

Race ScheduleDate Time Opponent Venue

8-Apr After school Middletown/Guilford 8s Rogers Lake

11-Apr All day Taft, et al Bantam Lake, Bantam CT

18-Apr Morning Hopkins, Porters, Canterbury Rogers Lake

25-Apr All day Gunnery, et al Lake Waramaug, Washington CT

29-Apr After school East Lyme, Glastonbury, 8s Rogers Lake

3-May All day Founders Day Lake Waramaug, Washington CT

6-May After school Avon/Valley 8s/4s Rogers Lake

9-May Morning Dexter/WPHS Rogers Lake

17-May All day CPSRA Lake Waramaug, Washington CT

23-May All day NEIRA Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester MA

something else-fun & games

Rowing Attire• Be prepared for any weather!

• Dress in layers with tight fitting athletic clothes

• Have dry clothes to change into

Athletes Responsibility

• Schedule around practices/regattas

• Be on time to practices/regattas

• Pitch in around the boathouse

• Load and unload truck and trailer on race days

• Respect your coaches, teammates, parents and other teams

• Stay hydrated and fed

• NO DISPOSABLE WATER BOTTLES

• Use required medicine

• Own a 7/16” wrench for rigging

• Listen

Parent Responsibilities • Schedule around crew practice/regattas

• Be on time for pickup from practice/regattas

• Make sure athletes have proper clothing

• Send extra food/water

• Volunteer to help with the parents group

• LOLHS optional clothing available in online store thru March 16

Splash Top ONLINE STORE: http://bit.ly/LOLHSGear1 (closes 16 March)

Tops/Bottoms/Bag ONLINE STORE:

• Parents will receive information by email and ‘Remind’

Consider taking a February vacation instead of April

For regattas

• Please respect the kids preparation for racing

• At home regattas we ALL MUST park at Town Woods Park

• Transportation to and from all away regattas is by team bus

• We will provide information for away regattas – also on website

• For regattas at Lake Waramaug there is a parking fee collected at our tent

• Please assist with the Food Tent

• In general, we are all responsible to clean the site when we leave

• We have a great team atmosphere; we all help and support each other

Crew Website: www.lolhscrew.wordpress.com

Regatta dates, locations, maps, general rowing information, forms, etc

Parent Group• Relationship between Old Lyme Rowing Association and LOLHS Crew

• Fundraising

• Regatta Food Tent

• Team Merchandise

One day, after practice when the weather is nice, there will be a “what is this rowing thing my kids are doing” presentation.

Stay tuned!

Looking Forward to a Great Season!