United States Rowing Association

Safety Information

United States Rowing Association

Safety Information

USRowingUSRowing

Formed 1872 First amateur sport organization in the US.

Formed 1872 First amateur sport organization in the US.

USRowing by the NumbersUSRowing by the Numbers

1,100 member organizations 15,000 individual members 150,000 rowers in the US.

1,100 member organizations 15,000 individual members 150,000 rowers in the US.

USRowingUSRowing Five main functions1. Increase awareness of the sport 2. Coaching Education3. Referees and rules4. Administration/Development/Selection of

our World Championship and Olympic Teams

5. Provide racing opportunities for our members with regional regattas and 4 National Championships.

Five main functions1. Increase awareness of the sport 2. Coaching Education3. Referees and rules4. Administration/Development/Selection of

our World Championship and Olympic Teams

5. Provide racing opportunities for our members with regional regattas and 4 National Championships.

Sources for Safety InformationSources for Safety Information

1. Safety DVD

2. Coaching Clinics

3. Safety Poster

4. Web site- Safety Page

5. Kippy Liddle Safety Kit

6. Safety Committee

7. Rules of Rowing

1. Safety DVD

2. Coaching Clinics

3. Safety Poster

4. Web site- Safety Page

5. Kippy Liddle Safety Kit

6. Safety Committee

7. Rules of Rowing

Safety DVDSafety DVD

• Originally filmed in 1986

• Re-filmed in 2007

• Distributed to all USRowing member organizations for free. Available to anybody for $20.

• Filmed and reproduced through a grant from the USCG

• Originally filmed in 1986

• Re-filmed in 2007

• Distributed to all USRowing member organizations for free. Available to anybody for $20.

• Filmed and reproduced through a grant from the USCG

Coaching ClinicsCoaching Clinics

Offer 30-35 clinics around the country a year.

Three tier program, safety is the first chapter in each of our manuals.

Annual Convention CPR, First Aid, Boating Safety

requirements.

Offer 30-35 clinics around the country a year.

Three tier program, safety is the first chapter in each of our manuals.

Annual Convention CPR, First Aid, Boating Safety

requirements.

Safety Poster Safety Poster

Highlights safety issues.2 copies mailed to every USRowing member organization.Funded with a USCG grant.Free upon request.

Highlights safety issues.2 copies mailed to every USRowing member organization.Funded with a USCG grant.Free upon request.

Safety PageSafety Page

Kippy Liddle Safety KitKippy Liddle Safety Kit

Safety kit for launches that is subsidized by USRowing. Four kits are available to any USRowing member organization for $150 each.

11 PFD’sRescue Throw BagFlashlightAir HornRescue BlanketsFirst Aid Kit

Safety kit for launches that is subsidized by USRowing. Four kits are available to any USRowing member organization for $150 each.

11 PFD’sRescue Throw BagFlashlightAir HornRescue BlanketsFirst Aid Kit

Safety CommitteeSafety Committee

USRowing Safety Committee is comprised of at least one person from all of our regions.

Represents, referees, boat manufactures, regatta organizer, racing league organizer, coaches, and USRowing.

Develop safety information, safety articles, safety programs.

USRowing Safety Committee is comprised of at least one person from all of our regions.

Represents, referees, boat manufactures, regatta organizer, racing league organizer, coaches, and USRowing.

Develop safety information, safety articles, safety programs.

Rules of RowingRules of Rowing

The function of the rules is to provide a safe and fair regatta.

Regatta Check list Referee training

The function of the rules is to provide a safe and fair regatta.

Regatta Check list Referee training

PFD ExemptionPFD Exemption

175.19 (33 CFR Ch. I (7-1-00 edition) (c) Racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes and racing kayaks are exempted from the requirements for carriage of any Type PFD required in 175.15.

175.19 (33 CFR Ch. I (7-1-00 edition) (c) Racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes and racing kayaks are exempted from the requirements for carriage of any Type PFD required in 175.15.

ChallengesChallenges Communicating to our members Coaches/rowers not feeling part of the

boating community

Communicating to our members Coaches/rowers not feeling part of the

boating community

FutureFuture Continued push to increase safety

awareness and information. Active presence in USRowing

Continued push to increase safety awareness and information.

Active presence in USRowing

Thank you

USRowing.org

Thank you

USRowing.org