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Membership Handbook ARLINGTON ROWING ASSOCIATION Membership Handbook www.arlingtonrowingassociation.org Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Board Members and Trustees ...................................................................................................................... 2 Social Media and More ................................................................................................................................ 3 Be in the Know ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Brief Introduction to Rowing ....................................................................................................................... 5 Rowing- The Ultimate Sport......................................................................................................................... 8 Boat Positions and Diagrams ..................................................................................................................... 10 Rowing Opportunities ................................................................................................................................ 11 US Rowing – On-Line Waiver ..................................................................................................................... 12 Instructions for US Rowing Waiver ............................................................................................................ 12 What to Expect at a Race ........................................................................................................................... 13 Fall Races .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Spring Races ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Practice Gear .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Race Gear .................................................................................................................................................... 16 Arlington Crew Fees- What am I paying for? ............................................................................................ 17 Parent Volunteer Hours ............................................................................................................................. 17 Arlington Safety Rules and Procedures ..................................................................................................... 18 Parent Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Rowers Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Rower Contract ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Receipt Acknowledgement for Athlete/Parent: ARA Membership and Safety Handbook .................... 22 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Introduction The Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures of the Arlington Rowing Association are presented to facilitate the safety and enjoyment of competitive rowing. Combining good judgment and common sense on the water, and on land, can prevent accidents and minimize equipment damage. Together we can maintain a safe environment in which to row and socialize. This document is published on the Arlington Rowing Association website, www.arlingtonrowingassociation.org. Changes to this document may be issued periodically, and will be distributed to head coaches, as well as parents. Changes or updates will also be found on the website. The Arlington Crew Team is divided into 4 different groups: 1. 7th and 8th Grade – all rowers and coxswains 2. Novice – any rower or coxswain in high school in their first calendar year of rowing – regardless of their grade in high school. 3. Freshman – all Freshman rowers will be able to row in this category. 4. Varsity – all experienced high school girl and boy rowers and coxswains who have completed their novice year. (Please note that a Coach may select a rower from another group. This will be at the discretion of the Coach, and will be based on the rower or coxswain ability.) . 1 | P a g e Board Members and Trustees Position Responsibilities President The President shall: Name: • Preside at meetings of the Association. Contact Information: • Appoint the chairperson and members of all committees. [email protected] • Have the usual duties and powers that accompany the office. • Deal with all complaints and issues with coaching staff, rowers, and parents. Vice President The Vice-President shall: Name: • Shall perform the duties of the President if he/she is Contact Information: absent or unable to perform his/her duties. • Assist the President. [email protected] • Audit the Treasurer's records on an annual basis, and report the findings to the Board of Directors in writing, no later than June 30. The annual report shall be in writing and submitted at the Annual Meeting of the Association. • Organize and schedule the Board Meetings. Treasurer The Treasurer shall: Name: • Collect and be responsible for all money collected by Contact Information: and for the Association, and shall deposit them in an account established with a local bank. [email protected] • Disburse funds by check only. • Keep a record of all receipts and disbursements, and turn over all records to his/her successor. • Be a member of the Finance Committee. Secretary The Secretary shall: Name: • Record the Minutes of all meetings, and prepare all Contact Information: Association correspondence. These minutes will be completed prior to the following meeting. [email protected] • Hold the Master Copy of the By-Laws, Membership List, and Equipment List, as well as maintain a Record of Committee Membership, and Committee Reports. • Turn over all records to his/her successor. • Be responsible for all communications to the schools regarding regattas, registration, and events. Trustees • Trustees do not have to head a committee. • Trustees are an extension of the Board. They will help with recruitment, maintaining equipment, the food tent, public relations, the high school trophy case, fundraising, communications, and anything the Board deems necessary. 2 | P a g e Social Media and More This is the Technological Age. As such, you may find us on the following media sites: Media Source Find Us Arlington Rowing Association (ARA) @ArlingtonRowing @arlingtonrowingassociation www.arlingtonrowingassociation.org You may send photos to: [email protected]. 3 | P a g e Be in the Know Please sign up to receive text message notifications from Remind 101 regarding practice, races, and anything else crew related. 4 | P a g e Brief Introduction to Rowing Bow: The forward section of the boat. The first part of the boat to cross the finish line. The person in the seat closest to the bow, who crosses the finish line first. Bow Coxed Boat: A shell in which the coxswain is near the bow instead of the stern. It’s hard to see the coxswain in this type of boat, because only his/her head is visible. This position allows the coxswain to virtually lie down in the bow thereby reducing wind resistance. It also allows for better weight distribution. Button: A wide collar on the oar that keeps it from slipping through the oarlock. Coxswain: Person who steers the shell. He/She is the on-the-water coach for the crew. Crab (“Catching A Crab”): A stroke that goes bad. The oar blade slices into the water at an angle and gets caught under the surface. Ergometer (ERG): Is a rowing machine that closely approximates the actual rowing motion. The rowers’ choice is the Concept II, which utilizes a flywheel and a digital readout so that the rower can measure strokes per minute and distance covered. German Rigging: A different way of setting up which side of the boat the oars are on in a sweep boat. Instead of alternating from side to side all the way down – in a German rigged boat, two consecutive rowers have oars on the same side. Lightweight: Refers to the rowers, not the boats. There is a maximum weight for each rower in a lightweight event, as well as a boat average. 5 | P a g e Oar: Used to drive the boat forward. Rowers do not use paddles! Port: Left side of the boat, while facing forward, in the direction of the movement. Power 10: A call for rowers to do 10 of their best and most powerful strokes. It’s a strategy used to pull ahead of a competitor. PR (“Personal Record”): A rower's fastest personal recorded ERG time to date. Rigger: The triangular shaped metal device that is bolted onto the side of the boat and holds the oars. Run: The run is the distance the shell moves during one stroke. You can figure it by looking for the distance between the puddles made by the same oar. Sculls: One of the two disciplines of rowing – the one where scullers use two oars or sculls. 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