2011 Fall Practice Schedule

Please note that practice times are subject to change. Changes will be communicated via email from coaches.

Varsity Rowers

Novice Rowers

last updated 9/2/2010

PRACTICE

Practice is the foundation of success in any sport. Rowing is a unique sport with regards to practice - if just one member of a boat does not attend practice, the eight other athletes in that boat are unable to practice. Therefore, all athletes are expected to attend all scheduled practices.

Not attending practice has the following effects:

Not attending practice may, or may not, have the following effects:

While athletes are expected to attend all scheduled practices, the coaching staff recognizes that legitimate conflicts arise and perfect attendance is unrealistic. Conflicts that are considered legitimate are: religious, family, medical, employment and academic.

When at all possible, athletes and parents or guardians should notify coaches in advance of an impending absence. Such notification helps mitigate all the negative effects of missing practice.


EARLY DISMISSAL & FULL DAYS OFF

On an early dismissal day of school, practice continues on the normal practice schedule. In the case of a full day off from school (except major holidays), practice will follow the normal Saturday schedule unless we hear otherwise on email from the coaches.