September 24, 2012

OKC National High Performance Center to Host USRowing Fall Midwest Speed Order

 
With Fall season training underway, athletes at the Oklahoma City National High Performance Center look ahead to the 2012-2013 rowing season. The opportunity to compete against the countries best rowers will be available when the training center plays to host for the 2012 USRowing Fall Speed Order on November 17 to 18.

The speed order will consist of a 6k erg test on Concept 2 fixed ergometers at the Devon Boathouse. Results from the 6k test will determine the start order for Sunday's on-water 4000 meter head race on the Oklahoma River. Lightweight athletes will only be required to weigh in one time during the event, before the erg test on Saturday. No weigh-in will be required for Sunday's racing.

Sunday's racing will include the following events: Men's Pair, Lightweight Men's Pair, Lightweight Men's Single, Lightweight Women's Single, Men's Single, Women's Single.

See below for more information:

2012 USRowing Fall Midwest Speed Order
November 17-18, 2012
Devon Boathouse


725 S Lincoln Blvd

Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Events: M2-, LM2-, M1X, W1X, LM1X, LW1X

Saturday: 6k erg test on Concept 2 (Fixed) *Please note: Everyone is expected to participate in the 6k erg test in order to compete Sunday on the water. Times from the 6k will determine the start order for Sunday's racing. Lightweight athletes will only be required to weigh in one time during the event, before the erg test on Saturday. No weigh-in will be required for Sunday's racing.
Sunday: M2-, LM2-, LM1x, LW1x, M1x, W1x (On Water Distance: Approximately 4,000 meters)

Boat Storage/Launching
Boat Storage/Launching: Racks located outside of the Devon Boathouse, landing and retrieving from the Devon Boathouse docks.

Practice
Practice: NOON - 5pm Friday; 9 am - NOON and 3 pm - 5 pm Saturday

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Noon: Athlete Meeting (a representative from each boat must be present or the entry will be scratched) will be held on the 2nd floor of the Devon Boathouse. There will be signs to direct you.

6k Ergometer will also be held at the Devon Boathouse.

******Tentative depending on entries
6k Erg Tests (Start order for on-water racing will come from 6k results)
1:15 pm: Flight #1
2:15 pm: Flight #2
3:15 pm: Flight #3
4:15 pm: Flight #4
TBA: Flight #5 (if necessary)

3:00-5:00 pm: Course open for practice.

Sunday, November 18, 2011


******Tentative depending on entries

8:00 am: Flight #1

9:15 am: Flight #2

***Timing will be provided by OKC High Performance Center Coaching Staff. This is an informal racing opportunity for athletes. Results from both the 6K ergometer and on water racing will have no impact on selection for 2013.

Weigh-ins
Weigh-ins will be conducted on Saturday Nov. 17 for the ergometer piece only at the Devon Boathouse. Lightweights will need to weigh-in 1 - 2 hours before their scheduled ergometer piece.

FISA Max Rules: Light Men - 72.5 kg; Light Women - 59kg. If an athlete fails to make weight, they will be allowed to race in the heavyweight event.

Registration Information
Register online through Regatta Central at www.regattacentral.com
Entry Fee: $30 per person
Registration deadline: Friday, November 9, 2012, MIDNIGHT (PST)
USRowing membership is required: visit www.usrowing.org to renew or join.

Contact information:
Please contact Stephen Young with any questions.
syoung@okcbf.org
(813)833-0246

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