Urgent: Shelter For our CSSRA (Schoolboy) Athletes-Tarps Needed

From Cheryl Farr:

Because possibly heavy rain is forecast to start overnight tonight, we need:

• To cover 140′ x (8′ or 10′) tent side sections, with tarps.
• Plus a 40′ x 20′ tarp for bridging two tents.

The crossley tent is coming on Friday afternoon:

• Another 60′ x (8′ or 10′) tarp for this one.
• Lots of tie wraps to secure to the sides within the tent.
• The flooring should also require tarping with at least 3 – 20′ x 10′ tarps, and 2 10′ x 10′ tarps.

Extra tarps over the tents to prevent leaking of water between the tents will be needed, with tent pegs and ropes to secure it down.

We will need volunteers out TONIGHT to bring the tarps and help get this set up as soon as possible before the rain starts.
If we don’t, we will have a real mess to contend with on Friday.

We do have 2 – 10x 20 tents already up this morning to keep our place behind the trailers.

Big Thanks in advance. Please contact me as required.

Cheryl Farr cfarr@nalco.com.

June 3 after schoolboy get together…

From Karen McCafferty:

Hi Everyone

Just had a chat with Lauren’s parents – they are happy to host - 7 pm buffet will be served – salad, penne, meatballs (best meatballs in the world…seriously)

10.00 per person – does not include beverages

EL CROSSLEY After Schoolboy get together

CC’s Dugout (corner of Rice Road and Thorold Road, Welland; plenty of parking in the plaza behind)

Sunday June 3

Doors open 630 pm – 7 pm buffet will be served – salad, penne, meatballs

10.00 (tax included) per person - does not include beverages or gratuity

Athletes and parents invited !

Tickets available from Karen during practice – please commit by Wednesday May 30

Please email Karen with any questions  mccafferty.karen@gmail.com

Karen McCafferty

 

Niagara Youth Orchestra

www.niagarayouthorchestra.ca

Home office 905.380.6337

Saturdays rowing schedule

From Coach Pat:

Hi Everyone ,

Adverse weather conditions could cause delays in this weekends racing
please follow coaches instructions in stormy conditions.

Here is the schedule for Saturday

Please assume that all crews will move on to the semi-finals on Saturday.

Weigh in

K Snyds 7:00 a.m. ( Jr. Wom 4+ & 63Kg 4+)

Men 72 Kg 4+ 7:30

Jr. Men 66Kg 4+ 9:00

Jr. Women 63 Kg 8+ 9:00 & Jr. Wom 8+

Nik McCaffferty 9:00

Jr. Men 72Kg 8+ 9:00

Jr. Wom 63 Kg 4+ 9:00

Arrival & Race Time

Jr. Wom 4+ Arrival 7:00
Race Time 8:24
Departure 9:00

Jr. Men 4x Arrival 7:00
Race Time 8:48
Departure ( not enough time ) stay off feet,out of sun

Jr. Men 72Kg 4+ Arrival 7:45
Race Time 9:18
Departure 10:00

Jr. Women 2x Arrival 8:00
Race Time 9:54
Departure 10:30

Jr. Men 66Kg 4+ Arrival 9:00
Race Time 10:48
Departure 11: 25

Jr. Wom 63Kg 8+ Arrival 9:00
Race Time 11:06
Departure ( not enough time ) stay off feet, out of sun.

Jr. Men 8+ Arrival 10:45
Race Time 12:24
Departure 1:15 ( 72Kg 8+ not enough time )

Jr. Wom 8+ Arrival 12:00
Race Time 1:48
Departure 2:30

Jr. Men 2x Arrival 12:30
Race Time 2:00
Departure 2:45

Jr. Women 4x Arrival 1:00
Race Time 2:36
Departure : 3:30

Jr. men 72 Kg 8+ Arrival 1:45
Race Time 3:12
Departure: 4:00

Jr. Women 63Kg 4+ Arrival 2:00
Race Time 3:42
Departure : 4:30

Rowing Is Easy…What’s All The Fuss?

REMINDER…After-Schoolboy get together

 

Just a quick reminder about the after-”schoolboy” party. Tickets are $10 each. All athletes and their families are welcome. I am re-posting the original message “up-front” for a couple of days as a further incentive for you to get your (firm) ticket orders in to Karen McCafferty…

CSSRA (Schoolboy) Arrival, Departure and Driving arrangements

From Coach Pat:

Hi Everyone,

I have sent out an e-mail outlining arrival and departure times for Friday.

No athlete is allowed to stay on the island past departure time. ( give or take 5-10 minutes )
All athletes must show up on time ( give or take 5-10 minutes ) and leave when
told to leave. Please set up driving arrangements in order to help us acheive this goal.

Why ?

Henley island can be a draining experience. It is hot, full of distractions and emotionally
draining. we need our athletes to be completely focused on upcoming races.
Once finished we need our athletes to get out of the weather conditions and away from the

distractions. They need to rest .

This is a very important part of preparations for races. A sound focus is an essential part of racing.
Good rest from one day to the next can be very helpful and can lead to success.

Here is the routine from arrival to departure.

Bring running shoes
wrist bands ( you will get them from me on Thursday or Friday)
student Nap Sack for Schoolboy ( Photo I.D. )

Pre race prep

90′ befoe race

Arrive 90′ before race
talk with coach
Photo I.D. check
Unisuit check

Crew meeting / with coach

80′ before race

Crew meeting / Coxie walk through race plan

70′ before race

Crew meeting / race plan analysis with coach

60′ before race

washroom

50′ before race

Bring blades down

45′ before race

5′ light jog

40′ before race

start walking boat down

35′ before race

call to water
check in clerks of course booth

Leave dock
Begin pre race warmup

Race

Post race debrief with coach

Cool Down jog

Prep for next day
Please be patient not to leave Island until coach has set plan for next day
Coaches may be busy.

Boat “De-trailering” help requested…

From Coach Pat (Pats phone number 905-941-1315):

Hi Everyone,

Wednesday @ 7:30 we are taking boats down from trailer in St.Catharines.
We could use help from any parents that may be available.

Pat

Schoolboy Knapsacks – A Necessity

From Coach Pat (phone number 905-941-1315):

Hi Everyone,

I recommend you get a Nap Sack for Schoolboy.

In the Nap Sack You should keep the following.

• School Photo I.D.
• Photo Copy of I.D.
• Vet Wrap
• Water bottle
• Sun Screen
• Hat
• Crossley unisuit
• Crossley coolmax
• Any other items you may need

Just make sure you don’t come to the Island without your Nap Sack.

Also lets program phone numbers into each others phone in order to improve communication this weekend.

Pat

CSSRA (Schoolboy) Week Schedule and Volunteers

From Coach Pat (Pats phone number 905-941-1315):

Hi Everyone,

We are nearing our final stages of readiness for the Cssra Championships

We need :

1. Hay ( we lay it down on rain-soaked muddy fields )
2. Drivers for the school on both Wednesday and Thursday (especially Thursday)
3. Volunteer parents to help with set up on Thursday @ Henley Island (7:30)

Here is a schedule for this week:

Tuesday

Rowers will be finished sooner due to tapering.

Men 3:30 – 5:00

Women 5:30 – 7:00

Wednesday

All rowing is done immediately after school for all athletes.
Athletes attending sports banquet may leave after row.

Trailer Loading

All trailer loading will be done by Sr & Jr Men ( women will do the unloading on Monday )

The following are asked to go to St. Catharines @ 7:30 p.m.

• all athletes attending sports banquet
• all coaches
• any volunteer parents

We will be rigging 5 or 6 boats .that night.
This allows for an easier time in the morning and allows us to stake out important positions on the racks.

Thursday
Immediately after school.
Cars will be waiting to shuttle athletes to St.Catharines rowing club.
Get aquainted row.
Athletes involved in concert will be driven back to E.L.Crossley.

Friday

Morning weigh in for the following 8:00 a.m.

K Snyds

Jr. Men 72 kg 4+
J Loewen
N winner
N Tavares
G Dudzik
B Barlow

Ashley Ellis

Jr. Wom 63Kg 4+
K Snyds
H Bennett
Snapper
M Helm
J Rimar

Friday Schedule

Jr Woman 4+ Arrival 7:30 -
K Snyds Race Time 9:12
H Bennett Departure Time 10:00
S Lea
M Benson
M Helmkay

Jr. Men 72Kg 4+
J Loewen
N Winner Arrival 7:45
G Dudzik Race Time 9:24
N Tavares Departure time 10:00
B Barlow

Jr. Women 8+
Ash Ellis Arrival 1:00 p.m.
L Fuller Race Time 2:30
A Ayton
S Lea Departure Time 3:30
M Benson
S Stevens
H Vanderzanden
K Whitley
Naseem

Jr. Men 2x Arrival 1:15
Mike McGeowan Race Time 2:48
Aidan Kennedy Departure 4:00

Jr. Womens 63Kg 4+

K Snyds Arrival 3:00
H Bennett Race Time 4:30
MHelmkay
J Rimar Departure 5:15
Snapper

We still need boat holders for Regatta Today

From Coach Pat:

Hi Everyone,

We need boatholders.
Any brothers or sisters or friends that would like to help
with a fun job please volunteer.

Pat

CSSRA (“Schoolboy”) Team Recovery Support Really Needed

From Kathy G:

Hi everyone, we seem to be quite short on volunteers for bringing recovery food/drinks for the kids for the upcoming Schoolboys.   If you are able and want to, can you contact me at thejerkfamily@sympatico.ca.   Thank you,

Kathy