USRowing Senior National Team Testing Procedures 1998-99

Contact: National Team Testing (317) 237-5647 (phone) (317) 237-5646 (fax) maryk@usrowing.org

Testing Scores Submitted By: November 9, 1998 December 7, 1998 January 11, 1999 February 8, 1999 March 8, 1999 April 5, 1999

Senior National Team Testing Program

• All candidates for 1999 National Team programs must be individual members of USRowing and are encouraged to participate in the Testing Program outlined below.
• Results for each testing period should be submitted by fax, e-mail or mail.
• Testing Results Forms have been provided as a courtesy. Actual use of the form is not mandatory, however, providing all of the information requested is imperative.
• Please use one form per category (open men, open women, light men and light women).
• If a candidate is not able to participate for medical/personal reasons, please indicate by Rx on the current month's results.
• Appropriate fan settings are listed only as guidelines. Please adjust accordingly for the athlete to obtain their best possible score.
• Participants selected for summer programs will receive written invitation by mid May 1999.

Senior National Team Testing Procedures

Ergometer Protocol
TEST SUBMISSION DATE	CATEGORY	DISTANCE	CONEPT II MODEL C (Recommended Fan Setting)
Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 8	All Women	6000 meters	3 - 4
	All Men	6000 meters	6 - 7
March 8, April 5	All Women	2000 meters	3 - 4
	All Men	2000 meters	6 - 7

Senior Team Results Submission Form.

Lightweight Weigh-ins: Lightweights should weigh-in two hours prior to testing:

Lightweight women	Maximum weight for April 5 test is 140 lbs.
Lightweight men	Maximum weight for April 5 test is 165 lbs.

Letter of Recommendation: Athletes interested in participating in summer programs should submit to USRowing one (1) letter of recommendation by a college or club coach on official letterhead at any time but no later than April 5, 1999.

Coxswains: Coxswains interested in participating in summer programs should submit to USRowing a coxing resume and one (1) letter of recommendation by a college or club coach on official letterhead at any time but no later than April 5, 1999.

Test Results: Results should be submitted to USRowing by mail, fax or e-mail:

Mail:	USRowing National Team Testing 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46225
E-mail:	maryk@usrowing.org
Fax:	317-237-5646

Please include the following information for each athlete during the first month of participation. After first test, only changes need to be reported.

• Athlete and parents' name, address, phone number
• USRowing membership number
• Primary Sweep Side (port, starboard) and/or Scull
  
• Height and weight
• Year in school
• Affiliation and coach
• Birthday (include month, day and year)

National Team Testing Results will be posted on www.row2k.com courtesy of Ed Hewitt. Individuals may also request a copy of results by mail.

All contents copyright 1997-98 Edward Hewitt, unless otherwise noted.