Following is the 1998-99 Senior and Junior National Team Testing Protocol. Participation in testing is the first step of athlete identification and selection for various national team opportunities. Athletes who participate in testing must be members of USRowing. Call 1-800-314-4769 to join.

1999 National Team Testing is one criteria utilized in the selection of athletes for:

* 1999 National Team	* USRowing and United States Olympic Training Center residency
* 1999 Pan American Games Team	* United States Olympic Committee Athlete Support programs
* Nation’s Cup Team (birth year 1977 or later)	* Junior National Team (birth year 1981 or later)
* Pre-Elite Summer Camps (sweep and scull)	* Junior National Team Selection Camps (sweep and scull)
* Development Summer Camps (sweep and scull)	* Junior National Team Development Camps (sweep and scull)

Time standards:

Time standards were implemented in 1995-96 to assist participants in determining competitiveness for national team programs. Athletes do not have to meet minimum standards to submit scores, however, should recognize these standards are meant to be challenging and internationally competitive. Standards provide a goal to work towards; realizing it takes dedication, commitment and hard work to reach new levels. Attainment of these standards does not guarantee actual invitation to participate in programs. After a three-year evaluation of the time standards, both men and women and junior standards are undergoing further modifications from 1997-98 to more accurately reflect athlete selection. The men's development and junior standard's have been lowered. The women's standards as originally stated in 1995 have been adjusted for 1998-99 in accordance with international performances. Since 1991, national team testing scores have been evaluated and adjusted significantly in each category as a result of national team coaches, training programs and training center concepts.

1999 National Team Testing Standards:

Women	6000 m	2000 m	Men	6000 m	2000 m
Elite Open	21:50 or less	6:50 or less	Elite Open	19:40 or less	6:04 or less
Elite Light	23:15 " "	7:20 " "	Elite Light	20:10 " "	6:20 " "
Elite Junior	24:00 " "	7:20 " "	Elite Junior	21:00 " "	6:25 " "
Development Open	23:00 " "	7:05 " "	Develop Open	19:50 " "	6:10 " "
Development Light	24:15 " "	7:30 " "	Develop Light	20:30 " "	6:26 " "
Development Junior	25:00 " "	7:35 " "	Develop Junior	22:00 " "	6:35 " "

Specific Senior Team testing information.
Specific Junior Team testing information.

Athletes are encouraged to participate in Concept II satellite-qualifying events for the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints, which will be held on Sunday, February 21, 1999. Concept II is a patron of USRowing. All questions regarding National Team programs can be directed to USRowing, 1-800-314-4769 or Athlete Services, 317-237-5647. USRowing Membership is required to participate in National Team Testing!

USRowing extends Special Thanks to the following:
Official Sponsors: Champion International and TIG Insurance
Official Apparel Supplier: NIKE, INC.
Official Equipment Supplier: Vespoli, USA.
Official Patron: Concept II

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