2010 – Summer Sculling Camp for Experienced Rowers
April 27, 2010
Coach Kaehler’s Competitive Sculling Camp at BCRA
Experience the joy of rowing in beautiful Bucks County!
Coaching and Camp Director,
Coach Kaehler
Olympian, World Champion,
Body-Balanced Conditioning Consultant
When:
Three sessions available:
Session 1: June 21st – July 2nd
Session 2: July 5th – July 16th
All sessions run from Monday through Friday, 7am through 10am.
Who:
Experienced rowers (one season minimum), aged 16-20 years old.
Please note: This camp is limited to 4 rowers per session to optimize the coaching and learning experience for each participant.
Where:
Core Creek Park, Langhorne, PA. We currently row out of the Bucks County Rowing Association (BCRA) trailer, and will soon move to the new boathouse facility.
Camp Includes:
- Daily on-the-water coaching
- Body Balance evaluation
- Individualized Body Balance corrective exercise program
- Biomechanical review of rowing stroke in the boat/ergometer
- Sculling in 2x’s or 4x’s
- Video with Dartfish analysis of technique and biomechanics
- Foundations of strength training technique
- Strength Training on site, twice a week
- Eight (8) week strength training program included
- Race in the Philadelphia Youth Regatta
- Power Point™ presentation on Body Balance
Time Commitment
Sessions will run from 7:00 to 10:00 am. Times may vary based on weather or schedule conflicts. Athletes are expected to be on time, and picked up right after practice. We will meet 5 times per week.
What to expect
Practices will be held on the water unless conditions are not safe to row (lightening or heavy rain/flooding). In that case, we will reschedule the practice to the next available day, or if possible use ergometers indoors.
Each athlete will need to wear rowing or biking shorts to practice. You must bring at least 64 oz. of drinking water to practice each day as there is no running water. Coach Kaehler will have additional water available. Porta-Johns are available in the park. Hats and sun screen are suggested as we move into the summer.
Athlete’s requirements
Each athlete must pass a 100yd swim test which is witnessed and signed by a local swim club. Parents must sign the US Rowing Waiver (provided), and participants must become members ($45/yr) of US Rowing. This is a true team sport, therefore we expect all athletes to show up on-time for all sessions unless they are sick, or have an excused absence. If an athlete has more than two excused absences he/she might not be permitted to continue.
This camp is for experienced rowers. 2k /6K erg scores must be submitted to determine the training level of each athlete. This is will be a competitive camp.
Body Balance Evaluation
Each participant will receive a 30 minute evaluation to identify each athlete’s specific flexibility and strength imbalances. Corrective exercises will be taught in a group session. Everyone will receive his or her own specific corrective exercise program. Evaluations will be done during the first week of the camp. Time slots for the evaluations will be posted prior to the camp.
BCRA Launch/Dues
Practices will be run by Coach Kaehler unless otherwise noted. The launch will have (4-8) US Coast Guard approved life preservers on board depending on how many athletes are on the water.
Athletes will not have to join the BCRA for this summer camp. If participants choose to continue rowing at BCRA beyond this, they will need to become members.
Program
This experienced sculling camp is limited to four (4) participants per session. This is designed to teach athletes how to develop power and strength to their rowing stroke. Strength training sessions are designed to develop maximum rowing strength.
Cost
$1,250 per athlete, payable to “Coach Kaehler, LLC”. Row both sessions for $2250
Please contact Coach Kaehler to receive the application for the camp.
A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to secure your spot. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start of your session. Fees include – Camp tuition, boat rental, Body Balance Evaluation, and video analysis.
Please contact Coach Kaehler to receive the application for the camp.
Pay Pal – $100 Deposit – Please indicate the session you would like to attend.
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