Those who want to participate in local races do so. The erg is now used to develop sport specific fitness and give rowers direct feedback on consistency and improved connection. Those who want to progress start to do the weekly erg work-outs provided. Rowers who are able to perform the basic components of the rowing stroke with steadiness and good matching skills are invited to continue on to this level. To provide participants with an environment that allows for the expansion of the fundamentals learned in the Novice Program.
Rowers learn fitness improvement techniques and how to measure progress objectively.
Rower Expectations Rowers begin to be able to respond to coaching feedback with understanding and appropriate technique adjustments. Sport specific endurance improves as does racing experience. Ergometer Rowers use the erg to help sort out their interest level regarding competition. Rowers who seek to move to the competitive levels learn to do erg pieces that prepare them for 2K and 6K evaluations. Rowers who can demonstrate consistent skills are invited to move up to this level.