Ergometer Ergs are used primarily when water conditions don't allow rowing and for specific skill development. Rowers and coxswains make a seasonal commitment to practice and race together in combinations selected by the Coach. Fitness and technical improvement are constant objectives. Participants depend on one another to develop boat speed and personal endurance. To prepare crews to race at local regattas and some away regattas as entries allow.
Practices begin to simulate the mental and physical stresses of race preparation.
Rowers with nationally competitive ambitions are exposed to increasingly competitive situations. Rower Expectations Demonstrate an attitude that fosters personal growth for all within the program, a commitment to technical and physical improvement and responsiveness to coaching. Ergometer Ergs are used for cardio and technical improvement and team bonding. Doing the weekly erg pieces in addition to water time is expected. Monthly erg tests are used to measure individual fitness and improved connection.