Tag: Trials

Please find a list of U23 athletes invited to complete 2k erg testing at the NRC on June 12th. Water trials will commence on June 15th. Invitation to the water trials will be subject to 2k performances. Information regarding start times etc will be communicated closer to the time.  

U19 athletes will carry out 2k erg testing at their clubs on June 22nd unless otherwise communicated. The on-water trial will be from June 26th-30th, weather dependant. 

Notes 

• The support of club coaches to help assist in the running of the trials is welcomed 
• Progression to the water trials will be confirmed after the 2k erg test 
• U23s who are currently part of the senior a squad may be included in testing
• Any individual who believes their 2k performance is competitive enough to be considered for the world’s squad must complete the test in the presence of their coach on the same date. The coach must record the 2k and send a screenshot to leah@rowingireland.ie 
• A coxing nomination form for U19 & U23 will be published soon
• Clubs will be asked to support their athletes by providing crew boats 

A reminder that the December erg monitoring for non NRC based athletes is due for submission on December 23rd 

This testing format should be followed:
• 100m + 500m at open rate AM on Day 1. A 20 minute break should be taken between 100m and 500m. Time to be recorded 
• 6k (3k for adaptive) at open rate PM on Day 1. Time to be recorded 
• 30 minutes open rate PM on Day 2. Meters to be recorded 

Erg scores should be submitted to Michael.orourke@rowingireland.ie by the end of the day on December 23rd. Coaches, please take note of the timing format required in the attached excel. Please follow the example for each section attached.