TECHNIQUE, FITNESS AND SPEED ON THE WATER
Our competitive programs are designed for those who are 14 years and older (no upper age limit!) interested in training to race either this year or at some point in the future. These sessions are also suitable for those who used to race, and that still want to row at the same level.
In rowing, as with many sports, speed on the water is a combination of technique and fitness. Because people enter the racing world in a few different ways, we have different streams of competitive rowing to provide the best training opportunities to each of our rowers.
The following are our Competitive Programs, schedules, details and pricing.
ACCELERATE PROGRAM
This program is intended for those that are interested in racing, but still need to build their rowing skills to be able to join the COMP 1 Program. This is perfect for those who have learned to row, and know that they would like to work towards racing. As the name suggests, the Accelerate Program focuses on accelerating the learning of rowing skills. Coming up to speed in all things rowing technique in a focused efficient way, so that rowers can comfortably row at varying speeds and powers with proper technique and move towards training to race.
Program Overview: Rowers will have 2 on water practices a week where the focus will be skills, maneuverability and training exercises to be able to increase their skill level quickly in order to transition into the COMP 1 Program.
Program Schedule/Cost:
Spring Season: May 20 - June 27th - Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm - 6:00pm - $240 + HST
Summer Season: June 28th - August 22 - Choose 2 regular sessions/week, from 10:30am - 12:00pm, available 7 days a week - $320 + HST. For example, Mondays and Thursdays for the summer. Ability to transition into the COMP 1 Program when ready.
COMP 1 PROGRAM
This program is for rowers who have gained sufficient skill on the water to be able to train for rowing races. Our typical guidelines are that someone should be able to row 9km in a racing single in 60mins or under. They should be comfortable maneuvering, turning and going forwards and backwards in their boat, and should be comfortable going at varying speeds, including full power sprints.
Program Overview: Rowers will have 2 on water practices a week as well as 2 training sessions to be completed on their own or with peers, and will have the opportunity to race in a variety of types or rowing races throughout the season. Rowers will be encouraged to track their training, and will be learning about many aspects of healthy training (nutrition, sleep/rest, training cycles and volume, stretching).
Program Cost/Schedule: Program includes all coaching and equipment, but does not include race costs for entry/transport/coaching or race apparel. Program cost is broken down below. for the whole year (spring/summer/fall) program is $760 + HST.
Program Schedule: This is a 19 week program split into three phases.
May 20th - June 27th - COST $240 + HST
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm.
June 28th - August 22nd - COST $320 + HST
Choose one of:
Mondays and Thursdays 7:30am - 9:00am OR
Tuesdays and Fridays 7:30am - 9:30am
Sept 2 - October 3 - COST $200 + HST
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tentatively Planned Races:
July 1st, Dominion Day Regatta, 1000m Sprint Race (6 lanes), Toronto Island
Date TBD - Beach Sprints Race
September 6th, Muskoka Fall Classic, 3km Head Race, Gravenhurst
October 4th, Head of the Trent Regatta, 4.6km Head Race, Peterborough
COMP 2 PROGRAM
This program is for rowers looking to increase their training volume to push their limits, improve their speeds and race to the best of their ability.
This program is suitable for High School, University or Masters Rowers looking for a high volume training program to improve their skill, fitness and speed on the water while they are in Muskoka for the summer.
Program Overview: This is currently a summer program only and is limited to only 6 rowers for the season. This is a close knit group training all summer long to make significant improvements, each in their own boat. We often have sweep rowers looking to crossover to sculling, or rowers looking to qualify for a higher level crew in the next fall season. Rowers will have 5 on water practices a week as well as 6 assigned training sessions to be completed on their own or with peers. Practices are geared to the athletes and will cover a spread across category levels 1-6 training intensities and include skill development and regular time trial opportunities. Specific program requirements from outside programs (if rowers have required erg tests or other trials to prepare for) will be incorporate for individual rowers, and if no requirements, our standard erg tests and time trials will be completed.
If rowers wish to compete at regattas during the summer that Hatchets is not attending, we are able to support by providing equipment and helping to arrange details.
Program Schedule: June 28 - August 22nd. Monday - Friday, 6am - 7:30am, 5 days a week. Additional erg sessions and on land sessions can be completed individually or as a group, with personal equipment or club erg’s and space.
Program Cost: Program includes all coaching and equipment. Program cost for the summer program is $800 + HST.