5 Clubs (and 1 Company) Take a Unique Slant on Fundraising
Thanks to our friends at Rowperfect, we bring you a collation of the diverse activities which rowing clubs undertake in order to raise funds. Scroll to the bottom of this article to find 3 additional resources from Space Saver all about fundraising and finances, including our e-book of fundraising hints and tips. Make the rowers cook! It goes like this: tickets are purchased for a "strictly dinner" event where the athletes both cook for and serve to the guests. There will need to be culinary standards,
Boathouse Etiquette
It doesn't have to sound archaic. Boathouse etiquette really is important even in this day and age, just as a certain etiquette is expected at a gym - safety is unquestionably the first concern, but so is the comfort of each member. As a boat club manager, it's your job to provide a set of rules and guidelines to keep your club a responsible atmosphere for everyone to enjoy the sport of rowing. Below we set out specific themes for you
Lessons from the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race
When the unexpected happens the crew that makes the best decision in the split seconds around the event usually comes out winning. We all saw this in action in the recent Oxford & Cambridge boat race. Lessons can be learned for every club from this event, and as a boat club manager, it's up to you to make that happen. Firstly, work with the coaches. How to give yourselves the best chance of coming out 'best' is to do some scenario
Ethan Curren and the Art of Putting Together a Crew
Our weekly installment of The Joy of Sculling 2011 presentations. The annual Joy of Sculling conference is focused on educating coaches by creating an enjoyable learning environment in which coaches share their ideas and practices, and develop their understanding of Integral Coaching: a comprehensive approach to instruction. Douglas Lumsden, founder of Space Saver Rowing Systems attended the event in December 2011, and is sharing the presentations with you. Check in weekly for the latest installment! This week: A power point presentation from Ethan Curren on the art of