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Written by Andrew Holman   
Tuesday, 23 June 2009 00:00
Hi all,

Ok, the break is over, time to get back on the horse (or the ergo
actually, if you insist on accuracy).  Training for World Masters
Games commences officially on Sat 4th of July, in 10 days from now.
So, I need the following things to happen...

1) Next Monday evening (the 29th) I need as many volunteers as
possible to get down to the club to help me rig, clean, repair and
otherwise prepare the fleet for full training.  Working bee starts at
6pm and with enough bodies we'll be done in an hour and can go
celebrate on the erg.

2) Saturday the 4th of July at 9am, I need everyone who isn't sculling
in the winter series and who wants to be racing at Worlds to show up
at the club and have a paddle.

3) I need as many coxes as possible to put up their little hands for
training availability in the dark and cold winter months - you will be
cherished, spoilt and treasured to make up for the freezing wetness
and grumpy rowers, I promise.  And we will need others to supplement
the usual suspects also - so if you feel you can help out at all if
you are not eligible yourself for masters, even if you are not
normally a coxswain, please consider...

4) Friday 10th of July is the cutoff to have your first 20min ergo
score in.  So if you've been off the machine since Rocky, get back on
now!  Not expecting miracles, but you probably should be within about
250m of where you would like to be come October (as a rough guide).

5) Jump on the World Masters Games website and make yourself familiar
with the procedure for registering and the costs involved.  If you
still want to go, you must confirm with me.

6) We will start to form crews through July around the core of the
crews that raced so well at Rockhampton.  In many cases this time
around we will select 2nd and sometimes even 3rd crews in the one
event.  Be warned however, just putting your hand up is not sufficient
to be guaranteed a spot in a #1 crew.  We will be competing against
the best in the world and will be putting our best foot forward in all
divisions and classes.  So bring your best fitness and form.

7) Get back on the erg and into the gym.  The club is open for
business every week night, and is rarely full.  If you can't get on an
erg immediately, throw some weights around or go running.  At least
one of Bingles, Shane or myself will be available most nights to
advise on erg sessions (I will continue with the set ergs via email
after the initial testing).    Chappy is available some nights to
assist with gym programs - email her to organise a time.

Look forward to seeing you all Monday night, then again on the 4th.

Cheers, Drew
 

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