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09-01-2011 at 01:27 PM
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I realize you have to be able to swim to row, but do you have to have some sort of certification or something? I've never had lessons but can swim reasonably well, although I can't tread for very long. Is that going to be a problem?
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09-01-2011 at 02:23 PM
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I realize you have to be able to swim to row, but do you have to have some sort of certification or something? I've never had lessons but can swim reasonably well, although I can't tread for very long. Is that going to be a problem?
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Nope! When the novice crews are selected, there will be a mandatory swim test conducted in Ivor Wynne, where you'll tread water for a few minutes and then put on a life jacket while in the water. |
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09-02-2011 at 09:04 AM
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Out of curiosity how many people usually try out and how many do you take?
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09-04-2011 at 01:34 PM
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By novice we mean no experience whatsoever (or at least, haven't raced in a sanctioned-regatta!)
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I was in Dragonboat last year and had raced in some Dragonboat regattas, so would I still be considered a novice for rowing? |
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09-04-2011 at 01:40 PM
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Out of curiosity how many people usually try out and how many do you take?
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Often well over 50 people try out, and this year, we're looking to boat as many as 32 novices |
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09-07-2011 at 11:28 AM
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I was in Dragonboat last year and had raced in some Dragonboat regattas, so would I still be considered a novice for rowing?
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Yes you will still be a novice for rowing as the two sports are considered unrelated since they are actually quite different. Hope to see you at tryouts! |
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09-07-2011 at 12:00 PM
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i would loveee to try out
but i am definitely not an athletic person, hoping to change that this year!
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09-07-2011 at 12:13 PM
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I don't have a bike or car, how do I get to tryouts? Walk?
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09-08-2011 at 01:32 PM
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Hey guys im would like to try out this weekend but i was just wondering what the fitness test consists of?
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