2008 ACTAS NTC 5.2km Time TrialsACTAS will be conducting long distance time trials during spring in preparation for the coming racing season. The distance will be approx. 5200m from Black Mtn. Peninsula to the entrance of Kingston Boat Harbour. ENTRYRacing in the time trials will be in singles. The format of the time trials may change according to the needs of the high performance program (particularly AIS). Those entering should consider that the trials are oriented towards the high performance program and, particularly for the November time trial, entry may be restricted.Entries will be by email only (gordon.marcks@act.gov.au) and are to be received by:
5.00pm on the Wednesday prior to each time trial.
No late entries TRIAL DATES (subject to change)#1 Saturday 20th September#2 Friday 17th October #3 Saturday 15th November Further enquiries should be directed to: Gordon Marcks Head Rowing Coach ACT Academy of Sport gordon.marcks@act.gov.au Tel: 6207 4393 (BH) Mob: 0407 787270 |
NTC Time Trial #1
Sat 20th September, 2008
Entry
Entry is by email only to:
Gordon.Marcks@act.gov.au
And is to be received by 5pm on the Wednesday prior to the trial.
Competitors will race in single sculls ONLY.
National Selection Requirement
Athletes wishing to be considered for any 2009 national team must compete in the NTC time trials. Any athlete who is unable to compete, MUST request exemption from the trial to ACTAS and Rowing Australia PRIOR to the trial taking place. Athletes in this situation should contact the ACTAS Head Coach as soon as possible.
Bow Numbers
Bow numbers will not be issued or required.Competitors should take note of the issued start order and assist time keepers by identifying themselves when asked.
Uniform
To assist in identification, rowers are to wear their club/state institute uniforms.Weigh-in
ALL athletes will be required to have their weight recorded.There will be scales at the ACTAS shed. This is to be done before racing and the scales will be available from 5.30-6.15am on Fri.
Lightweights
Lightweight
athletes should indicate the category at weigh-in but are NOT required
to be at a set weight. Weight will be recorded as for all the athletes
and they will be ranked according to heavyweight prognostics.
The Course
The start will be from the white poles in front of the AIS boatshed with the first boat leaving at 7.00am.The finish line will be close to the entrance to Kingston Boat Harbour in East Basin. A coaching boat will be moored to the yellow boom near the entrance which will be the finish line. Competitors will be told when they have crossed the finish line.
After starting, competitors are free to row to the finish using the shortest line possible.
Rowers who arrive late for their start will be started at the END of the field or excluded at the discretion of the starters.
Results
A full results summary will be circulated by email as soon as possible.Safety
Safety marshals will be stationed in front of Commonwealth Ave and Kings Ave bridges in speed boats. There will also be people stationed on the large pontoons in front of the National Library.Non-competing rowers and coaches are asked to stay clear of the course during the time trial if possible. The area between Black Mtn Peninsula and Commonwealth Avenue will see the competitors traveling towards East Basin on the wrong side of the lake between approx 7:00am and 7:20am. As a result, non-competing rowers must proceed with extreme caution and follow any instructions from safety marshals.
More Information
Gordon Marcks
Head Rowing Coach
ACT Academy of Sport
Email: Gordon.Marcks@act.gov.au
Tel: 02 6207 4393 (BH)
Mob: 0407 787270