Contact InformationCoaches

• Head Coach: Rick Anderson - rowingrick@gmail.com, 616-581-5920

• Assistant Coach: Sam Doletzky - samdoletzky@gmail.com, 616-322-8518

Board

• President : Mike Domine - mike.domine@yfai.com, 616-822-4183

• Vice President: Candice Byle - cdbyle@gmail.com, 616-482-7233

• Treasurer: Sue Potter - suegpotter@gmail.com, 616-446-8650

• Secretary: Cecilia Glynn - mom4life5200@yahoo.com, 248-568-7299

• Equipment Manager: Chris Potter - cpotter399@gmail.com, 616-204-7754

• Fundraising Chair: Amy Mills – millsfamilygr@gmail.com, 616-822-8917

• Food & Travel Coordinator: Mandy Thompson - dalishcatering@gmail.com, 616-648-6092

• Student Representative: Rebecca Martin – beccalynn3116@gmail.com

General Board Email: nvwildcatsrowing@gmail.com

The Coaches

The Coaches

Rowing ExcellenceUnderlying theme of the team: Rowing Excellence

• We may not always be the best, but we will always strive to be the best we can be in everything we do

• Success begins with personal development

• Complete rowers

High School Rowing

• Fresh start sport

• Ultimate team sport

• Co-ed teams

• Regional popularity dependent upon access to suitable body of water

• High school vs junior rowing

• Rowing categories

Our Team

• Ladies and gentlemen

• Personal responsibilities

• Being an athlete is a 365 day per year commitment

• A positive environment that will at times be difficult, but ultimately will be rewarding

• Camaraderie, fun, and adventures

• Keep things in perspective

Varsity Letter Award CriteriaA. Fitness – success as an athlete requires a dedication to physical fitness.i. The athlete must demonstrate their fitness for competitive rowing at practices and in competition as observed by

their coaches. He or she is expected to begin the season “in shape”.ii. Erg scores are the universal standard for rowing strength and endurance. 2018 time standards: Men – 7:26.

Women – 8:32. Light Men – 7:47. Light Women – 8:44. These are the approximate times necessary to place in the top 60% at the GR Spring Sprints. For 2018 erg scores will be used only as a guideline, not a hard factor. Time must be met by the Tuesday before the Culver Regatta.

B. Competitiveness - performance on the water.i. In two of following regattas - the Grand Rapids Invitational Regatta, The Wy-Hi Regatta, The Culver Regatta, or

other “major” regatta – the athlete must place as follows:1st in a Senior, Varsity, or Lightweight* race with 4 or more entries2nd or better in a Senior, Varsity, or Lightweight * race with 6 or more entries3rd or better in a Senior, Varsity, or Lightweight* race with 8 or more entries*If a Varsity boat is not be entered, then a Junior boat may qualify.

ii. Or, at four regattas rowing in the first four, quad, or double.

C. Team Spirit and Dedication i. The athlete must not miss more than 3 practices, and must inform their coach of the absence prior to the

practice in writing.ii. Athlete must be courteous, respectful, and helpful and conduct her or his self as a lady or gentlemen.iii. Athlete must help teammates launch and dock at regattas and participate in the numerous tasks necessary to

keep the team functioning smoothly.iv. Athlete must be academically eligible the entire season.v. Athlete must participate in at least 3 service opportunities.vi. Seniors who have participated in rowing for at least 3 years are eligible for a varsity letter.

Uniforms/Apparel• Practice

• Tight fitting, non-cotton/spandex shorts or leggings are required

• Tighter fitting tanks, t-shirts or sweatshirts for tops

• Jackets may be worn if needed, suggest dressing in layers, especially at beginning of season

• Socks and slip on shoes

• Racing• Varsity athletes race in team issued tanks

• Tanks are handed out at each regatta and must be turned back in at the end of the regatta

• Tanks are numbered and tracked, athlete is responsible for ensuring their tank is turned back in

• Novices race in team issued t-shirts

• These are handed out at sign-ups or beginning of the season

• Novices must remember to wear this shirt to events

• All racers must wear tight fitting black spandex shorts or leggings for racing

• Recommend purchasing from JL Athletics, PolyPro Trou: Black ($36.95 + shipping)

• Less costly options are ok, Dunhams provides a 10% discount if you tell them you are from Northview Rowing

• Socks & slip on shoes

• Lots of layers, blankets and rain boots are a good idea for between races

Donations of clean sweatshirts, sweatpants, etc. are appreciated for the boathouse and are especially appreciated during colder weather when athletes forget warm clothing or get wet.

About the BoathouseAbout the House:

• 3 bays - Two are Rockford's, one is Northview’s

• The upstairs has two changing rooms as well as an erg and weight room

• We have a number of boats, including 8+’s 4+’s 4x’s 2x’s 2-’s and 1x’s

Tours:

• Feel free to tour the boathouse during the scrimmage on Saturday, April 14.

• Coaches will be doing a tour and providing more details about the boats, etc. after the scrimmage.

• Any time after practice the coaches are happy to give you a tour!

Communication• Remind App/Text Messages: Immediate Important Information

• Text @northviewr to 81010 to join

• Email: More detailed information, Reminders, Invites to sign up genius for events• Email nvwildcatsrowing@gmail.com if you are not currently receiving emails

• Facebook: @northviewrowing Fun News, Race Results, Reminders

• Instagram: @northviewrowing Fun News, Race Results, Reminders

• Website: www.northviewsports.com (Spring Sports/Coed Crew/Varsity) Schedule and Forms

• Shutterfly Share: Picture sharing site invitation will be sent by email soon

CompetitionsRegattas typically last all day and the athletes will be required show up early to set up, and stay late to break down

Scrimmages

Shorter Days, Less Teams

• Apr 14 Scrimmage with Lowell & Spring Lake @ Jupiter Boathouse

• Apr 21 Spring Scrimmage @ Grand Rapids Rowing

• Apr 30 East Grand Rapids Dual Scrimmage/Practice @ Reed’s Lake

• May 12 Scrimmage TBD

Regattas

Longer Days, More Teams

• Mar 24 Spring Sprints Indoor Ergatta@ Forest Hills

• Apr 28 Grand Rapids High School Invitational @ Riverside Park

• May 5 WyHi Regatta @ Wyandotte, MI

• May 19 Culver Regatta @ Culver, IN

• May 26 Western Ontario Scholastic Championships @ London, ON (Competitive Crews Only)

• Jun 1-3 CSSRA Championships @ St. Catherines, ON (Optional, Competitive Crews Only)

Helpful Tips for RegattasThings to bring

• Chair

• Camera

• Binoculars

• Rain boots or extra socks!

• Layers of clothing, blankets

• Food tent donation you signed up for

• Money, vendors will be selling regatta apparel, and your rower will most likely want something

Extra Information:

• Look for our oar blades or uniforms to identify our boats in races

• Stay off the docks, and other athlete only zones

• Be mindful boats and their swing radius when turning, the boats have the right of way. Don’t get hit in the head!

• Race results are often posted near the official’s table

Food Tent

Food

• Meals vary depending size of the regatta

• Goal is to provide healthy foods to fuel athletes between races.

• Athletes are discouraged from bringing junk food to events.

Volunteering

• All food and drinks are donated by parents.

• Volunteers set up and take down both the food and athlete tents, prepare the meals and staff food tent.

• Sign up genius is sent via email before each event to volunteer to donate specific food and drink items and work shifts. Mandy Thompson will be coordinating this.

Priority is to feed the athletes but everyone attending is welcome to eat

Transportation

Practice:

• Car Pool is encouraged

• Athletes are responsible for finding rides

Regattas:

• Parents are responsible for getting athletes to all local events.

• Car pools and possibly two school vans will be coordinated for travel to the away events.

• Athletes are expected to stay for the full event, plan accordingly

• Note: When a non-parent is planned to transport other athletes to an away event, they will be given those athlete’s medical release forms in a sealed envelope to bring along in case of an emergency. This envelope must be returned to the Rowing Board after the event.

LodgingEvents will begin early (~7am) and both are about 3 hours away so athletes should arrive the night before the event.

• Wy-Hi• Athletes will stay in the gym of a nearby high school• Sleeping pad or cot, sleeping bag and pillow will be needed for the

gym floor• 2-3 parents will be needed to supervise athletes overnight• Hotel suggestions and possibly a block of discounted rooms will be

provided to parents attending

• Culver• Athletes will stay in cabins (summer camp style) at the regatta site• Cabins house up to 12 athletes each and will be divided by gender• Cabin sign up sheet will be put up in boathouse prior to event• 2 female & 2 male parents will be needed to chaperone the 4 cabins• Parents may also book cabins or hotels are available in Culver

Fundraising & CostsFundraising is critical to keep our costs low.

Amy Mills will be coordinating efforts this year, your help is needed!

We are the lowest cost local rowing program

• Northview $250

• Lowell $395 (2017)

• GR Rowing $350 plus travel fee

• Rockford $570 (2017) plus $120 pay to play fee

• Forest Hills Central $350 plus $140 athletic participation fee

• Forest Hills Northern $470 plus $140 athletic participation fee

Rowing is an expensive sport

• New Boats $6,000 to $40,000+

• Oars $600+ per pair

• Shoes $930 last order

Fundraising planning meeting: April 17, 7pm at NVHS

***program costs are spring numbers***

Volunteer Opportunities• Board Shadows – will have open roles next year

• President & Secretary both have senior athletes and will be retiring• Plus other roles TBD (Vice President, Treasurer, Equipment Manager, Fundraising

Chair, Food & Travel Coordinator)

• Fundraising participation – meeting 4/17, 7pm NVHS• Can drives• Cooler bag sales• Events: Festival booth, LPGA parking• Request sponsorships from local businesses

• Maintenance of Boathouse & Trailers • Mar 17, 10am – 1pm Boathouse Work Day

• Skilled Construction/Building• Painting/Sanding• Cleaning

• Events/Food Tent• Pull supply trailer• Shifts to serve food• Donate food• Set up and break down tents

Note: Athletes are required to participate

in fundraising and maintenance events.

Any Questions?