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Presented By: Rowing: Everything You Need to Know Jenna Weldon Declan Bennett Matthew Brough Melissa Adelman History ● World Rowing ● ● There are various formats for competitive coastal rowing: The World Rowing Coastal Championships feature racing in the endurance style. In this configuration,...

Presented By: Rowing: Everything You Need to Know Jenna Weldon Declan Bennett Matthew Brough Melissa Adelman History ● World Rowing ● ● There are various formats for competitive coastal rowing: The World Rowing Coastal Championships feature racing in the endurance style. In this configuration, teams compete in 4-to 6-kilometer races that revolve around several turning locations. Currently, there are nine boat classes available for both men and women: coxed quadruple sculls, mixed double sculls, solo, and double sculls. Fact 1 In the Olympic rowing regatta, Canada won a second medal as the women's eight won gold to start Day 7 in Tokyo 2020. ● ● ● The earliest civilizations to adopt rowing as a mode of transportation were Egypt, Greece, and Rome. As a sport, it most likely started in England in the 17th and early 18th centuries with the United Kingdom's Oxford-Cambridge university boat race, which was first held in 1828. Women competed for the first time in 1976 in Montreal, and lightweight competitions debuted at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. All Olympic Games have featured rowing, with the exception of the 1896 Games in Athens. Although it was scheduled for those Games, the organizers were forced to postpone the events due to a rough sea. There is evidence of rowing as early as 5800 BC, and the first race took place in Italy in 1274. Fact 2 Sculling and sweep rowing are the two subdisciplines of rowing. Sweep rowing requires one oar with both hands, sculling requires two oars—one in each hand. Fact 3 Rowers compete in teams of two, four, or eight over a 2,000-meter course. Rowing Basic Rules ● What is rowing ● Disciplines in which rowers cross the finish line backwards by sitting with their backs to the direction of progress. ● two, four, or eight during the Olympics. While sweep rowers wield a single oar with both hands, double sculls athletes hold one oar in each hand. ● A coxswain leads a crew of eight people and manoeuvres the boat. A small rudder that is fastened to a rower's foot by a cable is used to direct the boat. ● Every 10 to 12.5 meters, buoys are used to clearly identify the lanes, and the course must be at least three meters deep. ● ● ● ● ● Rowers compete against one another in individual or in crews of ● ● Boats are allowed one false start, but after two, they are disqualified ● Before competitions, boats must be weighed and meet a weight requirement. If the weight is more than or less than the required minimum, there is a penalty. The boat's final position in the race will be impacted by the penalty. The objective is to cross the finish line first and as quickly as possible. Every team has a designated lane. Teams are free to switch lanes whenever they so want. The full in depths rules can be found in the official rulebook at: RULES OF RACING Contact Info: www.reginarowing.com Rowing 3000 Wascana Drive Equipment Rowing Canada’s rules are long and thorough, as such with any sport governing body. Indoor Rowing ● ● When there are no nearby bodies of water suitable for rowing or when the weather makes rowing impossible Indoor rowing can be a useful exercise to build strength and technique. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Rowing Boat/ shell Person Spandex Optional Life Jacket Riggers Bow balls - protects against collisions Floating dock Seat pads Regina Rowing Club The Regina Rowing Club is a local organization that offers learn to row programs for all ages, as well as Masters Rowing programs both competitive and recreational. Rowing Safety is important for all sports, and rowing is no exception. Injuries Common rowing injuries include: ● ● ● ● The repeated bending back and forth necessary for rowing can cause injuries to the lower back, upper back, knees, and wrist tendonitis. The symptoms of wrist tendonitis include pain and swelling, blisters on the hands, and rib stress fractures. Elite athletes who engage in constant training are more likely to sustain these injuries. Stress fractures are brought on by the muscles' constant pulling on the ribs. Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● The Golden Rules of Safe Rowing are straightforward: Prior to learning to row, learn how to swim. Learn to swim before you try rowing if you're not a swimmer. You can then row. When in chilly water, wear a PFD. Put on a PFD or life jacket if the water temperature is less than 50° F (10°C). Take the same action if the weather seems dubious. Retain your vessel! Hold on to your boat if you capsize and are unable to get back in it. Hold on tight. If you're rowing by yourself, bring a whistle. A distress call is commonly understood to be three blasts lasting one second. Verify the climate. If the weather looks bad, be ready for it or stay inside. Rowers have lost too many lives. DIAGNOSIS At the first sign of injury, stop immediately and get checked by a doctor. REHABILITATION Do not start working out immediately after being treated for an injury, take time to heal. References Coastal Rowing. Rowing Canada Aviron. (2023, October 5). https://rowingcanada.org/coastal-rowing/ Department of Health & Human Services. (2004, October 29). Rowing - preventing injury. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/rowi ng-preventing-injury Esting. (2021, December 17). Top rowing techniques and rowing equipment. EZ Dock. https://www.ez-dock.com/blog/professional-rowing-equipme nt/ Nichols, P. (2021, July 30). Team Canada women’s eight wins rowing gold at Tokyo 2020. Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website. https://olympic.ca/2021/07/29/team-canada-eight-wins-rowi ng-gold-at-tokyo-2020/ Regina Rowing Club. (n.d.). http://www.reginarowing.com/ Rowing safety checklist. RowSafeUSA.org. (n.d.). https://rowsafeusa.org/standards/ Rowing: Olympic history, rules, latest updates and upcoming events for ... Olympics. (n.d.). https://olympics.com/en/sports/rowing/ Rules of Racing. (2022, January). Retrieved November 18, 2023. Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, November 16). Rowing. Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_