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U.S. Rowing presentation at NASBLA Annual Conference 2009.
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United States Rowing Association
Safety Information
United States Rowing Association
Safety Information
USRowingUSRowing
Formed 1872 First amateur sport organization in the US.
Formed 1872 First amateur sport organization in the US.
USRowing by the NumbersUSRowing by the Numbers
1,100 member organizations 15,000 individual members 150,000 rowers in the US.
1,100 member organizations 15,000 individual members 150,000 rowers in the US.
USRowingUSRowing Five main functions1. Increase awareness of the sport 2. Coaching Education3. Referees and rules4. Administration/Development/Selection of
our World Championship and Olympic Teams
5. Provide racing opportunities for our members with regional regattas and 4 National Championships.
Five main functions1. Increase awareness of the sport 2. Coaching Education3. Referees and rules4. Administration/Development/Selection of
our World Championship and Olympic Teams
5. Provide racing opportunities for our members with regional regattas and 4 National Championships.
Sources for Safety InformationSources for Safety Information
1. Safety DVD
2. Coaching Clinics
3. Safety Poster
4. Web site- Safety Page
5. Kippy Liddle Safety Kit
6. Safety Committee
7. Rules of Rowing
1. Safety DVD
2. Coaching Clinics
3. Safety Poster
4. Web site- Safety Page
5. Kippy Liddle Safety Kit
6. Safety Committee
7. Rules of Rowing
Safety DVDSafety DVD
• Originally filmed in 1986
• Re-filmed in 2007
• Distributed to all USRowing member organizations for free. Available to anybody for $20.
• Filmed and reproduced through a grant from the USCG
• Originally filmed in 1986
• Re-filmed in 2007
• Distributed to all USRowing member organizations for free. Available to anybody for $20.
• Filmed and reproduced through a grant from the USCG
Coaching ClinicsCoaching Clinics
Offer 30-35 clinics around the country a year.
Three tier program, safety is the first chapter in each of our manuals.
Annual Convention CPR, First Aid, Boating Safety
requirements.
Offer 30-35 clinics around the country a year.
Three tier program, safety is the first chapter in each of our manuals.
Annual Convention CPR, First Aid, Boating Safety
requirements.
Safety Poster Safety Poster
Highlights safety issues.2 copies mailed to every USRowing member organization.Funded with a USCG grant.Free upon request.
Highlights safety issues.2 copies mailed to every USRowing member organization.Funded with a USCG grant.Free upon request.
Safety PageSafety Page
Kippy Liddle Safety KitKippy Liddle Safety Kit
Safety kit for launches that is subsidized by USRowing. Four kits are available to any USRowing member organization for $150 each.
11 PFD’sRescue Throw BagFlashlightAir HornRescue BlanketsFirst Aid Kit
Safety kit for launches that is subsidized by USRowing. Four kits are available to any USRowing member organization for $150 each.
11 PFD’sRescue Throw BagFlashlightAir HornRescue BlanketsFirst Aid Kit
Safety CommitteeSafety Committee
USRowing Safety Committee is comprised of at least one person from all of our regions.
Represents, referees, boat manufactures, regatta organizer, racing league organizer, coaches, and USRowing.
Develop safety information, safety articles, safety programs.
USRowing Safety Committee is comprised of at least one person from all of our regions.
Represents, referees, boat manufactures, regatta organizer, racing league organizer, coaches, and USRowing.
Develop safety information, safety articles, safety programs.
Rules of RowingRules of Rowing
The function of the rules is to provide a safe and fair regatta.
Regatta Check list Referee training
The function of the rules is to provide a safe and fair regatta.
Regatta Check list Referee training
PFD ExemptionPFD Exemption
175.19 (33 CFR Ch. I (7-1-00 edition) (c) Racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes and racing kayaks are exempted from the requirements for carriage of any Type PFD required in 175.15.
175.19 (33 CFR Ch. I (7-1-00 edition) (c) Racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes and racing kayaks are exempted from the requirements for carriage of any Type PFD required in 175.15.
ChallengesChallenges Communicating to our members Coaches/rowers not feeling part of the
boating community
Communicating to our members Coaches/rowers not feeling part of the
boating community
FutureFuture Continued push to increase safety
awareness and information. Active presence in USRowing
Continued push to increase safety awareness and information.
Active presence in USRowing
Thank you
USRowing.org
Thank you
USRowing.org