February 4- Just wanted to give you all the details on the erg sprints…The event will be hosted by North Georgia Rowing Academy & Riverside Military Academy’s rowing team and will be held on February 4 at Riverside, specific time TBA. There will be both a regular erg sprints and a new event called a Triathrow. The regular erg sprints will have 1k Masters (age 21+), 2k Open (any age, any weight), and 2k Lightweight (>160lbs for men, >130 lbs for women, any age). The Triathrow will be a 500m swim, 5k erg and 5k run and can be done individually or as a team. Check out website for more details: http://www.rownorthga.com/
Location: Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Time: all day (preliminary schedule)
Website: http://www.atlantaergsprints.com
The Atlanta Erg Sprints is an indoor rowing competition held on brand new Concept 2 Model D ergs (rowing machines/ergometers). The ergs are lined up side by side and are all synched to a centralized timing system through the monitors. All the ergs are set to 2000 meters (except special category races which are 1000 meter and 500 meter races). Everyone starts at the same time and it is a race to the finish.
- There are different events an athlete can row in. 2000 meter races are the standard length in the sport of rowing.
- Each competitor races only once per event so there may be multiple flights.
- Competitors may race in more than one event. We suggest choosing a 2000 meter event and following it up with a 500 or 1000 meter dash and perhaps even a team relay (find 3 friends to join you).
COST & REGISTRATION:
$15/participant (Online Registration)
- Open: no restrictions
- Masters Age groups: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up
- Junior events (limited to age 14-18)
- 500 meter dash: no restrictions
- 1000 meter dash: no restrictions
- Lightweight: Men-165 lbs max, Women-135 lbs max
- Novice: defined as a rower who has never raced on the water or at an indoor regatta.
- Coxswain events (1000 meter race)
- Team Relay: 2 female, 2 male – each race 500 meters
In addition to races, we have brand new Concept 2 rowing machines for sale at a special discounted price (more info online). If you or your gym is interested in purchasing any machines, we suggest you let us know as soon as possible as we always sell out before race day.ADVERTISE YOUR GYM:
We are also offering vendor or sponsorship options. There are spaces available on the day of the event or online ad space available at our website. Visit http://www.atlantaergsprints.com/vendors for more information.
TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPS:
If you are wondering how to train for a race on the rowing machine or have questions about your technique, we are here to help. Contact us about a 1-Hour Rowing Technique Workshop to be held at your gym by our experienced race directors. We can go over proper form, race strategies, training tips and power efficiency. Contact me with questions or to set up a seminar. We want you to look good at the races! (This is only offered to gyms in the metro Atlanta area.)
QUESTIONS?
We hope you will consider joining us in 2012 for an exciting day of racing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me and I will get back to you as soon as possible. See you on the erg!
Please forward this to anyone else you think may want to participate in our event! The more competitors, the better the races!!
Cassi Niemann
Atlanta Erg Sprints Co-Director
cniemann@gmail.com
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