Rowing Ireland, Ulster Talent Development Programme 2014 (revised)

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1 Rowing Ireland, Ulster Talent Development Programme 2014 (revised) 1. Vision and Mission. 2. Staff 3. Eligibility and Selection 4. Training and Competition 5. Clubs 6. Fees 7. Equipment 8. Exit 9. Support 10. Protocols Appendix. 1 Current programme athletes 2 Minimum Standards 3 Ergometer Performance Targets

2 1. Vision and Mission Rowing Ireland wants to be podium competitive at Junior, U23, and Senior level on European, World, Olympic and Paralympic stages. Rowing Ireland, through the NI Talent Development Programme, will identify and develop athletes in Ulster, who can become podium competitive at Junior, U23 and Senior level on an international stage. RI will also build positive relationships through the Ulster Branch with Ulster clubs and Ulster coaches to help them create a high performance environment in the region for identified athletes. 2. Staff. The High Performance Director (HPD) has responsibility for the Talent Development programme. The HPD will approve all athlete selections and athlete exits from the Programme, and with the TDC and LC will review the programme annually The Talent Development Coach (TDC) will lead the programme in Ulster. He will have responsibility for the, coaching, training programme, performance monitoring, management of support services, selection testing, and compiling performance reviews. The Lead Coach (LC) will input into the programme where appropriate, or at request of HPD or TDC. 3. Athlete eligibility, Testing and Selection. The Talent Development Programme aims to move athletes along a pathway to being competitive on the international stage, by creating additional opportunity for athletes from the following groups. 1. Non-rowers to source a new and previously untapped group of athletes, by Talent Testing 2. Less experienced rowers, with less than 3 competitive seasons, by Talent Testing those who meet basic ergometer standards. (see appendix) 3. Current rowers who demonstrate the required level of water performance 4. Current rowers who demonstrate an exceptional level of erg performance (see Appendix) It is recognised that the Talent Development Programme is only one pathway towards International success. It is further recognised that not all athletes who may be eligible to be offered a place on the programme will either wish to, or be able to, make the level of commitment to training and associated processes. Preference will be given to those who can fully engage in the programme. Testing and selection opportunities will be held annually at appropriate times and communicated to clubs and through Rowing Ireland media channels.

3 Non-rowing talent testing This will be done with the Schwinn arm-leg bike and the Concept 2 Dyno. The testing protocol and selection standards are at the discretion of the TDC, LC and HPD. Less experienced rowers. Less experienced rowers of age 15+ may apply for testing during an advertised testing window. They must meet the basic ergometer standards in Appendix 2. (Beginners with no competitive experience will be treated as non-rowers. They should meet the minimum height requirements.) Testing will be done with the Schwinn arm-leg bike and the Concept 2 Dyno. The testing protocol and selection standards are at the discretion of the TDC, LC and HPD. Current Rowers water performance levels Current rowers of more than 3 years experience, wishing to be selected for the programme must be able to do 80% (Junior) or 85% (LW & HW Senior) of current GMT in single sculls over rate 28. This testing will be run by the TDC in a controlled environment at least bi-annually. The TDC and LC will use their discretion in the event of difficult weather or compromised testing conditions. Other exceptional performances at regattas may also be taken into account. Current Rowers Ergometer Performance Current rowers of more than 3 years experience, who submit an exceptional and verifiable ergometer score may be invited onto the programme. An exceptional ergometer score would be approaching the standards shown in appendix 3. Training. 4. Training and Competition. All Athletes on the programme are expected to commit fully to the training programme. A high level of organisation, timekeeping and communication is expected. All athletes on the programme will adhere to the individual training programme supplied to them by or agreed by the Talent Coach. The programme will be individual, age and developmentally appropriate. Athletes invited onto the programme but because of geographical location, need to train in their own clubs, are expected to train with the Talent Group in Belfast at least one weekend a month or more frequently if possible. Their training programme should be agreed between their Club Coach and the Talent Coach and all scheduled testing, monitoring carried out and communicated to the Talent Coach promptly. All athletes are expected to show continuous progress along a HP pathway. Performance reviews will take place in February and August each year. Failure to demonstrate progress towards agreed goals, without good reason may result in exit from the programme.

4 Competition. Competition programme will be set by or agreed with the Talent Coach. Athletes are expected to prioritise events on the Rowing Ireland HP pathway over domestic competition. Club representation 5. Clubs The talent programme is based at Belfast Boat Club. To be a part of the Talent programme it is not a requirement to boat from, represent, or be a member of Belfast Boat Club (BBC), unless it is necessary to access Belfast Boat Club to use program equipment. It is expected that all athletes on the programme will represent the club where they have the greatest affiliation, notwithstanding that many rowers are members of more than 1 club and all rowers have a right to exercise their choice, within the rules of competitive rowing. 6. Fees Those athletes on the programme, who either have no other club affiliation, or choose to represent Belfast Boat Club, will pay a programme membership fee representative of Belfast Boat Clubs membership fee. Those athletes on the programme who need to access Belfast boat Club for use of equipment or other training, but are paying full competitive membership of another club will not have to pay a programme membership fee. Access to BBC will be provided within the agreement between RI and BBC. Those athletes on the programme who are not paying a programme membership fee, but are using a programme boat on a full time training and competition basis will pay a boat rental fee equivalent to half the programme membership fee. Fees will be reviewed annually. 7. Equipment. The Talent programme has sufficient equipment available to support athletes through early development stage within the sport. The programme has limited equipment to support athletes further along the HP pathway. Athletes may be required to source through their club, or through loan, rental, or purchase, equipment appropriate to their requirements. All equipment loaned to an athlete remains the property of Rowing Ireland and the athlete is responsible for the safe return of that equipment.

5 8. Exit Programme Exit Athletes will leave the programme if and when: They can no longer demonstrate adequate progression following performance reviews If they request to leave If they are not committed to the training and associated processes If they exhibit behaviour that brings the sport of rowing, Rowing Ireland or its partners into disrepute If an athlete is exiting the programme, because it has been agreed that the athlete is not on a pathway to international representation, but the athlete wishes to continue in the sport the TDC support t their move into club rowing on a suitable programme. Support services 9. Support Athletes who show adequate progression may be able to access additional services from the Sports Institute Northern Ireland, where such services are available and can be shown to add value to the athletes progression. Such services may include S&C, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Physiology, Performance analysis, Psychology, Performance skills, Sports Medicine Access to such support will be managed by the Talent Development Coach. Athletes will be given advice and support on how to manage training with academic demands. Programmes will accommodate all relevant classes/school days and allow time for homework etc. If an athlete is unable to manage both well with this support then this will lead to exclusion from the talent development programme. Athletes are expected to complete/attend/perform in studies. 10. Protocols All athletes will be required to sign the Talent Programme Athlete agreement. All athletes are required to commit to the Rowing Ireland HP Pathway Athletes under 18: Parents will copied on all relevant communications and will be expected to have a high degree of involvement in the development process.

6 Appendix 1: Current programme athletes/ NI athletes Name Club Category Club Coach Olivia Blundell Belfast BC U23, Hwt, W Kirstie Turner Belfast BC U23, Lwt, W Aidan Murray Belfast BC Jun 18, M NI Athletes: Sam McKeown QUBBC/ Portadown BC U23, Hwt, M Christopher Beck QUBBC Sen, Lwt, M Roisin Maguire QUBBC Sen, Hwt, W Dylan Mitchell Bann RC/ Belfast BC U23, Hwt, M Marcus Christie Belfast BC Hwt Reece Turner Tim Lyons Belfast BC RBAI/ Belfast BC USA Athletes: Phoebe Mulligan Bridget Jacques Jasmine English Revised 20 th November 2015

7 Appendix 2: Minimum standards: Minimum standards expected for existing rowers (<3 yrs competitive experience)to apply for testing on Dyno/Scwinn Bike 2k free rate erg Male score Lwt Age next season Hwt (<76kg) Height (Hwt) Height (Lwt) 2k free rate erg Female score Lwt Age next season Hwt (<63kg) Height (Hwt) Height (Lwt) J16 06:50? J16 08:00? J18 06: J18 07: U21 06:30 06: U21 07:40 07: U23 06:15 06: U23 07:30 07: Senior 06:10 06: Senior 07:20 07: Notes: Athletes will be considered at age 15 (J16 next season) or above. In exceptional circumstances a J15 athlete that shows exceptional erg performance may be considered. There is no minimum height indicated for J16 as it is impossible to predict when the adolescent growth spurt has/will occur. Making these targets means that the athlete qualifies for testing on the Dyno and Schwinn bike tests. Only those who achieve the highest levels of performance on these tests will be invited to the programme. The number of athletes invited onto the programme in any testing period will be determined by the number of athletes achieving the highest level of performance in testing and the number of places available on the programme at that time. Athletes invited onto the programme must be able to demonstrate the committment to the training and processes involved. Athletes will be expected to show continuous progression towards age appropriate International targets on the erg and on the water at each 6 month performance review. An athlete demonstrating and exceptional level of erg performance, or on water performance, may be invited onto the programme without further testing, at the discretion of the Performance Director and Talent Development Coach.

8 Appendix 3: Erg Performance targets. Level Age Weight 2k Ergometer Male World Class 23+ Heavyweight 5: Lightweight 6:10 Elite/U23 21 Heavyweight 6:05 21 Lightweight 6:15 Pre Elite/U21 19 Heavyweight 6:10 19 Lightweight 6:20 Junior :20 Junior :35 Female World Class 23+ Heavyweight 6: Lightweight 7:07 Elite/U23 21 Heavyweight 6:55 21 Lightweight 7:15 Pre Elite/U21 19 Heavyweight 7:05 19 Lightweight 7:20 Junior :15 Junior :35