Communication & Boat Selection Policy

Coach to Athlete Communication: We communicate information to our entire team.  When communicating to just one athlete, the parents and head coach need to be copied.

Athlete to Coach Communication: The best way to communicate is in person.  Please wait until after practice and speak with your coach.  He/she will be happy to address any concerns you may have!  If you must communicate otherwise, please e-mail your coach and copy your parents and our head coach.

Coach to Parent Communication: We use e-mail to communicate information to all our parents and will often include athletes too.  All coaches are copied.  When communicating to just one parent, the athlete and head coach need to be copied.

Parent to Coach Communication: We want our athletes to handle their own affairs.  This helps them to be responsible and prepares them for life.  But, if parents have concerns, please email your athlete’s coach and copy your athlete and head coach.

Boat Selection:  Boat selection is based on fitness, technique and attitude.  Erg scores, run times and attendance are some factors used in selection.  No one factor will earn you a seat.  It is a combination of factors.  Coaches decide which athletes will make the boat the fastest and race line ups can change until “hands on”.  Athletes are welcome to speak with their coaches regarding selection.  Parents are not involved in boat selection.  Parents can support their athlete by listening to their concerns and reminding them that not every athlete will get a seat in the boat of their choice.