GREATER MANCHESTER SCHOOL GAMES

GO RACE INDOORS ROWING

SECONDARY SCHOOLSCOUNTY FINAL

WHEN:TUESDAY 23RDFEBRUARY 2016

WHERE:ROBIN PARK ARENA

TIME:(12:30 Arrival & Registration) 1:00pm – 3:30 PM

COMPETITION INFORMATION:

In partnership with British Rowing and Concept 2 Rowing the Greater Manchester Local Organising Committee proudly presents the Greater Manchester Secondary Schools Indoor Rowing Competition. The event is aimed at encouraging more young people to participate in and enjoy competitive Rowingand it is hoped it will also be used as a catalyst for ongoing participation and development.

The competition is open to all schools including those from the independent sector; however schools must qualify through their local SGO area/borough heats in order to progress to the County Final.

All participants will have the chance to race individually and as part of a team according to their age. Boys and girls will race separately enabling single sex schools to compete on an equal footing. The event will also be fully inclusive with disabled athletes also being invited to attend.The competition follows a simple pathway that works at 2 stages:

1. SGO/Borough Stage

Secondary Schools within an SGO Area/Borough will be encouraged to enter the first stage of the competition at a venue local to their school. The winning teams (one per borough) from each age category will then be invited to the County Final.

2. County Final

This stage of the competition will be organised by British Rowing and will comprise of all the winning schools from across the 10 Boroughs of Greater Manchester.

Other Rowing opportunities

Those with the ability and desire to progress to higher levels of competition can do so through the English Indoor Rowing Championships and the National Junior Rowing Championships.

‘RowLog for Schools’ features league tables for indoor rowing competitions in the UK, with results from different schools all easily accessible

STANDARD RULES:

Schools will be able to send teams in the following age groups/categories:

Year 7 Boys / Year 7 Girls
Year 8 Boys / Year 8 Girls
Year 9 Boys / Year 9 Girls
Year 10 Boys / Year 10 Girls
Year 11 Boys / Year 11 Girls

Squad

Each team of four must consist of four boys or four girls from the same year group.

Equipment

Concept 2 Indoor Rowers will be used throughout the event. The recommended resistance levels are as follows. These will be used for the races at the County Final.

Year Group* / Resistance setting
Year 7 / 1
Year 8 / 2
Year 9 / 3
Year 10 / 4
Year 11 / 5

Competition Format

Each young person taking part will have the opportunity to take part in individual and relay races.

Individual Races

To reflect the different levels of fitness and endurance ability, standard times will be adopted for each age group i.e. Year 7's row for 2 minutes, Year 8 for 3 minutes etc. All competitors will take part in a timed raceagainst children from their own age category. For each sex and year group the pupil that goes the furthest wins.

The distances are as follow:

Year / Time / Boys GMT* / Girls GMT*
7 / 2 Minutes / 510m / 490m
8 / 3 Minutes / 810m / 750m
9 / 4 Minutes / 1,125m / 1020m
10 / 5 Minutes / 1430m / 1275m
11 / 6 Minutes / 1720m / 1540m

*National standard Gold Medal Targets (GMT) have been calculated and comparisons can therefore be made across year groups and sexes. It is advised that any Rowers that qualify for the County Final should be reaching this level of Rowing or working towards achieving a gold medal time of greater than 90 per cent.

To work out the gold medal time, use the following equation: Distance/Target x 100 = % Results

Relays Races

Teams of 4 will compete against one another in a timed race for 8 minutes OR first to 2016m

Each team of four must consist of four boys or four girls from the same year group. In extenuating circumstances any mixed age team entered will be put into the higher age group category.

The team must row in a team order i.e. Rower 1,2,3,4. Each member of the team will take it in turns to row for 2 minutes or 500m before changing to the next rower. (At the SGO area/borough stage of the competition, teams may take it in turns to row for 1 minute before changing to the next rower).

Rowing positions to start are as follows:

  1. Rowing
  2. Securing one of the Rower’s feet
  3. Securing the other foot
  4. Ready to take the handle and row next

At the change over the following takes place:

  1. Takes the handle and gets onto the seat
  2. Stays in place to secure the foot
  3. Moves to the ‘next to row’ position
  4. Secures the other foot of the rower

No rower is allowed to complete more than his or her allocated time/distance.

On the changeovers the person rowing should put the handle in the handle rest ready for the next rower to pick up and continue.The team covering the greatest distance will be pronounced the winners.

Fair Play

The ideals of good sportsmanship and respect should permeate throughout all competitive and recreational sport. They are displayed by someone who abides by the rules of a contest, respects their opponents and accepts victory or defeat graciously.

Health & Safety

Before the competition can begin, the following MUST be read and adhered to:

  • Rowers will not be permitted to compete in bare feet or unsuitable footwear.
  • No jewellery should be worn.
  • All loose clothing must be tucked in and shoelaces tied. Long hair must be tied back.
  • Please ensure your pupils bring some liquid refreshments with them.
  • Please make sure all players warm up appropriately before each event.
  • First aiders will be on site, however please ensure your pupils bring with them any medical supplies they may need i.e. asthma inhalers.
  • All team teachers must ensure their pupils are under adult supervision at all times, even when not rowing. During this time teams can watch and encourage their fellow team members.
  • Please ensure that your pupils have been thoroughly briefed with regards to health and safety.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY – FRIDAY 22ND JANUARY 2016

Starting to Row

The pictures show each phase of rowing - from the start, through the pull into the glide, and back to the start. Please ensure that all your competitors have an understanding of the importance of correct technique. This will help to reduce the possibility of injuries during the competition.

  • All rowing must be done with both hands
  • Never let go of the handle while rowing
  • Do not twist the chain or pull it from side to side