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SAVE THE DATE

Events Hosted at the
Genesee Waterways Center
 
 
Lock 32 Whitewater Park Season Opening
Saturday, May 18, 2012
 
National Learn to Row Day
June 2, 2012
 
Youth Whitewater Classes Begins
June 25, 2012

Armond bassett Canoe & Kayak Race
Saturday, July 7, 2012

Cycle the Erie Canal Tour
July 8 - 15, 2012

Lockapalooza – Lock 32 Whitewater Park
Saturday and Sunday, August 18 & 19, 2012

2nd Annual Diversity Invitational Regatta
August 25, 2012

Rochester River Challenge
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Head of the Genesee Regatta
October 6, 7, & 13, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coaches’ Clinic with John Bernfield

Everything you didn’t learn at USRowing Level I, II & III clinics

Open to all Coaches and Rowers

 

Date: Friday and Saturday  Registration Deadline: March 17th, 2012
          March 23 an 24th Cost: $40.00 (includes lunch)
Time: Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
          Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm		 Click here to signup
Locations:
Genesee Waterways Center Boathouse
149 Elmwood Ave                    
Rochester, NY 14611
Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center
2797 Clover St                  
Pittsford, NY 14534


Instructor: John (JB) Bernfield, MS, ATC, CSCS   

WHO CAN BENEFIT:   This course will be helpful to coaches of all levels and rowers who want to gain a better understanding of the mechanics of rowing and make their training more productive.  

ABOUT JOHN BERNFIELD:  With a Master’s of Science degree specializing in biomechanics and exercise physiology, as well as over 45 years of successful rowing, John Bernfield (JB) is uniquely qualified to understand the complexities of  making a rowing boat fast.  In addition, JB’s experience as a rowing coach and sports performance coach help him understand the best training plans for maximizing training efficiency  and ultimately boat velocity.  Finally, as a professional athletic trainer for 37 years JB understands the causes and prevention of athletic injuries.

Friday, March 23, 7:00 pm to  9:00 pm., Genesee Waterways Center

THE BIOMECHANICS OF BOAT MOVEMENT -
Implications for training - We will reserve plenty of time for questions. Come dressed to participate. 

Discuss boat speed oscillations in a stroke cycle through the perspective of Newton’s laws of motion, and what causes these oscillations.
  • Explore the knowledge of anatomy and sport performance training to develop a rational of training to enhance boat average velocity.
  • Introduce core training, movement patterns and the development of power throughout these movements that lead to increase ability to create force on the oar and reduce the chance of injury.
  • Practice executing and observing proper movement mechanics and core training activities.

 

Saturday, March 24, 8-10am, Genesee Waterways Center  

TEACHING THE BEGINNING ROWER
Motor learning progressions that make sense.

  • Discuss what motor learning research tells us and how that applies to teaching beginning rowing
  • Describe a progression of learning rowing movements that enhance chances of early successful movement and limits unwanted movement artifacts that cause injury and reduce force production
  • Practice the introduction and application of these principles

 

Saturday, March 24, 10:30-12pm., Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center

INDOOR ROWING

  • Observe a workout
  • Try the teaching progression
  • Get a workout in on the rowing ergometer  

 

Saturday, March 24, 1-4pm, Genesee Waterways Center

THE APPLICATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF PHYSIOLOGY TO TRAINING OF ROWERS
Train smarter not harder.   

  • Introduce of the concept of the physiological systems important in enhancing work output
  • Discuss a model of periodization for training these systems throughout the year
  • Explore options of rowing and dry land workouts that optimize each of the systems contributing to rowing speed