<p>I have a friend at USCGA, and he rowed crew for a season and said he hated it, so i guess it's for certain tastes. .</p>
<p>Yes it's not for everybody. It's tougher than it sounds and can be a grueling sport. But if you like it it's great.</p>
<p>parents got divorced and we moved across the country, when I was 14. Not a good time for all that stuff ya know. Lets see best events/times well go with scy because i dont remember my lcm times. 400 IM 200 Fly 200 Back 100 Fly 100 Back I didn't really quit swimming until before my senior year when I broke my right arm, but it has been so long now that I really suck. Oh and Bossf I have rowed before. I rowed in high school. My boat won the Northwest Regional Novice 4+</p>
<p>hmmm what would one say that the qulifications/necesseties for maybe going into rowing while attending USNA?</p>
<p>dont be a quitter and thats about it</p>
<p>Colbybuss: upper arm and leg strength is essential, as is a good forward reach (practice flexibility by touching toes)...endurance for sustained periods of time are essential, as nothing...no other activity or sport....builds up lactic acid faster than rowing. Every major muscle group- and those you don't even know you have- gets worked 100%. A good sense of balance is also helpful, as is height and length of arm reach. (practice sitting on a balance beam, lets straight ahead, and touching toes- advance to modified situps- the goal is to maintain balance and not fall off- balance is key in a good eight!) If you have access to an erg machine at a gym, learn the basics and start doing some rowing- ask how to use the erg properly, as, like with everything else, there is good technique and bad technique, and the latter will definately hurt your results- and your body! </p>
<p>There is a wealth of information on the rowing sites- be sure to check out Row2k.com, the Concept2.com site, and the CRASHB site (this can be linked from Row2k) - you will get tons of info on how to prepare, how to train, technique, and everything else you ever wanted to know about rowing! </p>
<p>We have had the opportunity to meet lots of mids from Navy's team over the years at the regattas- they have a great team and all seem to enjoy the break from the yard that the regatta trips offer. It's a great sport- go for it!!!!!</p>
<p>Name: Kyle
Hometown: Atlanta
Interests: Flying, CAP, lacrosse
Plan for career: Navy Air
Admission Status: APPOINTEE</p>
<p>Crew must be re"crew"ting hard--my dd got a letter right after her appointment...</p>
<p>fergsonfire, you didnt actually give your times.</p>
<p>YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Just had one of my candidates get picked up for a full, unconditional appointment...........
I'm so happy for him, and know his familyis equally as proud of his accomplishment! What a great day :) </p>
<p>(Dancing B & G)</p>
<p>Daughter's USNA Appointment arrived yesterday!</p>
<p>The feeling of pride we felt upon seeing her open that folder, then smile that sweet smile, cannot be described...it can only be experienced to fully understand what all parents feel at that moment. We will never forget it...</p>
<p>Yipee MamaSparrow and teriffic daughter! </p>
<p>And Heartcross too!!</p>
<p>My kiddo is planning on crew too...looks like we've already got an inkling of some of their friends on the team!</p>
<p>Our daughter has been welcomed to the walk-on frosh crew team by Nicole Stimpson...she even sent an email yesterday about registering with NCAA. Now for all of you sports-parents, I didn't even know what that meant! All the older 4 children were musicians, never into sports. So it's a learning curve for information for this mom on things like NCAA, etc.</p>
<p>Anyway PROUD PARENTS:
Please contact my email so you can connect with many of us at the end of Parent's Weekend - <a href="mailto:peskemom@yahoo.com">peskemom@yahoo.com</a></p>
<p>KNovac06....Where are you in CAP???? We are a CA wing, Squadron 47...our soon to be Plebe is a Cadet 2/Lt and Cadet Commander of the Squadron.</p>
<p>Peskemom: NCAA requires athletes that will be participating in collegiate varsity sports on the D-I, II or III level be registered and "cleared" academically. It is a relatively easy process that can be done on-line by going to the NCAA Clearinghouse website and following the links from there. There is a minimal cost involved at the time of registration.</p>
<p>In addition, the athlete will be asked to send official SAT/ACT scores directly from the College Board (the NCAA "number" is listed on the College Board SAT site for score reporting) as well as an official, final high school transcript following completion of senior year (you can send in one from the end of junior year to get an initial eligibility clearance, but you will not be elegible until after the senior grades are received). On this note, you need to remind your daughter's high school to send in her final transcript following graduation (they often forget to do this before they break for the summer, which could delay the ability to participate in practices, etc, that no doubt will start during the summer). We found we had to stay on top of the guidance department to get this done in June for both our kids.</p>
<p>You can download the NCAA booklet for prospective athletes- free and well worth reading (especially those of you who are just starting this process)- the rules for NCAA are many! </p>
<p>This is our daughter's 9th year with Crew, and this spring her final season of rowing D-1 on the collegiate level. Crew is a great sport- I hope your daughter gets hooked! ;)</p>
<p>green09
University of Missouri in Columbia
Freshman in College
Interests: NAVY!!! and Ice Hockey
Status: LOA and Nomination</p>
<p>That's right... Never never give up. After being denied nomination, I called my Senator like 10 times and corresponded with them on a weekly basis. Then on January 31st, they sent me a letter of nomination to USNA. Then on Feb.3rd, USNA sent me an LOA guaranteed appointment provided that I re-take my CFA (yeah, my 10 min. mile was a killer) and improve my mile. It was a BIG surprise because I thought they would wait till my second semester midterm grades but nope, but 3 days after the nomination letter, they decided that I'm in. I'm really happy beyond belief and I'm so thankful right now. I still have some citizenship papers to fax and all that, but nonetheless, I'm ecstatic.</p>
<p>Registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse is a basic requirement for "TO BE RECRUITED" varsity athletes by a particular college or university-- The Clearinghouse confirms that a student, in general, is eligible to be recruited, i.e., scholarships, Letter of Intent, etc.</p>
<p>I don't think registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse is a must for "walk-on's".</p>
<p>The best bet for anyone who would like to play a varsity sport at the Academy,and who has not been recruited, would be to check with USNA's Athletic Director to obtain the correct instructions as to what is required.</p>
<p>Anyone desiring more information on "The College Bound Student Athlete" can check out the Clearinghouse website at</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net%5B/url%5D">www.ncaaclearinghouse.net</a></p>
<p>For those who wish participate in Div I athletics as a freshman at USNA, you do have to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse--</p>
<p>In any event----check this site for more info, and the email address for the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance to NCAA rules:</p>
<p>NCAA registration and clearance is manditory for ANY athlete competing in NCAA-sanctioned sports, regardless if a recruited athlete, walk-on or "other." </p>
<p>In addition, not only is an athlete requried to be cleared, but if you participate in a NCAA-sponsored sport, your grades will be submitted by your college/university/academy to-and scrutinized by -the NCAA on a semester-by-semester basis. Fall below the GPA threshold (published on NCAA site) and you will find yourself "ineligible" to participate for the upcoming season until your grades improve and NCAA eligibility is restored.</p>
<p>It is most important for anyone participating in an NCAA-sponsored varsity sport to read the NCAA rules carefully- they are strictly adhered to by participating schools. Failure on the part of the institution to adhere to the NCAA rules/regs (ie: making sure their athletes are cleared and maintain eligibility) results in the forfeiture to play that sport for a MINIMUM of 5 years....no D-1 program is going to risk that for any athlete.</p>
<p>As there are many other regs to be aware of, including submission to random drug testing whenever and wherever (illegal drugs are not usually the issue, but use of steroids or certain performance enhancer elements are), it pays to understand the regs. Unfortunately, coaches have been known to bend and stretch the rules, and in the end it is the athlete that gets hurt.</p>
<p>As I said previously---and SIMPLY---</p>
<p>The best thing for a prospective college athlete to do who is interested in participating in a sport at USNA --is to contact either the coach(es) of that sport, or the Athletic Director for information relative to that sport. </p>
<p>In other words---rely on the experts and professionals...the ones who are in charge of the programs at Navy.. </p>
<p>If ANYONE is interested in competing in USNA DIV I sports, ask the EXPERTS at USNA!! -- Do not solely rely on the advice of the few "experts" who peruse these forums --myself included.</p>
<p>My daughter's and my experience with the Naval Academy coaches has been that they give clear guidance and direction to all who ask.</p>
<p>Talk to the coaches before you proceed...ENOUGH SAID!</p>
<p>congratulations green09! that's awesome!</p>