Wisconsin Staff to Run USRowing Development Camp
May 26, 2004 | Lightweight Rowing
Wisconsin and women's openweight interim associate head coach Nicole Borges will play host to 2004 USRowing National Development Pairs Camps for openweight and lightweight women 's rowers from June 16-Aug. 8 in Madison.
The development camps are designed for all athletes interested in competing for the national team, but not selected for the Pre-Elite Camp. The top four athletes will travel and compete in the Canadian Henley from Aug. 3-8. There is also the potential for the top four rowers to compete at the 2004 U.S. Nationals.
Rowers interested must qualify for the camp under USRowing standards. For openweight women, that means posting a 7:20 erg score for 2k, and for lightweights, that means a 7:40 erg score for 2k. Rowers with previous experience, including a coaches recommendation can also qualify. The number of participants will range from 16 to 24 people.
Goals for the camp include small-boat rowing and identifying future national team candidates.
Borges currently serves as the interim associate head coach, varsity openweight. She spent the last five years coaching at Vashon Island Rowing Club in Vashon Island, Wash., the University of Washington and at the Toronto Boulevard Yacht Club.
The total cost of the camp is $280, including a $50 dollar deposit. For more information, please contact Nicole Borges by phone at 608-444-9867 or 608-263-6422, or via email at nb3@athletics.wisc.edu.
