Picking lineups for agegroup racing

Picking lineups | Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 03:20 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing. 06:00 Picking training lineups What does each crew need? Stroke, bow, designated caller and the 2 seat is your thinker Where to sit a newcomer in a rowing boat crew. 16:00 Type of practice Select crews depending on the workout plan Do race lineups for key races and for practices. 20:00 Ricking race lineups What are your priorities over the season? You won't peak for every regatta SElect your boatings / events which will be priority Diverse crews when a long way from the peak event. Do split sessions with 2 crew lineups in one practice. 24:00 Be practical about groups of 2 and 4 athletes. Group people into 4s and then split them into two doubles. This makes the day structure easier to consider. 28:00 Heats / reps / semifinal and final all in one day is a lot of races Or are you racing straight finals / divisions? Know the likely number of races for each event 31:00 Picking crews - loaded /stacked boats we want to race I don't advocate picking events based on "weak entries". Race your strongest crew in the events you want to do. 34:00 As a team boat rower - challenge yourself in a new crew or in a 1x -think of it as a new experience in your rowing life.