Ready, Row! USA #60: HEY, REF!

Ready, Row! USA Episode #60 Panelists: Longtime referee Sherri Kent & Jules Zane, Dir of Referee Programs at USRowing News: Mark Wilson Host: Shannon Borum For our first episode in 2020, we're soft-launching a news section, with commentary on some of the top rowing news of recent weeks. We also welcome a new sponsor, Prygl Rowing Camps. What are the qualifications for becoming a rowing referee, and what are the challenges and rewards? Referees are essential to the sport of rowing, with their main task of ensuring fairness and safety by manning a variety of positions essential to a successful regatta. In addition to ensuring safety and fairness, US Rowing referees also play a critical role in helping to develop the Rules of Rowing. Longtime referee Sherri Kent and US Rowing Director of Referee Programs Jules Zane are our panelists. Subscribe for notifications of upcoming shows at https://rowing.chat/category/readyrowusa on our YouTube channel, or on your favorite audio podcast app. Submit news on our CLUB NEWS FORM and tell us about your favorite gadgets, gear & hacks on our GADGETS & GEAR FORM! Find links to these forms in the Show Notes.