Indiana University Athletics
Weekly Preview
5/16/2002 12:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
May 16, 2002
Weekly Preview #6: Novice Eight Heads to Central Regions
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The Novice 8 heads to the Lexus Sprints looking to qualify for NCAAs. |
Women's Rowing Preview
| Where: at Lexus Sprints (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) When: May 18-19, 2002 Time: 9:00 a.m. |
Rowing Contact - Geoffre Sherman
Office Phone - 812-855-9399
Office Fax - 812-855-9401
Email - gnsherma@indiana.edu
Web site - iuhoosiers.com
LEXUS SPRINTS
The Hoosier rowing team sends one boat to the 2002 Lexus South/Central Region Regatta in Oak Ridge, Tenn. this weekend. The IU Novice Eight heads to Oak Ridge with a season that has been full of success. The boat has done well in all of the regattas that it has been part of this year. The Novice Eight placed seventh at the Big Ten Championship, second at the Indiana Invitational, fourth at the Indiana Crew Classic, first at the Cincinnati Invitational and first as well as second at the Sacramento Invitational. The Novice Eight has been one of the most successful boats that Indiana has had in its three-year existence.
RACE SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 18
9:00 a.m. I Novice Eight Heat 1
9:15 a.m. I Novice Eight Heat 2
9:30 a.m. II Varsity Four Heat 1
9:45 a.m. II Varsity Four Heat 2
10:00 a.m. I Varsity Four Heat 1
10:15 a.m. I Varsity Four Heat 2
10:30 a.m. II Varsity Eight Heat 1
10:45 a.m. II Varsity Eight Heat 2
11:00 a.m. II Varsity Eight Heat 3
11:15 a.m. I Varsity Eight Heat 1
11:30 a.m. I Varsity Eight Heat 2
11:45 a.m. I Varsity Eight Heat 3
2:00 p.m. I Novice Eight Repechage 1
2:15 p.m. I Novice Eight Repechage 2
2:30 p.m. II Varsity Four Repechage 1
2:45 p.m. II Varsity Four Repechage 2
3:00 p.m. I Varsity Four Repechage 1
3:15 p.m. I Varsity Four Repechage 2
3:30 p.m. II Varsity Eight Semifinal 1
3:45 p.m. II Varsity Eight Semifinal 2
4:00 p.m. I Varsity Eight Semifinal 1
4:15 p.m. I Varsity Eight Semifinal 2
Sunday, May 19
9:00 a.m. I Varsity Four C Final
9:15 a.m. II Varsity Eight C Final
9:30 a.m. I Varsity Eight C Final
9:45 a.m. II Novice Eight Grand Final
10:00 a.m. I Novice Eight Petite Final
10:15 a.m. I Novice Eight Grand Final
10:30 a.m. II Varsity Four Petite Final
10:45 a.m. II Varsity Four Grand Final
11:00 a.m. I Varsity Four Petite Final
11:15 a.m. I Varsity Four Grand Final
11:30 a.m. II Varsity Eight Petite Final
11:45 a.m. II Varsity Eight Grand Final
Noon I Varsity Eight Petite Final
12:15 p.m. I Varsity Eight Grand Final
FOR MEET RESULTS
Complete race results will be made available on the Web at iuhoosiers.com following the event. They can be viewed and printed out by choosing women's rowing from the main menu. For more information contact staff assistant Geoffre Sherman in the Media Relations office at (812) 855-9399.
IU EARNS ALL-TIME HIGH POINT TOTAL AT BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Indiana women's rowing team earned his highest point total of its young history at the 2002 Big Ten Championship on Lake Ovid hosted by Michigan State University. IU finished with 23 points and a seventh place finish. The Varsity Four led the Hoosiers at Big Tens with a sixth place finish that was also a second place finish in the Petite Final. The Hoosiers are looking to carry this performance into next season and beyond.
HOOSIERS COMPETE AT INDIANA INVITATIONAL
The Hoosiers came home for the final meet of the 2002 season when they hosted the Indiana Invitational at Lake Lemon. IU was joined by #3 Ohio State and several club teams including Northwestern, Marquette and Chicago. The first and second Novice Eights each finished in second place behind Ohio State, while the Varsity 8 finished third overall and the Varsity 4 also finished in second. The Hoosier Novice 8 posted a time of 7:08.8 to finish second in the first race. The second race saw the Hoosier Novice place second with a time of 7:29.8. The Varsity 8 posted a time of 7:04.9, which was enough for a third place finish. The Varsity 4 crossed the finish line in 8:00.7, which gave it a third place finish. The Hoosiers hosted a pair of races at Lake Lemon with the first being the LemonHead Regatta in the fall and the Indiana Invitational in the spring.
BIG TENS PROVIDE TOP-NOTCH COMPETITION
The 2002 Big Ten Championship showcases top 15 talent. The Wolverines of Michigan lead the way after receiving a #3 national ranking and being last season's National runner-up. Ohio State is ranked sixth and has an opportunity to show it is the best. Michigan State, 2002 Big Ten host, boasts a #12 ranking and is looking to prove that their top 15 ranking is well deserved.
SUCCESS IN AND OUT OF THE SHELL
The Indiana University Women's Rowing team had 22 Academic All-Big Ten selections in the 2000-01 season. Of those 22 rowers, four are repeat selections. In addition to the 2001 Academic All-Big Ten success, the team also had two students picked as Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association National Rowing Scholar-Athletes of the Year. The two rowers selected were juniors Erin Koers and Meg Bay.
A SEASON FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS
Indiana women's rowing is in its third season of competition and this season was full of ups and downs. The Hoosiers competed in the fall season and showed that they could compete at a high level. IU played host to the Fourth Annual LemonHead Regatta and saw the Hoosiers compete against some solid competition. IU was victorious in the college novice four as well as the college novice eight. The Novice showed its strength all season by posting several wins. After a tragedy struck the U.S., the Hoosiers embarked on a trip to Chicago during a time of heightened security. IU finished fourth in the overall points standings at the Chicago Chase after winning the Open Four and placing third in both the Novice and Varsity Eight events. IU next headed to the Head of the Rock in Rockford, Ill. Amid strong winds and intermittent rain, the Hoosiers were able to post a strong showing. IU was victorious in its first-ever Quad competition and finished 2-3-4 in the Open 2x. The Hoosiers split for the next events with the Novice and Varsity heading to Indianapolis and the Varsity 8A traveling to Boston for the Head of the Charles. The V8A posted a 10th-place finish in its first-ever showing at the legendary Charles. At the Head of the Eagle in Indy, the Hoosiers were once again victorious in the Quad and posted a second place finish in the Open 8 competition. The Head of the Elk closed the fall with the Hoosiers finishing fifth overall. The spring opened with a travel date in Sacramento, Calif. at the Sacramento Invitational. The Novice 8 was victorious in its bid versus Sacramento State and led the Hoosiers in the competition. IU next went to the Cincinnati Invitational and came home with both Novice 8 titles and a Varsity 4 title to add to its collection. The Indiana Crew Classic followed and saw both the Varsity and Novice 4 place second in their respective races. IU finished the fall by hosting the indiana Invite. The Hoosier Novice 8 finished second to #3 Ohio State and also finished second in the B race to Ohio State. The Hoosiers are looking to the future and hope that this Big Ten Championship pushes IU onto the map.
Q&A WITH INDIANA HEAD COACH MARK WILSON
Indiana rowing Head Coach Mark Wilson talks about the progress of the team and his predictions for the spring season.
Indiana: How has the team's training progressed since the fall season ended?
Mark Wilson: The women of the rowing team have been working well as a group and many of the young ladies have really stepped forward to help lead the team in the right direction. Our juniors are taking charge and that is great. I am very encouraged by the leadership by example that I see in our current team captains and most of the upperclassmen. I feel that the training that we are doing now and until spring break will be most beneficial to us as the racing season begins.
IU: What are your thoughts on the team as you get prepared for your training trip?
MW: The team is still a young team and with that comes the need for experience. We are looking to gain experience on the trip both on the water and in a team bonding sense. The race at the end of week will also add to the experience that the team needs to excel in the conference later in the season.
IU: Do you have any predictions for the spring? Any boats you see as dark horses?
MW: Predictions are tough at this point of the year. Do I feel confident about our two tops boats? Yes, I feel that our 1V8 and 1N8 will be strong and have good feelings that we can make some heads turn as we get into the racing season. If the teams can focus on developing together and work on getting the mental edge for themselves, then I see the team doing really well. I know our core group is strong. They need to have the same confidence in themselves that I have in them today.
IU: Who are you looking to lead this team to a great spring season?
MW: I am looking forward to the Juniors and seniors to continue being good role models for the underclassmen. Specifically, I feel that I can count on Captains Amy Roble and Becky England. I feel that both of them have a great feel on the team, know what needs to happen and will help to make others realize what needs to happen to realize the teams goals. Others that come to mind are Margaret Clark, Stephanie Mast and on the novice side I like the approach that Kate Gordon and Kelly Schuiling are bringing to the team. Over all I am impressed with most of the young women on this team. It takes a lot of energy to come to practice day in and day out when you know the boats are in the barn and the lake is frozen.
IU: Thanks for your time, Coach.
MW: My pleasure and thank you.
ABOUT HEAD COACH MARK WILSON
In his third year as head coach, Mark Wilson has seen continued improvement from his squad every season. He looks forward to the new depth and continued challenges of leading the rowing Hoosiers. "Each year I learn more about coaching and I am looking forward to the start of this year more than any other so far. We have a great number of super athletes on the team and our depth and strength in the Varsity looks better than ever," said Wilson. "This year we have a group of Juniors on the team that were novice our first year as a program and I am really looking forward to there involvement on the team." Coach Wilson loves to compete and continues to be a competitive person with a top 10 finish in the 2000 C.R.A.S.H.-B’s masters division and many Head race top finishes as well. "I like to compete,” he said. “I feel it keeps me sharp and in touch with my team as we train together."
ROWING TERMS
Crew: The sport of rowing referred to as "Crew".
Shell: The name given to the boats used in the sport of rowing.
Coxswain: The onboard strategist, tactician and even coach who is responsible for steering the shell. The coxswain is responsible for informing the crew as to where they are in the race and how they are doing.
Catch: The point at which the blade (wide part at the end if the oar) enters the water.
Feather: The motion used by rowers to get the blade out of the water.
Crab: The term use when an oarsman does not feather the oar cleanly. This can cause the boat to slow down and could catapult the oarmen out of the boat. A crab usually disrupts the synchronized motion during each stroke cycle maintained by oarsman (which is called their "flow" or "swing").
Sculling: The type of rowing where each oarsman has two oars.
Sweep Rowing: The type of rowing where each oarsman has one oar and rows either the port or starboard side of the shell.
Junior: Any competitor less that 18 years of age.
Novice: Any competitor who has been competing for one year or less as of October 1, 2000. Experience as a sculler does not count as experience in sweep events and vice versa.
Bow: The forward section of the boat.
Stern: The back part of a boat.
Starboard: The right side of a boat facing the bow.
Port: The left side of a boat when facing the bow.
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