USRowing is pleased to announce plans for the first in-person convention since 2019. Held with the Atlantic City Indoor Rowing Association (ACIRA) in Atlantic City, N.J., the convention will coincide with the USRowing Indoor National Championships at the Atlantic City Convention Center February 3-5, 2023. This is the first time USRowing has combined these events and is looking forward to connecting with the entire rowing community in Atlantic City.
 

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RowCon2023 Speakers and Schedule
 
Additional RowCon2023 Details

Athlete Development Track Description
What do we think of when we hear the phrase "Athlete Development"? It's easy to assume that it simply coaches facilitating improvement and gaining speed -- But that's only part of it. If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that athletic improvement is more than just seeing splits go down. Athlete development and athlete wellness go hand in hand, and coaches must prioritize both to retain athletes, keep them healthy, and compete successfully on and off the water. Join USRowing as we examine how the rowing community can be leaders in serving athletes mentally and physically. 

• Keynote Speaker: Josy Verdonkschot - USRowing Chief of High Performance 
  • Topic: Standards and Pathways for USRowing High Performance
    • Josy Verdonkshot took on the role of USRowing's Chief of High Performance in January of 2022. With over two decades of international coaching success in countries such as Italy and most recetly The Netherlands, Josy brings a new perspective to high performance development in the US. One year into his new role, Josy will outline where he sees American athlete development, how it compares to other nations, and where he believes the path to success lies for the future.
• Other Session Topics: Appropriate training loads, mental wellness, small boat rowing, technique, stress management, rigging, physiology, etc

Program Management Track Description
Whether you're a small upstart looking to grow, or an established behemoth struggling to staff and assign priorities for all your programs, running an organization is hard work. In this track, USRowing brings best practices to its community on all aspects of program management – safety, member experience management, and effective communication. Special attention will be paid to any program's most important asset: the people and how they work together. There is no one size fits all formula but join us to gather some new ideas! 

• Keynote Speaker: Amanda Kraus - USRowing Chief Executive Officer 
  • Topic: USRowing November 2020, Now and Beyond
    • What does it take to lead a national governing body into a new era of growth and sustainability. When USRowing CEO Amanda Kraus took the helm late, in 2020 what did she find to be the state of the organization? How did she prioritize her first steps? In this keynote address, Amanda will open RowCon2023 by recapping her early days with the organization, what drove her decisions in those first crucial months, where she sees the organization now and her vision for the future.
• Other Session Topics: Staff development and management, boathouse culture, fundraising, marketing and communications, sustainability, safety, etc.

Hands-On Learning Workshops Description
In addition to regular sessions under these two umbrellas, USRowing will also offer Hands-on Learning sessions that will be workshop-based seminars giving attendees tangible skills to bring home with them. These workshops will be interspersed within the RowCon2023 programming and will last 90-120'.

General Schedule

• Friday 2/3 12:00-5:30 PM
  • RowCon Happy Hour 5:30-6:30 PM
• Saturday 2/4 8:00AM-6:00 PM
  • Breakfast 7:00-8:00 AM
  • Lunch 12:00-1:00 PM
• Sunday 2/5 8:00AM-12:00 PM
  • Breakfast 7:00-8:00 AM

Pricing for RowCon2023
 

Pass Type
All Access Pass (Individual)	$549
Certified L2 or L3 Coach	$449
BH All Access Pass Up to 5 Members	$1,499
BH All Access Pass Up to 10 Members	$2,999

• All passes include the following meals/beverages:
  • Friday
    • 10:30AM-12:00PM Registration Coffee, Tea, and Assorted Pastries
    • 6:15PM-7:15PM RowCon Happy Hour Heavy Hors-d'ouvres and Cash Bar
  • Saturday
    • 7:00AM-8:00AM Full Breakfast
    • 12:10PM-1:10PM Full Lunch
  • Sunday
    • 7:00AM-8:00AM Full Breakfast
• All RowCon2023 attendees must be current USRowing members.
• Certified Level 2 and 3 coaches must have current certifications for SafeSport, CPR/First Aid, Boater Safety, and a current background check on file with USRowing in order to receive their coupon code for the discounted price. To submit for a coupon code please fill out this FORM.
  • Deadline for Level 2 and 3 coach discount: January 24, 2023

Junior Day
USRowing is pleased to offer a Saturday Junior Day program for U19 and under athletes wishing to expand their rowing knowledge. This program is offered for $45 and is a separate track from RowCon2023 that includes the following schedule of sessions and events.

• 12:15-2:15PM College Recruiting Fair
  • Note: You must be a junior in high school or older to attend the recruiting fair. All other Junior Day sessions are open to all youth.
  • College programs who wish to participate may sign up HERE
  • List of participating college programs HERE
• 2:30-3:30PM 
  • College Recruitment Session for Athletes and Parents
    • Join Dr. Robert Henrich, Stockton University's Vice President for Enrollment Management as he outlines the college recruitment process for prospective student athletes and parents. This session will cover the ins and outs of admissions, a financial aid overview, and some info on basic NCAA regulations.
      • NOTE: Parents are welcome to attend the recruiting session. There is no additional fee for parents to attend.
• 3:45-4:30PM
  • The Five R’s of Recovery
    • In this presentation, athletes will learn the basics of nutrition for rowing training. We will also discuss nutrition strategies for racing using the five R’s formula. 
    • The Five R’s: 
      • Rehydrate (with fluids and fluid-rich foods)
      • Repair (with protein)
      • Refuel (with carbohydrates)
      • Reinforce (immunity with colors, fats & ferments)
      • Repeat (throughout the day)!
• 4:45-6:15PM
  • Move Well To Row Well: The Proactive Athlete’s Approach To Speed and Injury Prevention
    • This workshop is a practical, applied version of the rowing movement discussion, “Move Well to Row Well: How cuing and compensations inhibit optimal rowing technique". Speed and longevity are in your hands. How? By moving well. This clinic is specifically designed to deliver strategies and practices that help you better understand, assess, and address every rower’s greatest area of concern. After all, to be long, strong, and stable in the boat, you must first be long, strong, and stable on land.
  • A Coxswains Guide to turning Practice Management into Raceday Speed
    • After the 2008 Olympics, coxswain Mary Whipple founded The 9th Seat to provide the resources coxswains and rowers need to succeed. Drawing on her success as a three-time Olympic medal winner on the U.S. Women's Rowing Team, Mary Whipple’s elite coxswain camps and clinics provide valuable information, training tips, feedback, and resources for up-and-coming coxswains.
      
      In this session, Mary will teach coxswains the skills they need to become invaluable members of their teams and have seamless communication with their coaches. Participating coxswains will come away with tools to prevent decision paralysis, give purpose to their words, and nail the fundamentals of their craft.
• Questions about Junior Day?
  • Contact Chris Chase at chris.chase@usrowing.org

Lodging in Atlantic City
Please see the below hotel partners for the 2023 USRowing Atlantic City Indoor National Championships & USRowing Convention. 

• Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, Tropicana Atlantic City 
• Hampton Inn Egg Harbor Township Atlantic City, Hampton Inn Atlantic City/Absecon

Please email learningdev@usrowing.org for any questions regarding convention. USRowing Convention and Indoor Championship Press Release