Open Sculling 2012 Preview

December 10, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Katie Stainken at the 2011 National Selection Regatta

After a successful 2011, it looks like our Open Sculling Program is getting some new blood!  Open Sculler Katie Stainken contributes the following post.

To learn more about Potomac Boat Club’s Open Sculling Program and Katie, please visit The Open Sculling Program page at http://www.potomacstar.com/racing-programs/test/.  And check back soon for new teammate bios!

A big PBC WELCOME to our new Open Scullers and coaches!

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Since the last update from the Open Scullers, quite a few exciting changes have taken place. The biggest change is in the roster:  we now have four women and eleven men, who make for a crowded carpet at 6am when we do our daily core routine!

On the men’s side, Open Sculling Program veterans Willy Cowles, Taylor Frank, Sean Gorman, Joe Ledvina, and Michael Malone are joined by Greg Charte, Patrick Lacey, Matt Miller, Carl Thunman, Steve Whelpley, and Nate Kelly. For the women, Stef Kozuscek, Katie Stainken, and Morgan Wimberley are joined by Emily Carney.  Lucky for us though, Coach Reilly has recruited two new coaches to assist with the program and keep us in line: Jim O’Connor and Heather Barney.  Thanks to Jim and Heather for volunteering their time!

Looking back at Fall the Open Scullers participated in the Head of the Potomac, Head of the Occoquan, Head of the Charles, and the Fall Speed Order. All of these races offered great racing experience for the team as we geared up for winter training and the 2012 year.  We capped off the fall with a new challenge … the first annual PBC Triathlon, which consisted of a 10k erg, bridge loop run, and a quick row out to Roosevelt bridge and back.  Next up, we have a run test, 30 minute test, 6k test, and the annual erg marathon on December 31st. Hopefully the weather will remain mild, or at least above freezing, and we will be able to continue to row through December and into January. With the 4-oar rule in effect and our large team roster, 2x and 4x will have to be the boats of choice.

It’s not all work with the Open Scullers, though!  We’re looking forward to decorating the ballroom and to hosting the PBC Christmas party on December 11, and then to our Rising Stars dinner in January, which was so successful last year thanks to you.  Some members of the team are also California Dreamin’, and will be heading out to train the winter months away in Long Beach, California, after the start of the new year.

As always, thanks so much for your support, PBC!  Stay tuned for more information on what your Open Sculling Program is up to and news of our upcoming events!

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The Concept2 Holiday Challenge is kicking our rear

December 9, 2011 by admin · 1 Comment 

Unbeknownst to you, Jean had sent you a front row ticket to the gun show, you lucky devil.

UPDATE!

For all of the ergers we have, we are woefully behind in the standings.

Let’s go ahead and get this done for the PBC team.  And by the way, for every person who completes at least 100k during the challenge, Concept2 will donate $.02 for each kilometer (1000 meters) you accumulate to your choice of the following organizations:

Here’s how you sign up …

  1. You must have an Online Logbook at concept2.com (it’s FREE!) and all of your meters must be entered into your Online Logbook. If you don’t already have one, visit the Online Logbook home page, click Register under New User and follow the directions. Kids Challenge participants need to set up an individual logbook (using a parent’s email address is fine).
  2. Under the Profile tab, enter your current mailing address. This is to ensure we have your correct mailing address for mailing your pin (see below for how to qualify).
  3. After you row/ski, record your meters in your Online Logbook. The Online Logbook automatically calculates your meters during the challenge.
  4. Visit the Challenges page in your Online Logbook. When you’ve reached your goal, the Challenges page of the Online Logbook automatically recognizes your achievement and displays instructions for claiming your rewards.

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Originally posted November 21, 2011:

The other day I looked over at my husband and I said, “Big Papa (because he likes it when I call him Big Papa) ….”  I said, “Big Papa what we need around these parts is a little more ergin’.”  He slowly put down a large sticky jug of syrup and  mumbled something about being on the erg since the end of baseball season.  Just gave me more incentive to kick his baseball butt out of there!  Git! Because guess what folks?! (Cue banjo ….)

It’s time for the Twelfth Annual Concept 2 Holiday Challenge, November 24 through December 24!  And it’s so easy! All you have to do is go to the Concept 2 site and sign up.  Of course, then you have to erg and stuff, but who cares when you get a prize!

Choose one of the following goals:

  • 1000,000 meters
  • 2000,000 meters
  • 50,000 meters for kids 16 and under
  • Adaptive athletes may choose 5ok, 100k or 200k

Row and record!  Free prizes for anyone who completes any of the challenges goals.

For every person who completes at least 100k during the challenge, Concept2 will donate $.02 for each kilometer (1000 meters) you accumulate to your choice of the following organizations:

We’re gonna to win it this year, PBC!  Here are our results from the beginning of the year: http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/challenge/univStandings2012.asp.  Walk in the park, Ladies.  Walk in the park.

Go here for all of the details: http://www.concept2.com/us/motivation/challenges/individual/holchal.asp.  Let see 10 signed up by the end of the day!

GO PBC!





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