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Offering outstanding coaching, equipment and facilities, the Summer Program provides rigorous training and intense racing. Vesper Boat Club assists athletes in securing housing. Although Vesper cannot guarantee employment, Vesper will assist athletes in finding positions that will to accommodate their training and racing schedule.
Vesper Boat Club invites heavyweight men and women to apply for the 2008 Summer Program
Athlete Requirements for Summer program
• Minimum one year of collegiate rowing experience;
• Coach’s recommendation;
• Submission of a 2K or 6K ergometer score; and
• Completed Summer Program Application
(Please contact Head Coach Michiel Bartman for an application at michielbartman@gmail.com
Application Deadline: April 30
Applicants will be notified in early May
NOTE: Change in Men’s Summer Program
Our 2008 Men’s Summer Program will be shorter than normal and will not include the Canadian Henley this year. In addition to Elite Nationals, Senior Nationals, and Independence Day Regattas, we will focus on qualifying a 4+ for the U-23 Worlds in Brandenburg Germany 16-20 July.
The women’s program aims to continue their winning tradition and will run the full summer program schedule including Canadian Henley.
Women:
• Program runs from June 14th till August 10th (Canadian Henley).
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Focus: Canadian Henley, World trials W4-
• Races: IDR, Elite Nationals, Club Nationals, Canadian Henley
• Costs: 300 dollars, including uni.
• Coach: Paul Bugenhagen
Men:
• Program runs from June 14th till July 20th (Club Nationals)
• Duration: 5 weeks
• Focus: Elite Nationals, U23 trials 4+, World trials M2+
• Races: IDR, Elite Nationals, U23 trials, Club Nationals
• Costs: 250 dollars, including uni.
Fee includes: Program dues and regatta entry fees and equipment rental.
(Rent, living and travel expenses are not included)
We invite you to be a part of Vesper’s winning tradition…
“Vesper gave me what I needed to excel. I became a sculler, had outstanding coaching and equipment and the support of a club and its members who support their athletes.”
Jon Burns, Championship Single, Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
Vesper Boat Club’s Coaching Staff
Head Coach
Michiel Bartman joined Vesper as full-time Head Coach in Spring 2005. His rowing career highlights in the Netherlands include numerous World Championships and Olympic Gold in the Dutch men’s eight in 1996, Olympic Silver in the Dutch Men's Quad in 2000, and Olympic Silver in the Dutch men's eight in 2004. He served as assistant coach to the Dutch National Team.
Assistant Coaches: Todd Craun and Frank Biller
Invitation Form
If you are interested in joining the Vesper Boat Club as a member of the senior athlete program please contact Michiel Bartman at michielbartman@gmail.com; www.michielbartman.com
for our application form which will allow us to get to know more about your rowing background.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the senior athlete program: Michiel Bartman at michielbartman@gmail.com
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