Sparks Rowing Camps - Essential Eligibility Criteria

The Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) are designed to outline the necessary physical, mental, and logistical requirements for all participants. These criteria ensure safety and effective participation in our activities.

Please review the Essential Eligibility Criteria detailed below. Contact us with any questions or for further assistance in preparing for the camp.

General EEC for Camp

1. Health and Fitness: Must be in reasonably good health and fitness, capable of extensive physical activity and endurance throughout the duration of the camp

2. Breathing: Be able to breathe independently without any medical assistance

3. Risk Awareness: Understand and recall the inherent risks and hazards of rowing

4. Attention and Alertness: Maintain alertness and focus attention for several hours, especially during instruction and while rowing

5. Instruction Comprehension and Communication:
  - Independently perceive, understand, and follow verbal and non-verbal instructions in all conditions.
  - Effectively communicate with coaches and peers, especially in stressful or emergency situations.

6. Self-care and Daily Activities:
  - Manage personal hygiene and toileting using facilities provided
  - Manage personal medications and dietary needs as per state law and the dietary plan provided on the forms dashboard

7. Physical Mobility:
  - Enter and exit rowing boats independently or with minimal assistance.
  - Remain seated and balanced in the boat during rowing.

8. Equipment Use:
  - Properly wear and use all required protective gear and clothing, including life jackets.
  - Handle rowing equipment like oars and safety kits.

9. Environmental Tolerance:
  - Tolerate and perform under various weather conditions, possibly including cold and wet conditions during rowing sessions.
  - Manage prolonged exposure to sun and water.

10. Group Participation: Participate effectively in a group setting, contributing positively to team dynamics and ensuring the safety of others.

11. Use of Safety Gear:
  - Understand and follow safety protocols during training and in case of emergencies.

Specific EEC for Rowers

1. Balance and Coordination:
  - Maintain balance and coordination in the boat amid the motion of the water.
  - Adjust posture and position as needed during rowing activities.

2. Physical Strength and Endurance:
  - Exhibit physical strength and stamina required to row over extended periods, potentially exceeding several hours.
  - Participate in lifting and carrying boats and equipment as part of team activities.

Specific EEC for Coxswains

1. Basic Communication Skills:
  - Ability to communicate clearly and audibly in English.
  - Follow and relay simple instructions to rowers during drills and training sessions.

2. Sensory Awareness:
  - Ability to respond to auditory commands and signals.
  - Adequate visual perception to navigate the boat and observe changes in the water conditions.

3. Learning and Adaptability:
  - Willingness to learn rowing terminologies and basic navigation techniques.
  - Ability to adapt instructions from coaches and apply them in real-time scenarios.

Specific EEC for Coxswains

- Blisters, Bruises, and Scrapes: Be prepared for common physical injuries like blisters, bruises, and scrapes, understanding their management and potential complications in a camp setting.

- Medication Management: Be aware of how medications might affect physical and mental performance, particularly in a demanding environment.