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Advocacy

Advocacy

 

Faster Masters Rowing advocates to improve masters rowing.

We call attention to issues and we are the driving force of progress in the sport.
 
We work to identify solutions, coordinate efforts of participants, and together work to bring about changes that will make our rowing world a better place.
 

By raising awareness of masters rowing around the world. We explain why masters are different from youth rowers – why we need to be treated differently and supported differently. We write, broadcast, advocate and publish in support of this goal.

We want masters to have opportunity to row together, get access to good boats, equipment and coaching, and to meet to compete and socialise with other masters rowers.

Since 2019 we have:
  • Popularised “New Masters” racing for those with 2-5 years experience.
  • The San Diego Crew Classic debuted New Masters in 2023; Legion Regatta NZ in 2022
  • Written a coach education program to teach coaches how to work with masters
  • Hosted 3 “Rowing and Aging” conferences

We welcome discussions with individuals, clubs and regattas about how to improve rowing for masters. 

Join in

The article below is one of a series you can get (and use) in your rowing club group. 

Frustrations masters rowers article

 

Article: The Frustrations of Masters Rowers

 

Improving Rowing for Masters

Our work to advocate for masters rowing happens in 3 ways
  1. with athletes – connecting them with others, educating and inspiring
  2. with clubs – enabling them to provide a masters-suitable training environment for those who want to compete, for recreational rowers and adult beginners
  3. with federations – memberships suitable for masters, education and coach certification for masters
Let’s spread the word together.

Does your club have a newsletter?

We can send you one article a month (example above) which you can reproduce in your club newsletter on your website or on social media, We are happy for you to use the article wherever is useful as long as you follow the 1 rule.

There is ONE rule – you must be clear that we wrote the article. Attribution is to Faster Masters Rowing and a link to our website.

Sounds good?