1. BASICS OF PROGRAM AND SELECTION SYSTEM OF TURKISH ROWING TEAM Author by: Nebojsa Ilic

2. BASIC STRUCTURE AND PARAMETERS Structure and periodisation of annual training cyclus Preparation period XI - ½ IV 22 weeks XIXII½ I IIIII½ IV 548 hours of trainings and competitions Stage of multiple – basic trainings 10 weeks x 26 hours = 260 hours Stage of special situation trainings 12 weeks x 24 hours = 280 hours Competitive period (½ IV – IX) 24 weeks XIXII½ I IIIII½ IV 456 hours of trainings and competitions Pre-competition period (preface - preparation competitions) 6 weeks x 22 hours = 132 hours Competition stage (official competitions) 12 weeks x 24 hours = 280 hours

3. BASIC PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS -30 % rowing / 1x, 2x, 4x, 2-, 4- -30 % ergometer -30 % bicycle / running -10 % gym – development of power (muscle volume) Structure and periodisation of annual training cyclus

4. SPECIFIC SITUATIONAL PREPARATION -50 % rowing / 1x, 2x -20 % ergometer -20 % bicycle / running -10 % gym – circle training (development of power endurance) Structure and periodisation of annual training cyclus

5. PRECOMPETITION PERIOD -70 % rowing / disciplines defined for ERC i WRC -20 % bicycle / running / ergometer -10 % gym – specific (individualy) Structure and periodisation of annual training cyclus

6. COMPETITION PERIOD AND FINAL TRAININGS -50-70 % rowing -20-40 % bicycle / rowing / ergometer -10 % gym– individualy Structure and periodisation of annual training cyclus

7. ROWING TECHNIQUE -Biomechanicly correct -Explain simply -All participants (rowers and coaches) must comply with given parameters -Do not tolerate deviation in any of specified technical parameters -Check – 1x, 2- Basic training tasks

8. DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY CAPACITY TILL FULFILLMENT OF STANDARDS FOR ACCOMPLISHING TOP RESULTS -Check – ergometer 6 km, 2km Basic training tasks

9. MONITORING OF TRAINING -Develop concious with all participants of training process (rowers and coaches) that daily puls and speed monitoring is necessary condition for progress Basic training tasks

10. DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STABILITY -Fulfillment of daily training tasks on given level leads to stability and safety as necessary parameters for good competition performance Basic training tasks

11. CHOICE OF COACHES -Elected coaches must choose to follow clearly written parameters both technique and training plan -Elected coaches must not have individual interpretations of given parameters -Message is being sent to all participants of competition that everything is in the system Basic training tasks

12. -Must be simple -Clear criteriums that are not changing for the whole olympic cycle -Available and logical to everyone Selection system

13. In period: -November, December, January, February: once a month at the end of national team’s training camp selection test are being done -Distance: 3 x 4000 m T-28 -Disciplines: 1x, 2- -Category: juniors B, juniors, seniors B i seniors A -I day9.00 am 4000 m T-28 3.00 pm 4000 m T-28 -II day 3.00 am 4000 m T-28 Selection system

14. -After every monthly test, ranking is being made in relation to the best rowed time. Only rowers who have the remainder untill 10’’ related to the best time on 2000 m are on the list -All rowers from the list are being invited to national team’s training camp for next month, and final test is open for all Selection system

15. Final selection for ERC and WU23RC is on March: -Distance: 2000 m -Disciplines: 1x, 2-, 2x, 4- -Category: juniors, seniors B and seniors A -I day9.00 am 1x, 2- 3.00 pm 1x, 2- -II day 9.00 am 2x, 4- 3.00 pm 2x, 4- Selection system

16. European Rowing Championships is selection regatta for World Rowing Championships According to the need, additional elections are being scheduled on June, for crews that weren’t determined on March Selection system

17. BASICS OF PROGRAM AND SELECTION SYSTEM OF TURKISH ROWING TEAM Author by: Nebojsa Ilic