2024 RowOn Umpires Conference

Row Ontario and the Umpires Committee are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 RowOn Umpires Conference!

On April 13th, Ontario Umpires, including L1 Assistant and L2 Associate Umpires, are invited to join the rest of the Ontario umpiring community for a half-day virtual conference. Featuring a mixture of plenary sessions, presentations, Q&As, and breakout discussions, the Conference is a great opportunity for professional development. Umpire Clinicians and presenters will cover a variety of topics, including Boat Placement and Rotation up the Course, Objections & Protests, Weather Protocols, Safe Sport, Umpiring Beach Sprints, Yellow Carding, and the Umpire Evaluation Cycle.

When: April 13th, 9:00am-12:30pm
Where: online via ZOOM
What: Registrants will receive virtual access to 4 sessions, plus breakout room discussions and opportunities for Q&A.
Who: The Conference is open to all Registered Umpires, FREE of charge. You must be registered for the 2024/25 season in order to attend.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 7th

Conference Schedule:
9am – Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:10 – SafeSport Update
9:30 – Umpire Evaluation Cycle
9:40 – Boat Placement & Rotation up the Course
10:10 – Break
10:20 – Objections
11:00 – Beach Sprints
11:30 – Break
11:40 – Weather Protocols
12:10 – When to use Yellow Cards
12:20 – Wrap Up

Although there is no charge to attend the Conference, pre-registration is required. All registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the Conference.

Registration

Registration is now closed. If you would like to request late registration or have any questions or concerns, please email umpires@rowontario.ca