Registration Opens for RowOn Coaching Conference; Full Schedule Announced

The 2022 RowOn Coaching Conference returns to an in-person format for the first time since 2019 and will feature a wide variety of sessions led by an esteemed group of presenters from throughout the rowing world. In partnership with AMP Rowing, Row Ontario announced on Wednesday the full slate of sessions and opened registration for the Conference.

This year’s Conference takes place on Dec. 3-4 and will feature a keynote speech and lunchtime session for all participants, as well as a selection of lecture sessions and the choice to attend two fireside chat sessions. Each participant will be guaranteed five lecture sessions in addition to the keynote speech and lunchtime session and can register for the limited participation fireside chats for an additional cost. The two-day conference will take place in Welland and the sessions will be split between the Ontario NextGen Performance Centre and the Best Western Plus Rose City Suites. The bulk of the Conference will be run on Saturday, with the Fireside Chat sessions running on Sunday morning.

In October, Row Ontario announced Dr. Conny Draper will headline the Conference as the keynote speaker in a session titled Demystifying Biomechanics – How Applied Biomechanics Can Be Your ‘Objective Coaches Eye’. In addition to her keynote presentation, Draper will also present later in the day in a lecture session titled Demystifying Biomechanics – Practical Rowing-specific Applications for Your Daily Training Environment. Draper and Row Ontario Performance Director Phil Marshall will be the speakers for the Fireside Chat sessions on Sunday. Registrants for the Fireside Chats will be able to attend both sessions.

The full schedule of sessions can be found below. Session Descriptions and Presenter Bios can be found on the event page on our website.

Full Conference Schedule

Dec. 3 – 8am
Title: Demystifying Biomechanics – How Applied Biomechanics Can Be Your ‘Objective Coaches Eye’
Presenter: Conny Draper
Type: Keynote Presentation

Dec. 3 – 9:45am and 11:15am
Title: Enlisting and Engaging Coaches
Presenter: Dereck Schwandt
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 3 – 9:45am and 11:15am
Title: Technology Applied to Coaching: Using Excel, Google, and Video Effectively
Presenter: Jordan Rendall
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 3 – 9:45am and 11:15am
Title: Good Drills, Great Practices; Using Effective Communication to Make Every Day Drills More Impactful
Presenter: Mary Rao
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 3 – 12:45pm (Lunch will be served with this session. This session is sponsored by HUDSON)
Title: Safe Sport Officer Certification from the IOC: The 5 W’s of Safe Sport: Who, What, Where, When, and Why
Presenter: Michael Forgeron
Type: Lunchtime Session

Dec. 3 – 2:15pm
Title: Para Rowing – How to Develop Programs at the Local Club Level
Presenter: Rebecca Orr
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 3 – 2:15pm
Title: Ergometer Envy: Getting Athletes Excited About Indoor Rowing
Presenter: Kristin Jeffery
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 3 – 2:15pm
Title: Coaching the Coxswain
Presenter: Laura Court
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 3 – 3:45pm and 5:15pm
Title: Athlete/Coach Development Pathway
Presenter: Phil Marshall
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 3 – 3:45pm and 5:15pm
Title: Demystifying Biomechanics – Practical Rowing-specific Applications for your Daily Training Environment.
Presenter: Dr. Conny Draper
Type: Lecture Session

Dec. 4 – 8:30am and 10:10am
Fireside Chat with Phil Marshall

Dec. 4 – 8:30am and 10:10am
Fireside Chat with Dr. Conny Draper