We are excited to announce a series of educational activities in preparation for the 2024 Hong Kong Beach Sprint Championships on 14th -15th December 2024 at Mui Wo. In conjunction with World Rowing, HKCRA is offering the following opportunities:
1. Zoom Seminar
Date : 17thJuly, 2024, Wednesday
Time : 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Presenter : Mr. Chris Perry, World Rowing Development Lead Expert
Language: English
**This online seminar will provide an introduction to the Beach Sprint discipline and an overview of related World
Rowing development, coach education, and National Technical Official (NTO) Education. Enrolment is open to all
HKCRA members.
2. Practical Weekend Workshop
Date : 5th – 6th October, 2024, Saturday & Sunday
Location : Mui Wo and Wu Kai Sha
This face-to-face Workshop will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Beach Sprint Competition and Training
- Setting up a beach sprint course and organising races
- Safe management of water training sessions Updated 2024 Rules of Racing for Beach Sprint
- Launching, landing, capsize, and rescue drills
- Coastal race techniques
**Participants should be in good health, capable of swimming 50m in light clothing and floating without assistance
for three minutes.
3. World Rowing Certification Opportunities
Following the above seminars, a limited number of spots are available for the World Rowing Coastal Race Module
and/or Level 1 Coastal Coaches Course. Prerequisites include participation in the preceding Zoom and Practical
Weekend Workshop, as well as completion of self-learning and certification requirements that will be outlined in
the Zoom Seminar.
Enrollment for Activity 1 is now open. To secure your spot, please register before 10th July 2024 via the google link,
https://forms.gle/qJ7env2ScdYV4GdC7
If demand exceeds capacity, priority will be given based on relevant experience, current rowing activity, club distribution, and gender balance. We encourage all
HKCRA members to take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities as we prepare for the exciting
inclusion of Beach Sprint events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.