TCYRC Newsletter 5/5/25

Written By Nancy Bixby

Weekly practice schedule

If there are last-minute changes due to weather, those will be shared on GroupMe.

  • Monday 5/5 - boathouse

  • Tuesday 5/6 - lake (unloading trailer)

  • Wednesday 5/7 - lake

  • Thursday 5/8 - lake

  • Friday 5/9 - lake

  • Saturday 5/10 - lake

  • Sunday 5/11 - lake - An additional practice has been added on Sunday 5/11 from 7:00-9:00 AM due to Midwest Regionals being less than two weeks away! It is IMPERATIVE that everyone racing at Midwest is at this practice, and STRONGLY recommended for those who are not. 

Attendance - Just a reminder: If an athlete will be missing a practice, they need to email attendance@tcyrc.org by 11:59PM Sunday evening of the week they will be missing a practice. If an athlete will be missing practice due to a last minute illness or conflict, they still need to send an email when they find out. This allows coaches to plan out boat assignments in advance.

Varsity Athlete Extra Workout Spreadsheet - If you are a varsity athlete, there is a spreadsheet to log extra workouts each week. Here is the spreadsheet (it is also pinned in the athlete GroupMe). These workouts are REQUIRED for athletes in the 1V8, and optional (but beneficial!) for everyone else.

TCYRC May Board Meeting - Thursday May 8

The May TCYRC Board meeting will take place this Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 PM at the TCY Boathouse and Zoom. All are welcome to attend!

Heidi Nistler is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: TCYRC Board Meeting

Time: May 8, 2025 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92341158543

Meeting ID: 923 4115 8543

Less than TWO weeks until Midwest Junior Regionals

One of the biggest races of the year is almost here! The Midwest Junior Rowing Championship is one of the most important (and most enjoyable!) races of the year. 

A full itinerary will be sent out by Coach Justin the week of 5/12 once race times/heats have been confirmed.

We are ONE NOVICE girl away from being able to enter a Novice Girls' 8+!! Please respond to this email or contact Coach Justin if your athlete is not currently registered for Midwest, but wants to register now so we can compete in this event. This would allow our novice girls to compete against other first-year notice teams instead of racing against varsity boats. If your athlete is interested in attending but the cost is a barrier, please contact vicepresident@tcyrc.org. 

Athletes/Parents should enter their travel information on this Midwest Travel Spreadsheet as soon as possible. This allows the coaches and parent chaperones to plan for travel to/from the airport.

The REAL ID requirements will be in effect when athletes and families are flying to Midwest. Anyone flying to/from Midwest will need a REAL ID or passport for domestic travel. 

What to Bring to a Regatta

No matter the time of year, a long regatta day can feature all kinds of weather, including cold, heat, sun, and rain. The better you prepare, the more you will enjoy the day. Food, drinks, and snacks will be provided for the athletes throughout the weekend.

Athlete Packing list:

  • Team racing apparel - TCYRC racing tank and blue trou/shorts AND/OR TCYRC uni

  • TCYRC clothing (e.g., sweatshirt, t-shirt, sweatpants)

  • Sweatshirt or jacket for wearing over your race uniform

  • Pair of long pants/sweatpants for wearing over your race uniform

  • Long-sleeve shirt and/or leggings for racing (if it is cold/rainy)

  • Socks (and extra socks!)

  • Waterproof sandals for the dock

  • Tennis shoes for warm-ups

  • Rain gear

  • Extra outfits (for after the race, around the hotel, unloading the boat, traveling back home)

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Any medications you take at home

  • Refillable water bottle

Families:

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Layers of clothing

  • Rain gear (including an umbrella)

  • Binoculars

  • Camera

TCY Trucker Hats Available!

We have TCYRC trucker hats available for purchase for $20! These hats have an adjustable closure in the back and mesh backing to stay comfortable in the summer sun and heat! 

Hats are available now and can be delivered to athletes at practice. Payment can be arranged by contacting Jennea Botts at jenneabotts@gmail.com or 612-708-7283.

Upcoming Regattas

Summer Regattas

Please save the date for our summer regattas:

  • Minneapolis Sprints (Minneapolis, MN) - June 21 - this is already next month!!

  • Chicago Sprints (Chicago, IL) - July 11-13

  • Midwest Summer Sprints (Zanesville, OH) - August 3

Nancy Bixby
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