Provincial Talent Identification and Selection Policy Summary
2024 - 2025 Season
The Western Cape Rowing Provincial talent identification and selection process of athletes will be comprised of two tiers:
South African National trialling representatives - Tier 1 (Elite):
Tier 1 rowers are rowers that have met the National standards for competition or have met the National Ergo standards.
Eligible athletes for Tier 1 will automatically be invited to attend the Provincial Trials, Performance camp and/or Provincial Selection Regatta/seat races.
| Age Group
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Water Performance Criteria
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National Standard 2000m Ergo Time
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| U16 SASRU & Club
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SA Champs Medal: Scull, double Scull and Pair. Wildcard: At the discretion of the IC panel.
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U16 Women: 7:40 at sea level. U16 Men: 6:40 at sea level
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| U19 Junior National
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SA Champs Medal: Scull, double Scull and Pair. Wildcard: At the discretion of the IC panel. Column content
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Junior Women: 7:20 at sea level. Junior Men: 6:20 at sea level.
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| U23 National
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SA Champs Medal: Scull, double Scull and Pair. Wildcard: At the discretion of the IC panel.
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U23 OW Men: 6:18 at sea level. U23 LW Men: 6:35 at sea level. U23 OW Women: 7:18 at sea level. U23 LW Women: 7:33 at sea level.
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Western Province representatives - Tier 2 (Sub-Elite):
To be eligible for Tier 2 status, and be invited to the Provincial trials, athletes must:
➢ Meet the Provincial standards for competition by means of ergo and water performances.
➢ Eligible athletes for Tier 2 will automatically be invited to attend the Provincial Trials, Performance camp and/or Provincial Selection Regatta/seat races.
➢ For Coxes to be considered, their crew must achieve an A-final at a National Regatta, or their crew needs to have won WC Champs, or be a wildcard candidate, nominated by their coach.
➢ Post SA Champs wildcard and fringe athletes will be invited to attempt a last ergo trial.
All Tier 2 trialists to be approved by the Provincial selection committee and will be invited to attend the Performance camp and/or the Provincial Selection Regatta /seat races.
| Age Group
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Water Performance Criteria
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National Standard 2000m Ergo Time
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| U16 SASRU & Club
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SA Champs A-Final: Scull, double Scull and Pair. Wildcard: At the discretion of the IC panel.
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U16 Women: 8:00 at sea level. U16 Men: 7:00 at sea level (5 – 10% leeway to drive increase in numbers)
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| U19 Junior National
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SA Champs Medal: Scull, double Scull and Pair. Wildcard: At the discretion of the IC panel.
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Junior Women: 7:40 at sea level. Junior Men: 6:40 at sea level.(5 – 10% leeway to drive increase in numbers)Column content
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| U23 National
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SA Champs Medal: Scull, double Scull and Pair. Wildcard: At the discretion of the IC panel.
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U23 OW Men: 6:18 at sea level.
: 6:35 at sea level. U23 OW Women: 7:18 at sea level. U23 LW Women: 7:33 at sea level.Column content
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Western Province Colours & Half Colours Criteria Breakdown
| Full Colours
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Half Colours
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Talent Streamline
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| U19 Tier 1
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U19 Tier 2 U16 Tier 1
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U16 Tier 2
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Ergo Assessment Dates:
| Trial Date |
Trial Details |
Submission |
| By 31st October |
WC Baseline Ergo Test #1:
Purpose: To identify depth & Talent.
U15: National Standard 1000m
U16 – U19: National Standard 2000m
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coachcom@wcrowing.co.za Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 31st October |
U19 National Squad Submission:
Purpose: Submit athletes capable of making RSA team.
U19: National Standard 2000m
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sa.junior.rowing@gmail.com Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 30th November |
WC Baseline Ergo Test #2:
Purpose: To identify depth & Talent.
U15: National Standard 1000m
U16: National Standard 2000m
U19: National Standard 5000m
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coachcom@wcrowing.co.za Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 30th November |
U19 National Squad Submission:
Purpose: Submit athletes capable of making RSA team.
U19: National Standard 5000m |
sa.junior.rowing@gmail.com Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 31st January |
U19 National Squad Submission:
Purpose: Submit athletes capable of making RSA team.
U19: National Standard 2000m |
sa.junior.rowing@gmail.com Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 31st January |
WC Baseline Ergo Test #3:
Purpose: To motivate & fast-track talent.
U15: National Standard 1000m
U16: National Standard 2000m
U19: National Standard 2000m
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coachcom@wcrowing.co.za Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 28th February |
U19 National Squad Submission:
Purpose: Submit athletes capable of making RSA team.
U19: National Standard 2000m |
sa.junior.rowing@gmail.com Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 10th March |
U19 National Squad Submission:
Purpose: Submit athletes capable of making RSA team.
U19: National Standard 2000m |
sa.junior.rowing@gmail.com Please use ergo Template attached |
| By 10th March |
WC Baseline Ergo Test #3:
Purpose: To motivate & fast-track talent.
U15: National Standard 1000m
U16: National Standard 2000m
U19: National Standard 2000m |
coachcom@wcrowing.co.za Please use ergo Template attached |