The Asian Rowing Federation Annual Coaches Conference will be held in Xiamen, China from 18 to 23 October 2016. We are delighted to have secured five world-class coaches as keynote speakers. It takes place in conjunction with the Chinese National Rowing Championships, China Cup and ARF Masters regatta.
The Asian Rowing Federation will offer 5 nights free board and accommodation for a maximum of two coaches from each ARF members for the period from after 13:00 on 18th October (check-in) to before 13:00 on 23th October (check-out). Please note the following:
1.Federations are encouraged to nominate participants who are actively involved in coaching in their countries or intending to become coaches.
2.Federations are also strongly encouraged to nominate female as well as male coaches.
3.Participants are responsible for their own international travel costs.
4.Any extra nights or meals are at the participant’s own expense: 100$/night/single room, 80$/night/double room plus entry fee: 80$/person
5.Applicants requiring visa invitation letters should notify OC: fjphsgao@163.com, Chinese Rowing Association (chnrowing@sina.com) and CC to the ARF office by deadline 4th Oct. OC, CRA and ARF cannot be responsible for late visa applications.
6.Local transport will only be provided from Xiamen International Airport.
Please do not miss this great opportunity to meet and share the experience of some of the top coaches in the world!
Introduction of 5 Lecturers
Mr. Josy Verdonkschot (NED)
Josy is currently Head Coach of the women’s programme in the Netherlands and his lightweight women’s double won the gold medal at the recent Olympic Games in Rio, and set a new Worlds Best time earlier in the year. His women’s quad also took a silver medal in Rio. He previously coached the gold medal winning lightweight women’s double scull at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and is known as one of the most successful women’s coaches in the world.
Mr. Johan Flodin (NOR)
Johan is currently Head Coach of the Norwegian Rowing Federation and coached two medal winning crews in Rio – the men’s double scull of Olaf Tufte and Kjetil Borch, and the lightweight men’s double of Brun and Strandli. He was selected as “2013 World Rowing Coach of the Year” and has also previously worked with the Swedish National Team, notably coaching World Champion sculler Frida Svensson.
Mr. Terry Paul (CAN)
Terry is a former Olympic gold medal winning coxwain, and is currently National Men’s Development Coach in Canada. He has also previously been in charge of the Canadian Under-23 and non-Olympic programs. In 2006, he coached the Under-23 men’s eight to a gold medal and the senior coxed four to a silver medal at the World Championships, and in 2008 coached the Canadian men’s pair to an Olympic silver medal in Beijing. He has also worked in the US and with the Swiss National Team.
Ms. Jutta Lau (GER)
China National Head Coach for Women Rowing
Jutta is a former Olympic gold medal winning rower for W4X in 1976 and 1980 Olympics. She was Germany National Head Coach and coached 8 Olympic Gold Medals and tens of other World Rowing Gold medals. She coaches China National Rowing Team for W1X to win Bronze Medal in Rio Olympics
Mr. Nathan Cohen(NZL)
China National Technical Coach for Women Rowing
Nathan is awarded Legion of Merit by New Zealand to honor his great performance in rowing.
He is the gold medal winner for 2012 London Olympics and 2010/2011 World Rowing Championships
He is the China National Technical Coach for Women Rowing since 2015.
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