Important events for Winter 2022 - Linktree
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ROSTER/TEAM APPLICATIONS (READ THIS SECTION IN FULL)
Listed below are all the MANDATORY events for all those interested in applying for the team:
MDBC General Assembly 2022 (Online)!
When: Sat, Feb 5 @ 7-8pm
Where: Zoom (online)
We will review the team application and on-water logistics in this meeting. This is mandatory for all those interested in applying for the team
Please reach out and provide a valid reason if you are unable to attend this meeting. We will try our best to arrange an accommodation for you
Fit Test – Part 1 (DBAC)
When: Sat, Feb 5 – Fri, Feb 11 (45 min slots)
Sign up on Eventbrite!
Sat & Sun → 9:00am-9:45am
Sat & Sun → 9:45am-10:30am
Tues to Fri → 6:30am-7:15am
Tues to Fri → 7:15am-8:00am
Where: meet inside Sport Hall
This component will consist of:
Pushups (AMRAP, 60 bmp)
Plank (max 8 min)
Row erg (max distance in 8 min)
As this is a busy time of year - make-up sessions are NOT guaranteed. If you cannot make the scheduled times and do not notify us in advance, this will impact your ability to make the roster and delay the posting of the final fit test results. Please speak with one of the executives if you have any questions or concerns.
Fit Test – Part 2 (DBAC)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEIGH YOURSELF BEFORE MEETING US
When: Sat, Feb 12 – Fri, Feb 18 (45 min slots)
The slots indicated below are either Male or Female (not both)! Please refer to the respective Eventbrite to see the times available for M/F slots
Sign-ups - Male
Sign-ups - Female
Sat & Sun → 9:00am-9:45am
Sat & Sun → 9:45am-10:30am
Mon, Tues, Thurs → 6:30am-7:15am
Mon, Tues, Thurs → 7:15am-8:00am
Wed → 3:00pm-3:45pm
Wed → 3:45pm-4:30pm
Where: meet inside Sport Hall and show us a picture of your weight
This component will consist of:
Pull-ups (AMRAP)
Bench press (5 rep max)
Pendlay row (5 rep max)
Paddle erg (max distance in 2 min – TBD if fixed and available)
As this is a busy time of year - make-up sessions are NOT guaranteed. If you cannot make the scheduled times and do not notify us in advance, this will impact your ability to make the roster and delay the posting of the final fit test results. Please speak with one of the executives if you have any questions or concerns.
Team Applications
Found on our linktree after the general assembly!
To be considered for the roster you MUST complete this application. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Hard deadline: Fri, Feb 18, 2022 @11:59PM
Ongoing Events
MDBC events to keep on your radar! Note: you should still be attending drylands and pool practices as they play a role in foster decisions and improving your fitness/skill
Drylands – ONLY Feb 8-11
In-Person (DBAC – Sports Hall)
Tuesday @ 6:30am
Wednesday @ 6:30am
Thursday @ 6:30am
Friday @ 6:30am
Virtual (Zoom – link available on linktree)
Tuesday 7pm-8:30pm
Saturday 10:30am-12pm
Dryland practices will NOT be running after Feb 11th. Fitness testing and pool will be running up until reading week.
Pool – starts week of Feb 7th
Times TBD
Where: enter through IWC change rooms
Sign-ups will be available on linktree
You should be attending at least 1 practice per week to practice your paddling technique. As we are nearing the on-water season, each practice will be especially critical for you to receive feedback and improve your form
MANDATORY Quotas (synchronous)
Every part of your training matters whether it’s during MDBC practices or outside. You should be striving to make continuous improvement from now to the on-water season.
Each member plays a vital role in the boat and your completion of quotas will demonstrate your true dedication to the sport and team.
Linked in our linktree!
Special Events
Some fun and exciting things we have planned for you!!!
MDBC x WDBC Swoleman Challenge Ceremony!
Join our awards ceremony and this Sunday, Feb 6!!! This will be a chance to meet, congratulate, and also face our competitors once more in a final challenge – the Spicy Noodle Challenge! We promise it will be a fun time :)
When: Sun, Feb 6th @ 8:30pm
Where: Zoom (find the link in our linktree!)
MDBC T-Shirt Distribution!
When: Thurs, Feb 10th
Where: DBAC Rejuvenate/Booster Juice (area above the
Directions – Enter DBAC front entrance and go to the left (up the ramp). Go to the very end towards the football stadium. You will find MDBC execs at the tables there!
Come collect your shirts if you’ve preordered them in the Fall 2021 semester!
EXTRA T-SHIRTS are on sale!!! Limited sizes are available for $23.00 and will be first-come, first-served. Payment by e-transfer (macdboat@gmail.com) and cash are both available
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser!
When: Wed, Mar 2nd!
Where: TBD
Keep your eyes peeled and your calendars booked! We will be selling some doughnuts on this day to fundraise for the club. Come say hello and buy a box or a single Krispy Kreme! Pre-order options will also be available 😊
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