Alongside the esteemed Koninklijke-Holland Beker event, we organised a special knowledge session: “Rowing in the near future” as official side-event, located directly at the shore of de Bosbaan at the first of June. We have partnered up with the Koninklijke-Holland Beker for creating the perfect atmosphere and a great spot for networking and meeting new people. We will have three sessions of approximately half an hour about three highly relevant topics inside the sports or rowing.
10:00-10:30 Physiological demands of rowing athletes at the Olympics LA 2028
At the core of the event lies the LA28 Project, a crucial research undertaken in collaboration with the KNRB to address the changes in distances for the upcoming 2028 Olympic games. For the first time, these games will feature rowing competitions covering 1500 meters instead of the traditional 2000 meters. Last year, we conducted comprehensive research to understand how these adjustments impact the physiology of elite rowers. Led by Embedded Scientist KNRB Matthias Verstraelen and Human Movement Scientist Mathijs Hofmijster, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be sharing our initial findings and find out together how this will affect the rowing culture.
Break: SmartRow showcase
SmartRow will showcase their user-friendly ergometer attachment, enabling racing on any rowing machine. As a family-owned business, SmartRow has developed a universal power meter that connects to your smartphone, measuring your performance on almost any ergometer machine.
10:45-11:15 Performing under pressure: with 2 elite rowers
Another focal point of our event is the exploration of performing under pressure, spearheaded by Assistent Professor Yannick Hill and Professor Learning and Performing in Sports Raôul Oudejans. Yannick and Raôul, two senior researchers at AISS, have made significant contributions to research in this area within sports-related environments. We’ll delve into the mental challenges of high-pressure situations, accompanied by firsthand experiences shared by one or two elite rowers.
11:30: Freek Robbers: preparing for Olympics 2024
Freek Robbers, a former elite rower and current coach of several TeamNL boats, will share his insights on the current TeamNL rowers as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics. With his background in competitive rowing and coaching, along with a degree in Human Movement Sciences, Freek offers a multifaceted perspective on the sport. During the discussion, he will delve into the complexity of the Olympic training cycle, outlining the phases of athlete selection and physical development, and provide an update on the team’s current status. Additionally, he will reflect on his personal contributions to the team. As we prepare to send off our Olympic rowers to Paris 2024 at 12:00 on the Koninklijke-Holland Beker, Freek Robbers offers valuable insights and reflections.
Timetable
09:30 Walk-in and coffee
10:00 Physiological demands of rowing athletes at the Olympics LA 2028
10:30 Break: SmartRow showcase
10:45 Performing under pressure: with 2 elite rowers
11:15 Break: SmartRow showcase
11:30 Freek Robbers: preparing for Olympics 2024
12:00 Closing & Networking
Location
The session will take place during the Koninklijke-Holland Beker, the most international regatta of the Netherlands at De Bosbaan in Amsterdam-Zuid. Bosbaan 10, 1182 AG Amstelveen.
