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The ARION Summer Development Program is an integrated program which is led by Coach Michael Orr. The program works closely with the ARION Elite team which is coached by Coach Eric "Cat" Catalano and is mentored by the members of the ARION Elite team.
A two-time winner of Britain’s Henley Royal Regatta, Michael has also won lightweight doubles at the Head of the Charles Regatta and elite pairs at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. In 1987, he represented Great Britain in the pair at the World University Games.
As a coach, his crews have won at both the British National Championships and the US Masters National Championships. Michael has twice completed Ironman Wisconsin and is currently a Professor of Art History at Skidmore College.
Meet the Coaches
Program Dates
Jan 1 - April 15: Application open period
April 15 - May 1: Registration open for accepted applicants
June 7- June 8: Camp Arrival Dates
June 9: Camp Starts
July 11- July 13: ERA Regatta (Montreal)
July 13: Camp Phase I Ends
Aug 4 - Aug 10: Canadian Henley Regatta (St. Catherines)
Aug 10: Camp Phase II Ends
Experience Expert Training
ARION is a program built around small boat skills. Significant emphasis is placed on teaching boat moving skills. For training, athletes use personal and club boats, C2 ergs, bike ergs, and road bikes.
Athletes are also encouraged to participate in cross-training outdoors when the weather permits. Hiking, biking, swimming, and running are excellent local options. For weight training, athletes can lift at a new designed gym on our premises.
Room and Board
Visiting Summer athletes will need to find housing for the duration of the camp. Some housing is available on site for $100/week. Athletes in the past have found homestays, rooms to rent, and sublets to share. Depending on the situation, budgeting for between $100 and $150/week is advised. Accommodations during travel to away regattas is included in the program pricing.
Pricing
The ARION Summer Development program has 2 options for duration of program:
Camp Phase I only: June 8 - July 13 (5 weeks): $2125
Camp Phase I & II: June 8 - Aug 10 (9 weeks): $3600
Note: it is wise to budget $100-$150/week for housing.
Are you an aspiring Olympian?
Apply today and join the team!
ARION has a running application process and is interested in finding the right athletes who will fit with the program socially as well as in capacity for work and potential to compete at the international level.
Email eric.catalano@saratogarowing.com for more information.
Believe in our mission? Consider donating!
We're grateful for the support of community partners like you. Donations enable us to compete internationally, purchase needed equipment (boats, uniforms, oars) and so much more.
ARION Friends and Partners
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Development Program Goals
ARION Development Program sets as its goal the mastery of small boat skills and the introduction to elite level training. While competition is part of the program, the focus is on the overall development of the athlete more than a particular result in the development summer.
Successes are celebrated in personal bests, adaptation to training, and small boat skills. ARION also counts as success the growth of athletes as teammates, members of the community, and humans.
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Racing
Have your passport ready, the Summer Development program races at the ERA regatta in Montreal, ON and the Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catherines, ON. Both regattas are within driving distance. During regattas, the entry fees, lodging, coaching, gear, and equipment are included in the program fees. Plan to pay for your own food and shared transportation costs.