THE TOLEDO ROWING CLUB

International Park – Toledo, Ohio

 

TRC Safety Policy

 

Any infringements and/or violations are to be reported to the TRC Board

immediately.  Violating any part of the TRC safety policy may result in

suspensions for all parties involved.

 

Waivers Dues and Fees 

 

- Waiver: Prior to using the boathouse, equipment or dock everyone shall sign a waiver.

- Dues and Fees: Everyone using the boathouse, equipment or dock shall have their dues and fees paid current. 

 

Boathouse Rules

 

- Security: Always lock the boathouse doors when it is empty.

- Running: Running in the boathouse is prohibited.

- Neighborhood: Be aware of neighborhood dangers and use appropriate caution.

- Logbook: All crews shall log in and out.  This includes launches and shells.

- Certification: All rowers using TRC equipment shall be certified for that equipment. (See manual for details)

 

Rowing

 

- Rules of the road: On the river know the "Rules of the Road" and obey them.

- Lights: Lights are mandatory during darkness. (1/2 hour after sunrise and 1/4 hour before sunset).  This includes shells, and launches.

- Aldens/Martins require Personal Flotation Devices.

- Rowing from TRC is forbidden when whitecaps are visible on the river or thunder and/or lightning are apparent.

- Water/ Air Temperature guidelines shall be considered prior to any water operations. 

 

Minors

 

- Physicals: All minors must show proof of physical condition annually prior to going on the water.

This includes Sum-Pro.

- It is the coaches/HS club’s responsibility to ensure all minor rowers pass a swim/float test

(annually) prior to conducting water practices. 

- Supervision of rowers:  Adult supervision of minor rowers at the boathouse and while rowing is mandatory during scheduled practice hours.

- Safety video must have been seen by all minor rowers. 

 

Coaches & Launches

 

- See TRC Safety Launch Required equipment policy.

- All coaches’ are not permitted on the water without a valid Red Cross CPR and First Aid training

certification.

- Free space for rescue is required in launches so that 3-rescued rowers may be

extracted in one lift.                                      

- Crews shall be within line of site of each shell under supervision of each launch.

Revised March 7, 2006

 

Water/Air Temperature Policy

 

Coach/Safety Launch Policy