CREW MEN WILL GET SHORT REST PERIOD

Between the opening of the college after vacation and the mid-year examination period, the experienced oarsmen who have been rowing this fall will be given a period of relaxation. Coach Stevens feels that too much work on the machines and tank will do not good to men who have behind them three months of actual rowing on the river. They will be expected, however, to keep themselves physically fit by some form of exercise.

If the excellent weather holds good for the rest of the fall term, many of the men will continue on the river until the day before the holidays begin. After the holidays, all distinctions of dates will be erased and the only two squads will be the University and Freshman.

Members of the University group will be welcome at the boathouse whenever they want individual coaching, but in addition it is suggested that they find some vigorous type of exercise which will keep their muscles limber and their wind in good condition.

A sport more strenuous than squash is preferred. Handball, hockey, basketball, boxing, gymnasium work, or running on the board track are among the fields from which men may choose. By this system oarsmen will run less danger of overtraining from prolonged indoor work, of which there will be plenty after the mid-year examinations.

Freshmen may also choose their own form of exercise, but it is more important for them to continue as the majority of them are doing now--rowing on the machines. The tank, too, will be ready for them after vacation, with the motor installed.

For the past four years the water in the tank has not been propelled by motor. This year a speed of four or five miles per hour is expected, which will increase the possible stroke from 16 to about 28 per minute.

During the mid-year examination period there will be now work for any crew men. Immediately afterwards, however, preparations for the spring season will begin with hard work on the machines and tank, lasting until the ice breaks up.