SARNEN, June 17, 2025
Swiss Rowing Team Gears Up for Coupe de la Jeunesse
Eleven Swiss athletes will compete in the International Young Regatta Coupe de la Jeunesse in Austria this August.
- Swiss athletes will compete in the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria from August 1st to 3rd, 2025.
- Selections were announced for various rowing events, including the Skiff men U19 and Double four juniors U19.
- the selection process for the eighth with helmsman U19 is ongoing due to an athlete’s illness, with a focus on the fastest possible team.
The Swiss rowing team is set to make a splash at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria, from August 1st to 3rd, 2025.Swiss Rowing announced the selections on June 17, 2025, for the prestigious international Young regatta, with a total of eleven athletes representing the country in the side arm of the Danube.
The competition will feature young rowers in various categories, promising intense races and showcasing the future of Swiss rowing. The selections were made based on the guidelines outlined in Handbook Top Sports 2025 by swiss Rowing, specifically Chapter 10 and Appendix A.
Fun Fact: The Coupe de la Jeunesse is an annual rowing regatta for young rowers,providing a platform for future stars to compete internationally. Many prominent rowers have participated in this event early in their careers!
The following athletes have been selected to represent Switzerland:
Skiff men U19 (JM1x)
David Bisang (Lake Club Zug)
Doppelzweier junior U19 (JW2X)
Liv Egli (Zurich rudder club)
Helena Puskas (Seeclub Zurich)
Double four juniors U19 (JW4X)
Annik Heuss (Richterswil Seeclub)
Anouk Lüthi (Solothurn rowing club)
Eliora Camp (Geneva Nautical Company, Aviron section)
Lilly Eggenschwiler (Seeclub Wädenswil)
Double four juniors U19 (JM4X)
Jonas Fröhndrich (Thalwil rowing club)
Andrin Biberstein (Seeclub Richterswil)
Rocco Blattner (Lucerne Sea Club)
Emilio Ferrazzini (Club Canottieri Lugano)
Four without a helmsman U19 (JW4-)
Joalina Haymoz (Aviron Vésenaz club)
Sienna Schmid (Vésenaz rowing club)
Martina Lendi (Seeclub Küsnacht)
Leila Le Tendre (Ruderclub Zürich)
Four without helmsman U19 (JM4-)
Luca Krauser (Basel rowing club)
Tim Weber (basel Rowing Club)
Nicolas Favre (Basler Ruder Club)
marlon Michel (Seeclub Zurich)
Spotlight on Teamwork: The Four without helmsman and the Eighth with helmsman events highlight the importance of synchronization and teamwork in rowing. These crews spend countless hours perfecting their technique to move as one unit.
Eighth with helmsman U19 (JM8+) / two without helmsman U19 (JM2-)
Leonard Fauteck (Reuss Lucerne rudder club)
Adam Skandera (Reuss Lucerne rudder club)
Tino Herrmann (Basel rowing club)
Maximilian Gasch (Basel rowing club)
Alexander Bodmer (Grasshopper Club zurich, rowing section)
Maurus Jenni (Seeclub Zurich)
Lucas Jordil (Seeclub Richterswil)
Emil Fassone (Seeclub biel)
Levi Lechner (Grasshopper club Zurich, rowing section)
Samuel Kahane (Grasshopper Club Zurich, rowing section)
Taxman: Bastiaan terlouw (Basler Ruder Club)
What’s the situation with the eighth? Due to an athlete’s illness, the trials of June 14/15, 2025, for the eighth are not yet complete. Therefore, 10 athletes were nominated, with the fastest possible team being the focus. the selections will be finalized during the training camp.Athletes not selected for the eighth will compete in the two without a helmsman.
Replacement
Juniors Skull: Adrian Glass (Thalwil rudder club)
Junior straps: 2 athletes from the pool of the above -mentioned group of 10 athletes for the eighth with stm.
Juniors: The selection committee has empowered the youth manager Swiss Rowing to nominate a replacement athlete on the basis of the trial results.
swiss Rowing congratulated the selected juniors and wished them well in their preparations for the Coupe de la Jeunesse 2025.
Sarnen, June 17, 2025, at 22:03:00
The Crucial Role of Teamwork in Rowing
The upcoming Coupe de la Jeunesse highlights the individual dedication and rigorous training of each athlete, but itS a team sport at its core. The success of Swiss rowers at the regatta will depend, in large part, on their ability to function as cohesive units, especially in events like the four without a helmsman and the eight with helmsman, as noted in the initial declaration.
The word “role” takes on multifaceted importance in rowing, extending far beyond individual positions in the boat. While each rower has a specific “role” in terms of seat and stroke, their broader function encompasses contributing to the collective effort. Furthermore, strategic decisions like those regarding the composition of the eighth with helmsman underscore the critical impact that the “role” designations of each athlete have to create an optimal outcome.
Teamwork involves much more than just rowing in sync. It requires trust, communication, and a shared commitment to a common goal. Consider the impact of “role” in a crew boat, and how each athlete’s responsibilities affect the boat’s speed and overall performance. This includes maintaining a consistent stroke rate, power application, and focus. Successful teams develop a unique synergy through the continuous refinement of this shared goal.
Key Components of Rowing Teamwork:
- Communication: clear and effective communication among rowers.
- Trust: Confidence in teammates’ abilities and commitment.
- Synchronization: Rowing in perfect unison to maximize efficiency.
- Adaptability: Adjusting to changing conditions
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