The Tunisian Rowing Federation (TRF) successfully hosted its 6th Conference of Tunisian Rowing Coaches at Club du Lake de Tunis on February 17 – 18, 2025. This pivotal event brought together 20 coaches from rowing clubs, schools, and national teams, focusing on the growing discipline of beach sprint rowing – a fast-paced format set to debut at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar and feature in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The conference featured expert-led sessions on key aspects of beach sprint rowing:
- Fayçal Soula: Optimizing preparation for beach sprint rowing competitions.
- Chokri Ben Miled: Designing effective training programs for beach sprint rowing.
- Sahbi Khardeni: Athlete selection protocol, evaluation, monitoring, profiling, and ranking of sprint rowers.
- Aymen Mejri: Strategies for success in beach sprint rowing.
- Ines Hammami Hafsa: Understanding beach sprint rowing regulations, with a focus on Appendix 19 of the World Rowing race code.
In addition to theoretical insights, national coaches participated in practical sessions on adjusting Single and Double Sculls to enhance performance. A vital component of the conference was an anti-doping education session delivered by an expert from the National Anti-Doping Agency, reinforcing TRF’s commitment to clean sport.
With the rapid rise of beach sprint rowing on the global stage, TRF continues to empower its coaches with the latest knowledge and techniques. This conference marks a significant step in Tunisia’s preparation for international success in this dynamic discipline.
EDITORIAL AND PHOTOS: Faycal Soula TRF Technical Director
