- Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy & Sports Sciences Center (SRASSC) adds comprehensive Rowing and state-of-the art assessment and development facility for athletes at SWSC
- Single facility promoting Rowing, Kayaking, Angling and Canoeing
Chennai 15th August, 2015. The Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy & Sports Sciences Center (SRASSC) Water Sports Center (SWSC) was today inaugurated by the Chief Guest Ms. Rajalaxmi Singh Deo, the President of the Rowing Federation of India. The Guest of Honour Col. C P Singh Deo, Former Vice President, Asian Rowing Federation, flagged off the first set of boats. Shri V R Venkataachalam, Chancellor, Sri Ramachandra University presided over the function.
After a tour of the SWSC facility Col. C.P. Singh Deo, Former Vice-President, Asian Rowing Federation said, “I am glad that a state-of-the art facility of this nature is being inaugurated on our 69th Independence Day, which will help us go a long way in actualizing our inherent potential in the water sports arena”.
Speaking on the occasion Prof. S. Arumugam, Director, Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy & Sports Sciences Center (SRASSC) said, “In spite of India’s enormous human resource available, our sports persons are unable to reach the top levels at international competitive sports events consistently due to lack of proper facilities and scientific training.If our dreams of becoming a serious sporting nation have to be realized, it is important to lay the foundation for the scientific assessment and enhancement of sports activities in the country. SRASSC was formed to nurture Sports and Physical Activity of Indian Sportspersons and general public and enhance their performance and health through acquisition, application and dissemination of science through specialized educational, research and training. SRASSC Water Sports Center (SWSC) was envisioned to bring the edge and advantage of science into the training for rowing and related water sports, in addition to the existing efforts put in by the athletes and coaches.Due to the sincere efforts of the Rowing Federation of India (RFI) and its various associate bodies, India has begun to deliver some fantastic results in the international rowing circuit. This facility we believe will help augment and catalyze the existing potential of our upcoming athletes.”
The facilities at SWSC, focusses not only on the physical attributes required but on the psychological aspects too in order make the well trained athlete, more successful in the global competitive arena.
The Rowing Centre staffed by expert, qualified, renowned Coaches and trainers who have represented India in the past will primarily work towards actualizing the potential of the athlete.
The infrastructure is complete with:
• State of the art Exercise Physiology labs
• Sophisticated Bio mechanical lab
• High Altitude Environmental chamber
• Sports Rehabilitation Unit with Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy
• A High performance Centre
• Isokinetic Testing and Training lab
The SWSC intends, apart from promoting local rowing talent, to conduct periodic Rowing Championships for
• Schools & Universities within the State, South India and All India
• Periodic National and International level ‘Sprint’ and ‘Dash’ championships
The SWSC looks forward to conducting Regattas for Associated Rowing Clubs and Universities from around the world, and to hopefully establish a Rowing league.
SRASSC Water Sports Centre, shall also be engaged in promoting other water sports such as Kayaking, Canoeing and Angling.
Apart from the state of the art facilities, access to expert human resources comprising of internationally renowned experts headed by Prof. Timothy Noakes and indigenous talent spanning Sports Medicine, Sports Physiotherapy, Biomechanics, Bio kinetics, Sports Nutrition, Sports Surgery among other facilities is also available to all athletes.
About SRASSC:
The availability of a world class facility for scientific training of sportspersons in India has been a long cherished dream. The idea for developing such a specialized facility for Sports testing and training was born when Prof. Tim Noakes from South Africa visited India and a historical collaboration between Sri Ramachandra University and the University of Cape Town began in both the academic and research front. Sri Ramachandra University thus entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Cape town, South Africa and proceeded to build a world class facility for sports sciences.
For further information, please contact:
Dr.K.A.Thiagarajan
Consultant Sports Physician
+91 9444415744
Email: drkatn@srassc.in
(or)
Mr.RameshSubramonium
Manager – Admin & Facilities SRASSC
+91 9605006744.
Email: rameshtvm@srassc.in
