Prince Alfred College Rowing Club

Prince Alfred College
Rowing Club
Information Manual
2015 – 2016
CONTENTS
CONTENTS.....................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................3
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ROWING ..............................................................................................4
THE PAC ROWING ETHOS..............................................................................................................................5
THE PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING PROGRAM .....................................................................................6
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CLUB ........................................................................................................................7
SHIELDS AND TROPHIES ................................................................................................................................8
ROWING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA ....................................................................................................................8
ROWING IN AUSTRALIA AND ABROAD .........................................................................................................8
PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING RESULTS 2014-15..................................................................................9
TRAINING AND TRANSPORT .......................................................................................................................11
PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF ILLNESS ......................................................................................................13
TRANSPORT TO AND FROM REGATTAS OUTSIDE ADELAIDE ......................................................................13
WAMBANA EXTENDED STAY – YEAR 8/9 BOYS AND PARENTS....................................................................13
CAMPS ........................................................................................................................................................14
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP .........................................................................................................................16
CREW SELECTION ........................................................................................................................................17
UNIFORM ....................................................................................................................................................17
MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................................................................18
NUTRITION FOR ROWING ...........................................................................................................................19
LOST PROPERTY ..........................................................................................................................................20
SHOWERS ....................................................................................................................................................20
VALUABLES ..................................................................................................................................................20
PUNCTUALITY .............................................................................................................................................20
BOATSHED RULES........................................................................................................................................21
FUNDRAISING .............................................................................................................................................21
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ....................................................................................................................21
SPONSORS...................................................................................................................................................22
THE PAC ROWING PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP ...........................................................................................23
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................................................................24
TYPES OF ROWING BOATS ..........................................................................................................................26
DISPELLING COMMON ROWING MYTHS ....................................................................................................27
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................28
2015-2016 REGATTA DATES ........................................................................................................................28
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INTRODUCTION
Staff of the Boat Shed and parents of the Rowing Parents Support Group (RPSG) at Prince Alfred College
(PAC) welcome you as rowing parents to an exclusive aspect of PAC life. Rowing is unique from other sports
offered at the School because:
We are necessarily physically removed from the Kent Town campus and for that reason most of our
training is not seen by the majority of the School family.
Rowing is arguably the ultimate of team sports, requiring extreme individual strength and stamina
while at the same time demanding precise timing and coordinated effort and technique.
Strong bonds of crew comradeship and family friendships are formed, partly due to the nature and
activities at the Boatshed and through the Rowing Parents Support Group, but also due to the time
spent together out of the classroom.
The primary goal of the PAC Rowing program is to produce quality well rounded boys achieving success in
academia, rowing and life. The Boat Shed is comprised of five squads referred to in this document as Seniors
or Snr (boys currently in Year 10 and 11), Intermediates or Y9/10 (boys currently in Year 9), Juniors or Y8/9 and
Y7/8 (boys currently in Years 7 and 8 respectively), and finally Learn to Row or Y7 who will commence in Term
1 (boys currently in Year 6).
This information booklet is presented to all rowing families at the beginning of each season. Its purpose is to
provide information on training schedules and regattas and the contact details of key individuals and committee
members.
PAC Spectators supporting our 1st VIII in the final race of the 2015 Head of the River
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ROWING
The vision of the Prince Alfred College Boat Shed is “to provide a large, successful rowing program producing
quality well-rounded boys achieving success in academia, rowing and life.”
Prince Alfred College’s performances at the 2015 Head of the River (HoR) were impressive with 13 podium
finishes from the 18 starts (4 gold, 7 silver and 2 thirds). With 18 starts we again see an increase in the program
from the 16 starts at the 2014 HoR.
Again last year the academic achievements of the senior boys in the Boat Club were noteworthy, particularly
Henry Brennan and Tim Santin. Henry, whom stroked the 1st VIII in 2014, achieved a result placing him in the
top 10 percent of the state while Tim, again from our 2014 1st VIII, placed within the top 20 percent of the state.
It is little wonder that over the past five seasons the number of boys choosing to row at PAC has risen from 60
up to 126 this past season.
Our old scholars continue to excel with 11 selected in state and national teams. Alex Hill (2010) won another
World Cup gold medal representing Australia in the Men’s Coxless Four at World Cup III in Lucerne,
Switzerland earlier this year. Alex is now preparing for the 2015 World Championship campaign during which
he hopes to qualify the men’s four for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Jack Kelly (2012) continues to perform well with Harvard in Massachusetts. This year Jack debuted for Australia
joining the Australian Under 23 US based team as the lightweight single sculler to compete in the 2015 World
Under 23 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Jack performed well finishing third in the B final placing him 9th
overall, which is a fantastic result for such a heavily contested event.
Earlier in 2015 Alex also joined Matt Bolt (2002), Aleco Lanfranco (2008), and Drew Clements (2011) all of
whom were selected in the South Australian Men’s Open Eight for the Kings Cup Regatta achieving a bronze
medal. Meanwhile Tim Santin (2014) and Tyson Beauchamp (2013) joined current students Kane Grant, Ethan
Mons and George Jaensch in the South Australian Men’s Youth (Under 21) Eight for the same event.
Rowing is a wonderful sport that builds a boy’s character along with a strong, healthy body. If you are looking
to tone up and get physical, rowing training and competition is a great start as well as a great way to get in
shape for your winter sport!
Unlike other summer sports, most boys at PAC have not been given the opportunity to try rowing and thus have
no idea if they are suited to the sport or not. We are very keen to continue increasing the number of boys rowing
at PAC and I encourage all boys to give the sport a go!
James Hammond
Director of Rowing
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THE PAC ROWING ETHOS
“Rowing is a microcosm of life - solitude, learning, work, rest, nourishment, sharing and ultimately challenge.
It's a complementary experience to a young man's intellectual development...Rowing, like success, is a journey,
not a destination. I tell my oarsmen to have fun, learn and, most of all, grow as individuals. The wins and the
losses will take care of themselves."
Rick Clother, US Navy Head Coach.
Rowing at Princes has a long and illustrious history which the school continues to build upon each year. Key to the
success of the program is an ethos focussed on achieving excellence whilst fostering sportsmanship, personal
development, teamwork, and friendships for life.
The PAC rowing program is designed to maximise the potential of each athlete through splitting the boys into
five squads according to age and ability. This begins in Year 7 (Learn to Row) where the focus is on allowing
boys to experience the sport and learn the basic skills. In the Junior shed (Years 7-9) the focus is on learning
to race and train, then at the Intermediate and Senior levels (Years 10-12) individuals begin training seriously
to compete at the top regattas.
The focus of learning for each squad is summarised overleaf.
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THE PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING PROGRAM
The Prince Alfred College rowing program is focused on achieving excellence whilst fostering sportsmanship,
teamwork and friendships for life. The focus of learning for each squad level is summarised below.
Stages of Learning
Focus of Learning
Aim
Juniors (Y7-9)
Learning skills
“A safe and enjoyable experience”
Having fun
Learning to race
Intermediates (Y9/10)
Improving technique
Learning to train
“Improving skills and learning to train
in a structured and encouraging
learning environment”
Improving race capability
Bonding as a team and having fun
Settling into a training routine in
preparation for the Senior Squad
Seniors (Y10-12)
Continuing to improve technique
Training to train and compete
Learning to manage competition
“Training to improve fitness for
competition, learning life skills and
gaining confidence in a structured
and challenging environment”
Working together as a squad
Teamwork and camaraderie through
shared experiences and achievements
Rowers at all times, whether training on camps or at regattas, are representatives of the School. General school
rules regarding behaviour and dress are therefore expected to be upheld. The use of alcohol, cigarettes or other
illegal substances is not permitted by the squad at any time.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CLUB
Following the School’s foundation in 1869, rowing was commenced in 1883, this being shortly after the Torrens
Lake was formed. The first race took place after Speech Day on December 18 of that year, presided over by
the Governor, Sir William Jervois.
The competition began between Prince Alfred College, Saint Peter’s College, Whinham College and Way
College. In 1892 Mr E.G. Blackmore presented a shield for competition between PAC and St Peter’s College.
The race was rowed in fours on the Port River over a distance of one mile.
1920 Head of the River, Torrens River
In 1931, Sir James Gosse presented the Gosse Shield as a perpetual trophy for the ‘Head of the River’ which
was rowed between PAC, St Peter’s College, Scotch College and Adelaide High School. The ‘Head of the River’
moved from Torrens Lake to West Lakes in 1977. Over the years many additional schools have begun
competing at this event and include: Christian Brothers College, Pembroke School, Pulteney Grammar School,
Unley High School and Norwood-Morialta. More recently Walford, Wilderness and Seymour have established
rowing programs and compete against girls from other co-educational schools.
PAC has won the Head of the River 16 times since 1929 when the first eights race was conducted. Only St
Peter’s College has won the event more times than PAC.
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SHIELDS AND TROPHIES
First contested in 1983, the Blackmore Shield was presented as the trophy for an annual race between St
Peter’s and Prince Alfred College. Although originally contested in fours, the Blackmore Shield is now the
intercollegiate trophy awarded to the winning First VIII between the two schools at Head of the River.
A perpetual trophy, the Jack Williams Cup is presented annually to the School winning the most points in the
Round the Island regatta. Jack Williams was Captain of Boats and stroke of first PAC 1 st VIII to win the
Blackmore Shield and HOR Shield. He was also the first PAC rower to stroke the South Australian King’s Cup
State VIII.
The Gosse Shield which is presented to the winner of the First VIII race at Head of the River was named after
James Gosse. James Gosse rowed for St Peter’s College and continued his involvement in rowing with
Adelaide Rowing Club and represented South Australia at a national level. James Gosse and his family
presented the perpetual trophy in 1932, the year results were first recorded for First VIII racing.
Further information regarding Shields and Trophies and other interesting PAC rowing facts can be found in the
publication From Tubs to Carbon Fibre: Through the Eyes of the Boys which is available from the School Shop.
ROWING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Prince Alfred College competes in a regatta program run by Rowing South Australia from September through
to the beginning of April. Among the 27 clubs involved, 12 schools compete in the school boys’ division and 8
in the school girls’ division.
The ‘Head of the River’ regatta is not run by Rowing SA. It is a unique, separate event run under the rules of
the Head of Schools agreement. The much sought after title of ‘Head of the River’ goes to the winner of the
peak event – the First VIII race – in both the school boy and school girl division.
ROWING IN AUSTRALIA AND ABROAD
There are numerous national competitions across Australia that Prince Alfred College may enter each year.
This provides the opportunity for the boys to represent the school across the country, although this honour is
usually bestowed on 1st VIII crew members.
PAC usually sends its 1st VIII and Year 10A crews to compete at the National Rowing Championships, pitting
themselves against the strongest schoolboy and club crews across the country. This season the competition
will be held in New South Wales at the Penrith International Regatta Centre, the venue for the 2000 Sydney
Olympic rowing events. The 2016 Nationals will again incorporate the National Open and School Rowing
Championships as well as the prestigious Kings and Queens Cup Regatta. This combined event brings together
the best open, underage and school rowers from around the country over eight spectacular days of racing.
In 2012, four of PAC’s top scullers made the long journey to England to compete in the historic Henley Royal
Regatta as part of a coxless quad. They were entered into the Fawley Challenge Cup, competing against some
of the best junior quads from across the world.
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Decisions to enter international regattas are only made after comparative crew performance is gauged at the
Australian National Championships.
PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING RESULTS 2014-15
Once again this year all members of the Prince Alfred College Boat Shed performed outstandingly throughout
the 2014-15 regatta season finishing with a total of 174 podium finishes, 58 Gold, 79 Silver and 37 Bronze.
The season was a season of challenges which made for tougher and tighter racing as the competition in South
Australia improves. The Prince Alfred College Rowing Club was this year lead well by Angus Juers (Captain of
Boats), Kane Grant and Sidney Heitmann (Vice Captains).
Prince Alfred College’s performances at the 2015 Unley High School Head of the River (HoR) were once again
impressive with 13 podium finishes: 4 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze. Throughout the season our First VIII has
tussled with their Scotch College rivals. During Term 1 our crew continued to close the margin between the two
crews. Only a week before the HoR our First VIII was able to defeat the Scotch crew for the second time
however come HoR day the following week Scotch, the favourites, did not allow our crew the chance to take
the lead. In a tough hard fought race Scotch College won in 6 minutes and 3 seconds. Our First Eight - Sidney
Heitmann, Alexander Duthy, James Price, Matthew Smalls, Ethan Mons, George Jaensch, Kane Grant, James
Nicholas and Angus Juers - placed second by only a length, ahead of Saint Peter’s College. While not able to
beat the strong and older Scotch crew our crew rowed an exceptional race to retain the Blackmore
Intercollegiate Shield.
Our Second VIII was competitive all season in a hotly contested division and finished third at the HoR with only
4 seconds splitting all three crews. Our First IV struggled at times throughout the season to get on the water
due to sickness and absentees in the crews above them however in the lead up to the HoR they demonstrated
they would be a crew to watch as they claimed a couple of dominant wins in the Schoolboy Fours division.
They capped a great season with yet another dominant display winning the HoR by no less than 11 seconds.
Our Second IV, a crew which was only finally able to find time on the water in the final week leading up to the
HoR, finished with a superb final regatta. With no Second IV division they raced in the First IV division and
rowed a great race to place second behind our First IV and ahead of the Unley High School entry.
Our smaller than usual Intermediate squad finished with mixed results. Our A crew, after a strong season
showing great potential ahead of the HoR race, qualified in fine style for the final in which unfortunately they
suffered a malfunction which removed them from contention. Our B crew struggled at times throughout the
season to find boat speed however they well and truly blossomed in the final weeks of the season. Trailing a
strong Scotch crew our crew progressively closed the gap and timed their run perfectly. Our crew finished their
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season with a win in the HoR beating the Scotch crew by 1.5 seconds. With only three Intermediate quads our
C crew were up against some strong crews from larger squads. Our crew finished their season in fourth place
which was a great effort particularly given one member only commenced rowing in Term 1.
This year eleven Junior crews raced at Head of the River with the Year 8C crew being the only crew to cap off
the season with a HoR win in the Year 9F Division. Quality racing by crews from Scotch, St Peter’s and Unley
meant we were unable to claim victory. However six of our crews claimed podium finishes with five (our Year
9 A, C and D, and Year 8 A and B crews) claiming second while our Year 8D crew claimed third place.
Our First VIII and Year 10A Quad (Angus Fry, Daniel Revesz, Douglas Gerard, Jordan Lesicar and Sebastian
Walker) travelled to the Australian National Championships following the HoR. The First VIII contested the
Under 19 VIII as a warm up to the Schoolboy Eights event. In perhaps their best race of the season our First
VIII raced a fantastic race in the final of the U19 VIII to narrowly claim a silver medal behind a strong Toowong
Rowing Club VIII and less than a second ahead of a third placed Scotch College Melbourne crew. In a hotly
contested Schoolboy Eights division, which attracted 15 entries from some of the strongest crews in Australia,
our crew performed well when matched against such strength finishing third in the B final. Our Year 10A crew,
after a disappointing HoR, pulled together well to make the Final, and finish a respectable seventh, in the Under
17 Coxed Quad Scull event which included 16 crews from clubs and schools around Australia. The crew then
went on to contest the Open Schoolboy Coxed Quad Scull event. Competing against many much older and
more experienced crews our crew raced nobly to make the B Final and finish fifth.
The 2014-15 rowing season has been a season of adjustment for the Boat Shed with a new Director of Rowing,
James Hammond, commencing. While placing second to Scotch College in the Rowing SA Schoolboy Point
Score by a slim margin our performances demonstrate great depth and ability. Our membership continues to
grow and our Old Boys continue to excel in Club, State and National teams. We thank all our coaches, Mrs
Debi Wilson for her exceptional administrative support, Mr Ross McDougall and Miss Catherine McDougall for
their tireless efforts. Thank you also to the Rowing Parents Support Group and parents in general for their ongoing support and patience throughout the past season. Finally we must acknowledge the support of the
School, Headmaster (Mr Bradley Fenner), Executive Director of School Services (Mr Steven Bacon) and
Director of Co-Curricular (Mr Troy McKinnon) all of whom contributed to the many successes achieved this
season at the Boat Shed.
The 1st VIII receiving their silver medal for the Men’s Under 19 Eights at the 2015 Australian National Championships.
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TRAINING AND TRANSPORT
Boatsheds
There are two rowing sheds at which boys will train during the 2015-16 season. The addresses for both are
listed below:
West Lakes Boatshed
Torrens Boatshed
War Memorial Drive – on the northern bank of the
Torrens just west of the University footbridge.
Please refer to the following map.
Lot 4 Dotterel Drive, West Lakes
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PAC BOATSHED
There is a staff phone located at the back of the West Lakes Boatshed (Ph (08) 8449 6355). Boys are required
to ask the Director of Rowing for permission if they need to make a call.
Weekday Training
Weekly training times for Term 3, 2015 are set out below:
Note: Sunday Sculling (9:00-11:00am) is offered each weekend of the term.
Year Level
Seniors (Y10 & 11)
Intermediates (Y9)
Juniors (Y8)
Juniors (Y7)
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Time
6.45am – 8.15am
3.45pm – 5:15pm
3.45pm – 6:15pm
6.45am – 8.15am
8.00am – 12.00pm
3.45pm – 6.00pm
3.45pm – 5.00pm
8.00am – 10.00am
3.45pm – 6.00pm
3.45pm – 5.00pm
10.00am – 12.00pm
Bus Pickup/Return
NA
NA
7:00pm
NA
7:30am/12:30pm
6:45pm
NA
7:30am/12:30pm
6:45pm
NA
7:30am/12:30pm
Location
PAC Gym (Ergo)
PAC Gym (Wts)
West Lakes
PAC Gym (Wts)
West Lakes
West Lakes
PAC Gym
West Lakes
West Lakes
PAC Gym
West Lakes
Year 7 Try Rowing to commence in Term 4
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Weekly training times for Term 4, 2015 are set out below:
Note: Sunday Sculling (9:00-11:00am) is offered each weekend of the term.
Year Level
Seniors (Y10 & 11)
Intermediates (Y9)
Juniors (Y8)
Juniors (Y7)
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday (Voluntary)
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Time
6.30am - 8.15am
5.45am – 7:15am
3.45pm – 5:00pm
3.45pm – 6:15pm
6.30am – 8.15am
7.00am – 1.00pm
3:45pm – 6:15pm
7:00am – 8:15am
3:45pm – 6:15pm
7.00am – 10.00am
3.45pm – 6.00pm
3.45pm – 6.00pm
7.30am – 10.00am
3.45pm – 5.00pm
3.45pm – 6.00pm
8.00am – 10.00am
Bus Pickup/Return
NA
5:15am
NA
7:00pm
NA
6:30am/1:30pm
7:00pm
NA
7:00pm
6:30am/1:30pm
6:45pm
6:45pm
6:30am/1:30pm
NA
NA
NA
Location
PAC Gym (Wts)
West Lakes
PAC Gym (Erg)
West Lakes
PAC Gym (Wts)
West Lakes
West Lakes
PAC Gym (Wts & Erg)
West Lakes
West Lakes
West Lakes
West Lakes
West Lakes
PAC Gym
Torrens
Torrens
Bus Pickup/Return
5:15am
NA
5:15am
NA
7:00pm
6:30am/1:30pm
7:00pm
NA
7:00pm
6:30am/1:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
NA
6:30am/1:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
NA
6:30am/1:30pm
NA
NA
NA
Location
West Lakes
PAC Gym (Wts)
West Lakes
PAC Gym (Wts)
West Lakes
West Lakes
West Lakes
PAC Gym (Wts & Erg)
West Lakes
West Lakes
West Lakes
West Lakes
PAC Gym
West Lakes
West Lakes
West Lakes
PAC Gym
West Lakes
PAC Gym
Torrens
Torrens
Weekly training times for Term 1, 2016 are set out below:
Year Level
Seniors (Y11 & 12)
Intermediates (Y10)
Juniors (Y9)
Juniors (Y8)
Learn to Row (Y7)
Day
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday (Voluntary)
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Time
5.45am – 7:15am
3:45pm – 5:30pm
5.45am – 7:15am
3.45pm – 5:30pm
3.45pm – 6:15pm
7.00am – 1.00pm
3:45pm – 6:15pm
7:00am – 8:15am
3:45pm – 6:15pm
7.00am – 10.00am
3.45pm – 6.15pm
3.45pm – 6.15pm
3.45pm – 5.00pm
10.00am – 1.00pm
3.45pm – 6.15pm
3.45pm – 6.15pm
3.45pm – 5.00pm
10.00am – 1.00pm
3.45pm – 5.00pm
3:45pm – 6.15pm
9.00am – 11.00am
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Torrens Training: 3:45-6:00pm. Boys drop their bags off at the Gym to be taken down by the school rowing ute
and then jog down to the Torrens as a group. Boys are dismissed from the Torrens after training.
West Lakes Training: 5:45-7:45am or 3:45-6:15pm. A bus is available to transport boys to and from West Lakes.
Pick up and drop off is from Capper Street (outside the school gym entrance) at 5:15am and 8:25am for
weekday morning sessions and 3:45pm and 6:45pm for weekday afternoon sessions and for Saturday sessions
the bus will depart 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled training session and return 30 after the conclusion of
the last training session.
During the first part of the rowing season (September – December), boys are taught the various skills needed
to row correctly and undertake a number of distance training sessions. One major aim of training in this term is
to provide a sound technical and endurance base that will provide the foundation for success in the racing
undertaken in Term 1.
PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF ILLNESS
If rowers are unwell and unable to attend a training session or regatta they must phone their coach and phone
or email James Hammond as soon as practicable (see page 25). Early notification is essential as absences can
have implications for crews with on-water training or racing and alternative arrangements may need to be made.
TRANSPORT TO AND FROM REGATTAS OUTSIDE ADELAIDE
Transport to and from regattas outside of Adelaide is organised for all boys with the exception of the Riverland
Regatta (4-6 December) where parents are expected to attend. Boats are usually loaded during the last
weekday training session prior to the weekend racing. Buses depart PAC and return via the Boatshed to unload
the boats and then on to PAC. Boys are advised of when and where they need to meet.
NOTE: ALL BOYS ARE REQUIRED AT THE BOATSHED FOR UNLOADING OF BOATS
If parents wish to drive boys’ home from Regattas they may go to the Boatshed, however, they should be aware
that their son cannot leave until the coaches and trailers have arrived, and all equipment is unloaded, washed
and packed away.
WAMBANA EXTENDED STAY – YEAR 8/9 BOYS AND PARENTS
As you are no doubt aware, PAC runs a four week Extended Stay Program for Year 9 students at the Wambana
Campus on the Southern Yorke Peninsula during Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4 each year. Students must remain on
campus for the entire period. To avoid individual disappointment and disruption of crews during the regatta
season, all Year 8/9 Rowers are asked to select programs running in Term 2 or Term 3 which are conducted
after the conclusion of the regatta season.
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CAMPS
Camps Summary by Year Group
SENIOR CAMPS (YEARS 10/11 & 11/12)
October Training Camp
Riverland Regatta & Training Camp
January Sculling Camp
January Training Camp
Murray Bridge Regatta
Scotts Creek
Berri
West Lakes
Berri
Murray Bridge
28/09/2015
04/12/2015
18/01/2016
23/01/2016
13/02/2016
To
To
To
To
To
02/10/2015
10/12/2015
21/01/2016
29/01/2016
14/02/2016
AUS Championships (1st Eight Only)
Penrith, Sydney
14/03/2016
To
20/03/2016
INTERS (YEAR 9/10) CAMPS
October Training Camp
Riverland Regatta
January Training Camp
Scotts Creek
Berri
Berri
29/09/2015
04/12/2015
26/01/2016
To
To
To
02/10/2015
06/12/2015
29/01/2016
AUS Championships (Yr 10 A Only)
Penrith, Sydney
14/03/2016
To
20/03/2016
JUNIOR (YEAR 8/9) CAMPS
October Training Camp
Riverland Regatta
West Lakes
Berri
07/10/2015
04/12/2015
To
To
09/10/2015
06/12/2015
January Training Camp
Berri
23/01/2016
To
26/01/2016
JUNIOR (YEAR 7/8) CAMPS
October Training Camp
Riverland Regatta
West Lakes
Berri
07/10/2015
04/12/2015
To
To
09/10/2015
06/12/2015
January Training Camp
West Lakes
23/01/2016
To
26/01/2016
To
31/01/2016
LEARN TO ROW (YEAR 7) CAMP
January Training Camp
Torrens
30/01/2016
October Training Camps
SENIORS: Y10/11 and Y11/12 Camp – Scotts Creek
Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
Boys arrive at West Lakes 8:00am on Monday morning. The camp will conclude on Friday at 5:00pm (pick up
from West Lakes Boatshed).
INTERMEDIATES: Y9/10 – Scotts Creek
Tuesday 29 September to Friday 2 October
Boys will depart from Capper St (opposite the gym) at 1:00pm Tuesday afternoon and can be picked up from
the West Lakes boatshed at 5:00pm on Friday afternoon.
JUNIORS: Year 8/9 – West Lakes
Wednesday 7 October to Friday 9 October
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A bus will be provided to transport boys to and from the West Lakes Boat Shed departing Capper Street at
7:30am and returning at 1:00pm. Alternatively, boys can be dropped at the West Lakes boatshed at 8:00am
and picked up at 12:30pm. Morning tea will be provided but boys should bring a packed lunch.
JUNIORS: Year 7/8 – West Lakes
Wednesday 7 October to Friday 9 October
A bus will be provided to transport boys to and from the West Lakes Boat Shed departing Capper Street at
7:30am and returning at 1:00pm. Alternatively, boys can be dropped at the West Lakes boatshed at 8:00am
and picked up at 12:30pm. Morning tea will be provided but boys should bring a packed lunch.
Berri Riverland Regatta & Training Camp
SENIORS: Y10/11 and Y11/12 – Berri
Friday 4 December to Thursday 10 December
Boys are to arrive at the Berri Caravan Park by 7:00pm on Friday. Following participation in the Berri
Riverland Regatta, the end of year camp will be conducted from Monday through to Thursday. Seniors will be
bussed to the West Lake boatshed with pick up at 5:00pm Thursday 11 December. (
INTERMEDIATES & JUNIORS: Y7/8, Y8/9 and Y9/10 – Berri
Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December
Boys are to arrive at the Berri Caravan Park by 7:00pm on Friday.
Note: The Berri Riverland Camp is a designated family weekend and as such parents are to transport boys to
and from the Riverland.
January Training Camps
SENIORS: Y10/11 and 11/12 – West Lakes
West Lakes Sculling Camp, Monday 18 January to Thursday 21 January
Morning training sessions will be conducted between 7:30am and 12:30pm.
Friday 22 January is a rest day prior to the Berri Training Camp.
SENIORS: Y10/11 and 11/12 – Berri
Berri Training Camp, Saturday 23 January to Friday 29 January
Boys are to be dropped at West Lakes at 7:00am on Saturday and can be picked up at 5:00pm on Friday
afternoon.
INTERMEDIATES: Y9/10 – Berri
Tuesday 26 January to Friday 29 January
Boys will depart from PAC (Capper St) at 8:00am Tuesday and can be picked up from the West Lakes
Boatshed at 5:00pm on Friday afternoon.
JUNIORS: Y8/9 – Berri
Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January
Boys are to be dropped at West Lakes at 9:00am on Saturday and can be picked up at 5:00pm on Tuesday
from PAC (Capper St).
JUNIORS: Y7/8 – Berri
Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January
Boys are to be dropped at West Lakes at 9:00am on Saturday and can be picked up at 5:00pm on Tuesday
from PAC (Capper St).
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Term 1 – 2016
On the Friday night before the Head of the River, Senior crews will sleep out in preparation for racing. There
will be a school send off on Friday and the Senior crews will stay at West Lakes and be bussed to the course.
All camps (including residential camps) incur costs. Each camp will be priced separately and parents will be
advised accordingly.
Australian National Championships
1st EIGHT & YEAR 10A ONLY
Monday 14 March to Sunday 20 March
Once the program for the 2016 National Championships has been finalised further information will be
provided.
As you can see there are several camps planned for the upcoming season which are important preparation for
our squads. Due to the crew nature of our sport it is important that boys attend these camps. From time to time
other family commitments come about that may clash with rowing, however with early notification we will be
more able to cope with such clashes.
PAC Rowing Squad at the 2014 Riverland Regatta, Berri.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
1.
Rowing Gear
2 x suits, 2 x white T shirts, broad brim hat, 2 x pairs of football/rugby socks, joggers, water bottle,
sunglasses and thongs.
2.
Sunscreen - lots of it! …apply even on overcast days.
3.
Casual Clothes
For after rowing and around the accommodation – proper footwear, ie joggers or deck shoes,
underwear, tracksuit etc.
4.
Bed Clothes
Boys will be required to bring either a sleeping bag or doona, a bottom sheet and pillowcase.
5.
Towels
2 x towels will be required, 1 x for the shed and 1 x for residential.
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6.
Toiletries
Soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant and bandaids.
7.
School Books and Homework
There will be time during the camp to complete any outstanding schoolwork or to catch up on reading
school novels. Please note that there will be study time built into all programs.
CREW SELECTION
Crew selection is based on a number of criteria. We are limited by the Combined Schools policy of boating from
the top down i.e. the 1st VIII must be faster than the 2nd VIII and so on. Racing for Year 8 and Year 9 crews is
by academic year, not age.
Selection is initially based on a ranking system using sculling trials, erg scores and other tests and
measurements. Crews are then assessed in terms of the “top down” policy to confirm rankings within squads.
This may occasionally require other methods of selection, such as seat racing, at the discretion of the crew's
coach and the Director of Rowing.
It is important to point out that in comparison to a number of other sports Rowing selection is very objective and
constant monitoring of performances gives us the best crews possible at the Head of the River. An individual’s
ability to contribute to boat speed within a crew is the ultimate criterion upon which selection is made. All boys
will have ample opportunity throughout the season to demonstrate their ability. Final crew selection will generally
not occur until the final weeks prior to the Head of the River.
Rower Selection
Selection of rowers is based on, but not limited to:
 Sculling ability and speed;
 Ergometer testing performance;
 Running speed and performance;
 Rowing technique; and
 Attitude toward training and performance.
Coxswain Selection
Selection of coxswains will be based on, but not limited to:
 Recommendation from the coaching staff;
 Past and present performance in training and competition;
 Weight; and
 Steering ability.
UNIFORM
Every boy representing the School must be properly dressed for his particular sport. For Rowing, this means
the following. These items are obtained through the School Shop.
For training & racing Juniors:
PAC sport socks (ankle or calf)
PAC zoot suit (until commence racing may wear PAC maroon board shorts or PAC white sport shorts
and PAC sport top)
PAC school bucket hat
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PAC rowing cap
PAC white sun shirt
For training & racing Intermediates and Seniors:
PAC sport socks (ankle or calf)
PAC zoot suit
PAC school bucket hat
PAC rowing cap
PAC long sleeved white sun shirt
For travel to and from the Boatshed on the weekends and watching races after rowing:
PAC sport polo shirt
PAC white shorts
PAC sports socks
Runners (as per School Dress Regulations)
PAC hat
PAC track suits are also acceptable
For gym:
PAC sport polo shirt or PAC gym singlet
PAC white shorts
PAC sports socks
Gym towel
Runners (as per School Dress Regulations)
The Rowing Parents Support Group has produced a beach towel, which comes with a gym towel, which is
available from the School Shop. Proceeds from the sale of these support the rowing program.
Parents and boys should note that non-uniform items of dress e.g. coloured or printed caps, T-shirts and
other items are NOT acceptable dress to be worn to training or at the Boatshed.
Sunglasses are accepted and advised. Sunscreen and water bottles are essential, as are joggers for running.
Parents should note that the Boatshed has a Sun Care Policy which can be found on noticeboards around
the Boatshed.
Each Head of the River crew member receives a crew badge prior to the Head of the River regatta, with the
Seniors also receiving a cap, and these items need to be paid for at the School Shop. Badges are to be
sewn on the race suit prior to the regatta on the right hand side (opposite the crest). A First VIII zoot suit is
worn by the members of the First VIII for the Head of the River Regatta, this needs to be fitted and paid for at
the uniform shop prior to the regatta.
MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Asthma
It is essential that all boys who experience asthma symptoms and who have been prescribed medication to
treat this carry their medication at all times while training and racing. Unlike other sports rowers are often not
within reach of their bags so it is essential that asthma medication is carried even in the boat.
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Injury Management
Injuries are not common in rowing however those which do occur from time to time are usually through
inadequate preparation or recovery before and after training sessions. Stretching before and after training
sessions is often just as important as the training itself. With the training program provided we make every effort
to allow sufficient time for this and to ensure the boys are aware of the main stretches which will enhance their
experience in the sport. It is also suggested that boys undertake their own additional stretching while at home.
This is something which can be done even while watching TV at home and does not need to take large amounts
of time.
Injuries do occur from time to time. Many studies indicate the vast majority are overuse injuries. These are often
of the nature which provide advanced warning. Should boys experience persistent pain associated with rowing
it is important this is communicated with parents, coaches and the Director of Rowing early allowing sufficient
intervention.
NUTRITION FOR ROWING
The effect of diet on daily performance is significant, it is therefore important to know what and when to eat.
Good eating habits and a diet that supplies the right nutrients to support your level of energy expenditure will
ensure that performance on and off the water is optimised and you will continue to grow and remain healthy.
The following information is general advice. However, if you have special needs such as diabetes or if you lose
weight or seem exceptionally tired then you may need to consult a dietician or your medical practitioner.
Glycogen
The rower’s most readily available source of fuel is muscle glycogen (stored carbohydrate). Excessive depletion
of muscle glycogen is a major cause of fatigue during training and competition. Here are some interesting facts
about glycogen;

Glycogen is best provided by starchy rather than sugary foods.
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The body’s ability to form glycogen from food is greatest immediately after exercise.
Following a full night’s sleep liver glycogen (energy) stores are substantially depleted.
The sooner you can eat carbohydrates after exercise the better (preferably within 30 minutes) to
replenish the glycogen stores used up in exercise.
During prolonged exercise or events, carbohydrates should continue to be ingested
Inadequate replenishment over several days leads to a progressive decline in glycogen stores which
leads to a decrease in performance, increased tiredness and symptoms of over-training.
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Protein
In addition to carbohydrate, protein is an essential component to performance and particularly recovery. High
protein foods generally also include essential nutrients such as iron and zinc. Adolescent rowers who are
growing in addition to undertaking high volumes of training will have additional protein requirements.
Given the demand for muscle glycogen during training and racing it is suggested that rowers maintain a diet
made up of approximately 70% carbohydrate, 20% protein, and 10% fats and oils.
Hydration
Drinking regularly during exercise, athletes can prevent the negative effects associated with dehydration and
performance can be improved. Every rower should make fluid replacement a key priority during training and
competition. Dehydration impairs the body’s ability to regulate heat resulting in increased body temperature
and an elevated heart rate. Associated negative effects include: increased perceived exertion, reduced mental
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function (decreased motor control, decision making and concentration). Gastric emptying is also slowed,
resulting in stomach discomfort. All of these effects lead to an impairment in exercise performance. The
negative effects of dehydration on performance are exacerbated further in hot conditions.
Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Balance
1. Have regular meals and always have a good breakfast. For an early training session, have
cereals or toast and milk before leaving home and take sandwiches for eating immediately
afterwards.
2. Always keep fluid levels topped up. Little and often is the best way to maintain your fluid balance. If
you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
3. Take and drink 1-2 litres of water for before, during and after training. Keep your water bottle in the
boat and drink at regular intervals.
4. Make sure that carbohydrates make up approximately 70% of the energy ingested. Examples include
pasta, rice, potatoes, bread, and cereals.
5. Ensure an adequate intake of protein (meat, cheese, beans).
6. Avoid eating foods high in fat, especially saturated fats (most takeaways, butter, ice cream, chocolate,
fried foods).
7. Limit eating sugary foods as a means of supplying energy.
8. Throughout the day, top up your main meals with high-carbohydrate snacks. The sandwich is the ideal
model for a snack meal, so is cereal and milk.
9. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables for the anti-oxidant vitamins (A, C & E) they contain to help
maintain heath when the body is stressed by heavy and prolonged exercise.
LOST PROPERTY
All clothing left lying in change rooms or around the Boatshed are collected and placed in bins at the back of
the Boat Shed. Any items not claimed are taken to School, washed and forwarded to the PAC Clothing Pool.
To avoid loss of items, parents are asked to ensure all clothing is clearly labelled.
SHOWERS
Hot showers are provided for your son’s use and personal hygiene and consideration for others is encouraged.
Parents are asked to encourage boys to shower following training.
VALUABLES
Rowers are asked NOT to bring valuable items to the Boatshed such as mp3 players, mobile phones, tablets
and laptops. If a rower has a valuable item he should give it to his coach to secure for the session. Most
afternoons the Boatshed will be locked for security while crews are out on the water but it is the boy’s
responsibility to look after his own possessions.
PUNCTUALITY
It is important that the boys arrive to sessions on time, especially morning sessions commencing before school
starts. As the priority for all schoolboys is their academic work, we do not want rowing to intrude on this and so
have designed a training programme so there is still ample time for them to complete the training alongside
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their studying commitments. If boys arrive late to sessions, it is time taken out of their training, which hinders
how well they will perform across the season. Eights need 8 people to row. If you do not show the others
do not row! It is essential the boys develop and maintain strong time-keeping skills, an ability that will also
prove beneficial in their later lives.
BOATSHED RULES
The following common sense rules are notified to boys at the start of each season:
1.
The Boatshed is your special responsibility to keep clean and tidy. Being a small group occupying an area
of the School that no one else uses, take pride in the appearance of the Boatshed by using the rubbish
bins provided, putting equipment you use away and not leaving your clothing lying around.
2.
Buses are provided to and from West Lakes. Boarders may not drive to the boatshed and we discourage
day boys driving as well. Additionally, boys may not transport other PAC boys without written permission
from the parents of the boys being transported. Such notes should be given to the Director of Rowing
before any lifts are given.
3.
For the purpose of hygiene, boys are encouraged to use the shower facilities after each training session.
4.
Dress regulations must be observed as for all sport at PAC. This includes the wearing of correct rowing
uniform whilst on the water and when arriving by private transport or bus on Saturdays and weekdays.
Boys are reminded that non-regulation items of dress e.g. non PAC shirts and caps are not allowed to be
worn to or at the Boatshed.
5.
Obscene language is unacceptable at the Boatshed in the same way as at School.
6.
After each training session, every crew must make sure equipment they have used is cleaned and put
away safely.
7.
Students are not to ride coaching bikes or drive any motorized School vehicle or vessel. This includes the
Schools’ coaching boats. It does not matter whether or not a student has a boating licence. The only
exception to this would be if a coach is present in the outboard dinghy and has specifically instructed a
senior student on the handling of the outboard. This would be for the purposes of helping the coaching of
a crew, not for pleasure touring.
FUNDRAISING
There are many costs associated with the running of a school rowing program. The upkeep and purchase of
equipment is a major expense that is heavily subsidised by fundraising. The RPSG has raised many thousands
of dollars over the few past years such that the Boatshed now has arguably the best school fleet in South
Australia.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
PAC has a registered ‘Rowing Equipment Fund’ with the Australian Sports Foundation Ltd (ASF). Registration
with the ASF enables companies and individuals who support the Boatshed to be eligible for a tax deduction.
Such donations must be made unconditionally to the ASF. However, donors can nominate a registered project
as the preferred beneficiary of their gift. ASF donations can be made by cash, cheque (made payable to the
Australian Sports Foundation) or credit card and an official receipt will be issued to substantiate taxation claims.
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To make a tax deductible donation, please request an ASF donation form from the RPSG President and return
it to the address provided on the form.
SPONSORS
Without the generous support of our sponsors and donors we would not be able to provide the boys with the
finest equipment possible. We thank our 2014-15 sponsors and invite individuals and organisations to renew
their sponsorship for the 2015-16 season.
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THE PAC ROWING PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
The success of PAC Rowing owes much to the invaluable work of the PAC Rowing Parents Support Group
(RPSG). The aim of the RPSG is to provide any necessary back up to the Boat Club, and to raise funds for
extra expenditure falling outside the School budget, as well as cheering on the Reds at Regattas!
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of most months at 7.30pm in the RED Centre Classroom unless
otherwise stated. All parents are encouraged to join the Rowing Parents Support Group, as this places you on
the mailing list for minutes of our meetings and other functions of the rowing family. We welcome your support
and attendance.
Major Office Bearers 2015-2016
Position
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Merchandising Officer
Head of River Dinner
Newsletter
Name
Justin Dangerfield
Gavin Brennan
Wendy Hill
Caroline Lock
Marya Stam
Sarah Jaensch
Katrina McLachlan
Contact Number
0405 351 807
0417 803 820
0414 972 537
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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GLOSSARY
Blade
Flattened or spoon-shaped end of oar or scull; often used as term for oar
Bow
Forward end of boat
Bow ball
Safety ball fitted to sharp stem of racing boat
Bow (man)
The rower in the seat nearest the bow
Bowside (starboard)
All the rowers whose oars are in the water on the right hand side of the boat when viewed
from the stern
Canvas
The canvas on fore and aft decks of a boat; in race verdicts, the distance between the bow
ball and the bow man’s stateroom
Catch
The part of the stroke when the blade is put in the water
Coxswain
Steers the boat from a seat in the stern or a lying position in the bow
Crab
Occurs when the rower fails to get the oar out of the water at the end of the stroke; can
result in the rower being ejected from boat to water
Deck
Covered-over areas at bow and stern of boat
Feather/feathering
To turn the blade parallel with the water surface at the start of the recovery to reduce wind
resistance
Finish (release)
The part of the stroke just before the blade is taken out of the water
Fixed seat
Rowing with legs held straight
Flat blade
Where the blade is parallel to the water as in the recovery
Frontloader
A boat in which the coxswain lies in the bow
Gate
Bar across a rowlock/swivel to retain the oar
Hands away
The act of turning the oar handle at the finish of the stroke so that the blade leaves the
water and is feathered at the start of the recovery; sometimes referred to as ‘out of bow’
Knifing
When the blade has too little pitch and angles in to the water like a cutting knife
Length
The length of the boat (eg “they won by one length”)
Length
The length of the stroke – arc through which the oar moves during the drive phase of the
stroke
Pull through
The part of the stroke between the catch and the finish – the propulsive phase of the
rowing stroke
Port (lardboard)
Stroke side, the left hand side of the boat when facing the bow
Puddles
Whirls left in the water caused by the blade as the rower pulls
Rate/rating (beat)
The rate of stroking, or the number of strokes per minute that a crew is rowing
Recovery
The part of the stroke cycle between the finish and the catch in which the oar is feathered
and the seat is returned to the aft end of the slope
Release
When the blade is taken out of the water – see finish
Rowing (sweep rowing)
Using one oar or sweep (freshwater); using two oars (salt water)
Run
The distance a boat travels in one stroke
Sculling
Using two oars or sculls (freshwater); using one oar over stern (salt water)
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Sculls
Short oars, less than 2m long, used in pairs for singles, doubles and quads
Seat
What the rower sits on to move up and down the slide track
Square blade/squaring
When the blade is square in the swivel
Stakeboat
A moored boat in the water from which races are started
Starboard
Bow side, the right hand side of the boat when facing the bow
Stern
The back of the boat
Stroke side (port)
All the rowers whose oars are in the water on the left hand side of the boat when viewed
from the stern
Stroke
The complete cycle of moving the boat through the water using oars, the rower seated
nearest the stern
Stroke (man)
The rower seated nearest the stern who is responsible for setting the rhythm and rate of
the stroke
Sweep
Long oars with narrow blades; see also rowing
Timing
Rowers adjustment of movement so that blade work and seat movement are synchronised
Washing out
Occurs when the blade comes out of the water during the pull through before the finish
Washing
Creating difficulties for another boat with waves from the stern
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TYPES OF ROWING BOATS
Name
Eight
Octaple
Coxless
Quadruple
Scull
Boat
Abbreviation
Comments
8+
Raced by Seniors only.
8x+
Not raced in SA
however we will be
using one for Jnr
training.
4x
Not raced at school
level.
Coxed
Quadruple Scull
(Quad)
4x+
Raced by all Juniors &
Inters.
Coxless Four
4–
Not raced at school
level.
Coxed Four
4+
Raced by Seniors only.
2x
Not raced at Super
Series regattas, may
be used for other
regattas & Training
2–
Not raced at school
events. May be used
for sweep training.
1x
Used mostly for
training, may be raced
in regattas.
Double Scull
(Double)
Coxless Pair
Single Scull
Boat Picture
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DISPELLING COMMON ROWING MYTHS
MYTH:
FACT:
All rowers have to get up REALLY early in the morning for training. (Like before the sun
even!)
Actually, Junior rowers and coxswains keep very civilised hours. Training is usually
from 4.00pm – till 6.00pm on Monday and Wednesday nights after school and
8.00am to 10.30am on Saturdays. Home in time for tea on week days and plenty of
time for a hearty breakfast on the Saturday and an afternoon at the movies later.
MYTH:
West Lakes is so far away and somehow you have to get the rowers down there on time to
train.
FACT:
The Junior rowers and coxswains often train at the Torrens Lake. It’s close and
handy to shops (and cafes!) and the kids are under the care of experienced
coaches. If the training session is at West Lakes then PAC funds a bus service to
take the rowers from school and brings them back again when training is over. How
much less stress can you get! And it’s free.
MYTH:
Rowers are always so tired that they never finish their homework and can’t concentrate.
FACT:
Rowing helps you to concentrate and get better grades! According to Alistair
McLaughlin and Matt Bolt, two of PAC’s most successful Australian Rowing
representatives and a study done comparing the academic results of student
rowers, their grades actually get BETTER during the rowing season.
MYTH:
The Regattas last all day and you don’t get to do anything else.
FACT:
Juniors are always the first to row at Regattas and very often are finished before
lunch time. You come, you row and then you can go! BUT, we’d love you to stay
and take in the atmosphere under the shade of the PAC gazebos and enjoy the
Rowing Parent’s Support Group super famous BBQ Bacon and Egg rolls or kebabs.
Have a relaxing time in a great spot with fabulous people – rowers and parents alike.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST – Rowing builds CHARACTER along with a strong,
healthy and all around GREAT body. If you are looking to develop, tone up
and get physical, rowing training and competition is the best!
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Rowing Coaches and Staff
Director of Rowing
James Hammond
8334 1228
0421 404 510
[email protected]
Junior Rowing Coordinator
Amanda Tidswell
0414 504 155
[email protected]
Year 7 Rowing Coordinator
Michael Page
0413 053 499
[email protected]
0423 115 484
[email protected]
Rowing Administrator
Deb Wilson
8334 1200
2015-2016 REGATTA DATES
The full list of regattas for the 2015-16 season can be found on the RowingSA home page
(www.rowingsa.asn.au). It is most likely that PAC will attend some if not all of the following competitions.
DATE
REGATTA
LOCATION
SQUAD(S)
2015
October
November
December
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Season Opening Regatta
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Y8/9
24
Head of the Port Regatta
Port Adelaide
1st 8
7
School Super Series #1
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Y8/9
14
Round the Island
West Lakes
Snr & Int
21
West Lakes Regatta
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Y8/9
28
Torrens River Junior Regatta
Torrens River
Jnr
5-Jun
Riverland Regatta, Renmark
Renmark
Snr, Int & Jnr
Twilight Regatta
West Lakes
Snr Optional
School Super Series #2
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Jnr
Murray Bridge Regatta
Murray Bridge
Snr, Int & Jnr
20
School Super Series #3
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Jnr
27
West Lakes Regatta
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Jnr
5
1st Grade & School State Championships
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Jnr
12
Head of the River
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Jnr
Australian National Championships
Penrith, Sydney
1st 8 & Y10 A
West Lakes Regatta
West Lakes
Snr, Int & Jnr
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2016
6
February
March
13-14
14-20
April
9
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