Prince Alfred College Rowing Club

Information Manual 2018 – 2019

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2017-18 PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING CLUB

BACK ROW: W Wheaton, J Lesicar, J Rawlinson, M Sargeant, A McBride, A Titus, C Cameron, L Rippon, O Stothard, S Walsh, H Cerchez (Vice-Captain), O Smart, A Barnsley, L Woolley, J Saunders, W Economos, J Dunn. 7TH ROW: P Johnson, T Williams, O Deere, R Harb, S Dosanjh, J Trim, W Farrall, N Pye, R Andary, J O'Loughlin, A Ralph, C Gibbon, H Benn, H Parisi, R Brennan, E Waltham. 6TH ROW: Mr J Good, T Bell, T Saunders, T Mallick, M Cacus, P Eteuati, T Deakin, L Dickens, J Sullivan, W Stewart, E Priddle, J Balestrin, H Hill, H Ramsey, Mr D Gerard. 5TH ROW: Mr J Nicholas, Mr L DeGaris, J Lasscock, J O'Leary, B Spitty, O Chapple, B Lock, J Antonas, J Miller, T Cook, S Bowley, W Pheasant, L Cerchez, J Walters, Mr S Brennan, Mr M Page. 4TH ROW: Mr M Moore, Mr S Heitmann, T Chapman, L Bernardi, T Howe, J Papp-Horvath, L England, L Day, J Hamood, O Quin, N Kennett, L Procino-Kenyon, J Selvanayagam, E West, L Hill, Mr M Smalls, Mr H Wise. 3TH ROW: Mr Y Briggs, Mr J Lesicar, J Bell, E Gerard, S Jordan, A Catt, K Commons, B Bernhardt, C Thomas, A Whyte, R Nelson, C Benecke, A Veldhuyzen Van Zanten, M Ross, Mr N Demianyk, Mr D Ralph. 2ND ROW: Mr L Kasperski, P Scalzi, S Olsson-Jones, W Benecke, T Haden, H Greenwood, S Stunell, O England, A Sefton, F Koutsoukos, H Laing, M Gordon, Mrs A Tidswell. FRONT ROW: Mrs D Wilson, Mr R McDougall, T Johnson, E Raptis, A Economos, H Jordan, C McInnis (Captain), W Smart, A Brennan, J Harris, Mr J Hammond, Mr A Stunell. ABSENT: E Brewerton, M Chapman, Mr N Cooper, M Hutchins, Ms K Neef, Mr T Perkins, L Sargeant, Mr W Stam.

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CONTENTS

2017-18 PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING CLUB ............................................................................................... 2

CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ROWING............................................................................................................ 5

THE PAC ROWING ETHOS .................................................................................................................................................... 6

THE PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING PROGRAM .............................................................................................. 7

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CLUB ........................................................................................................................................... 8

SHIELDS AND TROPHIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

ROWING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA .................................................................................................................................... 10

ROWING IN AUSTRALIA AND ABROAD ...................................................................................................................... 10

PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING RESULTS 2017-18 ..................................................................................... 11

CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 13

2018-2019 KEY REGATTA DATES ................................................................................................................................. 13

TRAINING AND TRANSPORT .......................................................................................................................................... 14

PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF ILLNESS .................................................................................................................. 16

WAMBANA EXTENDED STAY – CURRENT YEAR 8 BOYS AND PARENTS...................................................... 16

HOLIDAY TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................................ 16

CAMPS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP .............................................................................................................................................. 19

CREW SELECTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

UNIFORM ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 22

NUTRITION FOR ROWING ................................................................................................................................................ 22

LOST PROPERTY ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

SHOWERS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 23

VALUABLES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24

PUNCTUALITY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24

BOATSHED RULES ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

WHERE IS HE SITTING? ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

TYPES OF ROWING BOATS ............................................................................................................................................... 27

DISPELLING COMMON ROWING MYTHS ................................................................................................................... 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 Try Rowing 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.

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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.” Rowing has long been recognised to be a sport which builds ones character, resilience, strength and endurance. A fantastic summer sport option for a keen winter sportsman.

Too often I hear young people and parents concerned about the impact rowing has on a student’s academic performance. This is in fact far from the truth. Often a student’s commitment to an extensive co-curricular program promotes and encourages active learning, enhances one’s ability to effectively manage time and balance expectations. Of course one must not forget the physical benefits of engaging in a demanding sport and its impsortance for mental and physical wellbeing.

Again last year the academic achievements of the senior boys in the Rowing Club were noteworthy, with more than half of graduating rowers achieving an ATAR of over 90 for the third year in a row, while four joined the Over 95 Club. Of the 36 Diploma Programme Merits achieved in 2017 ten of those were achieved by members of the Rowing Club. 2016 and 2017 First VIII member Duglas Gerard, concluded his time with PAC achieving an ATAR of 99.85 and being awarded Joint Dux of School. It is little wonder that the number of boys choosing to row at PAC continues to rise.

Our old scholars also continue to excel with three selected in the 2018 Australian Team. Seven old scholars, along with two current students, were selected to row in the 2018 South Australian Team while one was appointed to a coaching position.

Following his Silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and Gold at the World Rowing Championships in 2017 Alex Hill (2010) has once again been selected in the 2018 Australian Team. Already this year Alex has had a great year, winning two Gold medals in the Men’s Four at World Rowing Cups II and III. Perhaps the highlight of the year so far was his win while stroking the Men’s Eight in the Grand Challenge Cup during the 2018 Henley Royal Regatta a first for Australia since 2000. In September Alex will return to the Men’s Four to contest the event at the 2018 World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria. We wish Alex the best of luck for the final event of the year on the international calendar.

Jack Kelly (2012) having now completed his time at Harvard University, Massachusetts has put on hold a position within the prestigious Oxford University PHD program to pursue his rowing and ultimately Olympic selection in the team for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. This year Jack joined the Australian Senior Team for the first time. Jack raced in the Lightweight Men’s Quad at World Cup II and III achieving fifth in both events.

Kane Grant (2015) was selected in the Under 23 Team this year in the Men’s Coxed Four. Kane began his international campaign racing the Coxless Four at World Cup III finishing Fourteenth. A respectable result for an Under 23 crew racing at a Senior event. Then moving to Poland Kane’s crew contested the Under 23 Coxed Four at the 2018 Under 23 World Championships finishing with a Sixth place.

Earlier in March of 2018 Alex raced for South Australia winning the Presidents Cup single Scull. Immediately after this race Alex, Jack and Kane joined Drew Clements (2011) and Tim Santin (2014) in the South Australian King’s Cup Men’s Open Eight who achieved a fourth place. In addition, James Price (2016) and James Nicholas (2016) joined the South Australian Men’s Youth (Under 21) Eight finishing fifth. Meanwhile Simon Lane (1999) was, for the second year running, appointed as a coach with the South Australian State Team. This year Simon took charge of the Lightweight Men’s Coxless Four.

Rowing is a wonderful, lifelong 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! 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 (Try Rowing) 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

Having fun

Learning to race

“A safe and enjoyable experience”

Intermediates (Y9/10) Improving technique

Learning to train

Improving race capability

Bonding as a team and having fun

Settling into a training routine in preparation for the Senior Squad

“Improving skills and learning to train in a structured and encouraging learning environment”

Seniors (Y10-12) Continuing to improve technique

Training to train and compete

Learning to manage competition

Working together as a squad

Teamwork and camaraderie through shared experiences and achievements

“Training to improve fitness for competition, learning life skills and gaining confidence in a structured and challenging environment”

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 sixteen 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 1893, 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 the first PAC First 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.

1932 First VIII pictured with the Gosse Shield (Left) and Blackmore Shield (Right). Princes first crew to win the Gosse Shield.

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ROWING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Prince Alfred College competes in a regatta program run by Rowing South Australia from September through to late March. Among the 33 clubs involved, 10 schools compete in the school boys’ division and 12 in the school girls’ division.

While school racing is conducted throughout the competition season Rowing SA provide a dedicated School Premiership Series which usually includes between three and four school regattas from which Premiership winners are awarded. The PAC Rowing Club have won the School Boy’s Premiership seven times in the last ten years and twenty five times since 1980.

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 divisions.

ROWING IN AUSTRALIA AND ABROAD

PAC usually sends its First VIII and Year 10A crews to compete at the Australian 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 2019 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 seven 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.

PAC Fawley Challenge Cup crew in action at 2012 Henley Royal Regatta, Henley on Thames, United Kingdom.

Decisions to enter international regattas are only made after comparative crew performance is gauged at the Australian National Championships.

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PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE ROWING RESULTS 2017-18

The members of the Prince Alfred College Rowing Club performed well throughout the 2017-18 season concluding as clear winners of the South Australian School Boy Premiership ahead of St Peter’s College. This is a great achievement and a representation of the strength of the whole club rather than one particular crew alone. The Rowing Club was this year led well by Captain of Boats Charles McInnis and Vice-Captain Harrison Cerchez.

The 2018 Head of the River (HoR) brought mixed results for the crews of the PAC Rowing Club. From eighteen crews starting seven claimed the trophy for their division, while a further five finished on the podium. The highlight for the day was certainly the dominance displayed by our Year 9 crews who achieved a clean sweep of their events. Once again this season the Rowing Club has continued to grow with both more boys rowing and more boats within our fleet.

This year our First VIII would meet an incredibly strong Saint Peter’s College crew throughout the season. Making a good start early in the season our young crew developed well and worked had throughout the season. Unfortunately the Head of the River was not their day. After consistently performing in the top three all season a bad start, poor conditions, together with some simple errors made for a fifth place finish. I am proud of this crew as the disappointment was clear to see but they rallied around each other and demonstrated a great deal of resilience.

Faced with a strong Saint Peter’s Second VIII crew this season our Second VIII rowed well however were ultimately were over-powered in treacherous head wind conditions by the boys in blue. St Peter’s claimed the event by a large margin over PAC who again led Unley by a large margin.

Once again this year our Second IV raced in the First IV division and rowed a good race to place sixth overall. A great effort particularly given two members of the crew were introduced to sweep rowing only weeks earlier. Our First IV certainly produced their best race of the season on the day. Up against two crews from schools not contesting the eights events, along with a strong Saint Peter’s crew, our four executed a great race to finish second.

This year’s Year 10 Squad completed a good season overall which I have no doubt will have prepared them well for the step up into the Senior Squad next season. Our A crew showed great early strength with some great racing results. Their good run through the Premiership Series resulted in a centre lane draw while the Scotch crew drew the far eastern lane. Our crew managed a good start however found the tough conditions challenging like many other crews. In the final five hundred metres the Scotch crew capitalised in leeward conditions with a push to the line ultimately getting ahead of our crew. Our B and C crews also developed well throughout the season, and both finished fourth in their events.

Our large Junior squad of no less than eleven Quads this year performed well over the Year 8 and Year 9 Divisions. Our Year 9 crews had a fantastic season of often close racing. The A crew demonstrated great ability all season during some very close racing. Our B and C Crews showed great strength and ability all season and did not disappoint. While our D, E, F and G Crews all raced in the same race the strength of the squad was evident by each one of the four PAC Crews beating all other D crews in the race. Each of our Year 9 Crews were victorious on the day.

With four Year 8 crews taking to the water during the Head of the River our numbers were slightly down on last year however their spirit was not. Our A Crew, complete with a rower new to the sport in January of the same year, performed very well in the lead up and during the regatta to finish in fifth place. Our B, C and D crews despite some last minute changes due to injury raced well finishing third, second and third respectively.

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The 2017-18 rowing season was another strong season for our Club and a great sign for the future of the Rowing Club. While there were crews who may not have finished the season with the results they had hoped for we must reflect on the lessons learnt throughout as this is where the true value lies. It is evident that we have great depth and ability however we must be prepared to work hard next season to position ourselves well.

James Hammond Director of Rowing

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Rowing Coaches and Staff Director of Rowing James Hammond 8334 1228 0421 404 510 jhammond@pac.edu.au

Junior Rowing Coordinator Amanda Tidswell 0414 504 155 tidswellfam@bigpond.com

Year 7 Rowing Coordinator Michael Page 0413 053 499 darkandstormy51@gmail.com

Rowing Administrator Deb Wilson 8334 1200 0423 115 484 dwilson@pac.edu.au

2018-2019 KEY REGATTA DATES

The full list of regattas for the 2018-19 season can be found on the Rowing SA 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) 2018

October 13 Head of the Port Regatta Port Adelaide 1st 8 27 West Lakes Grade Regatta West Lakes TBC

November

3 Murray Bridge Regatta Murray Bridge Snr, Int & Yr 8 10 Torrens River Junior Regatta Torrens River Jnr 10 Round the Island West Lakes Snr & Int 17 Port Adelaide Regatta Port Adelaide TBC 24 Torrens River Junior Regatta Torrens River Jnr

December 1 West Lakes Regatta West Lakes Snr, Int & Yr 8

8-9 Riverland Regatta Berri All 2019

February

2 West Lakes Regatta West Lakes Snr, Int & Jnr 9 School Premiership Regatta #1 West Lakes Snr, Int & Jnr

16 West Lakes Grade Regatta West Lakes Snr & Int 23 School Premiership Regatta #2 West Lakes Snr, Int & Jnr

March

2-3 SA State Championships West Lakes A & B Crews 9 School Premiership Regatta #3 West Lakes Snr, Int & Jnr

16 West Lakes Grade Regatta West Lakes Snr & Int 23 Head of the River West Lakes Snr, Int & Jnr

25-31 Australian National Championships Penrith, Sydney 1st 8 & Y10A* *Subject to qualification

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TRAINING AND TRANSPORT

BOATSHEDS There are two rowing sheds at which boys will train throughout the season. The addresses for both are listed below: West Lakes Boatshed Torrens Boatshed Lot 4 Dotterel Drive, Semaphore Park War Memorial Drive – on the northern bank of the

Torrens just west of the University footbridge. Please refer to the following map.

WEEKDAY TRAINING Weekly training times for Term 3, 2018 are set out below:

Note: Sunday Sculling (9:00-11:00am) is offered each weekend of the term.

Year Level Day Time Bus Pickup/Return Location

Seniors (Y10 & 11)

Monday 6.45am – 8.15am NA PAC Gym Tuesday 3.45pm – 5:15pm NA PAC Gym Wednesday 3.45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Friday 6.45am – 8.15am NA PAC Gym Saturday 8.00am – 12.00pm 7:30am/12:45pm West Lakes

Intermediates (Y9) Tuesday 3.45pm – 6.15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Thursday 3.45pm – 5.00pm NA PAC Gym Saturday 8.00am – 10.00am 7:30am/12:45pm West Lakes

Juniors (Y8) Monday 3.45pm – 6.15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Wednesday 3.45pm – 5.00pm NA PAC Gym Saturday 10.00am – 12.00pm 9:15am/12:45pm West Lakes

Juniors (Y7) Year 7 Try Rowing to commence in Term 4

PAC BOATSHED

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Weekly training times for Term 4, 2018 are set out below:

Note: Sunday Sculling (9:00-11:00am) is offered each weekend of the term.

Year Level Day Time Bus Pickup/Return Location

Seniors (Y10 & 11)

Monday 6.30am - 8.15am NA PAC Gym Tuesday 5.45am – 7:15am 5:15am West Lakes Wednesday 3.45pm – 5:00pm NA PAC Gym Thursday 3.45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Friday 6.30am – 8.15am NA PAC Gym Saturday TBA Weekly TBA Weekly West Lakes

Intermediates (Y9)

Tuesday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Wednesday 7:00am – 8:15am NA PAC Gym Thursday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Saturday TBA Weekly TBA Weekly West Lakes

Juniors (Y8)

Monday 3.45pm – 6.15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Wednesday 3.45pm – 6.15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Thursday 3.45pm – 5.00pm NA PAC Gym Saturday TBA Weekly TBA Weekly West Lakes

Juniors (Y7) Monday 3.45pm – 5.00pm NA PAC RED Centre Wednesday 3.45pm – 6.00pm NA Torrens Boatshed Saturday 8.00am – 10.00am NA Torrens Boatshed

Weekly training times for Term 1, 2019 are set out below:

Note: Sunday Sculling (9:00-11:00am) is offered each weekend of the term.

Year Level Day Time Bus Pickup/Return Location

Seniors (Y11 & 12)

Monday 5:45am – 7:15am 5:15am West Lakes Monday 3:45pm – 5:30pm NA PAC Gym Tuesday 5.45am – 7:15am 5:15am West Lakes Wednesday 3.45pm – 5:30pm NA PAC Gym Thursday 3.45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Saturday TBA Weekly TBA Weekly West Lakes

Intermediates (Y10)

Tuesday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Wednesday 7:00am – 8:15am NA PAC Gym Thursday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Saturday TBA Weekly TBA Weekly West Lakes

Juniors (Y9)

Monday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Wednesday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Thursday 3:45pm – 5:00pm NA PAC Gym Saturday TBA Weekly TBA Weekly West Lakes

Juniors (Y8)

Monday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Tuesday 3:45pm – 5:00pm NA PAC Gym Wednesday 3:45pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm West Lakes Saturday TBA Weekly TBA Weekly West Lakes

Try Rowing (Y7)

Monday 3.45pm – 5.00pm PAC PAC RED Centre Wednesday 3:45pm – 6.00pm Torrens Boatshed Torrens Boatshed Saturday 8.00am – 10.00am Torrens Boatshed Torrens Boatshed

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Torrens Training: 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 at the conclusion of training. On Saturdays at the Torrens Shed boys are dropped to the shed and picked up from the shed at the conclusion of training.

West Lakes Training: A bus is available to transport boys to and from West Lakes for both morning and afternoon sessions. Pick up and drop off is from Capper Street (outside the RED Centre entrance). For Saturday training sessions the bus will usually depart between 30 and 45 minutes prior to the first scheduled training session and return 45 after the conclusion of the last training session. On regatta days boys are to be dropped off and pick up from the West Lakes boat shed once all racing is complete and the boats have been put away in the boat shed.

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, text message or email Mr James Hammond as soon as practicable. 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.

WAMBANA EXTENDED STAY – CURRENT YEAR 8 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 each term. Students must remain on campus for the entire period. To avoid individual disappointment and disruption of crews during the regatta season, all current Year 8 Rowers are asked to select programs running in Term 2 or Term 3 which are conducted after the conclusion of the regatta season.

HOLIDAY TRAINING

During the extended Christmas Holiday period we encourage boys to continue their training. Ultimately our performance throughout Term 1 is determined not only by the training that is completed during term but also the training that is completed during the extended break.

With extended periods of no training comes a decrease in the aerobic endurance. This effect is most commonly called detraining. Usually beginning within two weeks away from training the impact can be significant especially over the five to six week holiday period. Declines in both aerobic endurance and strength can be expected unless boys commit some time to maintaining a training routine during the holidays.

Throughout the holiday period the West Lakes Boatshed is regularly open for boys from Years 8 to 11 to train. We ask parents to please help support boys to both set out their programs but also help them adhere to their plan.

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CAMPS

All camps (including residential camps) incur costs. Each camp will be priced separately and parents will be advised accordingly.

SUMMARY BY YEAR GROUP

SENIOR CAMPS (YEARS 10 & 11, 2018)

October Training Camp Scotts Creek 1/10/2018 To 5/10/2018

Riverland Regatta & Training Camp Berri 7/12/2018 To 13/12/2018

January Sculling Camp West Lakes 14/1/2019 To 17/1/2018

January Training Camp Berri 19/1/2019 To 25/1/2019

Australian National Championships (First VIII only upon qualification) Penrith, Sydney 25/3/2019 To 31/3/2019

INTERMEDIATE CAMPS (YEAR 9, 2018)

October Training Camp Scotts Creek 9/10/2018 To 12/10/2018

Riverland Regatta & Training Camp Berri 7/12/2018 To 13/12/2018

January Sculling Selection West Lakes 21/1/2019

January Training Camp West Lakes/Berri 22/1/2019 To 25/1/2019

Australian National Championships (Yr10A only upon qualification) Penrith, Sydney 25/3/2019 To 31/3/2019

JUNIOR (YEAR 8, 2018) CAMPS

Riverland Regatta Berri 7/12/2018 To 9/12/2018

January Training Camp Berri 19/1/2019 To 22/1/2019

JUNIOR (YEAR 7, 2018) CAMPS

Riverland Regatta Berri 7/12/2018 To 9/12/2018

January Training Camp Berri 19/1/2019 To 22/1/2019

LEARN TO ROW (YEAR 6) CAMP

Try Rowing Sessions West Lakes 27/1/2019 To 28/01/2019

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OCTOBER TRAINING CAMPS SENIORS: Year 10 and 11 Camp – Scotts Creek Boys arrive at West Lakes on Monday morning to load boats prior to departure. Boys will be available for pick up on Friday following boat unloading at West Lakes or at PAC Capper Street upon return of the bus.

INTERMEDIATES: Y9/10 – Scotts Creek Boys will be required at PAC Capper Street early on Tuesday morning. They will undertake three to four sessions per day while on camp including some general conditioning sessions. Boys will be available for pick up on Friday following boat unloading at West Lakes or at PAC Capper Street upon return of the bus.

BERRI RIVERLAND REGATTA & TRAINING CAMP SENIORS & INTERMEDIATES: Year 9, 10 and 11 – Berri Boys are to arrive at the Berri Caravan Park on Friday evening. Following participation in the Berri Riverland Regatta, the end of year camp will be conducted from Monday through to Thursday. Upon conclusion of the camp boys will be bussed to the West Lake boatshed to unload boats. Pick up from West Lakes following boat unloading or at PAC (Capper St) upon return of the bus.

JUNIORS: Year 8 and 7 – Berri Boys are to arrive at the Berri Caravan Park on Friday evening. Accommodation and meals are provided for rowers except dinner Friday. At the conclusion of racing and boat loading boys are free to leave with parents.

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: Year 11 and 12 – West Lakes Morning training sessions will be conducted between 7:30am and 1:00pm. Transport will be provided between PAC (Capper Street) and West Lakes. January selection trailing will be conducted during this camp. These selections will form the basis for crew combinations during the Berri camp and first weeks of Term 1.

SENIORS: Year 11 and 12 – Berri Boys are to be dropped at West Lakes on Saturday morning. Either immediately or following further selection testing boys will boat load and depart for Berri by bus. On Friday boys will return to West Lakes for boat unloading at which point they may be picked up from West Lakes or at PAC (Capper Street) upon return of the bus.

INTERMEDIATES: Year 10 – Berri Boys will complete their selection testing at West Lakes in the morning on Monday and will return home in the afternoon. On Tuesday morning they will arrive at PAC (Capper Street) complete their erg testing and depart by bus for Berri. Upon conclusion of camp boys will return to West Lakes for boat unloading at which point they may be picked up from West Lakes or at PAC (Capper Street) upon return of the bus.

JUNIORS: Year 8 and 9 – Berri Boys are to be dropped at PAC (Capper Street) in the morning on Saturday and can be picked up in the evening on Tuesday from PAC (Capper St).

TRY ROWING CAMP: Year 7 and any Student new to PAC – West Lakes Boys may be dropped and picked up daily from either the West Lakes boat shed or PAC (Capper Street) as a bus is provided to and from the boat shed each day.

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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST VIII & YEAR 10A ONLY UPON QUALIFICATION Once the program for the 2019 National Championships has been finalised further information will be provided. Crews must meet minimum qualification standards before being considered by the school for competition.

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 Club at the 2017 Riverland Regatta, Renmark.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

1. Rowing Gear 2 x rowing suits, 2 x white T shirts, broad brim hat and cap, 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 swimming and 1 x for showering.

6. Toiletries Soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, Band-Aids and blister tape.

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.

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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 First VIII must be faster than the Second 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. The Director of Rowing has the final decision in regard to all selection decisions through all squads and crews.

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.

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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 PAC rowing suit (until commence racing may wear PAC PE or sports shorts and PAC PE or sport top) PAC school bucket hat PAC rowing cap PAC long sleeved white sun shirt

For training & racing Intermediates and Seniors:

PAC sport socks PAC rowing 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 sports shorts PAC sports socks Runners (as per School Dress Regulations) PAC hat PAC track suits are also acceptable

For gym:

PAC PE uniform PAC sport polo shirt PAC charcoal 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. All rowers are encouraged to purchase the towel. 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. 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 locker tag). 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.

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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.

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.

Although infrequent, injuries do occur from time to time. Studies usually 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. � 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 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 Boatshed. 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.

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VALUABLES

Rowers are asked NOT to bring valuable items to the Boatshed such as 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 staffed 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 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 needs 9 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.

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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) Sculls Short oars, less than 2m long, used in pairs for singles, doubles and quads

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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

WHERE IS HE SITTING?

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TYPES OF ROWING BOATS

Name BoatAbbreviation Comments Boat Picture

Eight

8+ Raced by Seniors only.

Octaple

8x+ Not raced in SA however we will be using one for Jnr training.

Coxless Quadruple Scull

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.

Double Scull (Double)

2x Not raced at Super Series regattas, may be used for other regattas & Training

Coxless Pair

2– Not raced at school events. May be used for sweep training.

Single Scull

1x Used mostly for training, however often raced.

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DISPELLING COMMON ROWING MYTHS

MYTH: All rowers have to get up REALLY early in the morning for training. (Like before the sun even!)

FACT: Actually, Junior rowers and coxswains keep very civilised hours. Training is usually from 4.00pm – till 6.15pm on Monday and Wednesday nights after school and usually in the morning 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.

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. 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!

Prince Alfred College Rowing Club

Rowing Parents Support Group Est. 1973

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2018-2019 OFFICE BEARERS ............................................................................................................................................ 3

FUNDRAISING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

SPONSORSHIP ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 4

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to all rowers, parents and supporters to the 2018-19 season, and particularly our new rowers and their families.

First established in 1973 the Rowing Parents Support Group (RPSG) is now a critical part of life within our Rowing Club. Our key function is to support Princes rowers and rowing at Prince Alfred College, while providing opportunity for boys and parents to enjoy and engage throughout their time with the Rowing Club, as well as cheering on the REDS at Regattas!

Our three key pillars are friend raising, fundraising and partnering with the college. Friend raising is perhaps the most important function of the RPSG. Organising many events throughout a season provides both boys and their families a great all round experience and helps to forge lifelong friendships.

Our fundraising program is built around supporting and supplementing the capital expenditure budget provided by the College. For many years now the RPSG has made significant contributions to the Rowing Capital Budget playing an important part in building what is arguably the highest quality school fleet in South Australia. All this provides our boys with the best available equipment to do their best. Through continuing to build on the already strong partnership with the College and its staff we hope to build on the success of past generations of parents moving into the future.

The RPSG is governed by a committee of elected office bearers however meetings are open to all members of the RPSG. All parents and caregivers of active rowers are automatically members of the RPSG. Meetings are currently held on the third Monday of most months at 7:00pm in the Elk Room at the Buckingham Arms Hotel. Details of each meeting are shared by the President or Secretary of the RPSG prior to each meeting. We welcome your support and attendance.

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2018-2019 OFFICE BEARERS

Position Name President Adrian Cerchez Vice President Duncan Lock Treasurer Sandra Wallbridge Secretary Cate Harley Merchandise: Virginia Hutchins Junior Rep: Sharon Laing Intermediate: Kerri Rawlinson Senior Rep: Sam Jordan

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. Within many other South Australian school programs families are expected to pay a levy for boys and girls to participate in this fantastic sport. Not too long ago with the RPSG’s commitment to supporting the Rowing Club, the College removed the need for families to pay an annual fee for rowing. Of course this was a significant step as it ensures rowing is a sport which is accessible to all students of the college regardless of circumstance.

The RPSG has raised many thousands of dollars over the few past years through sponsorship, dinners, merchandise sales, raffles, BBQ’s, and an annual auction. Your support with these activities in any capacity will be very welcome and much appreciated. From flipping burgers, to making sandwiches, or perhaps even using your own network to securing sponsors, the RPSG and the Rowing Club needs your help!

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SPONSORSHIP

Each season the RPSG seeks sponsors and supporters from all areas. We aim to utilise our parent contact network to establish partnerships with organisations who may provide cash sponsorship or perhaps even consider donating in kind items which help to support our operations. Should you wish to discuss any opportunities please feel free to discuss with anyone of our Office Bearers.

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.

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 or simply complete the online donation form available through the PAC website.