Hi Everybody,

It was an unreal, awesome experience being a Baton Bearer for the Queen’s Baton Relay. My

section was at Golden Beach, Caloundra. Lachlan Smart handed the baton to me. Lachlan is

the youngest person to fly solo around the world. I passed the Baton to Leonard Thompson,

who is a Vietnam Veteran.

It was heaps of fun on the bus dropping Baton Bearers off at the starting points. We all got to

explain to the others, why we had been nominated and selected. The stories were all fantastic

and incredible. The spirit on the bus was amazing. When it was your turn, you walked to the

end of the bus and back high fiving all the other Baton Bearers. Everybody was shouting,

Baton Bearer, Baton Bearer yeh, yeh, yeh.

After our walk/ jog with the Baton, we were picked up by a second bus. We all chatted about

our amazing experiences. We finished at Golden Beach State School, where we had met for

briefing before the Relay. The kids were so excited and thrilled to meet us and see the Baton.

SUNSHINE COAST INDOOR ROWING CLUB

Editor: Yvonne Duffy Email: yld63@bigpond.com

www.scirc.com.au

Unfortunately, it all happened very quickly. It was great to catch up with Derek and some

friends after the Relay at Dicky Beach Surf Club for lunch and a chat.

It was such an amazing and brilliant experience and privilege to be nominated and then

selected as a Baton Bearer. I realise, that hundreds of other very worthy people missed out.

Cheers

Wendy Coghill

New member, John Walker from Brisbane

2018/19 Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club

Committee

PRESIDENT: Wendy Coghill

VICE PRESIDENT: Paul Edwards

SECRETARY: Derek Coghill

CLUB CAPTAIN: Tyler Pearce

TREASURER: Kelvin Bazley

FACE BOOK Coordinator: Tracey Harman

CLUB COACH: Rob Cossalter

ASSISTANT COACH: Roberta Gordon

WEBSITE Coordinator: Derek Coghill

[ Derek needs some help with this task.]

The Minutes of the AGM and the President’s and Treasurer’s Reports

will be sent out separately.

……. to the following members and supporters, who rowed very well in the Virtual

World 1000 m event.

Bev Laundry 2nd 70-79 L

Anne Cresswell 4th 70-79 L

Vince Home 8th 80-89 Vince is now 93.

Sunday, 27th May at 4 pm at Alex Surf Club.

This will be the last training day before the Championships.

Bob and Roberta did some excellent training on the 29th April at Alex.

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2018 QLD INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

DATE: Sunday, 10th June

VENUE: Kawana Waters State College, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, Sunshine Coast, opposite Lake

Kawana, next door to the Kawana Aquatic Centre and near the Sunshine Coast Stadium. The Performing Arts

Theatre is at the back of the Secondary Campus, near the ovals and basketball courts.

EVENTS: Politicians’ Relay, International Relay, 1 minute, 100 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m, Schools’

Challenge and Mixed Relay

AGE GROUPS: from Under 10 to 90+, including para events for visually impaired, intellectually impaired

and physically impaired athletes, who do not require a special seat for competing. [ The Indoor Rowing Club

does not have such a seat.]

HOSTS: SUNSHINE COAST INDOOR ROWING CLUB and KAWANA WATERS STATE COLLEGE

PATRONS: Colin-Allen Waters, Executive Principal, Kawana Waters State College and Ashley Robinson,

General Manager, Alex Surf Club

QLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DINNER: at ALEX SURF CLUB on Saturday, 9th June from 5.30 pm.

SUPPORTING: The Sunshine Coast Dragons Abreast Club

SPECIAL GUESTS: Lindy Hou and her guide dog, Comet and some surprises still to be confirmed.

ROWING MACHINES for Sale: 2 Model E concept2 machines, second hand in good condition at $950.

This is a great price. Contact Wendy on 07 5493 1328

CLOSING DATE for ENTRIES: Tuesday, 5th June

A RAFFLE will be held to raise much needed funds for the Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club. Donations of

prizes would be much appreciated.

A MASSAGE Lady, Kelly, is coming to do neck and shoulder massages. The cost will be $10 for 10 minutes or

$15 for 15 minutes etc.

VOLUNTEERS: Thank you to the following people, who have already volunteered to help with the setting

up on Friday, 8th June after school / and or at the Championships. Wendy and Derek Coghill, Ricki-lee

Bernhardt-Turpin and her Prac Production students, Tracey Harman, Noela Harker, Tibby Kemp, Rob

Cossalter, Ray Pratt, Kerry and Brian Halls and Ian Gibson. More volunteers are needed on both days. Most

of the volunteers will also be competing. Please contact Wendy.

Please see the excellent website QLD Indoor Rowing Championships for lots more info and the entry form.

Thanks to Haico Aaldering for upgrading the website. You can enter online, by post or hand your entry to

an Indoor Rowing Club Committee member. Please note, the postal address is 53 Boolagi Drive, Wurtulla

4575 QLD

Thank you to those competitors, who have already sent their entries in.

NINJA COLOUR CHALLENGE at Kawana Waters State College on Friday, 15th June after school. Thanks to

Wendy and Derek Coghill, Ray Pratt, Noela Harker and Tracey Harman, who have already volunteered for

that. There will be an Indoor Rowing Fun Challenge as part of the Activities. It would be great to have a few

more volunteers. Contact Wendy