SELECTION OF ACT CREWS FOR THE 2004 AUSTRALIAN MASTERS ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

With the introduction of interstate races to the Australian Masters Rowing Championships program, the ACT Rowing Association has put together a selection process to ensure that all those who wish to be considered for the ACT crews have the opportunity to try out for them, and to ensure that the best possible crews represent the ACT.

The ACT Rowing Association is now calling for nominations from individuals for selection into the following crews to race at the Masters Championships:

Women's Eight
Women's Quad
Men's Eight
Men's Quad

Nominees must state on the nomination form which boats they wish to be considered for.

If more than a full crew's worth of nominations are received for any boat, the nominees will be required to complete a small boat 1000m time trial on Saturday 1st May 2004. Nominees wishing to be considered for the quads must trial in single sculls, nominees wishing to be considered just for the eights can trial in either singles or pairs. Finish times in the trials will be adjusted using the ACTRA masters handicaps. The selectors will pay due regard to the rankings from the trials, as well as ensuring the ages fit to give each crew a an average age of at least 50 years old.

In the selection of coxswains the selectors will take into account the recommendation of the selected crew, past and present performance in training and competition, weight, and steering ability.

A nomination form is available below.

Email nominations close with at 5pm on Tuesday 27th April 2004.

Nominees for ACT representative crews must be registered members of the ACT Rowing Association, and must agree to abide by the Rowing Australia Code of Conduct. Rowers and coxswains selected for the final crews will be entitled to purchase (at cost) and ACTRA representative racing suit.

Attachments:

Australian Masters Handicaps for singles and pairs
Rowing Australia Code of Conduct
Example of e-nomination form

Australian Masters Handicaps

Boat

Type

Crew

Type

Age Group

A

(27-35)

B

(36-42)

C

(43-49)

D

(50-54)

E

(55-59)

F

(60-64)

G

(65-69)

H

(70-74)

1x, 2- Men
0

2

7

15

22

31

40

51

Mixed
9

10

16

25

32

41

51

62

Women
17

19

25

34

42

52

62

74

3.
ROWING AUSTRALIA
CODE OF
CONDUCT

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Code of Conduct (Code) is to declare the type of behaviour, which is encouraged by Rowing Australia Inc (RA). This is the behaviour RA is seeking to promote and encourage rowing Associations, Clubs and Schools, their members and supporters, to adopt. In addition to this Code, listed below are some examples of behaviour which shall be deemed by the Board to be ìconduct unbecomingî, or ìconduct not in the interests of Rowing Australia and the promotion of its objectsî.

By listing this information, as well as some examples of behaviour deemed to be unbecoming, the Board, and Council, wish to offer clear direction in this area.

KEY PRINCIPLES

RA wishes to operate in an environment where people show respect for others and their property. Respect is defined as consideration for anotherís physical and emotional well being and possessions, to ensure no damage or deprivation is caused to either.
RA wishes to operate in an environment, which is free from harassment. Harassment is defined as any action directed at an individual or group, which creates a hostile, intimidatory or offensive environment.
RA wishes to operate in a non - discriminatory environment. By this we mean where everyone has an equal opportunity and receives a fair go in accordance with the law as well as RA rules, procedures and guidelines.
Personís to whom this Code applies acknowledges and agrees to comply the grievance procedures adopted by RA. If any disciplinary action is taken persons directly affected shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in those proceedings and also the right to appeal against a penalty.

KEY ELEMENTS

All persons who are bound by this code shall:

Not act in a manner unbecoming, or contrary to the interests of RA.
Treat people involved in rowing with courtesy, respect and proper regard for their rights and obligations.
Treat another personís property with respect and due consideration of its value.
Demonstrate a positive commitment to Rowing Australia policies, rules and procedures.
Not misuse funds or property belonging to another party.
Respect the law and customs of the places they visit including foreign countries.
Respect the confidentiality of information, which comes to them in the course of their duties.
Uphold and not injure or compromise the standing and reputation of rowing within Australia.

GOVERNANCE

This code shall be known as the Rowing Australia Inc Code of Conduct (RA Code). The RA Code shall govern the conduct of all persons associated with Rowing within Australia, (prior to and after release from) any ratification and subsequent selection of said person by the AOC in the 2000 Olympic Team. In particular it shall apply to and for;

Persons acting for and on behalf of RA.
Athletes, Coaches, Managers and support staff of RA touring teams.
Persons participating at sanctioned RA regattas.
Officials, umpires and support personnel assisting or conducting RA regattas.
Delegates to and employees of Rowing Australia.

This RA Code shall act as a guideline for criteria determining decisions and actions under Article 9.3 items 9.3.2 and 9.3.3 of the RA Articles.

UNSUITABLE BEHAVIOUR

This list describes examples of behaviour, which after investigation by the Board (or other body as set out hereafter) and a finding by the Board (or other body as set out hereafter), that such behaviour has occurred, shall be deemed to be unsuitable behaviour and not in the best interests of sport.

'Sledging' other athletes, officials or event organisers. Sledging is defined as a statement, which is deemed to denigrate and/or intimidate another person.
Excessive use of alcohol, acting in a way that becomes a public nuisance, creating a public disturbance.
Causing damage to another personís property during the conduct of a regatta, or when representing Australia, or depriving them of that property during the defined time frames of a tour within Australia or Internationally.
Sexual relations between a coach, manager, support staff and a junior athlete, irrespective of the wishes and desires of the athlete, are absolutely forbidden.
Sexual relations between a coach, manager and support staff personnel and an adult athlete on the same team are discouraged and may amount to unsuitable behaviour. Where a long term relationship exists this should be advised promptly to the team management.
The use or encouragement of drugs and banned substances to enhance or inhibit performance. The banned substances list is as outlined under the Rowing Australia Anti-Doping Policy.
Statements that are deemed to denigrate the group that an individual is representing.
Harassment, sexual or otherwise.

PROCESS
FOR DEALING
WITH A BREACH

Each case will be treated in accordance with the ësituationí and ërulingí, of those persons adjudicating the case at that time. Penalties include but are not restricted to a warning; a reprimand; a fine, suspension or exclusion from an event or eligibility to represent Australia or in the case of touring teams the imposition of conditions of remaining members of a team.

All persons who have had a decision made against them shall be offered an opportunity to appeal. An appeal will be heard by persons other than those who adjudicated the matter in the first instance and an appeal must be lodged within 7 days of the first decision. No appeal shall be heard after this date.

If a breach, or suspected breach, of this Code has occurred the following process shall be used:

1) The suspected breach will be investigated within 7 days of its occurrence or notification that a breach may have occurred by;

The Team Manager and Head Coach in the case of National Teams or;
The Board / Management Committee of a Club or Association in the case within the Clubís or Associationís jurisdiction or;
The RA Board in cases within Rowing Australiaís jurisdiction, excepting National Teams.

2) The person concerned will be advised of the alleged breach and will be offered the opportunity to present information pertaining to the incident. No-one involved in the incident will be part of the investigation.

3) The body investigating the alleged breach will decide whether there has been a breach of the Code and if so, on the appropriate penalty. It will prepare a written statement and provide it to the person concerned. In all cases the statement will be provided to Rowing Australia.

4) If aggrieved the person concerned can appeal against the decision. In the case of National Team matters, the High Performance Commission of Rowing Australia will decide the appeal. In club and association matters an appeals committee formed by the Association or Rowing Australia may hear an appeal. Members of this committee must not have been involved in the original dispute. If the decision, which is appealed against relates to a decision made by Rowing Australia an appeals committee will hear the matter.

5) The body or persons hearing the appeal will consider the statement referred to in (3) above, may require other evidence to be provided and will offer to the person concerned the opportunity to present his or her case. This decision will be final.

ACT Rowing Association

2004 Australian Masters Championships

Representative Crews

Nomination Form

Name: ___________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Tel: ____________________ email: __________________________

Date of Birth: ________________ Weight: ________________

Rowing Club: ________________ Coached by:______________________

Preferred side for sweep boats: Bow Stroke Either (delete those not applicable)

I have read and understood the 2004 ACTRA Masters Selection Policy and wish to nominate for the following (circle):

Men's Eight Women's Eight

Men's Quad Women's Quad

Coxswain Coach

Rowing Suit Size: S M L XL XXL

This form is to be emailed to by 5pm on Tuesday 27th April 2004

Boat Type	Crew Type	Age Group
Boat Type	Crew Type	A (27-35)	B (36-42)	C (43-49)	D (50-54)	E (55-59)	F (60-64)	G (65-69)	H (70-74)
1x, 2-	Men	0	2	7	15	22	31	40	51
	Mixed	9	10	16	25	32	41	51	62
	Women	17	19	25	34	42	52	62	74