2005 ACTAS NTC 5.2km Time Trials

ACTAS will be conducting long distance time trials during spring in preparation for the 2005/06 season. The distance will be approx. 5200m from Black Mtn. Peninsula to the entrance of Kingston Boat Harbour.

Racing in the time trials be in singles (day 1) then pairs and ranked doubles (day 2).
Pair entries will be included at the discretion of the NTC Head Coach in consultation with the athletes and coaches concerned. The format of the time trials may change according to the needs of the high performance program (particularly AIS).
Those entering should consider that the trials are oriented towards the high performance program and, particularly for the Nov 12th trial, entry may be restricted.

Entries will be by email only (gordon.marcks@act.gov.au) and are to be received by:

TRIAL DATES (subject to change)
#1 Fri 16th September - single
Sat 17th September - double/pair

#2 Fri 14th October - single
Sat 15th October - double/pair

#3 Sat 12th November - single/pair

* For time trials #2 & #3 lightweights to weigh-in (men: 74.2kg, women: 60.2kg)

First boat will start at 7am
Further instructions will be issued on close of entries.

Further enquiries should be directed to:
Gordon Marcks
Head Rowing Coach
ACT Academy of Sport

Tel: 6207 4393 (BH)
Mob: 0407 787270

 NTC Time Trial #1
Fri 16th/Sat 17th September, 2005

Bow Numbers
Numbers must be carried and will be available from the ACTAS shed from 6am Fri. These must be returned as soon as possible after racing.

Uniform
To assist in identification, rowers are to wear their club/state institute uniforms.

Weigh-in
ALL athletes will be required to have their weights recorded. There will be scales at the ACTAS shed. This is to be done before racing and the scales will be available from 5.30-6.30am on Fri.
Lightweight weigh-ins will occur for the 2nd and 3rd time trials ONLY.

The course
The start will be at Black Mtn Peninsula, with the first boat leaving at 7.00. All boats are to be on the western side (regatta course side) of the start line at that time. This is especially the case for rowers coming from ANU and Capital Lakes who can potentially collide with competitors who have already started. The finish line will be the entrance to Kingston Boat Harbour in East Basin.
After starting, competitors are free to row to the finish using the shortest line possible.
Rowers who arrive late for their start will be started at the END of the field.

Results
Results will be posted on the ACTAS shed notice board as soon as possible after racing. A full results summary from Friday and Saturday will be circulated by email on Monday.

Safety
Safety marshals will be stationed in front of Commonwealth Ave and Kings Ave bridges in speed boats. There will be people also stationed on the large pontoons in front of the National Library and the National Gallery.
Non-competing rowers and coaches are asked to stay clear of the course during the time trial if possible. The area between Black Mtn Peninsula and Commonwealth Avenue will see the competitors traveling towards East Basin on the wrong side of the lake between approx 700am and 730am. As a result, non-competing rowers must proceed with extreme caution and follow any instructions from safety marshals.

Friday - Singles
All athletes are to compete on Friday in singles.

Saturday - Pairs/Doubles
Athletes can row either a pair or double. Doubles will be generally put together from Friday's results. Those wishing to row pairs in established combinations should contact the NTC Head Coach.