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The Old Splash - 2009 News Archive
31 Dec 09	Blue-Green Algae in Lake Burley Griffin The National Capital Authority (NCA) has issued an Extreme Alert Level for blue-green algae in East Basin, Lotus Bay and Yarralumla Beach in Lake Burley Griffin. Secondary-contact (such as rowing, fishing, boating and canoeing) will still be permitted, however people should not engage in secondary-contact recreation unless: they are experienced; they are informed of the algae risks and what to do if contact occurs; they do not engage in primary-contact during the recreation; and shower facilities, with suitable water, are available for washing after the recreation. In particular, contact with algal scum should be avoided.  Clothing that has been in the water should be washed to remove any blue-green algae residue.   Water event organisers should ensure all participants are aware of the blue-green algae alert level, the associated exposure risks, and provide adequate shower facilities. A media release can be found here and further information at the NCA website. ACT Rowing Association appoints Administrative Officer David Bagnall, ACTRA president, announced today that Anthony Pardy has been selected as the ACTRA Administrative Officer. This position became available as a result of Simon Tulloh recently standing down as Executive Officer.  Anthony comes to ACTRA after many years involvement as a senior rower at ANUBC who also was the organiser of the successful University Games Regatta this year, and he has had extensive experience in both the hospitality and sports industries. David congratulated Anthony and thanked the other applicants for the position.
23 Dec 09	News from Rowing Australia The 2010  Nationals will include club events (double sculls and coxless fours for men and women) that have rules that exclude elite athletes and composite crews. More info in the RA bulletin. The RA response to the Crawford Report is can be found here. RA is in the final stages of the revision of the Level 2 Rowing Course (Club/School coach) and is expecting it will be released in January.   ACT Local News from ACTRA President David Bagnall ACT Health has released revised guidelines for management of lake use in relation to blue-green algae. The management strategy can be found here, and the release letter summarising the changes is here. My reading of these revised guidelines is that where previously mandatory lake closures for all users were put in place in extreme conditions (above 125,000 cells/ml) with 'lake closed' signs,  the NCA will now advise the public that contact with water, or part thereof, poses an increased risk for secondary contact users following advice from ACT Health. The risks associated with secondary contact use at this alert level may be reduced provided that: users are experienced users understand the algae risk and what to do if contact occurs users do not engage in primary contact and showers with suitable water are available. This looks as though the impact on our sport will be significantly less than last season, even if we get similarly high blue green algae readings. I commend ACT Health for listening to the various lake users and modifying its guidelines.   On behalf of the Assocaition I wish all our rowers, officials and volunteers a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
16 Dec 09	Selection Time Trial on LBG this Friday morning AIS/ACTAS will be conducting a time trial this Friday (18th) from 7.00am until approximately 8.00am. The course is from the white poles in the vicinity of the AIS  boatsheds in Yarralumla to the entrance of Kingston Boat Harbour. There will be 40-50 boats taking part and is part of a monthly series of time trials conducted by the AIS and ACTAS for prospective national team members. Safety boats and marshals will be on the course. Lake closures are not requested for these time trials which are effectively part of our normal training and we rely on the continued cooperation of other lake users to have run safe and fair trials. Please proceed with caution if in the area at that time and follow instructions from the safety marshals where directed.
14 Dec 09	ISRA Regatta 2010 - Call for Entries Details of the 2010 ISRA Regatta have been published here. This large schools regatta is being held on 20-21 February 2010 at Yarramundi Reach, Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. Entries close 09 February 2010.
09 Dec 09	ACTRA Executive Officer - Applications Invited The ACT Rowing Association has advertised the position of Executive Officer. Details are provided here. The closing date for applications is 24 December 2009. ACTRA Announces Official Roles for 2010 year The December meeting of the ACTRA Executive allocated roles to individuals covering its operating responsibilities. These can be found on the ACTRA Committee and Associated Roles page. This includes the contact email for the Anti-Doping Officer and the Member Protection Information Officer, Deb Styman. Significant Dragon Boat Event on LBG this Saturday A 15km dragon boat race is being held on Lake Burley Griffin this Saturday, 12 December. The event will run during the period 07:30 and 12:00 and will be in East, Central and West Basins. Please be considerate.
07 Dec 09	ACTRA Announcement - Executive Officer Resignation On Sunday morning our Executive Officer Simon Tulloh resigned. On behalf of the Association I would like to thank Simon for his hard work both as Executive Officer and before that as Treasurer. Simon has worked at accommodating the diverse interests that exist in ACT clubs, and working to help grow the sport. We wish him well and look forward to his continuing involvement with rowing through coaching and administration. Simon has assured me that he will aid us in a smooth handover and transition. Within the next few days the ACTRA executive will start the process of finding a replacement for Simon. David Bagnall
05 Dec 09	Canberra RC Regatta (#3) - Results published The results of today's regatta are here. Generally the weather was very kind with the temperature ranging from 13 to 24°C and wind from 4 to 22 km/h from the NNW.
03 Dec 09	Canberra RC Regatta (#3) - Updated Draw published A fine tuned draw and programme were published today for this Saturday's final ACT regatta of the year.
30 Nov 09	Canberra RC Regatta (#3) - Draw published The draw and programme for this Saturday's regatta have been published. Notes: 1000m events are now at 4 minute intervals There is a 1 minute interval from a race starting at the 1000m and the next starting from 1500/1000m We are using of 7 lanes from 1500m for the last division of the WGC 1X enabling a reduction of one race on the programme. The ACT Roads Dept recently erected “No Parking” signs on the South side of Lady Denman Drive, this was presented as a safety measure.  The no parking provisions are policed and fines apply.  Abundant alternative shaded parking is available at the Acacia Inlet picnic area which is on the Southern (Woden) side of the regatta parking area 400m further along Lady Denman Drive (after unloading) and on Black Mountain Peninsular.  The NCA has advised that there is a triathlon on Black Mountain Peninsula, but Triathlon ACT does not mention it on its web site. Take care.
23 Nov 09	Rowing Australia AGM - New President Elected Rowing Australia has announced the election of a new president at its Annual General Meeting on the weekend. Colin Smith has replaced Pat McNamara.
22 Nov 09	Daramalan Regatta (#2) - Results The results of yesterday's regatta have been published here.
17 Nov 09	Daramalan Regatta (#2) - Draw published The draw and programme for this Saturday's regatta have now been published. Canberra Rowing Club Regatta (#3) - Call for Entries The CRC Regatta on Saturday, 05 December has entries closing with ACTRA on Wednesday, 25 November - earlier with your club. See your club for details. ACTAS NTC Time Trial - Friday 20 November Entries for this Friday's NTC Time Trial are due with ACTAS tomorrow, Wednesday. Details are here. Others, please keep clear of the time trial course (AIS to Kingston) between 07:00 and 08:00. ACTRA Annual General Meeting Reports published The reports presented at the recent AGM have published here: ACTRA Annual Report; ACTAS Annual Report; BRO Annual Report. Non-Rowing events on Lake Burley Griffin The ACTRA event calendar now includes other events being held on the lake during this year and next, as provided by the NCA. Note the impact on rowing by these events has not been assessed.
13 Nov 09	ACT Rowing Association Annual General Meeting The ACTRA AGM was held last night and a new board elected. The new president, David Bagnall said: "Brendon Prout is to be commended on his nine years as president of ACTRA. This period has seen major changes in the administration of the sport in the ACT including significant changes to the constitution and creation of the Executive Officer position. Brendon's contribution is therefore very significant and on behalf of all of us l thank him for his extensive efforts. I would also like to thank Suzie Nermutova and Rick Worboys for their efforts on the Executive over the last 12 months. Both contributed constructively to the administration of the sport locally."
11 Nov 09	ACT Rowing Selection Policy Released The selection policy for ACT rowing representation at national championships in 2010 have been released today. The policy can be found here. ACT Rowing Charity Trivia Night - Saturday 14 November 09 Please join in this fun get together for all rowers, their families, and friends. It is being held this Saturday 14 November 2009 6pm to 9pm at the Canberra Club, 45 West Row Civic. Dinner is available for purchase, and bar facilities are also available. Tables of 8 to 10 people or individuals most welcome. All proceeds going to Beyond Blue - The National Depression Initiative. The cost is $10 per person. If possible, please rsvp:   m:0412696789 or  m: 0435017445. Advance payments can be made to account name: Jolly Frog Yoga, BSB: 062908, Account # 10581386 (please state your name if possible or provide a confirming email).  Payments can also be collected on the night.
09 Nov 09	Daramalan Regatta (#2) - Call for Entries The second regatta of the ACT season is scheduled for 21 November. The order of events can be found here. Entries must be submitted through your club and close with ACTRA on Wednesday, 11 November - earlier with your club.
07 Nov 09	BMRC Regatta (#1) - Results The results of todays regatta have been published here. The regatta was run in perfect conditions: 14-21°C with the breeze 7-15 kph from SSE through to ENE; cloudy at first then clearing to beautiful spring day to be watching a regatta on Yarramundi Reach.
05 Nov 09	BMRC Regatta (#1) - Revised Programme and Draw Revised programme and draw are available now. These allow for a 5 minute race schedule instead of the previous 4 minute schedule. This change is forced by Boat Race Official availability. More BROs are required urgently.
04 Nov 09	BMRC Regatta (#1) - Programme and Draw This weekend's regatta programme and draw are now available. Lake Burley Griffin partial closure - Sunday 15 November The National Capital Authority has announced that LBG will be closed between Blue Gum Point and Orana Bay during the period 09:00 to 13:30 on Sunday 15 November. This to allow the running of the Telopea Open Swim. This will prevent traffic leaving or entering Yarralumla Bay and the AIS jetties during this period.
30 Oct 09	Col Panton Rowing Marathon - Official Results The official results of the Col Panton Memorial Rowing Marathon are now available here.
28 Oct 09	NSW Rowing Association - positions vacant NSWRA is advertising for an Administrative Officer and a Development Officer. Information is available from NSWRA and applications close on 13 and 18 November respectively.
22 Oct 09	Col Panton Rowing Marathon - Start List published The start list for this Sunday's Col Panton Memorial Rowing Marathon can be found here.  Competitor instructions are here, and general information is here. Please note that the start will be next to the Boathouse Restaurant, not at Kingston Boat Harbour as previously advised.
21 Oct 09	ACTRA Annual General Meeting - Notice of Meeting The 2009 Annual General Meeting of the ACT Rowing Association will be held at the Canberra Girls’ Grammar School Aquatic Centre, Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla on Thursday 12 November 2009 at 6.30pm. The Agenda for the meeting is here. Information about the AGM and a nomination form for ACTRA positions can be found here. ACTRA NTC Time Trial - 07:00-08:00 Friday 23 October The second NTC time trial of this season will be held this Friday morning from the AIS boatshed to Kingston Foreshore starting at 07:00. Non-participants are asked to keep clear of the course, particularly coach boats. BMRC Regatta (#1) - Call for entries The first regatta of the ACT season is being held on 07 November. The order of events can be found here. Entries must be submitted through your club and close with ACTRA on Wednesday, 28 October - earlier with your club. Note that this is earlier than in previous seasons. Don't get caught out.
20 Oct 09	Rowing Australia - 2009 FISA Adaptive Rowing Classification The international adaptive rowing classification program has recently been revised, and the impending changes that have been made will be effective January 1, 2010.  In partnership with the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) and in collaboration with FISA, Rowing Australia will be conducting a Classification Workshop from Friday 13th November till Sunday 15th November 2009 at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Download the: Bulletin #1 (pdf, 348kb) Workshop nomination form (pdf, 328kb), and FISA Classifier registration form (xls, 24kb) All forms are due back to Rowing Australia by 23 October.
18 Oct 09	Disher Cup Regatta - Results The Disher Cup regatta was held yesterday in perfect conditions. The race results are: Disher Cup: 1st ANU; 2nd ADFA; 3rd RMC LW Nicholl Shield: 1st RMC; 2nd ADFA; 3rd ANU Colonel Diane Harris Trophy: 1st ANU 1; 2nd ADFA; 3rd ANU 2; 4th RMC Details can be found here.
16 Oct 09	Disher Cup Regatta - Tomorrow Racing tomorrow in the Disher Cup Regatta will commence at 08:00 and in a change back to the original finish, it will finish by the Boathouse Restaurant, Grevilla Park, East Basin. The regatta is being hosted by Royal Military College, Duntroon. 08:00  Men’s 4+  08:15  Exhibition Dragon Boat race 08:30  Women’s 4+ 08:50  Men’s 8+ The 5km Men's eight course will start in the channel between Spinnaker Island and Blue Gum Point and thence by the most direct route to the finish at The Boathouse Restaurant in East Basin. The 2km fours course starts from the pontoon outside the National Library in Central Basin to the finish at the Boathouse Restaurant. The Anne Curtis Cup for women's Eights is not being contested this year.
15 Oct 09	CGS Selection time trial - Saturday, 17 October - 6-7am Canberra Grammar will be running a single scull time trial this Saturday on the Yarramundi Reach course for selection of the senior shed. It will start at 06:15 and finish at 07:00. It will be held in lanes 5 and 6.  Please avoid interferring with the event - particularly coach boats.
14 Oct 09	Disher Cup Regatta - Saturday, 17 October The annual Disher Cup Regatta will be held this Saturday with all races finishing at Yarralumla Bay. Information about the regatta can be found here. Col Panton Rowing Marathon - Call for Entries The 2009 Col Panton Rowing Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 25 October. Entries are due from your club on Sunday 18 October - see your club for details. Information about the races can be found here, and instructions for competitors can be found here.
07 Oct 09	Revised Lake Burley Griffin Rowing Traffic Diagram ACTRA has published a revised version of the traffic rules for rowing boats on Lake Burley Griffin is now available here, and from the ACTRA Info link. Standard Regatta Events for 2009-10 Season The standard event list for the next racing season has been published here. New ACT LBG Boat Lighting Rules published The National Capital Authority has published boat lighting rules for Lake Burley Griffin. A copy is available here [1Mb pdf]. LBG User Requirements from ACT Police The Water Police have provided a reminder of the obligations on users of Lake Burley Griffin and it is available here. Winter Time Trial Prizes Presentation The presentation of the prizes from the Winter Time Trials has been scheduled to be made concurrently with the presentations at the end of the Col Panton Marathon on Sunday, 25 October 2009.
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30 Sep 09	Australian University Games - Regatta 01-03 October ACT rowers are advised that the University Games regatta will be conducted on the Yarramundi Reach course on 1-3 October with racing commencing at 0800 each day.  Visiting universities are training on the lake from 30 September. Crews in training are asked to avoid Yarramundi Reach during these events. Details of the regatta, including the draw, can be found here. ACT Rowing Charity Trivia Night - Saturday 14 November 09 Please join in this fun get together for all rowers, their families, and friends. It is being held on Saturday 14 November 2009 at the Canberra Club, 45 West Row Civic, from 6 to 9pm. Dinner is available for purchase, and bar facilities are also available. Tables of 8 to 10 people or individuals most welcome. All proceeds going to Beyond Blue - The National Depression Initiative. The cost is $5 per person for payments made by Sat 31 Oct or $10 at the door. Payments can be made to: account name: Jolly Frog Yoga, BSB: 062908, Account # 10581386 (please state your name if possible or provide a confirming email).  For further details please contact Danielle Jolly: 0412696789 danielle@jollyfrogyoga.com.au or Laurence Sandral 0435017445 laurencesandral@gmail.com
23 Sep 09	Coaching Seminar - Wednesday 30 September A seminar has been arranged for Wednesday 30 September at CGGS Aquatic Centre from 6.00pm till 7.00pm.  The seminar will be a moderated panel discussion on the subject of “making the jump” which is the gap between sub elite programs at schools and clubs to the full time programs of universities and academies.  The panel will be headed by Brian Richardson, former Australian coach and oarsman and Phil Bourgignon from SUBC who are in town for the university games. It will provide participants with an opportunity to ask the experts how to get the most out of their crews this season whilst maximising their chances of succeeding in the years to come.   The seminar is ideally suited to current coaches in school or club programs and for those who would like to benefit from the perspective of the elite coach looking at junior athletes who may in the future come under their care.  Club athletes are also welcome. There is no charge for the event.
13 Sept 09	Winter Time Trial #5 - Sunday Provisional Results Provisional Results for this Sunday are available here
12 Sept 09	Winter Time Trial #5 - Saturday Provisional Results Provisional Results for this Saturday are available here
11 Sept 09	Winter Time Trial #5 - Sunday Start List Updated The Version 2 Start List for Sunday 13 September is available  here
	Winter Time Trial #5 - Saturday Start List The Start List for Saturday 12 September is available here
28 Aug 09	Winter Time Trial #5 - Call for Entries The next Winter Time Trial is on the weekend of 12-13 September. Entries are due with ACTRA a week beforehand, and earlier with your club.  World Rowing Championships - Finals this weekend This weekend sees the finals of the World Championships in Poland. In particular, Canberra's Sarah Cook is racing in the W2- on Saturday night. Reports are available at Rowing Australia and the events can be watched on streaming video at WCSN as advertised on the Rowing Australia web site.
17 Aug 09	Winter Time Trial #4 - More results The final results of Saturday's time trial are here. The provisional results of Sunday's time trial are here. Rowing Aust. looking for Operations & Logistics Manager The National Rowing Centre of Excellence invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Operations and Logistics Manager. The position is full time and will be based in Canberra. This position’s primary purpose is to effectively manage the logistical and administrative operations of the NRCE and in particular the planning and conduct of international team tours, national training camps and selection trials. Details can be found on the Rowing Australia web site. Melbourne Uni Boat Club turning 150 - advertisement The Melbourne University Boat Club turns 150 on 3rd September and the committee has commissioned a history of the club which is a "fabulous publication about the history of the club, the Yarra, Melbourne and the University.  Even if one didn’t read a word of the text the pictures and the captions tell a terrific story". A flyer is available here [2Mb PDF].
15 Aug 09	Winter Time Trial #4 - Saturday Results The provisional results from this mornings small boat winter time trial have been published here.
14 Aug 09	Winter Time Trial #4 - Sunday Start List The start list for Sunday, 16 August has been published here.
13 Aug 09	Winter Time Trial #4 - Saturday Start List The start list for Saturday, 15 August has been published here.
10 Aug 09	World Junior Rowing Championships - ACT Athletes get medals The World Junior Rowing Championships ended on the weekend in France with Amy Fowler (JW4x) and Angus Moore (JM4+) both came second in they A final. A fantastic result for both of them. For all the Australian results, see the Rowing Australia web site.
07 Aug 09	Winter Time Trial #4 - Call for Entries The forth time trial weekend in the 2009 series is on 15-16 August. Entries through clubs are due at ACTRA this Sunday. See your club for details. Winter Time Trial #4 - call for BRO assistance ACTRA is requesting assistance with running WTT#4. Volunteers are required for either or both Saturday and Sunday. Please coordinate through your club, or directly with ACTRA. Boat Licence Course - 23 September NSW Maritime will be running a boat licence seminar and test in Canberra on 23 September. The course will be run at the Canberra Grammar School gymnasium. Details and bookings are available from your club. Level One Rowing Coaching Course - 06 September A Level One Rowing Coaching course is now open for bookings. It will be held at the Canberra Girls Grammar School Aquatic Centre at a cost of $170 per participant. Bookings must be made through the rowing clubs and clubs must submit nominations by 30 August. There are limited seats available. World Junior Rowing Championships - in progress The World Juniors has been running for a couple of days. Detailed results are available from the FISA web site. Aussie commentary is available from Rowing Australia. Watch how well the ACT's Amy Fowler (W4x) and Angus Moore (M4+) are doing!!!
26 Jul 09	Winter Time Trial #3 - Provisional Sunday Results Provisional results for this morning's 'big' boat time trial have been published here.
25 Jul 09	Winter Time Trial #3 - Provisional Saturday Results Provisional results for this morning's small boat time trial have been published here. Under 23 World Rowing Championships The U23s have commenced in Racice, Czech Republic with three ACT athletes competing - Lauren Burraston, Louise Kilby and David Wright. Lauren (WL4x) and David (M4x) are straight through to the final after winning their heats. Louise (W4-) was 3rd in her heat but then missed out on the A Final in the repechages. Australian race commentary is available at the Rowing Australia web site. Full race reports are at the FISA web site.
22 Jul 09	Winter Time Trial #3 - Start Lists The start lists for this weekend's have been published: Saturday; Sunday.
14 Jul 09	Winter Time Trial #3 - Call for Entries Entries for the third round of the ACT Winter Time Trials close this weekend with ACTRA - see your club for details. There are a few bow numbers that were not returned after the last TT. Can you please contact ACTRA if you have these. Australian Youth Cup 2009 - Results The Youth Cup regatta was run last weekend at SIRC.  The official results are available on ROMS and a final media release from the organisers is here. ACT athlete results are: M1x(D1)  3rd  Riley Owen M1x(D2)  3rd  Nicholas Barnier W2-(D1)  6th  Melissa Greck, Ailie McDonald W2-(D2)   8th  Samantha Shaw, Katelyn Mundy ML2x        8th  Nicholas Wadham, Scott Sheridan ML1x        8th Gerrard Kennedy W1x(D1)  6th Sorelle Bowman W1x(D2)  2nd Christabelle Northam M2-(D1)   7th Dane Buchhorn, Mathew Barnier M2-(D2)   8th Daniel Del Rio, Josh Bruce WL2x       8th Imogen Cowan, Eleanor Bradshaw WL1x       8th Natalie Graf M4-           6th Wadham, Sheridan, Del Rio, Bruce W4x-        4th Greck, Northam, McDonald, Bowman Mix2x       8th Gerrard Kennedy, Natalie Graf M4x-         8th Buchhorn, Barnier, Owen, Barnier W4-           8th Cowan, Bradshaw, Shaw, Mundy Mix4x-       3th Wertheim, McNamara, Kennedy, Graf M8+           7th  Sheridan, Wadham, Del Rio, Bruce, Buchhorn, Barnier, Owen, Barnier, c:Purnell W8+           8th  McDonald, Bradshaw, Cowan, Greck, Shaw, Mundy, Northam, Bowman, c:Narracott
05 Jul 09	RA Team Manager on WCSN Podcast Ray Ebert, the Rowing Australia Team Manager for this year, has a spot on a podcast from the WCSN people. You can find the podcast linked from the RA web page.
22 Jun 09	ACT National Representatives Fundraising Dinner - Last Chance Five ACT rowers (Lauren Burraston, Amy Fowler, Louise Kilby, Angus Moore and David Wright) have been selected to represent Australia at the Junior World Championships, in Brive-La-Gaillarde, France and the Under 23 World Championships, Racice, Czech Republic. To assist with the expenses for these events a fundraising dinner, in support all five rowers, is being held on Friday, 26th of June, at 7:30pm, at the Top of the Cross, Southern Cross Club Woden. Tickets are $70 per person for dinner with raffles and an auction also part of the action. The dinner features guest speaker, Olympic Gold Medal winning coach and last year's Australian Coach of the Year, Rhett Ayliffe, an auction run by local sporting identity, Tim Gavel and ACTRA 2008/2009 rowing season presentations. Your last chance for this Canberra rowing event - numbers have to be finalised by this Wednesday. Please download the Flyer and circulate it. Organise tables of 10 or 12 in club groups or bring along your friends and family for a fun night out! Please contact the athletes or Jeremy Moore on 0401 349 995 for tickets.
21 Jun 09	Winter Time Trial #2 - Sunday provisional results The provisional results of this morning's time trial are here.
20 Jun 09	Winter Time Trial #2 - Saturday results & revised Sunday list The final (really) Sunday start list is available here. The provisional Saturday results are available here.
19 Jun 09	Winter Time Trial #2 Sunday Start List to be reissued A number of problems have been identified in the preparation of the Sunday start list. A corrected version will be issued on Saturday afternoon.
18 Jun 09	Winter Time Trial #2 Start Lists Published The start lists for this weekend are available here: Sat.; Sun [removed for further corrections]. Note that the first start time has reverted to 09:30 on both days.
17 Jun 09	ACTRA announces 2009-10 Regatta Schedule The ACTRA Regatta Committee has announced the regatta schedule for next season, as listed below. For the next season, entries will be due with ACTRA 10 days before each regatta, earlier with your club. This is 4 days earlier than last season. October 1-4 Australian Uni Championships ANU & ADFA hosting October 17 Disher Cup Duntroon hosting October 25 Col Panton Marathon November 7 Regatta #1 BMRC hosting November 21 Regatta #2 Daramalan December 5 Regatta #3 CRC January 30 Regatta #4 CGGS February 13 Regatta #5 CGS February 20/21 ISRA CGGS as primary host February 27 Regatta #6 Hosting TBA March 13/14 ACT Championships Radford March 27 ACT Sprint Regatta CLRC & ADFA   Australian Rowing Championships Online Survey Rowing Australia is conducting an online survey on options being considered for future Australian Rowing Championship regattas. You are invited to participate here. It is open for a short time only. Host family sought for German rowing exchange student The Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is looking for a host family for a female exchange student from Germany who is a keen rower. If you are interested, please contact Michele Driscoll at SCCE on 02 9181 1084. The student arrives in July.
12 Jun 09	Winter Time Trial #2 - last call for entries Entries for the second round of the ACT Winter Time Trials close this weekend with ACTRA - see your club for details. World Cup and Championship Regattas via streaming video The link has changed for the Rowing Australia organised discounted subscription for streaming video of the upcoming regattas. Details can be found on the RA website, and also at WCSN.
11 Jun 09	Lake Burley Griffin partially opens for rowing The National Capital Authority today opened LBG for rowing from West Lake through to Scrivener Dam. They are still advising to avoid contact with the water and rinse down with clean water after contact. Also note that the water temperature has dropped to 10°C and cold water precautions should be implemented.
05 Jun 09	ACT National Representatives Fundraising Dinner Five ACT rowers (Angus Moore, Amy Fowler, Lauren Burraston, Louise Kilby and David Wright) have been selected to represent Australia at Junior World Championships, in Brive-La-Gaillarde, France and the Under 23 World Championships, Racice,, Czech Republic.  To assist with the expenses for these events a fundraising dinner, in support all five rowers, is being held on Friday, 26th of June, at 7:30pm, at the Top of the Cross, Southern Cross Club Woden. Tickets are $70 per person for dinner with raffles and an auction also part of the action.  Please download the Flyer [1Mb pdf] and circulate it. Organise tables of 10 or 12 in club groups or bring along your friends and family for a fun night out! Please contact the athletes or Jeremy Moore on 040 134 9995 for tickets. Winter Time Trial #2 - call for entries The second WTT of 2009 is on the weekend of 20-21 June and entries close with ACTRA next weekend. Entries must be made through your club. At this stage we are assuming Lake Burley Griffin will be reopened by then. It will be a good way to get over a couple of weeks on ergs.
04 Jun 09	Lake Burley Griffin remains closed The National Capital Authority has announced today that LBG will remain closed for at least another week due to algae. The announcement can be seen here. When you are allowed back on the lake, you should note that the water temperature has dropped significantly (11.3°C), even though the air temperatures have not been particularly low. RA/AIS TID NZ Tour Report released Rowing Australia has released a report on the recent tour of NZ by a Talent Id team. The ACT's Ailie McDonald and Josh Bruce were on the tour. You can read it here [880kb pdf].
31 May 09	ACT Youth Cup Squad announced Gordon Marcks, the head rowing coach of the ACT Academy of Sport, announced the ACT Youth Cup squad today. These athletes are to represent the ACT at the Youth Cup Regatta 10-12 July at SIRC, Penrith. The squad, including reserves, is: Women Men Christabelle Northam (ANU) Riley Owen (CLRC/ACTAS) Ailie McDonald (CLRC/ACTAS) Matt Barnier (CRC/CGS/ACTAS) Sorelle Bowman (CRC) Josh Bruce (CGS) Katelyn Mundy (CRC) Nicholas Barnier (CRC/ACTAS) Amanda Clifford (CGGS) Nicholas Conolan (Daramalan) Samantha Shaw (CRC) Tom Cotterill (Radford) Rachel Stokker (TRC) Dane Buchhorn (CRC) Melissa Greck (TRC) Daniel del Rio (CGS) Elle Bradshaw (ADFA) Nick Wadham (CGS) Imogen Cowan (CRC) Gerard Kennedy (Daramalan) Shannon Narracott (CGGS) - cox Ivan Mitchell-Beard (Daramalan) Chris Polyichanin (CRC) - coach Scott Sheridan (CGS) Simon Leonard (CRC) - coach Nick Purnell (CGS) - cox Chris Polyichanin (CRC) - coach Jason Cain (CGS) - coach
28 May 09	Lake Burley Griffin Closed until 05 June at least The National Capital Authority has declared a total closure of Lake Burley Griffin for recreational use due to the levels of blue-green algae. You can read the the notification here. A good time for boat and shed maintenance it seems.
26 May 09	Winter Time Trial #1 - Official Results The results for last last weekend's time trial have been finalised and are available here: Saturday; Sunday.
25 May 09	Australian Rowing News #49 published The latest edition of the ARN has been published by Rowing Australia here. Rowing World Cup and Championship Regattas viewed on internet Rowing Australia has negotiated a deal with WCSN for discounted subscription to view its streaming and video on demand service of sports events. Annual subscriptions can have a 33% discount, and your rowing club can receive a cash back for each member who signs up. Details can be found at the RA website, or WCSN themselves.
24 May 09	Winter Time Trial #1 - Provisional Results available The provisional results of this weekends time trials are available here: Saturday; Sunday.  The Saturday results are now on version 3 (20:30) for today having previously missed some competitors. The next time trial is being run on the weekend of 20-21 June. Entries through your club, and on time please.
22 May 09	ACT Youth Cup Coaches Named The ACT Rowing Association announces the appointment of Jason Cain (CGS), Simon Leonard (CRC) and Chris Polyichanin (CRC) as coaches for the ACT Youth Cup squad.
21 May 09	Winter Time Trial #1 - Start Lists The start lists for this weekend's first round of winter time trials have been published: Saturday; Sunday. Note that the time trials start at 09:00 on each day - NOT 09:30 as previously published.
10 May 09	Winter Time Trial #1 - Call for entries The first ACT Winter Time Trial is on the weekend of 23-24 May and entries through your club close with ACTRA on the evening of Sunday, 17 May - earlier with your club. Note that this time trial: Forms part of the ACT Youth Cup selection process. Has entries closing on the weekend of the NSW Masters Rowing Championships.
07 May 09	ACT Youth Cup Selection and Nomination ACTRA has published the Youth Cup selection and regatta information here [2.6Mb pdf] Australian Rowing Championships - Bulletin #3 published Bulletin #3 for the 2009 Australian Masters Rowing Championships being held in Rockhampton from 28 to 31 May 2009.  Entries close at 23:00 EST on Thursday 14 May 2009 (earlier with your club who has to submit them), no late entries will be accepted.
05 May 09	ACT Youth Cup Selection information Information about this year's ACT Youth Cup selection process can be found here. Winter Time Trial dates announced The dates for the 2009 Winter Time Trial series have been announced. Read the details here.
30 Apr 09	Lake Closures - current status The NCA has released its latest Lake Burley Griffin weekly update. Access to several parts of the lake are prohibited. Lake Tuggeranong continues to be closed due to poor water quality.
29 Apr 09	Australian Rowing Team - ACT Athletes The Australian Rowing Team for the coming international season has been announced and is available here. The ACT people in the team are: Junior World Championships Bob Cook (ACT) - Manager Amy Fowler (CRC/ACTAS) - Junior Women's Quad Angus Moore (CGS/ACTAS) - Junior Men's Coxed Four  U23 World Championships Lauren Burraston (CRC/ACTAS) - U23 Lightweight Women's Quad David Wright (CRC/ACTAS) - U23 Men's Quad Louise Kilby (ANU) - U23 Women's Four Gordon Marcks (ACTAS) - Coach U23 Women's Quad National Talent ID squad Ailie McDonald (ACTAS/CLRC) was selected to tour New Zealand in May. Adaptive World Championships ACTAS coach Tara Huntly is coaching an Adaptive Four that will endeavour to qualify for the World Championships. Road closure - Alexandrina Drive Sunday 17 May This road closure is for the Canberra Half Marathon and will be for the period 09:00 to 10:30. For Sale: Single Scull Three year old 1x for sculler weight 85-95kg. Details here. Regatta Planning for next season ACTRA is convening a regatta planning meeting on Tuesday, 12 May. If you want to have a say, speak to your club representatives.
26 Apr 09	ACT Masters Rowing Championship - Cancelled due to weather The regatta was cancelled this morning before the first event due to strong winds and a forecast that they were going to get stronger - that proved to be correct. Australian Youth Cup - Bulletin No 1 released The first regatta bulletin for the Youth Cup is now available here. The regatta is on 10-12 July 2009 at the Sydney Regatta Centre, Penrith.
24 Apr 09	ACT Masters Rowing Championship - Programme Published The draw and programme for this Sunday's ACT Masters Championship regatta can be found here (draw) and here (programme).  ACTRA office and surplus equipment The ACTRA office in Sports House, Hackett, has been closed.  The ACTRA postal address is unchanged.  A future office may be established in the National Rowing Centre of Excellence office which is planned to be constructed as an extension to the AIS boatshed.  The decision to close  the office in Hackett was made on cost grounds producing a saving to the Association of approximately $7,000 per year.   Surplus equipment from Hackett is for sale by expressions of interest.  Items for sale are: Panasonic VHS video tape player model NV-HD 650 Mk 2 Sony 14” colour monitor Mistral 140 litre bar fridge, model MBF 140-RH Lexmark X5470 Fax Dell 948 Fax
09 Apr 09	ACT Premiership 2008-9 Announced The ACT Premiership results for the 2008-9 season are available here. Congratulations to Radford College for a strong and balanced performance. The masters point score will be available after the ACT Masters Championships on 26 April.
08 Apr 09	Radford College Rowing Dinner The Friends of Radford Rowing are holding a fundraising dinner on 1 May 09 with Steve Newnham as the guest speaker. The details of the evening are in the attached notice.
01 Apr 09	ACT Masters Rowing Championships - Call for entries Entries are now open for the ACT Masters Rowing Championships via your club and Rowing Manager. The order of events is available here.  Entries close on Wednesday, 15 April for the regatta that is being held on Sunday, 26 April. Seat fee is $12 for rowers/scullers - coxs free.
24 Mar 09	Boat Repairs CGGS is organising John from Riverside Rowing Repairs to come down to do repairs during May. If any other club or individual would like repairs done while John is in Canberra, please feel free to contact
21 Mar 09	ACT Rowing Championships - Results The results of todays regatta are available here. The regatta was run in perfect conditions on beautiful Yarramundi Reach. Temperature ranged from 10°C to 27°C and the wind varied from 4 to 7 km/h.
19 Mar 09	ACT Rowing Championships - Draw & Programme published The Draw and Programme for this weekend's ACT Rowing Championships Regatta has been published. The regatta has been consolidated to one day with break periods to allow for changeovers and reasonable recovery between events. Please use BOW NUMBERS for all boats. Borrow one from the friendly finish line officials if you have to - just don't row to the start without one. ACT Athletes at the National Level - omissions Earlier this week we listed ACT athletes invited to compete for national representation. The following were omitted due to my carelessness: Christabelle Northam and Louise Kilby in the W2- at the Senior and U23 trials, and Jaime Fernandez as a coach for at the Junior Elite Target Squad. Unfortunately for us, but great for Jaime, he is now listed as a Victorian coach, as he is moving to Melbourne in a couple of months. Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race - ACT interest Mike Valli who spent 2007 rowing from Canberra Rowing Club is in the reserve Oxford crew, Isis. The reserves race at about 15:00 BST Sunday 29 March (about 02:00 Monday 30 March AEDST). The O-C is about 30 minutes later.
17 Mar 09	Aust. Masters Rowing Championships - Bulletin #2 available The second regatta bulletin for this regatta is now available here. This bulletin provides the basic detail needed by all those thinking of entering.
14 Mar 09	ACTRA Regatta #6 - Results The results of todays regatta can be found here. The regatta was run in ideal conditions with the temperature ranging from 14°C to 23°C and the wind from  4km/h early to 20km/h NNW at the end of the regatta.
13 Mar 09	ACTRA Regatta #6 - Draw published The draw and programme for tomorrow's regatta has been published. ACT Rowing Championships - Entries Close this weekend Entries for the ACT Championships close this weekend - see your club for details. ACT Athletes Invited for AIS Trials Congratulations to Amy Fowler (CRC-ACTAS) and Angus Moore (CGS-CRC-ACTAS) have been invited to participate in the AIS Junior Elite Target Squad (JETS) camp in April after impressive performances at the Australian Championships.  Also congratulations to Senior, U23 and adaptive athletes Lauren Burraston (CRC-ACTAS), Brandie O'Connor (CLRC-ACTAS), David Wright (CRC-ACTAS), Riley Owen (CLRC-ACTAS), Christabelle Northam (ANU) and Louise Kilby (ANU) who have been invited to participate in the April National Selection Trials.
02 Mar 09	ACTRA Regatta #6 - Call for Entries The last ACT regatta before the ACT Rowing Championships is on Saturday, 14 March. Entries are due this weekend through your club. standard event list applies. ACT Rowing Championships - Call for Entries The ACT Rowing Championships are being held on 21-22 March with entries closing the week before, through your club. The championship event list applies.
27 Feb 09	ACTRA Sprint Regatta - Results The results of today's sprint regatta are here. The regatta was run in temperatures ranging from 14°C to 29°C and from no breeze at all to a NW at 20 to 30km/h - quite variable.
26 Feb 09	ACTRA Sprint Regatta - Draw & Programme published This Saturday's regatta draw and programme are now available.  The NCA has advised that LBG (other than East Basin) is safe for rowing subject to precautions to protect from continuing high levels of algae in the water.  Medals will be awarded to first, second and third placings in races with more than three crews entered.  Races with only three crews will have Gold and Silver medals awarded, but not Bronze.  Medals can be collected after each race at the BRO shelter. There will be no toilets at the finish line. Paramedics will be in attendance. Catering for drinks only will be managed by Daramalan. Crews who experience capsize need to be washed down promptly.  The paramedic will have a fresh water supply to assist with rapid corrective action, alternative is a shower at BMRC or Daramalan.
25 Feb 09	AIS Research needs experienced rowers The Australian Institute of Sport Physiology Department is recruiting experienced rowers to assist with research into the effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on rowing performance.  Sodium bicarbonate has been shown to improve athletic performance in several sports.  You would be eligible if your 2km ergometer Personal Best time is better than or equal to 7:50 for females and 6:50 for males.  For your opportunity to be exposed world-class Sports Science facilities and to be involved in research that will help our elite athletes in major championships, please contact Amelia Carr <amelia.carr@ausport.gov.au> Mob: 0429 316 307; Tel: (02) 6214 7343
23 Feb 09	ACT Government Sports Nutrition  Workshop - Tuesday 03 March As part of its ongoing Community Coaching and Officiating Workshops programme, Sport and Recreation Services is holding the first workshop of 2009 on Nutrition. The workshop will be given by Christine Dziedzic of the AIS and more information can be found here.
22 Feb 09	Head of the Brisbane - 11July Toowong Rowing Club and Rowing Queensland have issued advance notice of a 7km event in Brisbane to entice us away from winter. Details can be found here.
21 Feb 09	CGGS Regatta - Results available The results of today's regatta are available here. The weather was perfect, ranging from 13°C to 22°C, with very little breeze.
20 Feb 09	CGGS Regatta & Algae Update ACTRA has received official advice from the National Capital Authority that allows tomorrow's regatta will go ahead as planned. ACTRA will put in place the risk management arrangements used last weekend in case anyone has dangerous contact with algae. Anyone intending to compete or attend the regatta should be aware of continuing NCA warnings about algae in LBG. Note that East Basin and Central Basin remain closed.
19 Feb 09	CGGS Regatta - Draw and Programme published The draw and programme are now available for this Saturday's regatta. The  regatta taking place is subject to confirmation on the morning of Friday 20 February when the results of the latest algae test by NCA should be known.  If algae levels are not in the danger zone the regatta will proceed. This uncertainty may affect Gippsland Grammar's logistics of travel to Canberra.   Competitors should note that there are two vision impaired entrants to this regatta in lanes 3 & 6 of race 41 WGD 1x and lane 6 of race 59 WGD 2x. Please show care when near them. They will be accompanied by a guide in a motor boat. ACT Rowing Representative Team Announced ACTRA announced the following selections for the Australian National Rowing Championships being held at Lake Barrington, Tasmania 02-08 March: Youth Eight Men Women Mathew Barnier (ACTAS/CGS) Emma Cook (SUBC) Nicholas Barnier (ACTAS/CRC) Imogen Cowan (CRC) Josh Bruce (CGS) Amy Fowler (ACTAS/CRC) Dane Buchhorn (CRC) Ailie McDonald (ACTAS/CLRC) Daniel Del Rio (CGS) Katelyn Mundy (CRC) Angus Moore (ACTAS/CGS) Christabelle Northam (ANU) Riley Owen (ACTAS/CLRC) Samantha Shaw (CRC) David Wright (ACTAS/CRC) Beatrice Tapp (CGGS) COX: Nick Purnell (CGS) COX: Sarah Bradbury (CGGS) COACHES: Jaime Fernandez (CGS) Jason Cain (CGS) COACHES: Dafydd Gwynn-Jones (CGGS) Tara Huntly (CGGS) Scullers Riley Owen (ACTAS/CLRC) [subject to confirmation] Sarah Cook (SUBC) [subject to confirmation] Algae Update ACTRA release this advice to its community today. Also, from the NCA today: "The NCA advises that the blue-green algae alert remains and its is unsafe to use the lake for any activities that involve contact with the water such as swimming, bathing, canoeing, boating or rowing. "The NCA has had further discussions with ACT Health and has commissioned additional blue-green algae tests this afternoon to provide the most up-to-date information for lake users preparing for activities on the weekend  These results will be made available to Lake Users by email, on the NCA website and through the media as early as possible on Friday 20 February 2009. "Should the latest results from the blue-green algae testing show that the lake remains unsafe for use, the NCA will authorise a closure of the lake under the Lakes Ordinance  1976 and will request enforcement of the closure by the Water Police."
17 Feb 09	ACTRA Sprint Regatta - 28 February - Call for Entries The ACTRA Sprint Regatta returns to the programme this year and will be run on 28 February using the standard event list, but all races over 500 meters. Entries close this coming weekend at ACTRA - but see your club for details. Algae Update The NCA had LBG water tested yesterday and the algae count had dropped. However, NCA position on use of LBG stands until the results of samples taken on Wednesday are considered.
16 Feb 09	Lake Burley Griffin Algae Situation The National Capital Authority's closure of LBG on 12 February still stands. As an NCA official is quoted "Warning signs are posted around the lake and users and the public are advised not to come into contact with the water until further notice. All algal blooms should be treated with extreme caution". The NCA will be testing the water again today and Wednesday, with the results announced the following day. As for the ISRA Regatta last weekend, ACTRA will be making an announcement whether this Saturday's regatta can go ahead based on these tests and appropriate risk minimisation arrangements. During the week, rowers should take care and make their decisions on lake use based on the NCA advice, and club policies on safety.
15 Feb 09	ISRA Regatta - Results The full results for this weekend's ISRA Regatta can be found here. The regatta started each day with a temperature of about 13ºC, with a maximum of 19°C yesterday and 21°C today. The wind was fresh from the SE getting up to about 20km/h each day with gusts to about 40km/h today.
14 Feb 09	ISRA Regatta - Sunday events The draw and programme for tomorrow's events can be found here and here.
13 Feb 09	ISRA Regatta and Lake algae blooms The ISRA regatta is going ahead as planned on 14 & 15 February with extra precautions in place to mitigate the risk of algae contamination.  Any inquiries can be directed to the Actra Executive Officer on 0402 721 077.
11 Feb 09	ISRA Regatta - 14-15 February & Draw The draw and regatta instructions can be found here. This regatta runs both days this weekend for most of the day. ACT Masters Championships Regatta - List of Events The list of events being offered at the ACT Masters Rowing Championships on Sunday, 26 April, is available here [760Kb pdf].  Entries will close on Wednesday 15 April using Rowing Manager.  The entry fee is $12 per seat, no seat fee for coxswains.  The regatta site will be in Weston Park using the central 1000m of the Yarramundi Reach regatta course.  Any enquiries can be directed to 0402 721 077 Australian Rowing News #47 available The latest version of Rowing Australia's news is available here.
07 Feb 09	ACTAS Rowing Head Coach position advertised The position of Head Coach at the ACT Academy of Sport has been advertised. Applications close Wednesday, 11 February 2009.
05 Feb 09	NSW Rowing Championships - this weekend Many ACT athletes are travelling to Penrith this weekend to compete in the NSW Rowing Championships. Entries and results can be found on the NSW RA web site. We wish them all the best of fortune and success. ISRA Regatta - 14-15 February The ISRA Regatta is only just over a week away here in Canberra on the Yarramundi Reach course. This is a large two day regatta that usually attracts hundreds of competitors and that many more supporters. ACTRA will welcome assistance from experienced local volunteers, and invites everyone to come and see the event for themselves. Yarramundi Reach is closed to everyone other than competitors and officials for the weekend. Canberra Girls Grammar School Regatta - 21 February - Call for Entries The CGGS Regatta is just over two weeks away. Entries are due with ACTRA on the weekend of 14-15 February (during the ISRA Regatta). See your club for details. Yarramundi Reach Course Buoys A significant number of the buoys on the rowing course are going missing each week. We have been trying to educate coaches to avoid chopping them out with coach boats, and the ferry masters are also taking more care. However, it is also a significant for ACTRA to purchase new replacements, when the buoys just need to be retrieved and refitted. The course is maintained by volunteers from both Black Mountain and Canberra Rowing Clubs. If you come across any loose buoys (on water or land), please return them to either of those club houses so they can be replaced where they belong.
04 Feb 09	Canberra Rowing Club Regatta - Photos Peter Williams, a parent of a Canberra Girls Grammar Rowing Club rower, has taken quite a few photos at last weekend's regatta. The are posted on his website. He is not looking to make any money as he enjoys taking the photo’s but if anyone would like a copy of any of the images they can drop him a note via the webpage.
01 Feb 09	Canberra Rowing Club Regatta - Results The results of todays regatta can be found here. The regatta was run in very good conditions with the temperature ranging from 18°C to 34°C.
30 Jan 09	Canberra Rowing Club Regatta - Programme published The programme for tomorrow's regatta can be found here. Special repeat note re Races 16 lane 6,  38 lane 2,  53 lane 6 and  61 lane 5, these crews have one or two adaptive rowers rowing under ACTAS programmes.  The single scullers are vision impaired rowers, these and the double scullers should be given every support by our rowing community.  The entry of the vision impaired single scullers has been advised previously and ACTRA was disappointed to receive a complaint about the single scullers being entered in E grade races.  Both single scullers will be accompanied by guides in tinnies and are placed in outside double lanes. Clubs are advised that medals will be awarded to placings 1, 2 and 3 for the 31 January regatta.  Races with 3 crews will have medals awarded for first and second only.  Cocky clubs may wish to have a wheelbarrow handy.
29 Jan 09	Canberra Rowing Club Regatta - Draw published The final draw for this Saturday's regatta can be seen here. ISRA Regatta - Call for Entries The Independent Schools Rowing Association Regatta is being held in Canberra on 14-15 February. Entries close on 03 February and are made through Rowing Manager. Australian Rowing Championships - Event list and Program The order of events for the ARC at Lake Barrington on 2-8 March have been published here. Rowing Australia High Performance Web Site restructured RA has announced that its HP web site area has been restructured. The aim is to provide athletes, coaches and managers with a user-friendly and logical navigation through High Performance information. You can find it here.
28 Jan 09	Australia Day Bridge to Bridge Race - Results A report of this year's Bridge to Bridge Race can be found here. Congratulations to all involved.
26 Jan 09	CGS Selection Trials - Wednesday, 28 January On Wednesday 28 January CGS will be conducting selection trials in singles over 1500m on the regatta course from 06:00 – 08:00 using lanes 5 and 6.  Please ask coaches to take particular care with speedboat activity on the course during this period.
16 Jan 09	Australia Day Bridge to Bridge Race Information on this year's Bridge to Bridge race can be found here. The race is late in the day, stil does not require entries or seat fees and will still be great fun.
14 Jan 09	Single Scull for Sale For Sale, Canberra-based Euro Single Scull. suit approx 85kg. Carbon wing rigger. Good condition. Comes with Dreissigakker blades and boat cover. $2000. Phone Craig 0414 875 992
11 Jan 09	2009 Youth Olypmic Festival this week The YOF starts on Wednesday and runs until Sunday. The ACT has a great team of young athletes going. The rowing is at SIRC, Penrith on Saturday and Sunday and if it is like previous events, entry is free. You can see more information at the YOF web site and the rowing program is here.  But NSW Rowing Association is running the regatta and all the real information will be here.  The ACT team members are: Women: Christabelle Northam, Emily Balmaks, Sorelle Bowman, Imogen Cowan, Melissa Greck, Chloe Mackenzie, Amelia Waldren, Samantha Shaw, Shannon Narracott, Daffyd Gwynn-Jones (coach), Tara Huntly (asst coach), Sarah Cook (asst team mgr). Men: Nick Barnier, Mathew Barnier, Dane Buchhorn, Dylan Conolan, Clancy Horman, Callum Mackenzie, Angus Moore, Riley Owen, Scott Sheridan, David Wright, Gordon Marcks (head coach), Bob Cook (team manager). Canberra Rowing Club Regatta - Call for Entries The CRC Regatta is being held on Saturday, 31 January. Entries must be placed through your club so that they reach ACTRA no later than 25 January.  Standard ACTRA List of Events The standard list of events has been changed for the CRC and following regattas. The new list can be found here. The changes are: For grade D and E there are now separate school events and open events.  In situations where entries are insufficient to conduct races in school and open categories the races may be combined to avoid adding to the length of regattas.  This is a reorganisation of the existing pattern of entries and will not result in additional races on the programme. An events for MGD 2x (school and open) has been added to the list. Independent Schools Rowing Association Regatta - 14-15 February The ISRA regatta is being held in Canberra this year. Entries close, through Rowing Manager, on 3 February via school or club regatta entry secretaries. The event list can be found here.
06 Jan 09	ACT Youth Olympic Team practice regatta this Saturday In preparation for next week's Youth Olympics, the ACT team will be running a mini regatta on the Yarramundi Reach course on this Saturday morning. Program consists of three sets of two events at 07:00, 07:20 and 09:00. Please show consideration and keep out of the way. Coaches, please don't wash off the crews. If you have a visiting rowing camp group at your boatshed, please tell them about this.
03 Jan 09	Summer Road and Lake Closures for non-rowing events Sunday, 11 January 06:30 to 11:00 - Tarcoola Reach partially closed and Lady Denman Drive closed for a triathlon run from Black Mountain Peninsula. Friday, 23 January 17:30 to 19:30 - Central Basin partially closed for Canberra Challenge Triathlon. Saturday, 24 January 12:00 to 17:00 - Central Basin partially closed for Canberra Challenge Triathlon. Sunday, 25 January 06:00 to 10:00 - Central Basin partially closed for Canberra Challenge Triathlon Sunday, 15 February 07:30 to 10:00 - Yarralumla Bay and nearby section of Alexandrina Drive for a triathlon.
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