Noel Donaldson, High Performance Director of Rowing Australia will be making a presentation to all who wish to attend this Wednesday evening. Noel has a rich history in Australia as an elite coxswain, coach of the Oarsome Foursome, Head Coach of Victoria and currently as High Performance Director of Rowing Australia. Noel will talk about club development, membership strategies, value for the rowing dollar and the potential for growth. He will also speak about the balance between recreation and elite development, the state of rowing in Australia and also race preparation: training and mental preparation an important topic leading in to the second half of the regatta season. Noel will be happy to take your questions throughout the evening. The presentation will be at Sports House, 100 Maitland St, Hackett from 7 9pm Wednesday evening. Cost will be $5 and refreshments will be served. ACT Youth Eights at National Championships Trials for the ACT Youth Eights for the Kings Cup Regatta will commence tomorrow with 2000m erg testing for the girls to be conducted at the CGGS boat shed as previously advised. All female athletes wishing to be considered for the youth eight should report to the CGGS boat shed at 730am for the ergometer test. Start lists for both the girls and boys time trials will be circulated separately. A list of female athlete nominations is below. Anyone who is not on the list and wishes to be participate should contact me urgently.

Kate Bishell Zoe Hare Christabelle Northam Meg Hodges Lauren Burraston Alice Bowen Emily Balmaks Veronica Tamsitt Diana Lawrence Amy Webster Ailie McDonald Lianna Guest Erin Neil Melissa Greck Nikitah Habraken Jessica Willis Emily Grimwood Mylene Wheeler Haylee Edwards Harriet Walker Katelyn Mundy Charlotte Marshal Mary Johnson Amy Miniter Hannah Lambie Samantha Shaw

Please contact Gordon Marcks on m: 0407 787 270 if any further information is required.

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