The final seminar in the summer workshop series will be held this Thursday night (22nd March), at Sports House, 100 Maitland St, Hackett from 7 9pm. Presenters will be Dr Shona Halson, Fatigue and Recovery Specialist and Dr Gary Slater (Nutritionist) who both work at the Australian Institute of Sport and consult to various Australian representative teams. Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Appropriate nutrition and recovery for regattas when a rower is competing in multiple races.
• Changing nutritional habits depending on the phase of the training cycle and intensity of training
• Training/recovery for the rower who rows recreationally for the majority of the year but decides to go into intense training occasionally
• Benefit of cross training for recovery and types/volume to do based on your training volume
• Difference/benefits of active vs. passive recovery
• Can you train/race effectively under a KFC diet?
• How can an amateur coach teach basic good nutrition/recovery habits to young rowers?
• Sleep

Refreshments will be available and there will be a $5 door charge. We hope you can join us for what will be an entertaining and informative evening. Please RSVP through your club. ACTRA Executive Officer resigns Brendon Prout, ACTRA President, announced with regret on Saturday, 17 March that Camilla Hayman has resigned as Executive Officer of the ACT Rowing Association. He said “I am thrilled to announce that the reason for her resignation is because Camilla and Brett are expecting their first baby in October this year”. “Over the past 10 months, Camilla has made an enormous contribution to the sport of rowing within the ACT, and the individuals involved within the sport. She has worked long hours, in every aspect of the operation, including overseeing the implementation of the ROMS system, and other aspects of Regatta Management. As a result of her efforts, regatta participation has increased, assisting greatly with the financial position of the association. “I take this opportunity to formally acknowledge the enormous contribution of Camilla, and on behalf of all within the ACT Rowing family, wish her and Brett everything wonderful for the future.” As a consequence of Camilla’s resignation, ACTRA now seeks a replacement, and accordingly you will see ads appearing in Canberra Times, and the SEEK website, in a bid to attract candidates. For that reason, please feel free to give this message your widest possible circulation. Lake Burley Griffin Water Quality Warnings There are medium level warnings on water quality for some parts of LBG. You can see the details here.