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Congratulations to Patrick Davoren – Rowing ACT’s newest Life Member!

The ACT Rowing community voted whole-heartedly and unanimously to accept the resolution to confer Life Membership on Pat at the Association’s AGM last night. Pat joins a very select group as the 8th Rowing ACT Life Member.

Pat started rowing in Canberra in 1964, the year the Lake filled and competition began.

Pat has a long history of service to rowing in Canberra and was a committee member of the then ACT Rowing Association as early as 1967. He has been Vice-president, Treasurer and Secretary in both Rowing ACT and the Canberra Rowing Club over the decades since, as well as being Captain and Vice-Captain in the Canberra Rowing Club. He was a Committee member/Director of Rowing ACT for 14 continuous years and only stepped aside in 2017 to make way for others. Pat remains RACT’s and CRC’s Public Officer.

Pat has always exercised a whole-of-rowing approach and has been a strong advocate for expanding participation in the sport. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of rowing, particularly in the ACT. Rowing has greatly benefited from Pat’s contributions and the Board proposes his contribution be recognised by Member Clubs.

The Resolution was passed 22 August, 2018.
A fitting recognition of Pat for his many years of valuable service to the sport of Rowing in the ACT.

Our July E-News is out! You can view it in the Newsletter section of the website: Newsletters
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Thank you to everyone who responded to the inaugural School Leaver Survey, and congratulations to the 3 random prize winners: Sarah Davoren, John Baker and Chloe Wheel. You should receive an email shortly.

Rowing ACT will be analysing the results of the survey over the next few months to better understand the attitudes and aspirations of rowers/coxswains aged 16-25 years old. This information can then be used to improve the retention rate of rowers/coxswains transitioning from school rowing programs into club rowing programs as well as ongoing engagement with Rowing ACT (eg as coaches and volunteers).

Daramalan is currently seeking a suitable candidate for the role of Head Rowing Coach.

View the advertisement including selection criteria and roles and responsibilities here: Rowing Club Head Coach Role Application Form (June 2018)

National selection trials are being held on Yarramundi Reach from Saturday to Wednesday in the mornings from 8am till 4pm. It is requested that crews keep off the bouyed course and that coaches do not take tinnies into Yarramundi Reach.

These selection trials are largely for US based Australian students to get into the Under 23 team. Some of the rowing will be of International standard. Spectating at Weston Park is recommended.

June Under 23 Trials

Radford is currently seeking a suitable candidate for the role of Rowing Coach.

View the advertisement including selection criteria and roles and responsibilities here: Radford Rowing Coach Job advert 2018

 

Canberra Grammar School is looking to employ a Head of Rowing in a full-time capacity to lead the CGS Rowing programme. It is expected that this role will be primarily undertaken in Terms 1, 3 and 4; in Term 2 tasks will be redirected towards the Winter Co-curricular and/or Academic programmes.
The Head of Rowing will mentor and guide our rowing coaches; design, implement and deliver an annual rowing programme; as well as provide operational leadership specific to the School’s sporting culture. The incumbent will implement appropriate programmes that will cater for a range of ability levels, from beginners to elite athletes. This position may be required to coach a crew.
The Head of Rowing will value sport and the contribution of Rowing to the overall well-being and development of students. The Head of Rowing reports to the Director of Active Education and works with: the Head of Sport, the Rowing Administrator and the Active Education Administrator.
Title  Head of Rowing
Short Description Canberra Grammar School is seeking to employ a Head of Rowing in a full time capacity to lead all aspects of the CGS Rowing programme.
Employer Canberra Grammar School
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Work Type Full Time
Salary Not stated
Location Canberra, ACT, Australia
Detailed Description Head of Rowing – Canberra Grammar School

Canberra Grammar School is looking to employ a Head of Rowing in a full time capacity to lead the CGS Rowing programme. It is expected that that this role will be primarily undertaken in Terms 1, 3 and 4; In Term 2, tasks will be redirected towards the Winter Cocurricular and/or Academic programmes.

The Head of Rowing will demonstrate leadership in developing the tone and culture of the CGS Rowing Shed.

Key tasks are as follows:

  • Promote the values and goals of the programme to the CGS community;
  • Communicate effectively with parents to ensure families are well-informed;
  • Develop and monitor training programmes for both the junior and senior shed;
  • Coach recruitment and development;
  • Crew selection;
  • Manage facilities and equipment;
  • Attend all training sessions and coach when required;
  • Develop and lead the coordination of Boat Camp in January;
  • Attend local and interstate regattas;
  • Some administrative tasks as necessary.
Selection Criteria Essential

Closing Date 25 May 2018
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Name Stuart McNeill
Phone (work) (02) 6260 9717
Phone (mobile) 0429 945 322
Email stuart.mcneill@cgs.act.edu.au

Click here to apply for position

How To Apply Please submit your application including a covering letter and current curriculum vitae to Stuart McNeill, Director of Active Education, via email: stuart.mcneill@cgs.act.edu.au.

Applications close on Friday 25th May 2018.

Wintech International lightweight elite model coxless four/quad. Kevlar/carbon-laminated, full honeycomb core shell with press molded carbon seats.

Quick-release brushed aluminium wing riggers (sweep and scull), two foot-steering plates for any seat, Nike rowing shoes.

Boat weight 51kg for 60-80kg crew weight.

Shellcovers boat cover, and Wintech rigger covers for sweep and scull riggers.

 

Completed in mid-July 2013,  arrived in Perth in late October of that year, has been meticulously maintained and sparingly used and is in excellent condition.

 

Seeking expressions of interest in the region of $20,000, representing an annual depreciation of 10% on the purchase price of  $30,000.

Contact: Lorraine Ironside, email iidoc@iinet.net.au; phone mobile 04488 435453; landline (08) 9386 3937.

Rowing WA has an exciting vacancy available for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Sport Development Manager.

The position will be required to design and implement club, coach, official and athlete development programs to improve the recruitment and retention pathways for each of these stakeholder groups.

For further details please review the position description and contact Rowing WA CEO Daniel Tackenberg on 08 9364 3905 or email ceo@rowingwa.asn.au to discuss the role.

Applications close at 5:00pm Monday 23 October 2017