TCC ROWING MANUAL 2014

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1 TCC ROWING MANUAL 2014

2 1. OVERVIEW In 2014, rowing at The Cathedral College will enter just its third year of competition. After a very successful 2014 season; rowers, coaches and parents are eager to commence training and preparations for the year. Last year saw the College purchase five training sculls and a new coaching speed boat; these additions have been invaluable to our students and to a degree credited to their success. These purchases were made possible by a number of fundraising activities, the College and the P&F Association. Last season a squad of thirty students represented the College at various regattas across the State. This year we are planning to attend similar regattas in Townsville, Bundaberg and locally here in Rockhampton. During term four, nearly forty new Year 7 and 8 students successfully completed the learn-to-row program. TCC Rowing is affiliated with Rowing Queensland Inc. (RQI) and the Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club Inc. (RFRC). Rowing Queensland controls and administers the sport of rowing in Queensland. Our College rowing program operates in accordance with the rules and regulations imposed by Rowing Queensland and the Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club. STAFFING AND COACHES TCC Rowing Coordinator: Mr Dane Stevenson TCC Rowing Manager: Miss Emily Vanderpal Regatta Coordinator: Mrs Karen Bartlem Fundraising Coordinator: Ms Debbie Clark Our senior students have also taken a significant leadership role this year, offering their assistance, time and experience to coach crews from the junior school. The College also acknowledges the assistance provided by club coaches. Decisions relating to the administration and coaching of rowing at TCC are made through consultations with; rowing staff, the College Principal and the Director of Sport; however, is ultimately that of the Rowing Coordinator. The Rowing Coordinator will have the final say over the selection and nomination of a student/ crew. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 2

3 ROWING CAPTAINS 2014 Season: Role of rowing captains Provide leadership for the rowing group and foster team spirit Lead by example in areas such as sportsmanship, uniform and behaviour Assist rowing staff as necessary Organise articles and photos for the newsletter and assembly reports Assist with preparation for regattas including boat loading and unloading Previous rowing captains Season 2012 Andrew Bryan and Amelia Bartlem Season 2013 Duncan Gross ROWING COLOURS TCC Rowing colours are; navy blue, green and white. The College zootsuit is registered with both Rowing Queensland and Rowing Australia and must be worn during competition and at training. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 3

4 2. MEMBERSHIP STUDENT DETAILS For the safety of students and for ease of administration, it is imperative that TCC Rowing holds up-to-date contact details, medical information and record of membership of its rowers. Please ensure ALL appropriate forms are completed prior to returning them to the College Office. In the event that details change throughout the year, rowing staff must be notified with any updates. When commencing, rowing students will receive an information pack containing the following documents: Welcome letter TCC Code of Conduct and Media Consent form RFRC Membership Form Training roster Member records are held by the Rowing Coordinator; a copy of membership details is sent to the Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club. FEE STRUCTURE Students rowing for the College in 2014 can be categorised into three groups; New School Rowers and Continuing School Rowers and Learn-to-row. Category 1: New School Rowers TOTAL: $ Students who completed the learn-to-row program in term 4, This fee includes all uniforms. Category 2: Continuing School Rowers TOTAL: $ Students who have rowed competitively for the College and have a hoodie, zootsuit and rowing cap. Category 3: Learn-to-row (Term IV) TOTAL: $95.00 Open to all students attending the College in Please note: the rowing cap and zootsuit are compulsory uniform items and therefore must be purchased at the commencement of the season. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 4

5 BOAT MAINTENANCE FEE Included in the above prices is a boat maintenance fee. This fee goes towards the cost of general boat maintenance and further rowing purchases. All students participating in rowing at The Cathedral College will be charged a boat maintenance fee. ALL FORMS AND MONIES SHOULD BE RETURNED THROUGH THE COLLEGE FRONT OFFICE THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 5

6 3. UNIFORMS TRAINING Students rowing for the College must wear their full TCC Sports Uniform and/ or rowing zootsuit with the TCC Rowing Cap or TCC Sports Cap whilst training. Students are not permitted to wear their House shirts, Confraternity shirts or other College sporting uniforms. If students choose to ignore these requirements, they will not train. During the 2014 season, rowing staff will be investigating other rowing attire which can be purchased by members for the squad. An order for both rowing caps, hoodies and zootsuits will be made at the commencement of the season, students are asked to be prompt with the return of sizes. REGATTAS As students are representing their College at local and state events, the College uniform policy must be adhered to. Normal College rules and expectations will apply at all events. Whilst at regattas students must wear their: TCC zootsuit with a plain, white t-shirt worn underneath to enhance sun protection. A decision must be made by the crew whether ALL members will wear the plain, white t-shirt when competing. Rowing cap (white), this will be issued to students upon payment of registration at the start of the season. The hat is to be worn at all times, this includes during racing. TCC Sports Uniform, in the cooler months students are required to wear their TCC Rowing hoodie.other jackets should not be worn. Thongs are permitted and are suitable for students to wear between race events. When travelling (away regattas) to and from regattas, students are to wear their TCC Sports shirt and jeans with shoes and socks. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 6

7 4. EXPECTATIONS The Cathedral College is a respected College locally and across Queensland. For this to continue it is important that all stakeholders uphold the teachings and expectations of the College. ROWERS Rowing is a team sport; therefore each participant is expected to show commitment to his or her crew and coach. This commitment includes: Training Successful rowing is dependent on regular training. Training timetables are set at the commencement of the season. In the event training session times need to be altered, students and parents will be advised by the coach. If rowers are unable to attend a training session, it is imperative that contact be made with the coach as soon as practical. A commitment to training is an expectation; failure to attend regular training sessions may hinder the student s eligibility for crew selections. Crew Focus Unlike many other sports, non-attendance to training sessions and regattas may create a situation where the remainder of the crew is unable to participate. Regular training as a crew creates a bond and builds a team; it is difficult to incorporate a replacement crew member at short notice. Crew boats will be the main focus of all training, while it is recognised some students will excel in single sculls. The program s main objectives are participation and teamwork. Regattas Students are expected to participate in all regattas attended by the TCC Rowing squad. It will be an assumption that all students will be available to attend regattas throughout the season unless previously advised. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 7

8 PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS Parents and supporters are an integral component of any volunteer sports program. Without this support, our program could not operate. There are many ways parents and supporters can assist including: Assist younger crews get on and off the water at training sessions Drive tinnies for younger coaches Assist with fundraising activities De-rig / re-rig boats and load / unload boats for regattas Transport the rowing trailer to and from regattas Attend regattas as part of the squad, supporting and assisting where necessary Sponsorship of equipment and uniforms THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 8

9 BOAT HANDLING All rowers and assistants must observe safe boat handling practices with all rowing equipment at all times. Beginner crews are taught safe boat handling procedures by coaches. This will be explicitly taught to all students during the learn-to-row program. It is an expectation that experienced rowers practice the correct boat handling techniques at all times. Examples of safe boat handling are as follows: Never drop water bottles into the bottom of a boat (it may crack the thin hull). Never drop the oars never carry more than you can handle. Never stand in the bottom of a rowing boat, always use the foot pad. Handle all boats by gripping the gunnels. Parents may be required to help junior crews to carry, launch and retrieve boats. When upside down, on stands, ensure the boat is not resting on the washboards at the front of the cockpit. Thoroughly wash the inside and outside of the boats including the riggers with soapy water. Rinse the boats thoroughly (not each other) with the hose. Wash the blades after rowing. Take extra care when removing or replacing boats or oars in the shed, taking care not to hit other boats or objects. Watch riggers. All boats should enter the shed bow first. Place all oars on the correct racks. Parents should assist in the returning of boats to racks as necessary. Boat repairs are costly and time consuming. Decreased boat availability due to damage and repairs compromises the training programs for all crews. We ask that these guidelines are followed and extra care is taken with all boats and equipment. Any damage should be immediately reported to rowing staff or coaches. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 9

10 5. COMPETITION CREW SELECTION Crew selection for regattas is the responsibility of the coaches. The final selection of crews and/ or individual rowers will be done by the Rowing Coordinator in conjunction with College s Director of Sport. NOMINATION PROCEDURE All coaches lodge crew nominations with the Rowing Coordinator one week prior to the close of nominations for the upcoming regatta. Coaches will have discussed these nominations with their crew well in advance to nominations being submitted. REGATTA PREPARATION Assistance is required with boat loading at the rowing club before regattas with the rigging, derigging and loading of boats onto trailers. This is normally done on the Thursday afternoon before a regatta. It is an expectation that ALL attending students avail themselves for this. Boat unloading will take place on the first afternoon upon return from the regatta. Parents may also be asked to offer assistance to tow the trailer on the College s behalf to and from the regatta. COMPETITION RULES School rowing rules fall under the Competition by-laws of Rowing Queensland. A copy of these competition by-laws are held by the Rowing Coordinator and can be obtained from the RQ website. For crewed events rowers compete in events for their year level; however, for single events they compete against rowers of the same age. Race distances are as follows: Students born: 1000m 1500m 2000m Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 10

11 CALENDAR ROCKHAMPTON SCHOOLS HEAD OF RIVER REGATTA Venue: Fitzroy River, Rockhampton Date: TBC Attendance levy: Seat $5.00 per seat CENTRAL QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS REGATTA Venue: TBC Date: Saturday/ Sunday, June 22/ Attendance levy: Seat $12.00 per seat NORTH QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS REGATTA Venue: Riverway Rowing Course, Townsville Date: Saturday/ Sunday, August 10/ Transport: College Bus Attendance levy: TBC QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS Venue: Bucca Rowing Course, Bundaberg Date: TBA Transport: College Bus Attendance levy: TBC COME AND TRY DAY Venue: Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club Boatshed (Harman Street) Date: LEARN-TO-ROW Venue: Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club Boatshed (Harman Street) Date: Term IV THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 11

12 6. AWAY REGATTAS AWAY PACKS For all away regattas that the College sanctions the squad s attendance to, rowing staff will organise Away Regatta packs which will include; all/ most expenses for the duration of the regatta. Students will stay in motel accommodation when at regattas (sharing with members of their crew) Seat fees and boat transport fees will also be included in the total fee. In some instances students will opt to stay with family and friends whilst attending this regatta. This would obviously decrease the amount paid; students however, are still required to pay seat and boat transport fees. MEALS Most meals for the duration of the regatta will be organised as part of the Away Regatta pack. For most regattas, lunches will not be included. Therefore lunches will be purchased by the student at the regatta. For regattas where the travel time is significant; Townsville and Lake Kawana, students will also need to purchase meals at the appropriate stops. TRANSPORT In most instances, staff and students will travel on the College bus. In the event that the College bus is unavailable for the squad s use; alternative means of transport will be investigated. While students and staff will be given first preference to transport on the bus, parents may also be offered seats depending on the numbers. PARENTAL ATTENDANCE Parent and family attendance to regattas is strongly encouraged by both staff and students. In the event that parents and/ or families wish to attend regattas, they are asked to contact the Regatta Coordinators to confirm their interest. As stated above, parents and families may need to organise their own transport to and from regattas. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 12

13 7. COMMUNICATION S AND TWITTER s will be used as the preferred method of communication. Parents are asked to provide the College with an address that is checked regularly. Updates will be sent by coaches and rowing staff to provide parents and rowers with information about training, fundraising activities and regattas. Also, if parents and students wish to contact staff or coaches they are encouraged to do so through the College network. For parents of Residential Students, forms will be sent electronically. All regatta information forms will be posted to parents/ guardians. TCC Rowing is also on Twitter follow us and keep updated with training, regattas and CONTACTS Rowing staff encourage parental communication and feedback. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to staff. Alternately, parents may choose to phone staff on (07) Dane Stevenson NEWSLETTERS Articles in the College newsletters will be included when necessary. Students should also listen to any Student Notices read during Pastoral Care meetings. Articles may also be uploaded to the College website. OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE Communication with RQI and RFRC occurs at different levels, depending on the content. It is important for the appropriate level and manner of communication be observed. The first point of contact for all correspondence should be with the Rowing Coordinator of the College. THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 13

14 8. ROWING TERMINOLOGY BLADE BOW BOW BALL BOWSIDE (STARBOARD) BUTTON CANVAS CATCH COXSWAIN CRAB CREW DRIVE (PULL-THROUGH) FEATHER FIN FINISH (RELEASE) FISA Flattened or spoon-shaped end of oar or scull; often used as term for oar Forward end of boat Safety ball fitted to sharp stem of racing boat All rowers whose oars are in the water on the right hand side of the boat when viewed from the stern Plastic sheath on oar to prevent it from slipping through the rowlock; adjustable on modern oars The canvas on fore and aft decks of a boat; in race verdicts, the distance between the bow ball and the bow man's stateroom. The part of the stroke when the blade is put in the water Steers the boat from the seat in the stern or a lying position in the bow Occurs when the rower fails to get the oar out of the water at the end of the stroke; can result in the rower being ejected from boat to water Rowers who man a boat; American college term for rowing The part of the stroke between the catch and the finish To turn the blade parallel with the water surface at the start of the recovery to reduce wind resistance Small flat plate perpendicular to the bottom of the boat to aid steering a straight course The part of the stroke just before and as the blade is taken out of the water Federation Internationale des Sovietes d'aviron; the International Rowing Federation THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 14

15 GATE GUNWALE HANDS AWAY INBOARD LENGTH OAR PUDDLES RATING (BEAT) RECOVERY REGATTA REPECHAGE RHYTHM RIGGER ROWLOCK (OARLOCK) RUDDER Bar across a rowlock to retain the oar Horizontal plank at the top of the hull running the length of the boat The act of dropping the oar handle at the finish of the stroke so that the blade leaves the water and is feathered at the start of the recovery; sometimes referred to as "out of bow" The distance between the far end of the handle of an oar or scull and the face of the button. The remainder is called the outboard The length of a boat (i.e. "They won by one length") A lever approximately 12 feet (360cm) long by which the rower pulls against the rowlock to move the boat through the water Whirls left in the water caused by the blade as the rower pulls The rate of stroking, or the number of strokes per minute that a crew is rowing The part of the stroke cycle between the finish and the catch in which the oar is feathered and the seat is returned to the aft end of the slope A competitive event raced in boats A second heat to afford another chance of qualifying to those running second best in preliminary heats The proportion of time occupied on the recovery to the time taken on the pull through A metal framework or a carbon-fibre reinforced arm to support the rowlock which is placed approximately 7600mm from the centre of the boat A bracket which swivels on the end of the outrigger to support the oar Steering device attached vertically to the stern or under the hull of a shell THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 15

16 RUN SCULLING SHOULDER SLIDE STANDARD RIG STERN STRETCHER STROKE STROKE SIDE (PORT) WASHING OUT The distance a boat travels in one stroke Using two oars or sculls Reinforcement structure in the cockpit to support the attachment of riggers Parallel rails in which the seat moves on wheels Uniform alternation of riggers (and therefore oars and rowers) in the boat; the rower in the seat nearest the stern is usually on stroke side The rear or aft of the boat A frame with straps or shoes to anchor the rower's feet The complete cycle of moving the boat through the water using oars or sculls; the rower seated nearest the stern All the rowers whose oars are in the water on the left hand side of the boat when viewed from the stern Occurs when the blade comes of the water during the pull-through before the finish Rowing Queensland, 2011 THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 16

17 9. BOAT TYPES THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PAGE 17

18 THE CATHEDRAL COLLEGE ROWING PROGRAM

19 TRAINING ROSTER 2014 SEASON COMMENCING MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2014 MORNING (5:30AM-7:00AM) AFTERNOON (3:30PM-4:45PM) AFTERNOON (4:45PM-6:00PM) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY POSSIBLE GYM YEAR 9 GIRLS YEAR 9 GIRLS SESSION [TCC] GREEN [KF/ AB] GREEN [KF/ AB] YEAR 9 BOYS [JB] YEAR 8 BOYS [DS] YEAR 9 BOYS [JB] YEAR 8 BOYS [DS] YEAR 11/12 GIRLS YEAR 9 GIRLS YEAR 11/12 GIRLS YEAR 9 GIRLS [KB/MB] BLUE [EV/GP] [KB/MB] BLUE [EV/GP] YEAR 10 GIRLS YEAR 11 BOYS [DS] YEAR 10 GIRLS YEAR 11 BOYS [DS] CONTACT DETAILS 2014 COACHING STAFF COACH DANE STEVENSON (DS) EMILY VANDERPAL (EV) JOHN BRETZ (JB) KAREN BARTLEM (KB) MILLY BARTLEM (MB) GEORGIA PAGE (GP) ANDREW BRYAN (AB) KIM FRIEDERICHS (KF) ADDRESS dane.stevenson@tccr.com.au emily.vanderpal@tccr.com.au bretzy@bigpond.net.au karen.bartlem@tccr.com.au grpage95@bigpond.com andrew-richard-bryan1995@hotmail.com kim.friederichs@gmail.com