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New Rowing ACT Head Coach announced

Rowing ACT has a new head coach, with successful school and
club coach Dave Fraumano to take the reigns from December.

Dave has a number of successes since beginning his coaching
career back in 2003. After starting at Mercantile Rowing Club, Dave has coached
local, interstate, and international crews, including the Men’s Lightweight
sculls at 2013 Under-23 World Championships and the Victorian Penrith Cup crew
from 2012-2015. He has also taken Mercantile crews to the Head of the Charles
in Boston, and the Henley Royal Regatta in the United Kingdom.

Since taking over as Head of Rowing at St Catherine’s School
in Toorak in 2012, Dave has built the rowing program into a local force. During
his time at St Catherine’s the Senior 1st VIII won the 2016
Championship, finished second in the 2018 event, and has featured in five out
of seven A finals at the Head of the Schoolgirls regatta. Dave holds a Master’s
degree in Sports Coaching from the University of Queensland.

Dave takes over from the late Nick Garratt. Nick passed away
suddenly in July, with Rowing ACT Assistant Coach Renae Domaschenz acting as
head coach since then. Rowing ACT would like to thank Renae for her efforts
during a difficult time after Nick’s passing; she will remain as Assistant
Coach. They would also like to thank Rowing Australia and the ACT Academy of
Sport for their help during the recruitment process.

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Rowing Victoria State Pathway Coordinator

Victorian Pathway Program (VPP), is the joint management committee of Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) and Rowing Victoria (RV) that delivers the pathway for rowing in Victoria.

RV is responsible for the overall management, promotion and development of the sport and represents nearly 90 affiliated rowing clubs and 8,000 competitive and recreational members throughout the state. VIS delivers athlete management to all categorised athletes identified in the pathway program.

The VPP is looking to appoint a full-time State Pathway Coordinator who will be directly responsible for the successful delivery of campaigns focusing on underage athlete and coach pathways and the development of underage activities.

This is a 12 month maternity leave replacement role commencing December/ January.

Please click here for more information via the job advert on the SportsPeople website.  https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/61056-state-pathway-coordinator-rowing-victoria

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2020 Interstate Regatta Selection Policy & Process released

The 2020 Interstate Regatta selection policy and process has now been released and is available online here.

It is the Rowing ACT Board’s intention to maximise the ACT team’s presence at the regatta. While the priority consideration for selection will be potential performance in 2020, there may also be crews targeted in 2020 for their development potential over several years.

The Rowing ACT Board aspires to having an ACT Women’s Eight competing in the 2020 Interstate Regatta for the Queen’s Cup centenary. As such we encourage people to nominate for this and other events to provide us with the largest possible talent pool to choose from.

Nominations for the state team – including coxswains and coaches – close at 5pm on Friday 18 October, 2019. Nominations can be made via the link on the Team Selection Process document.

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New Rowing ACT Board

The Rowing ACT Board has been confirmed for 2019, with Ben
James and Catherine Garrington joining as appointed directors. They join Ben
Page and Kent Peters as new directors and Alison Creagh as the new president,
taking over from David Bagnall, Vince McMahon, Bill Mason and Catherine Bowyer.

Capital Lakes’ Catherine Bowyer remains heavily involved with local rowing administration, accepting the position as chair of the Regatta Sub-Committee. This committee will be asked to meet on a more regular basis than in past years, allowing local clubs and schools greater input into events and regattas. Capital Lakes will nominate a new club member to represent their views at Regatta Sub-Committee meetings.

The new Board members come with great skills and backgrounds. Catherine Garrington has been involved with rowing for a number of years both as an athlete with ANU and as a Boat Race Official (BRO). She is a FISA umpire, allowing her to officiate at international events.

Ben James is a current rowing parent who has been associated with rowing since learning to row at Brisbane’s Church of England Grammar School (Churchie) in 1982. Ben stroked their 1st VIII, was Captain of Rowing and rowed at the Queensland titles in 1986. He rowed at ADFA and was a member of the first ADFA crew to win the Disher Cup in 1989. Ben has spent many hours rowing on Lake Burley Griffin while training, competing in ACT Regattas or supporting from the sidelines and volunteering as a parent.

Ben Page is a Canberra man who has been rowing since his
school days at Marist College. A coach with both Marist and Canberra Grammar
School, Ben recently volunteered as the assistant team manager for the ADF
King’s Cup team at Henley earlier this year. Ben assists with ADFA Rowing Club
and is coordinating this year’s Disher Cup.

Kent Peters is another rowing parent, with his sons Ethan
and Jaedon transitioning from CGS to Canberra Rowing Club. Kent has volunteered
as a BRO in both Perth and Canberra, and will become the new Director of
Finance.

On behalf of Rowing ACT we would like to thank David, Vince,
and Bill for their service over many years. We would also like to thank
Catherine Bowyer for her time on the Board and congratulate her in her new role
as Chair of the Regatta Sub-Committee.

Rowing ACT would like to recognise and thank Tom Trobe for
his work chairing the Regatta Sub-Committee over the last two years and also
thank Alison Chinn for her significant work as Regatta Secretary over the last three
years.

The 2019 Rowing ACT Board is:
Alison Creagh (President, CRC/ADF Rowing), Alison Chinn (CRC), Ben James (CGS),
Ben Page (ADFA), Caroline Pijpers (CGGS), Catherine Garrington (BRO), Deb
Styman (LTRC), Kent Peters (CGS/BRO), Nick Hunter (ANUBC)

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Help Kat Ross be named World Para Rower of the Year!

After breaking the World Record and winning the Women’s PR2 Single Scull at this years World Championships, Kat now has the possibility of being named Para Rower of the Year. To help her with this, please go to the form below and fill in a nomination! If Kat wins this award, she would be the first Australian Para to win it multiple times!

https://worldrowingforms.wufoo.com/forms/2019-world-rowing-awards-para

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Notice of AGM

The 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held at the YMCA Sailing Club, Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla at 6.00pm on Wednesday 18 September, 2019. The agenda for the meeting is included below.

Clubs are entitled to one vote, to be exercised by a person nominated by the club, on questions arising at the meeting. This vote may be made by a proxy appointed in accordance with Rule 38 of the Rules of Rowing ACT.

Clubs should make every effort to be represented to ensure a quorum for the meeting. It is also important for clubs to canvas nominations for the Board to ensure that the work of Rowing ACT is equitably shared and all positions are filled.

Nominations for Directors/President need to be made by 6.00pm Wednesday 11 September, 2019. They should be submitted to secretary@rowingact.org.au on the attached form and copied to the Executive Officer (eo@rowingact.org.au). If a hard copy is to be submitted, please contact the Executive Officer so arrangements can be made. When submitting any nomination, please ensure that either Director or President is struck out on the form.

Clubs are asked to forward this notice to their members as required by the Rules of Rowing ACT, although it will also be posted on the RACT website.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ROWING ACT INCORPORATED
YMCA SAILING CLUB, ALEXANDRINA DRIVE, YARRALUMLA
6.00pm on Wednesday 18 September 2019        

AGENDA

  1. Confirm the Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting.
  2. Receive the Annual Report of Rowing ACT for 2018-2019.
  3. Receive the audited statement of accounts for 2018-2019.
  4. Election of Directors.
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Position Vacant – Rowing Coordinator Ballarat

The Damascus College Rowing program has developed a unique and proud tradition with over 70 participants, in its young seven year existence. We are committed to continual improvement and strengthening the strong foundations that have been established thus far.

Following a review of our Rowing program that has resulted in an expanded leadership structure, our College is seeking to appoint an experienced secondary-level educator with a love of and experience in rowing. The role will take up the leadership and coordination of the College Rowing program and oversee the development of a program that provides a whole-of-person educational experience for our students.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding leader, motivator and role model with demonstrated ability to nurture and affect positive relationships and wellbeing outcomes for students. Their teaching practice will be informed by an understanding of contemporary teaching methods and personal experience in the use of relevant coaching techniques.
This is an ongoing, full time position commencing during the 2019-20 Rowing Season (July-March). Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience, and the successful candidate will be provided with appropriate time-release to accommodate Rowing program commitments including attendance at Regattas, Camps and events.

Please refer to the Rowing Coordinator position description located on the College’s website www.damascus.vic.edu.au (Employment Section), for further details about this role and Application instructions. A copy of the position description can also be found here.

All applicants are asked to provide a brief written response to each of the key selection criteria located in the position description, as part of the application process.

Should you require any further information about employment at Damascus College, please contact the HR Manager at 03 5337 2222 or email at recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au.

Our College offers a supportive team environment with strong opportunities for professional challenge and growth. Our students and staff enjoy modern facilities in an inspiring 50 acre bush setting, only 7km from the Ballarat CBD.

This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

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ACT High Performance Head Coach Vacancy

Applications are invited for the position of the ACT High Performance Head Coach. Applications should be submitted by Wednesday 11 September. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the Panel.

The ACT High Performance Head Coach is part of a trilateral initiative between Rowing Australia, the ACT Academy of Sport and Rowing ACT. The Head Coach’s role is to lead and implement strategies within the ACT that contribute to sustainable success for Australian rowing internationally. The successful applicant will need to be a highly experienced and accredited coach and be able to demonstrate experience in planning, organising and implementing comprehensive high-performance coaching program for elite athletes including effective Talent Identification.  The full job description can be found here.

Base remuneration is a $85,000 package including superannuation. A higher salary may be paid where the Panel considers it justified taking into account the applicants qualifications and experience. A car is provided to assist in rowing activities.

Inquiries and applications should be directed to Alison Creagh at hprecruitment@rowingact.org.au. Documentation and process inquiries should be made to Katrina at hp@rowingact.org.au, phone 0478 622342.

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Regatta Sub-Committee proposals August 6

The Regatta Sub-Committee will meet on Tuesday August 6 to finalise the regatta calendar and order of events for the 2019/20 Rowing ACT season.

Click here for the agenda and information on what is being proposed. Any comments should go to your club representative in the first instance.

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Talent Identification Day Information

Rowing ACT is holding Talent Identification Testing this weekend. While aimed at non-rowers, anyone aged 13-19 is invited to complete the testing. More information is below, or can be found on the Talent Identification page.

Date & Time:

10am-12pm, Sunday 28th July

The testing will take up the majority of the 2 hour session,
so please arrive promptly at 10 am.  You will then be allocated a group to
complete the various activities.

If you are unavailable to complete testing on Sunday, but
would still like to be considered, please contact me to arrange an alternative
time.

Parents:

A parent/guardian will need to sign some paperwork before
the testing can be completed, however they do not need to stay for the whole
session.

Clothing/Equipment:

There will not be any on water component of the testing –
all testing is generic fitness and strength testing. Please wear suitable
sporting gear, including sneakers or similar shoes, as well as suitable warm
clothes for being outdoors in the Canberra winter. You should also bring a
drink bottle.

Location:

The Rowing ACT High Performance Shed is located at 14 Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla, next to the water police. Parking is available along Alexandrina Drive, however please do not park directly in front of the Rowing Shed as this is reserved.

If you have any other questions, please email Katrina at hp@rowingact.org.au or call 0478 622 342

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