Calling for 2013 Youth Olympic Team Nominations
Rowing ACT is currently seeking nominations from lightweight rowers, heavyweight rowers, coxswains and coaches for the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival Regatta to be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre between the 16th and 20th January 2013.
Athletes must be 19 years of age or younger as at the 19 January 2013.
Nominations are due by 5pm Friday 12th October 2013.
Selection events will be held between 19th and 27th October as per the Event Requirements.
For more information view the:
YARRALUMLA BAY CLOSED
SEWAGE LEAK IN LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN
The National Capital Authority (NCA) advises that Yarralumla Bay is closed to all uses following a minor discharge of raw sewage.
The incident has been attended by NCA staff and lake management contractors, ACT Health, Environment Protection Agency, Roads ACT and ActewAGL. The leak has now been stopped and investigation into its source of the leak is underway.
Water samples have been taken. A visual inspection appears to indicate the discharge has been contained to the Bay.
The NCA will continue to closely monitor water quality and will re-open the area as soon […]
WTT 5 Rescheduled Event Provisional Results
The rescheduled Small Boat time trial event was held in still conditions.
View the Saturday Results.
RESCHEDULED Time Trial #5 Start List Available
Please find below the start list for this Saturdays rerun of the WTT #5 Saturday Time Trial.
View or download Saturday Start List
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Please take the time to read the following information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPETITORS
• It is the responsibility of crews to ensure they are at the start on time (any crew […]
2013 Australian Masters Newsflash
Please book your accommodation early!
In Canberra’s Centenary year, accommodation is expected to be highly sought after. General information on accommodation options can be found at the Canberra Tourism website under Accommodation- www.visitcanberra.com.au.
The Organising Committee has a number of preferred accommodation suppliers for the event. These have now been listed on the Rowing Australia Website here. These hotels are all close to the CBD and within 15 minutes drive from the Regatta venue at Weston Park.
For further information on […]
WTT #5 Start Lists Available
Please find below this weekends start lists.
Please note there has been a slight change to the Saturday start list. This change will affect all who were due to start after 9:48am.
View or download Saturday Start List
View or download Sunday Start List
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2012 Rowing Australia Coaches Conference
There are just under 5 weeks until the 2012 Rowing Australia Coaches Conference!
RA are excited to announce a new discount for multiple registrations – any school or club registering 6 or more accredited coaches, will pay only $600 per person!
A draft schedule is now available with more presenters and sessions having been confirmed. For information and for the purpose of planning flights, the final session concludes at 5pm on the evening of Sunday 7 October.
Seats are limited and are filling fast so please register as soon as […]
Radford Rowing Coaches Wanted
DUTY STATEMENT
1. OUTLINE
Through the cocurricular program, Radford College aims to achieve a positive learning experience in an environment that will encourage students to:
• Participate in a broad range of activities;
• Set personal goals and reach them;
• Accept responsibility for their own progress;
• Prepare themselves for life after school;
• Develop self esteem and confidence;
• Develop self discipline within their chosen activities;
• Accept responsibility for their own actions;
• Participate with confidence in a wide range of activities within a group situation.
Coaches required in: […]
High Performance Rowing Scholarships 2012/13
The National Rowing Centre of Excellence (NRCE) in association with all Sports Institutes and Academies across Australia (AIS/SIS/SAS) has again implemented a High Performance Rowing Scholarship framework for 2012/13.
This framework also includes the alignment of the national High Performance Development Program (HPDP) to the broad criteria.
The following documents outline the agreed minimum NRCE performance criteria, and additional ACTAS criteria, established for the respective scholarship Tiers for which athletes will be considered, together with an application form, the process and timings.
Canberra Olympic Homecoming Celebrations
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Olympic Homecoming Celebrations will be coming to Canberra on Tuesday August 28th. This public event will be held in Civic Square with pre-event entertainment kicking off at 11:30. Official proceedings will begin at 12:00pm.
This event is an opportunity for all Canberrans to celebrate our London Olympians for their fantastic performances throughout The Games. There will also be ample opportunity for fans to get photos with and autographs from their favourite Olympians.