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Johnston Single Scull For Sale

16.5KGS approximately

In good condition. No markings indicating year of manufacture or weight limits but I would consider it suitable for 75-100KGS.
Very good boat for training and racing. Ideal for novice/ intermediate and for someone who does not want to spend a fortune on a new boat. $1850.
Also for sale; sculling blades x 2 sets. Set 1 S3 Croker slicks in good condition $200. Set 2 Croker S5 big blade $120.
Boat and blades can be viewed at Black Mountain RC.

Please contact Mark on 0430 283 966 or email partridge_mark@hotmail.com

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Call for Entries Winter Time Trial Number 4, 13th – 14th August

The Forth of Rowing ACT’s Winter Time Trials will be held on the 13th and 14th August 2011. The format of the event is singles and pairs on the Saturday, doubles, quads, fours and eights on Sunday. Rowing ACT is willing to accept double entries on Saturday, however crews must be early novice. Clubs need to be aware these crews will NOT be competing in any official category and will not be awarded prize or point score rewards.

The course is 4km long and runs from near the Dam, around a turning boat near the 1800m start, down Yarramundi Reach, […]

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WTT #3 Start Lists

Please find below this weekends start lists.

Download “Saturdays Start List”:file_download/101.

Download “Sundays Start List”:file_download/102.

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 who misses their allocated start time may be started at the end of the field). Crews should pay particular attention to the start time rather than boat number as some numbers may be missing.

• Clubs should ensure that scullers and crews have the skill and experience to complete the course under adverse […]

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Rowing Australia Position Vacant

APPLICATIONS CLOSED. NOTICE WITHDRAWN

Rowing Australia is seeking applications for the position of Office and Administration Coordinator (OAC). The position will implement RA’s office and administrative policies and procedures and coordinate office operating systems and supplies. The position will also provide extensive administrative support to the Community Development Program and Administration Team.

The successful applicant must be naturally proactive with the demonstrated ability to apply initiative in the professional environment and to initiate work where required. The successful applicant will require either relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in delivering administrative and office systems.

Further detail on the position […]

Rowing Australia Position Vacant

APPLICATIONS CLOSED. NOTICE WITHDRAWN

Rowing Australia is seeking applications for the position of Office and Administration Coordinator (OAC). The position will implement RA’s office and administrative policies and procedures and coordinate office operating systems and supplies. The position will also provide extensive administrative support to the Community Development Program and Administration Team.

The successful applicant must be naturally proactive with the demonstrated ability to apply initiative in the professional environment and to initiate work where required. The successful applicant will require either relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in delivering administrative and office systems.

Further detail on the position is available on the RA […]

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Congratulations Ross Ford and Alan Butorac

Rowing ACT wishes to congratulate Ross Ford and Alan Butorac for gaining RA National Level BRO accreditation. Both Alan and Ross passed the theory exam and the board examination during the Youth Cup held at SIRC this last weekend. The RA Board is expected to confirm their National Level accreditation at the next RA Board meeting.

Alan and Ross join Bob Cook, Geoff Northam and Nick Hunter as Rowing ACT National Level BROs.

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Radford at Henley

The Radford College senior boys’ quad had a great week end of racing at the Henley Royal Regatta in the UK. The crew of James Vlandis, Alex Stuchbery, Luke Letcher and Jordan Davies competed in the Fawley Cup for School and Club quad scullers under the age of 19 years. This Regatta is widely regarded as the unofficial world championships for club and school crews. The Henley Royal Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually since, except during the two World Wars. It predates the Olympics and world championships and it has long been the most […]

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Coach Assessor Accreditation

Rowing ACT is seeking to expand its coach development network. Currently the process for coach education begins with a daylong coaching course from which coaches then move into their clubs to complete 10 hours of practical coaching supervised by an accredited coach. Following this the final requirement is to be assessed by an accredited assessor. Currently there are very few participants who move on to complete this assessment with either of the two accredited assessors in the ACT.

For this reason Rowing ACT would like to support currently accredited coaches to complete the required assessor training. We would like […]