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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 as clear test results are received.

Lake user groups have been notified of the leak and warning signs will be posted around the exclusion area.

Yarralumla Beach does not appear to have been affected and remains open.

The rescheduled Small Boat time trial event was held in still conditions.

View the Saturday Results.

Please find below the start list for this Saturdays rerun of the WTT #5 Saturday Time Trial.

View or download Saturday Start List

View the Course Map

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 weather conditions.

• Crews and scullers should take note of normal traffic rules on the way to the start.

• Slower crews should ensure that crews overtaking have space to pass on the most direct course.

• If you capsize during racing stay with your boat until a safety marshal arrives. Remember that your boat will float even when it is full of water.

BOW NUMBERS

Bow numbers are currently available within each boat shed.

OFFICIALS

Officials are required to meet at the Black Mountain Rowing Club at 8:45am on the morning of each trial for a briefing. Wherever possible bring a tinnie and a megaphone. PFDs will be supplied for all officials.

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 the Championships keep an eye out for the 1st Bulletin to be issued later this month, September 2012.

*Saturday Small boat event postponed*

The Event Boat Race Officials called off the running of the WTT 5 small boat time trial owing to safety concerns. Strong westerly winds created very rough and unsafe conditions.

*Saturday Small boat time trial will be run on Saturday 15th September*

Sunday time trial was held in Calm conditions and bright sunny day.

View the Sunday Results.

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

View the Course Map

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 weather conditions.

• Crews and scullers should take note of normal traffic rules on the way to the start.

• Slower crews should ensure that crews overtaking have space to pass on the most direct course.

• If you capsize during racing stay with your boat until a safety marshal arrives. Remember that your boat will float even when it is full of water.

BOW NUMBERS

Bow numbers will be available for collection from Black Mountain Rowing Club from 8am on Saturday.

OFFICIALS

Officials are required to meet at the Black Mountain Rowing Club at 8:45am on the morning of each trial for a briefing. Wherever possible bring a tinnie and a megaphone. PFDs will be supplied for all officials.

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 you can.

Please contact Naomi Wagstaff (nwagstaff@rowingaustralia.com.au or (02) 6214 7525) with any questions you may have.

for more information view the conference website

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: Rowing

A large number of sporting teams are maintained with all staff assisting in the coaching and/or managing of teams. Parents assist the College in its sporting program and the College engages outside coaches.

Remuneration is based on experience and time commitment for that sport.

2. POSITION DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS

As a sporting coach at Radford College you are expected to:

• Coach to the best of your ability;
• Work closely with the Head of Sport, the Director of the sport and the team manager;
• Liaise with Director and managers with respect to individual players problems and needs;
• Abide by the College rules and policies and enforce these rules upon the players;
• Abide by the rules of the relevant sporting organisation;
• Behave and conduct your training sessions and competition matches in a professional and appropriate manner;
• Attend all games and training sessions for your team;
• Be willing to coach in an appropriate College training time. Most trainings are either morning 7.00am to 8.30am or afternoon 3.30pm to 6.30pm;
• Fill out your own weekly time sheets to be handed into the Head of Sport;
• Treat all College sporting equipment given to you with care and respect and be accountable for it;
• Be willing to be responsible for the students within your care;
• Arrange for an end of season team report to be provided to the Head of Sport.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Peter Haynes on 6162 6266 or email peter.haynes@radford.act.edu.au.

Applications close on Friday 31 August 2012 and should be addressed to:

Mr Peter Haynes
Head of Sport Radford College
College Street
BRUCE ACT 2617
or email to: peter.haynes@radford.act.edu.au

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.

NRCE ACTAS Rowing HP Scholarships 2012-13

NRCE ACTAS Rowing Program Application Form

For inquiries relating to the selection criteria or process please call Gordon Marcks on 0407 787 270.

View the event flyer

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.