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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sport at Scotch College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

‘Rowing’ from ‘Sport at Scotch College’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Scotch College Boat Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Student Boat Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Captain and Vice-Captain of Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

What does the Boat Club expect from a Rower? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Diet and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fees and charges made to school accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rowing Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Water Quality and the Yarra River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Crew selection criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Regattas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Regatta Locations and Regatta Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The Nagambie Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Barwon River Rowing Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The Lake Wendouree Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Carrum Rowing Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Diagram of Four . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dates 2016-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Cardinal Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cardinal Club Committee 2016-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cardinals’ Rowing (Sunday Rowing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SCOTCH COLLEGE BOAT CLUB Handbook for Parents 2016-17

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Introduction

WELCOME TO THE 2016-17 ROWING SEASON

This booklet is intended as a guide for parents and supporters of the Scotch College Boat Club and containsinformation that we hope you will find useful to enhance your enjoyment of the sport.

Sport at Scotch College

The following is an extract from the booklet Sport at Scotch College prepared by the Director of Sport.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide an enjoyable, quality, team-oriented sporting program whereby students and coaches interact toassist boys’ physical and emotional development within the Associated Public Schools (APS) and widersporting community.

SCOTCH PHILOSOPHY

Key aspects from our Mission Statement in regard to our sporting program incorporate enjoyment, quality,team oriented, staff/student interaction and assisting boys’ physical and emotional development.

Through sport we aim to provide the opportunity for:

INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT

Facilities, equipment, group numbers, positive coaching and suitable training drills = total involvement foreach boy + skill and game knowledge improvement.

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

We believe that all individuals under our care have the potential to achieve relative success and thereforeenjoy their sporting involvement. As coaches we create the right environment to assist their development.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Our sports provide extensive opportunity for aerobic and anaerobic fitness development. Boys are encour-aged to adhere to good lifestyle habits of rest, diet and physical activity, to help them achieve their fullpotential.

SCHOOL SPIRIT

Scotch representative sporting teams competing in the APS and other competitions assist in the develop-ment of school spirit. We encourage boys to support other Scotch teams and sports as much as possible.

SELF DISCIPLINE

It is essential that boys understand the importance of discipline and, in particular, self discipline in sport.Sport offers many opportunities that require great self control for the benefit of individuals, team and ourcommunity.


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SELF ESTEEM

Coaches are expected to create a positive and supportive environment so that each boy feels good abouthimself and his involvement in sport.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Coaches, boys and the general Scotch community must ensure that we play within the rules and respectopposition players, coaches, referees and spectators.

STAFF – STUDENT INTERACTION

Our sport program provides the opportunity for boys and staff to relate to each other in a positive way out-side the classroom.

SUCCESS

All teams’ success can be judged on whether a boy is a better player, team member and person for havingbeen involved with the group for the season.

TEAMWORK

We can all appreciate that enjoyment and success results from cohesive and unselfish play. We encourageour coaches to liaise with their squads in setting up ‘team rules’ and ‘game plans’.

School Policies

The school web site is the source of current school policies.

http://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/my-scotch-parents/policies-and-guide-to-scotch-college.aspx

In particular the Anaphylaxis Management Policy and Sun Smart relate to the sport of rowing.

Rowing from Sport at Scotch College

The aim is to provide an enjoyable, quality, team-oriented rowing program. Students and coaches interact toassist boys’ physical and emotional development. Scotch College presents crews at APS and RowingVictoria regattas.

Rowing at Scotch is a team sport requiring training and development of rowing technique. Strength and fitness need to be well developed to deliver the best on-water performance.

The Scotch College Boat Club boat fleet is oriented to training and competition in VIIIs, quad sculls andfours. Single sculls are used extensively for training and introducing students to rowing.


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AIMS

• Personal involvement and achievement at all levels• Progressive skill development programs for rowers and coxswains from Year 7 to senior crews• To experience success at the APS Junior Regatta• For APS Head of the River crews to make the Division A final and the 1st VIII to win the

Head of the River• To ensure that boys adhere strictly to the APS Code of Sporting Conduct• To ensure crews at Rowing Victoria (RV) regattas adhere to the rules of racing and

perform to their optimum

Scotch College Boat ClubORGANISATION OF THE BOAT CLUB

The Boat Club operates under the Director of Rowing, Tom Woodruff. He oversees the management of the Boat Club. Peter Kupcis is the Director of Coaching, he co-ordinates the coaching panel and coachingprogramme. Tom Bowen is the Teacher-in-Charge, he deals with crew entries and regatta details.

YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATORS

Year 10 Co-ordinator tbcYear 9 Co-ordinator John CroxfordChristie Club (Year 8) tbc

Contact information is on the Scotch College web page:http://www.Scotch.vic.edu.au/my-scotch-parents/senior-school/sport/rowing.aspx

BOATMAN

Conrad Cooper and Nick Symon.Don Jelbart assists for regattas.INFORMATION ON THE WEB

Find out about more Scotch College Rowing, the Regatta Programme and dates:

Scotch web site: http://www.Scotch.vic.edu.au/my-scotch-parents/senior-school/sport/row-ing.aspx (parent login required)

Cardinal Club: http://www.cardinalclub.com.au

Rowing Victoria: http://www.rowingvictoria.asn.au

Regatta Events and entry: http://rowingmanager.com

Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority (ASADA) www.asada.gov.au/

Head of the Yarra: http://headoftheyarra.com/


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Student Boat Club

Scotch College Boat Club is organised into four clubs:

1. Senior (Year 11 and 12) Barwon Club (2000m crews)2. Year 10 - Yarra Club (2000m crews)3. Year 9 - Mitchell Club

In Term 4 Year 8 rowers join the Mitchell Club. They row in quad sculls in Year 9 as well as single scullsfor training. Competition is in quad sculls.

4. Christie Club (Year 8) In Term 4 Year 7 students are able to commence rowing. Emphasis is placed on learning to row in asingle scull, moving from a tub (beginner) to a training scull. The rowing tank is used for skill develop-ment and ergometers are used for teaching the rowing stroke, but not for strength testing. Towards theend of the season there is some rowing in quad sculls.

Captain and Vice-Captain of Boats

Rowers are represented by a Captain and Vice Captain of the Boat Club. Voting by Rowers takes place inTerm 4 and they are appointed by the Principal.

The skills and personal characteristics of a Captain and Vice Captain of Boats include:

• being well organised, motivated and willing to take the time to carry out the role• willing to be involved with junior rowers• having the respect of peers and ability to motivate and delegate• an ability to work closely with students• ability to set an example to fellow rowers as an athlete and also a leader. Each should embody the spirit

of the club and lead by example.

TASKS

1. Act as role model for rowers, in particular:• demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, dedication and reliability both as an athlete and as a leader• promote an atmosphere of friendship across all levels of the Boat Club• display correct uniform, especially wearing of caps, sunscreen, footwear,

racing and training uniform• ensure cleanliness in the Cardinal Pavilion, particularly in the change rooms, showers and gym• assist with boat loading and unloading• take care of Scotch College equipment.

2. Voice of Athletes

The Captain and Vice Captain of Boats are the voice of the student Boat Club and should have the character and confidence to represent them in feedback (positive, negative and suggestive) to theTeacher in Charge of Rowing and the Director of Rowing.


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3. Speeches

• act as MC at Head of the River presentation dinner• address the Boat Club at appropriate times.

What does the Boat Club expect from a rower?

A rower should:

• Work hard at maintaining academic studies - good rowers are good students• Be punctual to meetings and training - good rowers are well organised• Leave the shed at the end of training as soon as possible - good rowers do not waste time• Use training routines as a model for time organisation in other arenas• Be correctly and appropriately attired for training and competition• Follow diet and fitness advice• Take care and responsibility for Boat Club equipment and respect the facilities provided• Follow Boat Club rules• Be supportive of other rowers at all levels of the Boat Club• Be able to recognise, appreciate and applaud fine rowing performances, particularly

our immediate APS competition• Be responsible• Represent Scotch College at the highest possible levels to the best of their ability• Enjoy the sport of rowing. Every Scotch College crew, on the water, on the ergo, in the change room, at

a regatta should set a standard for themselves and the Scotch College Boat Club.

SUN SMART

The Scotch red rowing cap should be worn at all sessions and regattas, expecially racing.

Rowers are required to wear rowing caps and apply 'sunblock' to exposed areas of the body. Long sleevedtee-shirts are strongly recommended for crews during training.

At rowing camps rowers are encouraged to wear clothing that maximises sun protection for the time of dayand type of training they are doing. Collared tops and long sleeve tops for example are preferred over the'normal' racing zoot suit.

ROWING ZOOT SUIT

Available from Bob Stewarts and Dobsons.


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Diet and Nutrition

Parents need to reinforce good dietary habits for rowers and monitor what rowers are eating and when,particularly during regattas.

Your High Performance Training Diet

Your training diet needs two important components:

• it must provide enough of the essential nutrients for good health, and• it must have enough energy to meet the demands of training and enable you to recover well.

To help you get the best performance out of your body during training we have developed seven ‘Sunrice’High Performance Eating Strategies:

• Eat more carbohydrate • Eat less fat• Eat more protein • Eat plenty of dietary fibre• Ensure an adequate intake of vitamins • Ensure an adequate intake of minerals• Drink more water

Extract: ‘Sunrice’ High Performance booklet titled Eating Strategies, Karen Inge (Sunrice Australia 2000)

Current Concepts in Sports Nutrition available from the Australian Institute of Sport,http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/publications

www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian-guide-healthy-eating

The National Medical Health and Medical Research Council hasa website at www.eatforhealth.gov.au.

The site has information about the amount and kinds of foodsneeded for health and wellbeing, including;

• guidelines• food essentials• eating well, and• nutrition calculators

Boarders, training and meals

Special arrangements are possible between rowers and theboarders dining hall to enable meals for senior crews.

Note: It is essential that rowers communicate with boardingstaff so the arrangements set in place are ongoing. If there arechanges required then staff need to be informed. Rowers haveto take responsibility to ensure the arrangements work.

Below is an extract from the form that can be filled out andgiven to the Dining Hall staff.


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Dear Rowing Boarder and Parents,

Your participation in the Scotch College rowing programme means that due to trainingrequirements, you will often not be able to make it to the Boarding House for set mealtimes.

To ensure you still receive lunch and dinner, please tick the boxes below to indicate whichdays and meals you would like to receive.

Lunches (exc. Saturday) will be available for collection from the Senior School Tuck Shop,and dinner plus Saturday lunch will be available in the Boarders Dining Hall. The lunchesand dinners are tailored to the increased needs of the training program (ie. increased incalories and in protein content compared to the regular packed meals).

Personal property

The Cardinal Pavilion is a very open and public place. As vigilant as we can be there is always the possibili-ty that items such as phones, portable electronic/music devices and computers are at best mislaid, takenaccidentally or worst, from time to time, stolen.

LOCKERS

There are lockers in the Cardinal Pavilion changing area. Rowers must lock their valuables away and shouldnot leave valuables in bags. Personal combination padlocks are essential.

LOST PROPERTY CLOTHING

From time to time the lost property clothing is removed from the Cardinal Pavilion and is sent to the SeniorSchool lost property. Having clothing clearly named and ensuring you collect all belongings is a good way toensure that rowers keep track of their clothing items.

CLEANLINESS OF BOAT SHEDS

Students are responsible for cleanliness of the changing rooms, showers and toilets of the Cardinal Pavilion.Rubbish must go in the bins. Memorabilia can be damaged by ‘horseplay’ in the change rooms.

Fees and Charges made to school accounts

ROWING CAMPS

Boys are expected to participate in rowing camps at various times during the year. A fee is charged to coverthe cost of accommodation, transport and food for those camps outside Melbourne.

If boys are required to use overnight accommodation prior to a regatta, a fee will be charged to cover thecost of meals and accommodation.


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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND INTERSTATE TRAVEL

Some boys will compete at the National Championships and other regattas interstate. A fee will be chargedto recoup the costs of travel, food and accommodation in those cases.

BREAKFASTS

Breakfast is provided after morning training sessions throughout the season. The aim of providing breakfastis to ensure that each boy goes to school with a nutritious meal designed to meet the needs of an activeparticipant in a physically demanding sport.

The meals have been designed with the advice of an expert nutritionist and it is expected that all boys willpartake of the breakfast. The food is prepared by parents and volunteers.

Each rower will be charged a fee for the breakfast based on his year level at school. The fee is designed torecoup the cost of the meals. The fees will normally be added to the January and April school accounts.

Rowing Victoria

Rowing Victoria (RV) is the peak sport body for Rowing in Victoria. It has a range of policies that cover safety, boat classes, rules of competition and regatta entry.

AFFILIATION

Schools are affiliated with Rowing Victoria (RV). All rowers at Scotch must be allocated a recreational orschool membership before they row on a public waterway. This is done through the RV Rowing Manageradministration and entry system.

REGISTRATION OF COXSWAINS

Rowing Victoria (in accordance with Marine Safety Legislation) requires Level 1 Good Coxswain accredita-tion compulsory for all coxswains within Victoria.

Experienced coxswains (those with two or more years of coxing) can make an application for Recognition ofPrior Learning (RPL). Other coxswains must complete a 'Good Coxswain Course' and pass the Coxswainonline assessment, demonstrating a sound knowledge of the key principles covered in the Level 1 course.

CREW IDENTIFICATION AT REGATTAS

RV races are identified by a race number, event number and event name.

On regatta day the official program will also identify each race by a letter (A-Z), each crew is required tohave a bow number with the letter and a number corresponding to their lane and the lane number.

RACE 9 Boys Year 10 Eight Division C 2000m 9.48am Heat 1

Progress: 1, 2, 3 -> A Final (Race 54); 4, 5, 6-> B Final (Race 53)

E2 ________ Caulfield Grammar E3 ________ Geelong GrammarE4 ________ Scotch College E5 ________ Melbourne GrammarE6 ________ Caulfield Grammar E7 ________ Scotch CollegeTime: ________ : ________ . ________ Margins: ________________________


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Water quality and the Yarra River at Scotch

Rowers are advised of the risks of infection from coming into contact with river water. This risk is fargreater in times of heavy rain as water from drains fills the river.

Contact with the water should be kept to the barest minimum at all times given the nature of the sport.Water bottles that come into contact with river water need to be cleaned thoroughly. Scullers who fall intothe water are to come back to shore and shower immediately. Open skin such as cuts, grazes or blistersneed to be covered and kept as dry as possible.

WATERWAYS AND WATER QUALITY

Rowing Victoria is aware that there are health issues associated with rowing on Victorian water ways.

Rowing Victoria recommends that any members participating in rowing on the Yarra River understands thatthere are health risks associated with the consumption of Yarra water. Therefore, Rowing Victoria does notrecommend that any members consume water from the Yarra or swim in the Yarra and that good hygiene ispracticed after every training session.

Hygiene suggestions to alleviate health risks from the Yarra water are:

• Wear flip-flops/thongs at all times outside the boat• Wear socks whilst rowing• Regularly wash equipment with warm soapy water• Clean oar handles after every training session• Keep training clothes separate• Wash training clothes after every session• Shower immediately after every session• Use antibacterial soaps• Keep hands and feet clean• Protect open wounds

The Environment Protection Agency of Victoria does state that the Yarra is suitable for rowing, kayaking andother similar activities.

Further information is available at the ‘Cleaner Yarra and Bay’ website.

http://www.cleaneryarrabay.vic.gov.au/yarra-watch

BOAT RACE OFFICIALS

Clubs and schools entering Rowing Victoria regattas are required to supply a certified Boat Race Officials(BRO) to assist in the conduct and running of the Regatta. It is a way of further understanding the sport aswell as make a contribution to Scotch Rowing. Training can be conducted on-line at the Rowing Victoriawebsite: http://www.Rowingvictoria.asn.au at sessions arranged jointly between RV and The Cardinal Club Inc.


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Training

ROWING CAMPS

December Camp Scotch College

Two Day: Saturday and Sunday, weekend after the Head of Yarra, Correction Day. This camp isfor Open, Year 10 and Year 9 rowers. Selection for the January camp for Open andYear 10 crews and reserves.

January Camp - Gippsland - Senior Crews and Year 10

Open and Year 10 2000m crews:

The normal schedule is:

Day 1 1st and 2nd VIII depart MelbourneDay 5 Open and Year 10 VIII depart MelbourneDay 10 All crews return to Melbourne

Note: If numbers in the rowing programme are large, then resources may limit camp numbers. The limit isin the region of 11 VIIIs.

January Camp – Scotch College – Year 9

First weekend after commencement of Term 1 for students.

APS TRAINING REGULATIONS

The APS has a series of rules and regulations to govern camp days, competition and training. The rulescarry penalties in the event of their breach. The rules are published on the APS web site at,http://www.apssport.org.au/index.php?id=109

GENERAL TRAINING TIMES

Crews will normally train three times during the week (four for the 1st and 2nd VIIIs) and once onSaturdays.

Training sessions will be held before school (assemble at 6.20 am usually) or immediately after school andlast for approximately two hours.

RACING AND TRAINING UNIFORM

Crews are to be commonly attired according to the following:

Senior Crews (Open and Year 10)

• Single piece rowing suit (zootie)• Optional short or long sleeved plain white top• Football socks or bare feet


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Year 9

• Single piece rowing suit (optional)• Red rowing shorts, red Scotch singlet• Short or long sleeved plain white top• Football socks or bare feet

Year 8

• Red/Black shorts, red Scotch singlet, Scotch College House singlet or white PE top• Optional short or long sleeved top.

Common to all crews in all years

• Scotch Rowing cap• Scotch College Slicker and red track pants to be worn when travelling and between races, except

when directed otherwise.

Crew Selection Criteria

There is no single criteria for selection in a crew.

The Scotch College Boat Club endeavours to boat the most competitive crews possible at each level.

The following criteria will be used:• rowing technique and general boatmanship• fitness, and progression of that, through the season• strength• attitude; which includes willingness to be part of the Boat Club• efforts to improve technique and general endeavour• performance in racing.

Selection can be based on a balanced consideration of the following selection mediums:

• competition boat • small boat• ergometer • weight training• cross training


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Consideration for selection:

• availability – training, camps and competitions• technical compatibility• athleticism• attitude – training and competition• adaptation – ability to cope with the demands of the program• fitness – developed and maintained during holidays• injury and illness

NOTIFICATION OF ILLNESS AND/OR INJURY

When crews have been selected, your son should obtain a contact number for his coach. This is the firstpoint of contact if he is unable to attend a training session for any reason. If he is sick or unable to attend aregatta, the parent should contact the Co-ordinator/Teacher-in-Charge of the particular rowing Year Level.

When an athlete is injured, he should seek a diagnosis of the problem from a qualified professional as soonas possible, and communicate this to his coach.

All crews are subject to seating changes within the boat at any time. All crews are subject to personnelchanges in and out of the boat at any time. The crew coaches, Year Co-ordinators, Director of Coaching andthe Director of Rowing in consultation with the Teacher-In-Charge of Rowing, will make crew selections. In the final ten days before the Head of the River, crews will normally be regarded as settled unless thereare exceptional circumstances.

Where a rower is absent from the crew he normally rows in (as a result of illness, injury or other reason)there is not necessarily an immediate return to that crew. This will normally however occur when fitness isconfirmed and the rower can perform at the required level.

COMMUNICATION OF SELECTION CHANGES TO ROWERS

If rowers are moved among crews it must accord with selection policy. Selection decisions should be madeat coaches’ meetings. Each rower must be spoken to about the move and understand why it is occurring.

For Year 9 Quad Sculls crews are selected by coaches in consultation with the Director of Coaching andTeacher in Charge of the Mitchell Club. Crews compete at regattas during the season and at the APS Headof River Regatta.


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Extreme Heat, training and regattas

TRAINING

APS sport policy dictates that training be cancelled if the temperature reaches 37 degrees.

If the expected temperature for a Saturday is expected to be above 40 degrees the APS Heads will cancelschool sport. In that event rowing would be cancelled.

ROWING VICTORIA REGATTAS

For Saturday regattas the Rowing Victoria heat policy applies to regattas and racing. Racing has beendelayed and cancelled due to extreme heat (as well as other extreme events such as wind, storms andlightning).

There are instances where school crews have been scratched and withdrawn whilst a regatta is in progresswhere there has been extreme conditions and the regatta is still ongoing.

Even on hot days many early morning races for crews are completed before the extreme heat.

Regattas

CREWS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND ENTRY

The actual number of crews can vary slightly from year to year depending on the number of rowers. Inrecent years the number of crews competing at public regattas is about 22 to 26 crews. Crews are entered‘top down’ according to the classification.

OPEN AND YEAR 10 VIIIS (2000M NAGAMBIE/BALLARAT, 1900M CARRUM, 1500M GEELONG)

Crew School VIII RV Event1st VIII Division 1 Under 212nd VIII Division 2 Under 193/4/5/6th VIII Division 3 (no RV event)

Note: 4/5/6th VIII Division 4 (if regatta entry allows, usually Scotch Mercantile, Head of the River, APSRegattas conducted by Rowing Victoria, usually Carrum)

Year 10 A Yr 10 Year 10 Division 1 Year 10 B Yr 10 Year 10 Division 2 Year 10 C/D/E/F Year 10 Division 3

Note: School events at all regattas are either ‘round robin’ of heat and final, crews therefore have 2 races ateach regatta. For the First and Second VIII in RV Events the races are elimination, heat through to the final.

YEAR 9 QUAD SCULLS (ALL 1000 METRES), (FOOTSCRAY 800 METRES)

The naming of divisions and boat classes can be different for RV Regattas and APS Regattas.

There are two main types of boats rowed as quad sculls.

• racing• regulation (or training boats)


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For RV regattas Division 1 and 2 are racing boats. Division 3 and 4 for regulation boats. For APS regattas(using letter grades for divisions), Division A, B, C, D, E and F are unrestricted (i.e. racing or regulation),Divisions G onwards are regulation boats.Crews get two races per regatta, either a round robin or heat andfinal format. At the Head of the River crews have a first and final.

TYPICAL REGATTA WEEK TERM 1

Sunday Regatta entries closeTuesday/Wednesday Draft Timetable, Event name and race time availableWednesday/Thursday Draft timetable with race and bus times posted on Scotch web site

(Race times subject to change)Friday Boat trailer loading before schoolSaturday Official program, lane draws and crews competing

Boat trailer unloading and re-rigging upon return to Scotch after regatta

Bus Departure and Return

Apart from 12 and 25 seater buses, rowers assemble at the Cardinal Pavilion and walk to Monash Gates fordeparture. Upon return students will be dismissed from the Cardinal Pavilion.

Regatta Locations

Regatta courses vary from river courses (eg Yarra) to specific-purpose six lane courses such as Carrum.Each course has its own idiosyncrasies; this can be reflected in:

• number of crews in a race (usually from three to six)• distances for races (eg 1000 metres or 2000 metres)• ‘perceived’ fairness of particular lanes depending on conditions.

Regatta Courses

CARRUM – NATIONAL WATERSPORTS CENTRE

Location: National Water Sports Centre, Patterson Lakes, Carrum

Directions: South Eastern Freeway, Blackburn Road exit, Blackburn Road, Princes Highway,Westall Road, Springvale Road, Wells Road, Thames Promenade, Riverend Road.Approx one hour from Scotch College

Melways Reference: 97 K3

Maximum length and Course: 6 lane (1900 metre course)


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GEELONG – BARWON RIVERLocation: Barwon River, GeelongDirections: Via Westgate Bridge, Princes Highway. Barwon Terrace and Moorabool

Street. Approx one and a half hours from Scotch College Melways Reference: 228 B7Maximum length and Course: 4 lane river course 1500 metres

FOOTSCRAY – MARIBYRNONG RIVERLocation: Maribyrnong River, Footscray, adjacent to Flemington Race CourseMelways Reference: 42 D2Directions: Citylink Tollway towards Melbourne Airport/Bendigo, exit at Racecourse

Road, Epsom Road, left into Langs Rd after showgrounds, slight left ontoFisher Parade and continue to Farnsworth Avenue

Maximum length and Course: 3 lane 800 metres

NAGAMBIE - NAGAMBIE LAKESLocation: Nagambie Lakes, NagambieDirections: Citylink Tollway (M1), Tullamarine Freeway, Western Ring Road (M80),

(Hume Freeway (M31), exit to M39/then Goulburn Valley Highway exit toNagambie (Shepparton), left into Vickers Road, right Loddings Lane, FinishLine. Approximately one hour 45 minutes from Scotch College

Melways Reference: 521 H9Maximum length and Course: 6 lane, 2000 metres

CITY OF MELBOURNE - YARRA RIVERLocation: Henley Course, Jeffries Parade, Melbourne. 2000 metre start is adjacent to

upstream of Punt Road Bridge, finish is Henley Staging, upstream of PrincesBridge.

Melways Reference: 2F K7Maximum length and Course: 2, 3 or 4 lane, river course, 2000 metres

BALLARAT – LAKE WENDOUREELocation: Lake Wendouree, BallaratDirections: Citylink Tollway (M1), Westgate, Western Ring Road (M80), Western Freeway

(M8) to Ballarat, exit Victoria Street (C805), Greville St, Sturt St (C805), rightHamilton Ave, Finish line Lake Wendouree. Approximately 90 minutes fromScotch College.

Melways Reference: B175 A1Maximum length and Course: 6 lane, 2000 metres


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Key Dates: 2016-17 As at 16 AUG, 2016 ALL ROWING DATES ARE PROVISIONAL (other than Term Dates)

2016 Event Notes

Tuesday 12 April Term 2 Start

Friday 17 June Term 2 Finish

Tuesday 12 July Term 3 Start

Tuesday 26 July Nutrition Seminar – 7pm Boykett Room . . . . . . . . Esp. Current Year 9-11 Parents

Saturday 20 Aug Scullers Head of the Yarra

Wednesday 24 Aug Parent Information Night – 7pm Boykett Room . . . All Parents – Esp. new to rowing

Saturday 3 Sept Saltwater Challenge – Maribyrnong. . . . . . . . . . . . Possible Crews

Saturday 10th Sept Family Day / House Athletics

Friday 16 Sept Term Three Finishes

Tuesday 4 Oct Term Four Begins – Senior rowing begins . . . . . . . Senior

Tuesday 4 Oct Year 10 (current year 9) begin rowing . . . . . . . . . . Year 10

Monday 10 Oct Year 9 (current year 8s) begin rowing . . . . . . . . . . Year 9 Quads

Saturday 15 Oct APS Athletics – Finals

Saturday 22 Oct Year 8 Rowing (current year 7s) begin rowing . . . . Year 7/8 Coaches

Mon-Tue 1 Nov Melbourne Cup Weekend (boarders exeat). . . . . . . Limited Rowing (1st/2nd/10A)

Saturday 5 Nov Stakes Family Day - BOYS STILL EXPECTED TO ROW

Saturday 19 Nov Melbourne Head Race - Yarra River . . . . . . . . . . . . Yr 10 & Sen Eights (Poss Yr 9)

21-30 Nov School Exams

Saturday 26 Nov Season Opening/Head of the Yarra – Yarra River . . Year 10 and Senior Eights

Saturday 26 Nov RV Schools ‘Carey’ Regatta – Carrum . . . . . . . . . . Probable Year 9 crews.

Sunday 27 Nov Rowing Session - All crews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior, Yr 10, Yr 9 Quads

Friday 9 Dec Term 4 Ends


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Key Dates: 2017-18 As at 16 AUG, 2016 ALL ROWING DATES ARE PROVISIONAL (other than Term Dates)

2017Tuesday 17 Jan January Rowing Camp

– Tambo River (1st & 2nd) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st and 2nd Crews

18-19 Jan Year 10A and B crew ‘pre camp’ – at Scotch . . . . 10A and B Crew

Saturday 21 Jan 3rd, 4th 5th and Year 10 crews depart for Tambo River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd, 4th,5th, Year 10 Crews

Thursday 26 Jan Crews Return to Melbourne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd, 4th,5th, Year 10 Crews

Mon-Tue 30-31 Jan Year 9 ‘pre camp’ Sessions 1st – 5th Crews. At Scotch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yr 9 1st – 5th Quads

Saturday 28 January Barwon Regatta – Geelong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year 10 and Senior Eights

Wed 1 February Term 1

Sat 4 Sun 5 Feb Year 9 Camp AM - both days – at Scotch . . . . . . . Year 9 Quads

Sat 4 Feb Wendouree - Ballarat Regatta – Ballarat . . . . . . . . Senior & Y10 Crews

Sat 11 Feb NSW State Championships – Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . 1st and 2nd Crews

Sat 11 Feb RV APS – Ballarat Boys Regatta – Ballarat . . . . . . 3rd, 4th, 5th, Y 10, Y 9 Crews

Sat 18 Feb RV Schools Regatta – Barwon Geelong . . . . . . . . . Year 9 Crews

Sat 18 Feb Nagambie Regatta – Nagambie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior & Y10 Crews

Sat 25 Feb Henley Regatta – Yarra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year 10 and Senior Eights

Sat 25 Feb Head of the Schoolboys Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBC

Sat 4 March Victorian State Championships – Nagambie . . . . . Senior & Y10 Crews

Mon 13 March Labour Day Weekend

Sat 18 March Scotch Mercantile Regatta & Jnr State Champs (HOSG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior, Yr 10 & Yr 9 crews

TBC Don MacMillan Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scotch Family

Sat 25 March Head of the River – Nagambie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior, Yr 10 & Yr 9 crews

Mon 27–2 April National Championships – Penrith NSW

TBC Year 8 Regatta – Scotch Straight

Fri 31 March Term 1 Ends


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The Cardinal Club

The Cardinal Club is affiliated with the Old Scotch Collegians Association (OSCA) and the Scotch ParentsAssociation (SPA) to foster rowing at Scotch. Its primary objective is to support rowing at the Scotch CollegeBoat Club. It does that in a number of ways:

• connecting parents to each other and to Scotch rowing on the riverbank at regattas, organising socialactivities and helping to keep parents up to date with rowing information

• raising funds to contribute to rowing facilities and training equipment• organising breakfasts for Scotch rowers throughout the rowing season• enabling Old Scotch Collegians and members of the Scotch Family to row, socially and competitively• promoting social connection to Scotch rowing for Cardinal Club members, Old Boys and their parents

and other members of the Scotch Family• providing Boat Race Officials at Rowing Victoria regattas throughout the season

• organising and running the Scotch Mercantile Regatta in conjunction with Mercantile Rowing Club.

BOAT RACE OFFICIALS (BRO)

Clubs and schools entering Rowing Victoria regattas are required to supply BROs to assist in the conductand running of the regattas. By becoming a BRO, you develop a greater understanding of the sport as wellas helping Scotch Rowing. The Cardinal Club will arrange for a training session conducted by RowingVictoria prior to the start of the season.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME 2016-17

The Cardinal Club Committee arranges a number of events throughout the rowing season, including the:• opening of the season held on the morning of the Head of the Yarra regatta in November• parents’ summer drinks to start the season• Picnic regatta events during the rowing season• Year 8 Parent Coffee Mornings on the Scotch river bank• Scotch-Mercantile Regatta• Don Macmillan Cocktail Party• Head of the River regatta• Head of the River Night VIIIs Family Dinner

Details of the events are publicised well in advance or enquiries may be made of any Committee member.

Cardinal Rowing offers both ‘social’ and ‘competitive’ participation depending on member interests.

Entry into competitive events does involve race (seat) fees and additional membership fees. The Cardinalswho are involved in competition engage in regular training both in and out of the boat to improve techniqueand build fitness. As well as having achieved some notable results locally, nationally and internationally,most importantly the Cardinals maintain a strong social engagement across the spectrum of Cardinal partic-ipants. At the end of the day, having fun and enjoying the company of one another through the sport is mostimportant.


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Activities

RIVERBANKThe Committee of the Cardinal Club promotes fellowship between parents of Scotch rowers on the river-bank at regattas – all parents and supporters are welcome at the Scotch tent – bring a chair, a picnic andjoin in. Regattas for different year levels are often held at different locations so the Cardinal Club Year levelrepresentatives will be at that venue to welcome you and answer any queries.

COMMUNICATIONThe Cardinal Club publishes a newsletter twice a year to its membership and to Scotch parents to inform,remember and celebrate the life of Scotch rowing. Regular emails will also be sent to rowing parents fromthe Cardinal Club Year Level Representatives to inform them of upcoming events and activities.

BREAKFASTEach morning throughout the rowing season a team of parent volunteers (the ‘Breakfast Team’) prepares ahealthy breakfast for the boys, served in the Cardinal Pavilion after their morning training. The aim is toensure that each boy goes to off to class after a nutritious meal to meet the needs of an active participantin a physically demanding sport. An expert nutritionist helped design the menu of fruit, cereals, yogurt, juice,toast and toasted sandwiches. All boys are expected to eat breakfast each morning that they train. A fee, torecoup the direct cost of the food, is added to the January and April school accounts.

Before the start of the season, the rowing breakfast co-ordinator calls for volunteers who are willing to giveup one morning a week (of their choice) throughout the rowing season for about 1½ hours from around7:15 am to help with breakfast. The breakfast team prepares the food, sets tables, supervises the breakfastservice and cleans up afterwards. No special skills are required, apart from a friendly demeanour and will-ingness to work in a busy team. It’s a great way to support the boys and Scotch Rowing and to meet otherparents.

Volunteers should register their interest by emailing [email protected] or phoning theCardinal Club breakfast coordinator.

MERCHANDISEThe Cardinal Club Committee has a full range of spectator and competitor merchandise for sale that will beavailable at Family Day, at the season opening and on selected Saturdays in December and February.These items are in addition to the school rowing uniform which can be purchased from Dobson’s or BobStewarts. Enquiries can be made to the Merchandise Coordinator.


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Cardinal Club Membership Application

Given Name Surname

Address

Suburb Postcode

State Country

Partner’s Name

Telephone Home Bus

Mobile Date of Birth

Occupation Spouses Name

Email address

Last Year at Scotch: (if applicable) Crew (if applicable)

Names of son(s) currently attending Scotch and expected Year 12:

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

m Individual Life Membership $100 ^ or $75 for a current Scotch College Yr 12 rower

m Parent Membership $75* ^

Available to either or both Parents or Guardians of a Scotch College rower (for the one fee) and valid whilst their son(s) remains an active member of the SCBC.

^ I am interested in joining the Cardinal Club Sunday Rowers: Yes / No

* Each Parent Member may apply for an individual Life Membership at any time. Additional membership fee: $75 if application is received prior to December 31 of your son’s last year at Scotch College ($100 if received after that date).

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The stated purposes of the Club are:

(a) to support and foster rowing at Scotch College;

(b) to facilitate and encourage families of Scotch College rowers to support the Scotch College Boat Club;

(c) to provide a means of social and competitive rowing for Old Scotch Collegians and adult members of the Scotch Family; and

(d) to provide a means of connection, friendship and information sharing for members and the Scotch Family.

PAYMENT

CHEQUE Payable to ‘Cardinal Club Inc’.

EFT BSB: 083 290 A/c number: 697823743 A/c Name: Cardinal Club Inc.

CREDIT CARD (See details below)

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT (VISA or Mastercard)

Name of Card holder

Card Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Expiry Date _ _ / _ _

Signature Date

Please forward to: The Secretary, Cardinal Club Inc.,

C/- Scotch College Melbourne1 Morrison StreetHAWTHORN 3122

The ‘Scotch Family’ means Old Scotch Collegians (past students and past members of staff), parents and family of Scotch Collegians, present members of staff of Scotch College, members of recognised bodies of Scotch College and other people concerned with the maintenance,

welfare and advancement of Scotch College.

All membership fees contribute to a Corpus for specific long term projects as determined by the Club.


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Cardinal Club Committee 2016-17 (Year levels refer to 2017)

PRESIDENT Russell Kilroe-Smith John – Year 10 and OSCA Rep 0408 887815

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT and Andrew Murchie Lachie – Year 12

COMMUNICATIONS 0414 982 647 [email protected]

TREASURER: Andrew Dickson Alex - Year 11, Hugo – Year 70434 608 [email protected]

SECRETARY: Mark Nothnagel Tim – Year 11 0417 800 814 [email protected]

BREAKFAST Marijke Nothnagel Tim – Year 11

COORDINATOR: 0408 399 549 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP Rohan Sutherland COORDINATOR: 0434 276 118

[email protected]

SPONSORSHIP Andrew Dickson Alex - Year 1, Hugo – Year 7 COORDINATOR: 0434 608 102

[email protected]

CLUB CAPTAIN: Phil Wright 0412 257 290 [email protected]@bigpond.net.au

MERCHANDISE: Alvie Webster Teddy – Year 120403 060 205 [email protected]

IMMEDIATE Rohan Sutherland PAST PRESIDENT: 0434 276 118

[email protected]


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BRO COORDINATOR: Russell Kilroe-Smith John - Year 10 0408 887815 [email protected]

YOUNG OLD BOYS’ Rep: James Adams 0419 369 249 [email protected]

SENIOR Reps: Stephen Webster Teddy – Year 12 0403 060 200 [email protected]

Mark Nothnagel Tim – Year 11 0417 800 814 [email protected]

YEAR 10 Rep: Andrew Richards Archie – Year 100438 545 [email protected]

Edwina Pribyl Charlie – Year 12, Oscar – Year 100404 479 [email protected]

YEAR 9 Rep: Andrew Rubins Josh – Year 90412 674 [email protected]

YEAR 8 Rep: Frank Maycock Jake - Year 8 0437 477 752 [email protected]

Stephen Boykett Fred - Year 8 0408 130 [email protected]

BOARDERS’ Rep: Russell Kilroe-Smith John – Year 10 0408 887 [email protected]

SCOTCH COLLEGE Rep: Tom Woodruff 9810 4321 [email protected]


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Cardinals Rowing (incorporating ‘Sunday Rowing’)

One of the benefits of membership of the Cardinal Club is the opportunity to take part in rowing activitiesorganised by Cardinals Rowing.

Cardinals Rowing is open to all members of the Scotch Community including old boys and parents who aremembers of the Cardinal Club, no matter what standard of rowing they have achieved. Rowing sessions arenormally held on Sunday mornings between 8:15am and 10:00am. Coaching for beginners is organised ona regular basis. Children (over 12 years of age) of Cardinals Rowing members are welcome on Sundayswith their parents but coaching is not provided and they must remain the responsibility of their parents.Some limited sculling is available to experienced members on Thursday evenings.

Cardinals Rowing operates under the umbrella of The Cardinal Club Inc. and is affiliated with RowingVictoria. Cardinal Rowing offers both ‘social’ and ‘competitive’ participation depending on the interests ofeach member. All members of The Cardinal Club are eligible to take part in Cardinals Rowing activities. Aseparate fee. Cardinals Rowing fee is levied ($125 per annum for 2015-16) and membership of the CardinalClub is mandatory before joining the Cardinals Rowing. The annual subscription goes towards insurancecosts, contributions to purchasing equipment and an end of year function.

In addition to the Cardinal Club membership fee and separate Cardinal Rowing annual fee, those CardinalRowers then wanting to compete pay additional race and membership fees towards use of facilities, equip-ment maintenance and Rowing Victoria fees.

Cardinals compete in a range of events including World Masters Games and the Australian MastersChampionships. For rowers wanting to participate in racing events, there is the Saltwater Challenge atEssendon, the Melbourne Head and the Head of the Yarra.The Cardinals who are involved in competitionengage in regular training both in and out of the boat to improve technique and build fitness. As well ashaving achieved some notable results locally, nationally and internationally, most importantly the Cardinalsmaintain a strong social engagement across the spectrum of Cardinal participants. At the end of the day,having fun and enjoying the company of one another through the sport is most important.

For any enquiries concerning Cardinals Rowing please contact Philip Wright on 0412 257 290.


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