TCC ROWING
MANUAL
2012
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1. ROWING@TCC
OVERVIEW
In 2012, rowing at The Cathedral College will enter just its second year of competition. After a
very successful 2011 season; rowers, coaches and parents are eager to commence training and
preparations for the year. Last year saw the College purchase five training sculls and a new
coaching speed boat; these additions have been invaluable to our students and to a degree
credited to their success. These purchases were made possible by a number of fundraising
activities, the College and the P&F Association.
Last season a squad of thirty-two students represented the College at various regattas across the
State. This year we are planning to attend similar regattas in Townsville, Lake Kawana,
Bundaberg and locally here in Rockhampton. During term four 2011, thirty new Year 8 and 9
students successfully completed the learn-to-row program. In 2012, we anticipate our fledgling
squad to exceed fifty students. TCC Rowing is affiliated with Rowing Queensland Inc. (RQI) and
the Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club Inc. (RFRC). Rowing Queensland controls and
administers the sport of rowing in Queensland. Our College rowing program operates in
accordance with the rules and regulations imposed by Rowing Queensland and the Rockhampton
Fitzroy Rowing Club.
STAFFING
TCC Rowing Coordinator: Mr Dane Stevenson
TCC Rowing Manager: Miss Emily Vanderpal
Regatta Coordinator: Mrs Karen Bartlem
Regatta Coordinator: Ms Debbie Clark
Our senior students have also taken a significant leadership role this year, offering their
assistance, time and experience to coach crews from the junior school. The College also
acknowledges the assistance provided by club coaches. Decisions relating to the administration
and coaching of rowing at TCC are made through consultations with; rowing staff, the College
Principal and the Director of Sport; however, is ultimately that of the Rowing Coordinator. The
Rowing Coordinator will have the final say over the selection and nomination of a student/ crew.
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ROWING CAPTAINS
2012 Season: Amelia Bartlem and Andrew Bryan
Role of rowing captains
Provide leadership for the rowing group and foster team spirit
Lead by example in areas such as sportsmanship, uniform and behaviour
Assist rowing staff as necessary
Organise articles and photos for the newsletter and assembly reports
Assist with preparation for regattas including boat loading and unloading
ROWING COLOURS
TCC Rowing colours are; navy blue, green and white. The College zootsuit is registered with
both Rowing Queensland and Rowing Australia and must be worn during competition and at
training.
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2. MEMBERSHIP
STUDENT DETAILS
For the safety of students and for ease of administration, it is imperative that TCC Rowing holds
up-to-date contact details, medical information and record of membership of its rowers. Please
ensure ALL appropriate forms are completed prior to returning them to the College Office. In the
event that details change throughout the year, rowing staff must be notified with any updates.
When commencing, rowing students will receive an information pack containing the following
documents:
Welcome to Rowing@TCC letter
TCC Student Detail form
TCC Code of Conduct and Media Consent form
RFRC Membership Form
Member records are held by the Rowing Coordinator; a copy of membership details is sent to the
Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club.
FEE STRUCTURE
Students rowing for the College in 2012 can be categorised into two groups; “School Rowers”
and “New School Rowers”. School rowers are those students that participated and competed in
2011. New school rowers are classified as those students that completed the learn-to-row course
in term four, 2011.
School rowers (school season: February-September) TOTAL: $260.00
Includes: RFRC membership, boat maintenance fee
NEW School rowers (completed LTR in term 4 2011) TOTAL: $370.00
Includes: RFRC membership, boat maintenance fee, rowing cap, zootsuit
Please note: the rowing cap and zootsuit are compulsory uniform items and therefore must be
purchased at the commencement of the season.
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BOAT MAINTENANCE FEE
Included in the above prices is a boat maintenance fee. This fee goes towards the cost of general
boat maintenance and further rowing purchases. All students participating in rowing at The
Cathedral College will be charged a boat maintenance fee.
ALL FORMS AND MONIES SHOULD BE RETURNED
THROUGH THE COLLEGE FRONT OFFICE
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3. UNIFORMS
TRAINING
Students rowing for the College must wear their full TCC Sports Uniform
and/ or rowing zootsuit with the TCC Rowing Cap or TCC Sports Cap
whilst training. Students are not permitted to wear their House shirts,
Confraternity shirts or other College sporting uniforms. If students choose
to ignore these requirements, they will not train. During the 2012 season,
rowing staff will be investigating other rowing attire which can be
purchased by members for the squad. An order for both rowing caps and
zootsuits will be made at the commencement of the season, students are
asked to be prompt with the return of sizes.
REGATTAS
As students are representing their College at local and state events, the College uniform policy
must be adhered to. Normal College rules and expectations will apply at all events. Whilst at
regattas students must wear their:
TCC zootsuit with a plain, white t-shirt worn underneath to enhance sun protection. A
decision must be made by the crew whether ALL members will wear the plain, white t-shirt
when competing.
Rowing cap (white), this will be issued to students upon payment of registration at the start
of the season. The hat is to be worn at all times, this includes
during racing.
TCC Sports Uniform, in the cooler months students are permitted
to wear the College jumper or spray jacket. Other jackets should
not be worn.
Thongs are permitted and are suitable for students to wear
between race events.
When travelling (away regattas) to and from regattas, students are
to wear their TCC Sports shirt and jeans with shoes and socks.
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4. EXPECTATIONS
The Cathedral College is a respected College locally and across Queensland. For this to continue
it is important that all stakeholders uphold the teachings and expectations of the College.
ROWERS
Rowing is a team sport; therefore each participant is expected to show commitment to his or her
crew and coach.
This commitment includes:
Training
Successful rowing is dependent on regular training. Training timetables are set at the
commencement of the season. In the event training session times need to be altered,
students and parents will be advised by the coach. If rowers are unable to attend a
training session, it is imperative that contact be made with the coach as soon as practical.
A commitment to training is an expectation; failure to attend regular training sessions
may hinder the student’s eligibility for crew selections.
Crew Focus
Unlike many other sports, non-attendance to training sessions and regattas may create a
situation where the remainder of the crew is unable to participate. Regular training as a
crew creates a bond and builds a team; it is difficult to incorporate a replacement crew
member at short notice. Crew boats will be the main focus of all training, while it is
recognised some students will excel in single sculls. The program’s main objectives are
participation and teamwork.
Regattas
Students are expected to participate in all regattas attended by the TCC Rowing squad. It
will be an assumption that all students will be available to attend regattas throughout the
season unless previously advised.
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PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS
Parents and supporters are an integral component of any volunteer sports program. Without this
support our program could not operate. There are many ways parents and supporters can assist
including:
Assist younger crews get on and off the water at training sessions
Drive tinnies for younger coaches
Assist with fundraising activities
De-rig / re-rig boats and load / unload boats for regattas
Transport the rowing trailer to and from regattas
Attend regattas as part of the squad, supporting and assisting where necessary
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BOAT HANDLING
All rowers and assistants must observe safe boat handling practices with all rowing equipment at
all times. Beginner crews are taught safe boat handling procedures by coaches. This will be
explicitly taught to all students during the learn-to-row program. It is an expectation that
experienced rowers practice the correct boat handling techniques at all times.
Examples of safe boat handling are as follows:
Never drop water bottles into the bottom of a boat (it may crack the thin hull).
Never drop the oars – never carry more than you can handle.
Never stand in the bottom of a rowing boat, always use the foot pad.
Handle all boats by gripping the gunnels.
Parents may be required to help junior crews to carry, launch and retrieve boats.
When upside down, on stands, ensure the boat is not resting on the washboards at the
front of the cockpit.
Thoroughly wash the inside and outside of the boats including the riggers with soapy
water. Rinse the boats thoroughly (not each other) with the hose.
Wash the blades after rowing.
Take extra care when removing or replacing boats or oars in the shed, taking care not to
hit other boats or objects. Watch riggers.
All boats should enter the shed bow first.
Place all oars on the correct racks.
Parents should assist in the returning of boats to racks as necessary.
Boat repairs are costly and time consuming. Decreased boat availability due to damage and
repairs compromises the training programs for all crews. We ask that these guidelines are
followed and extra care is taken with all boats and equipment. Any damage should be
immediately reported to rowing staff or coaches.
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5. COMPETITION
CREW SELECTION
Crew selection for regattas is the responsibility of the coaches. The final selection of crews and/
or individual rowers will be done by the Rowing Coordinator in conjunction with College’s
Director of Sport.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
All coaches lodge crew nominations with the Rowing Coordinator one week prior to the close of
nominations for the upcoming regatta. Coaches will have discussed these nominations with their
crew well in advance to nominations being submitted.
REGATTA PREPARATION
Assistance is required with boat loading at the rowing club before regattas with the rigging, de-
rigging and loading of boats onto trailers. This is normally done on the Thursday afternoon
before a regatta. It is an expectation that ALL attending students avail themselves for this. Boat
unloading will take place on the first afternoon upon return from the regatta. Parents may also be
asked to offer assistance to tow the trailer on the College’s behalf to and from the regatta.
COMPETITION RULES
School rowing rules fall under the Competition by-laws of Rowing Queensland. A copy of these
competition by-laws are held by the Rowing Coordinator and can be obtained from the RQ
website. For crewed events rowers compete in events for their year level; however, for single
events they compete against rowers of the same age. Race distances are as follows:
Students born: 1000m 1500m 2000m
1998, Year 8
1997, Year 9
1996, Year 10
1995, Year 11
1994, Year 12
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REGATTA CALENDAR
BDSSSA REGATTA
Venue: Bucca Rowing Course, Bundaberg
Date: TBA
Transport: College Bus
Attendance levy: $30.00
ROCKHAMPTON SCHOOLS HEAD OF RIVER REGATTA
Venue: Fitzroy River, Rockhampton
Date: Saturday/ Sunday, September 1/2 2012
Attendance levy: Seat fees @ $5.00 per seat
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS REGATTA
Venue: Fitzroy River, Rockhampton
Date: Saturday/ Sunday, June 23/24 2012
Attendance levy: Seat fees @ $12.00 per seat
SOUTH QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS REGATTA
Venue: Lake Kawana Rowing Course, Sunshine Coast
Date: Saturday/ Sunday, July 21/22 2012
Transport: College Bus
Attendance levy: TBC
NORTH QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS REGATTA
Venue: Riverway Rowing Course, Townsville
Date: Saturday/ Sunday, August 11/12 2012
Transport: College Bus
Attendance levy: TBC
QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Venue: Bucca Rowing Course, Bundaberg
Date: Saturday-Monday, September 16-18 2012
Transport: College Bus
Attendance levy: TBC
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6. AWAY REGATTAS
AWAY PACKS
For all away regattas that the College sanctions the squad’s attendance to, rowing staff will
organise ‘Away Regatta’ packs which will include; all/ most expenses for the duration of the
regatta. Students will stay in motel accommodation when at regattas (sharing with members of
their crew) Seat fees and boat transport fees will also be included in the total fee. In some
instances students will opt to stay with family and friends whilst attending this regatta. This
would obviously decrease the amount paid; students however, are still required to pay seat and
boat transport fees.
MEALS
Most meals for the duration of the regatta will be organised as part of the ‘Away Regatta’ pack.
For most regattas, lunches will not be included. Therefore lunches will be purchased by the
student at the regatta. For regattas where the travel time is significant; Townsville and Lake
Kawana, students will also need to purchase meals at the appropriate stops.
TRANSPORT
In most instances, staff and students will travel on the College bus. In the event that the College
bus is unavailable for the squad’s use; alternative means of transport will be investigated. While
students and staff will be given first preference to transport on the bus, parents may also be
offered seats depending on the numbers.
PARENTAL ATTENDANCE
Parent and family attendance to regattas is strongly encouraged by both staff and students. In the
event that parents and/ or families wish to attend regattas, they are asked to contact the Regatta
Coordinators to confirm their interest. As stated above, parents and families may need to
organise their own transport to and from regattas.
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7. COMMUNICATION
EMAILS
Emails will be used as the preferred method of communication. Parents are asked to provide the
College with an email address that is checked regularly. Updates will be sent by coaches and
rowing staff to provide parents and rowers with information about training, fundraising activities
and regattas. Also, if parents and students wish to contact staff or coaches they are encouraged to
do so through the College email network. For parents of Residential Students, forms will be sent
electronically. All regatta information forms will be posted to parents/ guardians.
CONTACTS
Rowing staff encourage parental communication and feedback. Should you have any questions
or concerns please do not hesitate to email staff. Alternately, parents may choose to phone staff
on (07) 4999 1300.
General Rowing Enquiries [email protected]
Coaching Enquiries [email protected]
Regatta and Fundraising Enquiries [email protected]
Regattas and Fundraising Enquiries [email protected]
NEWSLETTERS
Articles in the College newsletters will be included when necessary. Students should also listen
to any Student Notices read during Pastoral Care meetings. Articles may also be uploaded to the
College website.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Communication with RQI and RFRC occurs at different levels, depending on the content. It is
important for the appropriate level and manner of communication be observed. The first point of
contact for all correspondence should be with the Rowing Coordinator of the College.
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8. ROWING TERMINOLOGY
BLADE Flattened or spoon-shaped end of oar or scull; often used as term for oar
BOW Forward end of boat
BOW BALL Safety ball fitted to sharp stem of racing boat
BOWSIDE
(STARBOARD)
All rowers whose oars are in the water on the right hand side of the boat
when viewed from the stern
BUTTON Plastic sheath on oar to prevent it from slipping through the rowlock;
adjustable on modern oars
CANVAS The canvas on fore and aft decks of a boat; in race verdicts, the distance
between the bow ball and the bow man's stateroom.
CATCH The part of the stroke when the blade is put in the water
COXSWAIN Steers the boat from the seat in the stern or a lying position in the bow
CRAB Occurs when the rower fails to get the oar out of the water at the end of
the stroke; can result in the rower being ejected from boat to water
CREW Rowers who man a boat; American college term for rowing
DRIVE
(PULL-THROUGH) The part of the stroke between the catch and the finish
FEATHER To turn the blade parallel with the water surface at the start of the
recovery to reduce wind resistance
FIN Small flat plate perpendicular to the bottom of the boat to aid steering a
straight course
FINISH (RELEASE) The part of the stroke just before and as the blade is taken out of the
water
FISA Federation Internationale des Sovietes d'Aviron; the International
Rowing Federation
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GATE Bar across a rowlock to retain the oar
GUNWALE Horizontal plank at the top of the hull running the length of the boat
HANDS AWAY
The act of dropping the oar handle at the finish of the stroke so that the
blade leaves the water and is feathered at the start of the recovery;
sometimes referred to as "out of bow"
INBOARD The distance between the far end of the handle of an oar or scull and the
face of the button. The remainder is called the outboard
LENGTH The length of a boat (i.e. "They won by one length")
OAR A lever approximately 12 feet (360cm) long by which the rower pulls
against the rowlock to move the boat through the water
PUDDLES Whirls left in the water caused by the blade as the rower pulls
RATING (BEAT) The rate of stroking, or the number of strokes per minute that a crew is
rowing
RECOVERY The part of the stroke cycle between the finish and the catch in which
the oar is feathered and the seat is returned to the aft end of the slope
REGATTA A competitive event raced in boats
REPECHAGE A second heat to afford another chance of qualifying to those running
second best in preliminary heats
RHYTHM The proportion of time occupied on the recovery to the time taken on the
pull through
RIGGER
A metal framework or a carbon-fibre reinforced arm to support the
rowlock which is placed approximately 7600mm from the centre of the
boat
ROWLOCK
(OARLOCK) A bracket which swivels on the end of the outrigger to support the oar
RUDDER Steering device attached vertically to the stern or under the hull of a
shell
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RUN The distance a boat travels in one stroke
SCULLING Using two oars or sculls
SHOULDER Reinforcement structure in the cockpit to support the attachment of
riggers
SLIDE Parallel rails in which the seat moves on wheels
STANDARD RIG Uniform alternation of riggers (and therefore oars and rowers) in the
boat; the rower in the seat nearest the stern is usually on stroke side
STERN The rear or aft of the boat
STRETCHER A frame with straps or shoes to anchor the rower's feet
STROKE The complete cycle of moving the boat through the water using oars or
sculls; the rower seated nearest the stern
STROKE SIDE
(PORT)
All the rowers whose oars are in the water on the left hand side of the
boat when viewed from the stern
WASHING OUT Occurs when the blade comes of the water during the pull-through
before the finish
Rowing Queensland, 2011
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