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PLC SYDNEY 2018 - 2019 ROWING MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 3 A message from the Head of Rowing
Page 4 The PLC Rowing Program - an overview of our aims and values
Page 5 Competition, Commitment, Academia and Assistance - what is commitment is
required for rowing and where you can get help
Page 6 PLC Sydney Para Rowing Program - outlining our rowing program for students with
a disability
Page 7 Structure of PLC Sydney Rowing - role of Head of Rowing, Head Coach, Senior
Coach and other coaching staff
Page 9 Communicating with Us - explaining who to contact
Page 10 Communications with you - explaining all sources of information for rowing
Page 10 Training Program - providing information and an outline of the training program
Page 12 Structure of Rowing Squads - explaining year groups and crew names
Page 13 Uniform - requirements and costs
Page 13 Transport Arrangements - outlining what the school offers and student’s own
transport requirements to and from training and regattas
Page 14 Boat loading / unloading - explaining when and why it’s compulsory
Page 15 Golden Rule - we always train - setting expectations
Page 16 Selection Policy - how PLC Sydney rowing selects crews over the season
Page 18 Selection Trial Dates - outlining each year group’s selection trials and dates
Page 20 Coxswain selection criteria and dates - selection policy for coxswains
Page 21 Costs, Camps and Regattas - outlining rowing fees, camp costs and a description
of each camp with dates
Page 26 Regatta Behaviour - setting expectations
Page 27 Water rules - waterway rules to follow when training
Page 28 Boat shed rules - safety rules around the boat shed
Page 29 Compulsory Slip, Slop, Slap - sun safety rules
Page 30 Medical information - asking parents to keep medical records up to date
Page 31 Rowing Captain - role and past Captains
Page 32 Parent Support Group - explaining the role of the PSG
Page 33 Rowing Pocket Criteria - the criteria for gaining a Rowing Pocket
Page 34 Appendix - training schedules, rowing calendar, maps, packing list
WELCOME TO THE 2018 – 2019 ROWING SEASON
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF ROWING
I am feeling very hopeful and enthusiastic about this coming season. Marnie Rozea, our Head Coach,
has returned from her maternity leave. We have employed the best coaches a school program could
hope for. We have a wonderfully enthusiastic, determined and talented rowing squad. And we know
we are all supported by an active, supportive parent group.
Marnie Rozea returns as Head Coach after 18 months maternity leave. She returns with her usual
passion for rowing, and drive and determination to make PLC Sydney Rowing the best it can possibly
be. Welcome back Marnie.
With slightly smaller sign-up numbers this season, we have consolidated our coaching team, securing
the best coaches possible. Ash Peppernell returns to her original Senior Coach position after acting as
Head Coach in Marnie’s absence. Ash is a former junior world championship rower, with extensive
coaching and Head Coach experience. Ash will coach our Senior Crew, Year 9 and Year 8 squads.
Sarah Ellis returns as as our lead Year 10 squad coach and will also coach our new Year 8 girls. Sarah is
a former, highly successful Head of Rowing and Senior Girls Head Coach at Newcastle Grammar. Her
crews have achieved many A Final positions in her coaching career. Her husband, Gavin Ellis also joins
us this season, with a permanent Rowing Coach / maintenance position at PLC Sydney. He was the
leading coach at Newcastle Grammar with numerous National and State titles. Gavin will lead our Year
9 squad this season and coach in our Year 8 squad. To work closely with these highly qualified and
experienced coaches are some of our returning coaches from last season, who in their own right have
achieved many coaching successes at PLC Sydney. We welcome back Annie Achie and Ellie Winstanley
to our Year 10 squad, Sian Brown to our Year 9 squad, Guy Beaver to our Year 8 squad, and Emma
Vey-Cox, Izzy Hooton and Caro-Lynn Wong to our Para coaching team.
We are expecting to take delivery of a brand new Sykes Quad before the season begins. Thank you to
the 2018 Rowing Parent Support Group, who, through their successful Rowing in May fundraising
event, have raised the funds for this amazing purchase and exciting new addition to our fleet. A special
thank you to Honie Boyd, Janelle Brady and Ali Reed for their hard work and time given to the Parent
Support Group. All the best to you all for a successful, fun season of rowing.
Ms Jenny Clarke
Mobile 0409 825 949
Email jclarke@plc.nsw.edu.au
THE PLC ROWING PROGRAM
● PLC Sydney will commit the resources necessary to develop the success of the program.
● These resources will be aimed at developing the equipment, coaches and facilities of the PLC
Sydney Rowing Program.
● The PLC Sydney Rowing Program will provide any student wishing to try rowing the opportunity to
participate in rowing and develop their skill and fitness levels.
THE HOLISTIC APPROACH - SPORT, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL
● Rowing at PLC Sydney will complement and work in concert with the academic and social objectives
and activities of the School.
● Rowing will be used to teach the students who participate in the program life skills such as
commitment, time management and goal setting that can be applied by students in all other facets
of their lives.
● Rowing will be developed as a sport that is suitable for all students of appropriate aptitude
including those with high academic and extracurricular aspirations.
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE and MENTAL TOUGHNESS
● The approach of PLC sydney Rowing will focus on “Technical excellence and Mental Toughness”
● The focus for all crews will be on the development of technical excellence relative to their stage, in
combination with building mental toughness in order to enter the competitive external
environment with confidence and skill.
● Students will actively pursue individual and crew goals to build success in both internal and
external spheres.
● Rowing at PLC Sydney will be both rigorous and fun to ensure each student’s rowing experience is
enjoyable and rewarding for themselves, their crew and the coaches.
VALUES
The school values, particularly those of Reverence and Wisdom, align closely with the values inherent in
the rowing program.
Reverence - PLC Sydney Rowing values:
● Undertaking rowing with passion and finding inspiration in themselves and others.
● Good sportsmanship - treating themselves and each other with respect.
● Viewing their training and participation in rowing with inspiration and hope.
Wisdom - PLC Sydney Rowing values:
● Learning discipline through the rigours of training
● Reflecting on and embracing challenges in training and competition
● Developing self discipline and commitment through managing personal
commitments
● Learning to work as part of a diverse team
COMPETITION, COMMITMENT, ACADEMIA & ASSISTANCE
Competitive Rowing:
Rowing is a sport that instills self-discipline, perseverance and commitment. These are values that
translate into success in all areas of life.
Commitment to Training:
Students who sign up for rowing are required to make a commitment to the training and racing
schedule and to their crew to attend all allocated training sessions and regattas for their squad during
Term 4 & Term 1. Rowing is a team sport and with the absence of one rower or coxswain a crew
cannot train or race.
Academia
Rowing is a sport that requires a large commitment when compared to other sports, but gives back
rewards to the students that far exceed the commitment. It is important that rowers are aware and
understand they are first and foremost students whose primary responsibility belongs to their
schoolwork, to complete all class work, homework tasks and assessment/assignment tasks on time.
Rowing will not be accepted as, nor to be used as, an excuse for being late to class or to ask for
extensions on assessment/assignment tasks. The rowing staff will help all students achieve this
outcome, by providing practical advice and support through the more challenging times.
Where to go for help and advice
For any rower, in any year, that may experience challenges with their time management or academic
issues relating to rowing and academic studies, it is highly recommended by the Rowing Staff and
Academic staff in general that you seek help and advice early. As soon as you feel overwhelmed or
think you may struggle handing in work on time, etc, seek help now!
There are several staff members you can approach for help and advice:
1. Your teacher of the subject you are having difficulty with
2. Ms Jenny Clarke as Head of Rowing can assist you with your time management, training issues,
and also help you negotiate academic issues with your teacher
3. Year Director
Rowing is a sport that can open many doors, but even the best rower must have solid grades in order
to benefit in life after school.
PLC SYDNEY PARA ROWING PROGRAM The PLC Sydney Para Rowing Program invites any student with a disability, intellectual or physical, to participate in rowing. Modified equipment is used where needed, with the ultimate aim of students learning a new skill and gaining confidence in an area and activity that might not otherwise be offered to them. We aim to get para rowers to the level of competing in the Para rowing events at Schoolgirl, State and National levels. PLC Sydney has had enormous success in our Para Rowing Program. We have had two students compete at the Para World Championships, winning a gold medal in the Mixed Four event. We also have won a silver and bronze medal at the National Championships in the Mixed Four event. Our Para rowers are the highlight of any schoolgirls regatta, with all spectators, from all schools, getting behind them during their races. Arguably more importantly, our Para Rowing Program has been a greater success at a personal level. The students who go through our para rowing program gain enormous confidence and self-esteem from learning and mastering a new and very difficult skill, improving their fitness level significantly and genuinely being an integral part of the PLC Sydney rowing team. PLC Sydney is currently the only school in NSW that offers a Para rowing program. This has been the case since the inception of School Girl rowing in NSW. Image: Ishani Roy, Eleanor Taylor, Bronte Marshall, Lauren Webber, 2017 NSW State Championships
STRUCTURE OF PLC SYDNEY ROWING
ROLE OF HEAD OF ROWING (Ms Jenny Clarke)
The Head of Rowing is ultimately responsible for ALL aspects of the Rowing Program at PLC Sydney.
Some broad categories of responsibility include:
● General administration and organisation of rowing program, regattas, camps and tours
● General management of all equipment
● Secure property for PLC Sydney Rowing
● Student welfare
● Parent liaison
● Oversee Parent Support Group
● Coordinate functions
● Represent PLC Sydney on various committees
● Promotion of rowing and vision development
● Management of coaching staff
● Work in close collaboration with the Head Coach, Rowing
● Oversee all aspects of the PLC Sydney Rowing Program
ROLE OF HEAD COACH, ROWING (Ms Marnie Rozea)
The Head Coach is responsible for all training, coaching and selection aspects of PLC Sydney Rowing.
All coaches are responsible to the Head Coach and the Head Coach is responsible to the Head of
Rowing. Some broad categories of responsibility include:
● Oversee the development and progress of all coaches and crews
● Selection of crews
● Regatta selection
● Regatta organisation - crews and boats
● Coaching administration, including training program for all crews
● Rowing camps – all coaching aspects
● Ensure good working order of equipment
● Work in close collaboration with and report to the Head of Rowing
● Rowing promotion and talent ID
ROLE OF SENIOR COACH, ROWING (Ms Ashleigh Peppernell)
The Senior Coach is responsible for all coaching aspects of PLC Sydney senior rowing program, in
consultation with the Head Coach. Some broad categories of responsibility include:
● To coach the first senior crew
● To assist with the development and progress of all senior coaches and crews
● General maintenance of allocated senior boat
● Student welfare of senior girls
● Assist in mentoring younger, less experienced coaches
● To work in consultation with the Head Coach for;
- Senior crew selection
- Training program development
- Regatta selection
- Rowing promotion and talent ID
ROLE OF COACH
PLC Sydney Rowing will continue to uphold the highest quality coach-to-student ratio to maintain
safety, coaching, performance and enjoyment for everyone involved in the rowing program. All Rowing
Coaches are responsible for all coaching aspects within the PLC Sydney Rowing Program. All coaches
are responsible to the Head Coach who is responsible to the Head of Rowing.
Some broad categories of responsibility include:
● Coach allocated crew; at all training sessions, regattas and camps for the duration of the season
● General maintenance of allocated boat, oars and coxswain equipment
● Student welfare of the students in their crew
Quality coaching staff will be employed by PLC Sydney to ensure the following attributes will be
fostered within every rower and coxswain within the PLC Sydney Rowing Program;
1. Teamwork and leadership attributes
2. Effective rowing technique
3. Physical development and enhancement
4. Professional conduct and interpersonal relationships
5. Life skills that can be applied to academia, rowing and all extra curricular activities
6. Understanding the application of sports psychology principles and stress management
COMMUNICATING WITH US
Email correspondence - All general enquiries, comments, feedback and notice regarding attendance,
training or regatta issues should be communicated directly with the Head of Rowing via email in the first
instance. Communication regarding the PLC Sydney program, performance or selection policies should
also be directed to the Head of Rowing v
ia email to jclarke@plc.nsw.edu.au
Mobile calls - We ask you to use our mobile numbers kindly, between reasonable working hours. The
Head of Rowing can be contacted on 0409 825 949.
In the event of a last minute change to attendance for training please send a text message to the Head
Coach on 0437 035 350.
COMMUNICATING WITH YOU
Rowing Manual
The Rowing Manual forms the foundation of our communication with you. In the event of
a question, query or point of clarification, families are asked to refer to the appropriate sections
within this manual in the first instance.
Notices (in PLC Sydney Places) – Regatta draws and other Rowing Information
Despite the thoroughness of this manual, there will be many instances of ongoing communication
from the Head of Rowing. All rowing communication will be sent through the school’s notification
system ‘PLC Places”. Information will include: regatta, camp and event information. Some last
minute regatta information may be emailed directly to students and parents to ensure as much
notification time as possible.
Rowing NSW website
The regatta draw can be downloaded from the Rowing NSW website
[http://www.rowingnsw.asn.au/] approximately 3-4 days before the regatta is to be conducted.
Please be advised however, sometimes crew names listed on the draw may not always be the crew
members intend to race, and Rowing NSW often publish updated versions, 1-2 days, sometimes
even hours before the regatta is scheduled to start. Please always refer to the arrival and departure
times published by the Head of Rowing on ‘Places’. The Monday after racing, the results of the
regatta are generally also available on the Rowing NSW website.
TRAINING PROGRAM
The training program has been created to maximise participation and consider other co-curricular
activities as much as possible. It is important each year group trains together in order to allow us to
conduct trials, monitor squad progress, disseminate information and facilitate squad bonding.
The training program is designed to:
● Develop the physical and technical abilities of all crews as appropriate to their individual
needs, age and goals, involves:
● Provide technical analysis and correction – for example, good posture; effective
sequence of movements and rhythm
● Enhance physical development and fitness developed through on-water and land
training – for example, endurance, agility, speed and powerGiven the integral nature of each member of the crew in rowing (if one member is late,
absent or injured, it affects the entire crew and their ability to train), all on-water sessions in
the training schedule are compulsory. In the event that a student has a PLC Sydney
co-curricular clash with a land session (e.g. ergs/fitness) they are asked to approach the Head of Rowing
to arrange a compromise, on a student-by-student basis. Usually such land sessions can be completed
in alternate ways at alternate times if required.
It is our intention that the training program remains constant through Term 4 and Term 1. It should be
noted that extenuating circumstances may require that minor alterations be made and we will do our
best to minimise disruption to the schedule.
Session Outline
Senior Rowers 3 Mornings on Water, 2 Afternoon Strength & Conditioning, 1
Lunch Erg & Saturday on water training/racing
Year 10 Quad 2 Mornings on Water, 2 Afternoon Strength & Conditioning, 1
Rowers Lunch Erg & Saturday on water training/racing
Year 9 Quad 2 Mornings on Water, 1 Afternoon Strength & Conditioning &
Rowers Saturday on water training/racing
Year 8 Quad 2 Afternoons on Water, 1 Afternoon Strength & Conditioning &
Rowers Saturday on water training/racing
Para Rowers 1 - 2 Afternoons on water, 1 Afternoon Strength and Conditioning
(optional) and Saturday morning on water (competition athletes
only)STRUCTURE OF ROWING SQUADS
Rowing Squads Term 3 & 4, 2018 & Term 1, 2019
Senior Rowers Rowers & Coxswains currently in Year 10 and 11 in Term 4, 2018 and will move into
Year 11 and 12 in Term 1, 2019.
Year 10 Quad Rowers & Coxswains currently in Year 9 in Term 4, 2018 and will move into Year 10 in
Rowers Term 1, 2019.
Year 9 Quad Rowers & Coxswains currently in Year 8 in Term 4, 2018 and will move into Year 9 in
Rowers Term 1, 2019.
Year 8 Quad Rowers & Coxswains currently in Year 7 in Term 4, 2018 and will move into Year 8 in
Rowers Term 1, 2019.
Para Rowers Students with an intellectual and/or physical disability currently in Year 7 - 11 in Term 4,
2018
Throughout the season, Rowers will be categorised by year groups for competing in regattas. These
year groups are outlined above and will be used to categorise rowers from the beginning of Term 4
2018 through to the end of the season in Term 1 2019.
Image: Year 9 2017: Aja Davidson,
Natasha Tran, Lucy Froggatt,
Abigail Edwards, Angelina Kaleel,
Grace Alleyn, Tashiyana McCarthy,
Sienna Pasin, Lily Pacey, Phoebe EnglertUNIFORM
In line with other PLC Sydney sport uniforms, the rowing uniform has changed for this
season. The new design rowing zootie must be worn of all regattas and will be available from
the school shop early term 4 2018. The old style zootie can still be worn for training.
Therefore the following items are compulsory for all students who intend to represent PLC Sydney in
Rowing. They can be purchased from the school uniform store.
PLC Sydney Zoot suit (new design) - $115
White Long sleeve: $58
PLC Sydney cap or visa - $15
Optional training rowing uniforms still available for purchase at the Uniform Shop until stock runs out
include:
PLC Sydney Zoot suit (old design) - $75
All items must be worn for both training and racing as outlined below.
TRAINING UNIFORM RACING UNIFORM LAND TRAINING
PLC Sydney zoot suit - new or PLC Sydney zoot suit (new PLC Sydney Sports Uniform
old design design)
PLC Sydney cap or visa PLC Sydney cap or visa
White Long sleeve or White Long sleeve
PE T-Shirt
Socks
Runners and thongs
The PLC Sydney Rowing or PE t-shirt and shorts must be worn before/after racing and while boat
loading/unloading. PLC Sydney is to present as one unified team when we attend a regatta and at
training, therefore all members of the rowing shed must wear the same uniform. At no time will
students be permitted to wear alternate casual clothes or other branded rowing clothes (eg NSW State
Champs hoodie).TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Morning training at the Boatshed:
Students are expected to make their own way to training in the morning, with all crews ready to start
their on-water sessions at 5.30am at the boatshed. The PLC Sydney bus will collect students from the
boatshed at 7.30am to transport them to school. Rowers will have the opportunity to shower, change
and eat breakfast before period 1.
We strongly suggest all students to have a light snack as soon as possible after training. On the bus
back to school is ideal for this and a hearty breakfast once they are showered and preparing for the
school day.
Afternoon Training at the Boatshed
Rowers are to get changed and go directly to the Old Canteen, where a roll will be marked and the
school bus will be waiting to depart. Students must ensure they meet at the bus in their correct training
gear in time for departure at 3:15pm.
At the conclusion of on-water training students can either be collected by their parent at 6.00pm, make
their own way home or return to school on the PLC Sydney bus. The bus will return to school
approximately 6:15pm at Shubra Hall Verandah. Please note students being collected from the
boatshed directly must be collected on time or they will be placed on the bus back to the school for
their own safety.
Land training at School: All land training will be conducted on campus. Students are expected to meet
at the Old Canteen or Fitness Centre at 3:15pm, correctly changed and ready to begin training.
Students will make their own way home from land training sessions as per their usual methods on a
school day at 4:30pm.
Regattas: Students will be expected to make their own way to and from regatta venues and back to
boat unloading if required.
We recognise and greatly appreciate the dedication of the PLC Sydney
Rowing families – it is a big commitment for the whole family when
your child joins the rowing team.
We encourage you to share the transport load as much as possible
with the PLC Sydney Rowing community by arranging carpooling
within crews and year groups.BOAT LOADING/UNLOADING It is compulsory for all rowers and coxes to attend their allocated boat unloading sessions. It is a part of the rowing ethos that girls take responsibility for the equipment they use. Part of that responsibility is getting the equipment to and from the boat shed and regatta / camp venues. Attendance at boat unloading will be recorded and an absence without a parental note will be considered in each rower and coxswains’ eligibility for a Rowing Pocket at the end of the season. All boat loading will take place on Friday morning’s. All Year 10 and Senior crews training on Friday mornings will be loading all boats (after their training session), and returning to school on time for Period 1. All other crews who have competed at that particular regatta must attend boat unloading. Unloading will take place at DRC as soon as possible after the completion of each regatta. An estimate time will be provided when each regatta draw is published. GOLDEN RULE – WE ALWAYS TRAIN! In order to race well, we need to train well. It is the golden rule of the PLC Sydney Rowing Program that regardless of the weather or water conditions – we will always train. It is therefore not up to the students to decide their attendance at training based on their interpretation of the weather. It is expected that students will arrive at the designated training venue ready to train. If the Head Coach decides not to put crews on the water for the planned row, a cross training session will be organised and attendance will always remain compulsory. Students must always have their rowing gear as well as appropriate sports runners/sneakers in their bag, ready for whatever training may be conducted. This also applies for regattas. It is exceptionally rare for a regatta to be cancelled and such decisions are not made until all schools, clubs, and organisers have arrived at the regatta venue. A lot of effort and planning goes into organising a regatta so adverse conditions usually only result in a temporary delay in the day’s racing. All PLC Sydney students will therefore be required to arrive at the designated regatta venue at the required time, prepared to race and with appropriate clothing for the expected weather conditions, regardless of what they believe the prospects of racing are.
SELECTION POLICY
This selection process has been designed to ensure all rowers are given every opportunity to
be selected into the crew that best matches their ability and to be as objective as possible for greatest
transparency and fairness. This will give PLC Sydney the best opportunity at boating the fastest crew
combinations possible at every level.
The selection process will be conducted using an objective ranking system comprising of a combination
of the following tests:
Ergometer Testing
Used as an indicator of rowing technique and rowing specific fitness
- Senior Squad 2000m
- Year 10 Quads 1500m
- Year 8 & 9 Quads 1000m
Run Trial
Used as a measure of general fitness for all rowers
- 4km run (Drummoyne Rowing Club to Brent St / Dobroyd Sailing Club and return, a section of
The Bay Run)
Sculling Trials
Used as an indicator of a rower’s ability to move a boat. This is only conducted for
year groups with enough experience in sculling for this to be a fair trial (ie Year 9 quads and above
only).
- Year 9 Quads: 4 x 1000m sculling trials
- Year 10 Quads: 4 x 1500m sculling trials
- Senior Squad: 6 x 1500m sculling trials
Selection Trial Results and Rankings
- Results of the above trials will give each rower a final ranking.
- Rowers ranked 1 to 4 will be placed in the #1 Quad, rowers ranked 5 to 8 will be placed in #2
Quad, etc.
- If the ranking process is very close then we may use seat racing or a skills evaluation to
determine final crews. Seat racing is an on water testing process where we find the fastest
combination of rowers for a particular crew. Skill evaluation is a scale of competence for
several key technical components of the rowing stroke.- If numbers restrict all girls being placed in quads, subsequently ranked athletes will
fill the next largest boat such as a Double Scull or Single Scull.
- In the event that there is no nominated coxswain/s, the lowest ranked rower for that
current selection period will become a coxswain for the duration of the selection
block. We will endeavour to provide opportunities for the coxswain to participate in rowing
when possible and they will have the opportunity to retrial to be a rower in the next selection
block.
- All selections will be at the discretion of the Head Coach and Head of Rowing.
SELECTION TRIAL POLICY – ALL YEAR GROUPS
1. Girls will only be considered for selection into a #1 crew in Term 1, 2019, if they have
participated fully in PLC Sydney Rowing during Term 4, 2018 and attended the January 2019
selection trials and rowing camp.
2. Any selection trial not attempted will be given a score of 0 which will negatively affect a rower’s
overall ranking and therefore selection into a crew.
3. If a medical certificate is produced exempting a girl from a particular trial, an estimate score will
be given based on her ranking compared to other rowers in previous trials.
4. Consideration will only be provided to girls away on PLC Sydney related activities (eg school
exchange) and therefore unable to fulfil requirements of points above. In this case the rower
must complete all land trials. They will then be seat raced for a position in the crew their scores
place them into. This must all be completed before the end of Week 1, Term 1 2019.
5. Any girl not attending January selection trails and January Camp, but wishing to row in Term 1
2019 must complete all land trials by the end of Week 1, Term 1 2019. She will not be eligible
for the #1 crew in each year group, despite any trial results. At the Head Coach and Head of
Rowing’s discretion, she will be placed in a crew that will cause the least amount of disruption
to the already set crews and as close as possible to the crew with similar trial results.
6. All sculling trials must be attempted on the published date and given time. All land trials must
be completed within a given time frame on a given day.7. Once selected into a crew if a rower is unable to complete 3 consecutive rowing
training sessions for any reason, the rower may be dropped from that crew. The
rower will be provided an opportunity within 2 weeks from their last
incomplete/missed training session and no closer than 2 weeks before the Schoolgirls
Head of the River to seat race their way back into the crew. This opportunity will only be
provided once in a season for any rower. If the rower is unable to recommence full training
within the given 2 week period, they will be ineligible to seat race for their initial position. If the
rower is able to return to full training after two weeks and before 2 weeks before the
Schoolgirls Head of the River, they may be placed in a lower ranked crew at the discretion of the
Head Coach and Head of Rowing.
8. All crew selections are done so at the discretion of the Head Coach and Head of Rowing.
SELECTION TRIAL DATES
Selection 1 - October School Holidays / Week 1 Term 4, 2018
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Determines crews for
4km Run Ergometer 4 x 1500m Scull Week 1 - 3, Term 4, 2018
Seniors Wednesday 10 2000m Trials Upto and including 2 x
October Thursday 11 Friday 12 October Loreto Regattas
October
4km Run Ergometer 4 x 1500m Scull Week 1 - 3, Term 4, 2018
Year 10 Wednesday 10 1500m Trials Upto and including 2 x
Quads October Thursday 11 Friday 12 October Loreto Regattas
October
4km Run Ergometer 4 x 1000m Scull All crews for Term 4, 2018
Year 9 Tuesday 16 1000m Trials
Quads October Wednesday 17 Saturday 20
October October
4km Run Ergometer All crews for Term 4, 2018
Year 8 Thursday 11 1000m
Quads October Friday 12
OctoberSelection 2 - Week 4, Term 4 2018
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Determines crews
for
Ergometer 2000m 4km Run 6 x 1500m Scull Trials Week 4 - 7, Term 4,
Seniors Monday 5 Tuesday 6 November Wednesday 7 2018 Inc. MLC, ISRA
November November and Syd Girls Regattas
Ergometer 1500m 4km Run 6 x 1500m Scull Trials Week 4 - 7, Term 4,
Year 10 Monday 5 Wednesday 7 Friday 9 November 2018 Inc. MLC, ISRA
November November and Syd Girls Regattas
Selection 3 - End Term 4, 2018
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Determines crews
for
Seniors 6 x 1500m Scull 4km Run Ergometer 2000m Monitoring and
Trials Saturday 1 Monday 3 December contribute to Term 1
Friday 30 December TBC selection
November
Year 10 6 x 1500m Scull 4km Run Ergometer 2000m Monitoring and
Trials Saturday 1 Monday 3 December contribute to Term 1
Wednesday 28 December TBC selectio
November
Year 9 4 x 1000m Scull 4km Run Ergometer 1000m 30% towards Term 1
Trial Saturday 1 Wednesday 5 Selection
Thursday 29 December December
November
Year 8 Ergometer 1000m 4km Run 30% towards Term 1
Wednesday 5 Saturday 1 Selection
December DecemberSelection 4 - January Camp, 2019
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Determines crews
for
Ergometer 2000m 6 x 1500m Scull 4km Run Contributes to Term
Seniors Wednesday 16 Trials Friday 18 January 1 Selection
January Thursday 17
January
Ergometer 1500m 4km Run 4 x 1500m Scull Contributes to Term
Year 10 Friday 18 January Friday 18 January Trials 1 Selection
Saturday 19 January
Ergometer 1000m 4km Run 4 x 1000m Scull Trial 70% towards Term 1
Year 9 Monday 21 January Monday 21 January Tuesday 22 January Selection
Ergometer 1000m 4km Run 70% towards Term 1
Monday 21 January Monday 21 January Selection
Year 8
COXSWAIN SELECTION CRITERIA & TRIALS
All coxswains will be assessed on their on-water steering ability, crew control and tactical calling ability.
Feedback from squad coaches on coxswains ability to perform in the skills listed below will be provided
to the Head of Rowing and Head Coach who will determine the appropriate selection for a coxswain.
The following criteria will be used to assess and determine coxswain selection.
- Ability to steer in a straight line
- Awareness of what is happening on the water around the crew
- Ability to manage situations on the water
- Control of the crew getting on and off the water
- Clarity of instructions given to the crew at any time
- Rowing knowledge demonstrated by calls made in the boat during racing and training
- Rowing knowledge demonstrated by management of the boat and crew during racing and
training
- Racing tactics and composure during racing, seat racing and training
Selection trial periods for coxswains will be the conducted at the same times as outlined above for
rowers and coxswains will be the given the same opportunities as the rowers to move between crews.COSTS, CAMPS & DATES Rowing Fees Rowing is an expensive sport which the College continues to be very financially supportive of and is committed to its long term future. To help cover some of these substantial costs of running the rowing program, Rowing Fees are charged. Rowing Fees help the School to cover costs such as: regatta entry fees, general maintenance and repair of equipment, transport, purchase of small equipment and coaching costs. Please note: the NSWRA membership fee of $70 per rower/cox is an extra fee that will appear separately on your accounts. All schoolgirl rowers in NSW must be registered with NSWRA to be eligible to compete at any regatta. PLC Sydney will organise one payment for all rowers and coxes - do not pay the NSW Rowing Association this fee. Para rowers $300 charged to Term 4 2018 Account Competitive Para rowers $400 charged to Term 4 2018 Account Year 8 and Year 9 Quads $400 charged to Term 4 2018 Account Year 10 Quads $450 charged to Term 4 2018 Account Senior Crews $550* charged to Term 4 2018 Account All girls NSWRA member fee $70 charged to Term 4 2018 Account Image: Year 8 #6 Quad 2017: Isabelle Hooton (coach), Eva Hopwood, Paris Tomaras, Eleanor Polly, Summer Wanless, Sophie Rollason
CAMPS
In the week leading up to a regatta the Head of Rowing will publish a regatta information
sheet to all parents. This will inform each crew what time they will need to arrive at the
regatta, where to meet, approximately what time they can expect to leave and who holds
responsibilities for unloading the boats at the conclusion of the regatta. Rowing Camps are an integral
part of any rowing program and are vital for the success of any crew. Camps costs cover all aspects of
camps such as; transport, accommodation, catering, extra activities on camp, minor equipment costs,
course hire and some coaches’ costs.
Year 10 and Senior Bonding Weekend cost of activities Charged to Term 4, 2018 Account
approx $100
October Learn to Row Camp $70 Charged to Term 4, 2018 Account
October Year 10 and Senior Camp no additional cost NA
Grafton - Year 10 and Senior Camp Approx.$1100* Charged to Term 4, 2018 Account
January Senior Camp Approx $1000* Charged to Term 1, 2019 Account
January Year 10 Camp Approx $1000* Charged to Term 1, 2019 Account
January Year 8/9/Para Camp Approx $550* Charged to Term 1, 2019 Account
Head of River Weekend Approx $150* Charged to Term 1, 2019 Account
* Grafton camp, January camp, Head of River weekend and National Champs costs will be charged
based on reimbursement for costs incurred at that camp and therefore a final figure will not be
available until after the camp concludes. Estimated costs are provided above based on current quotes
for accommodation, flights, catering and other associated costs for each camp.
Year 10 and Senior Bonding Weekend
The focus of this weekend is to foster bonding between the new Senior and Year 10 squads at the
beginning of the season. This long weekend will be based in Sydney and will involve a combination of
rowing training sessions and alternate, fun activities from Friday 28 September to Sunday 30
September 2018. This will be a day based weekend with no overnight stays.Year 10 and Senior October Holiday Camp The focus of this camp is to provide a solid training base in preparation for Term 4 rowing. Senior rowers will undertake their first lot of term 4 selection trials. Year 10 will have the opportunity to practice these trials alongside senior rowers. The camp will run from Tuesday 9 October to Friday 12 October 2018, 5.30am - 10.30am. October Learn to Row Holiday Training The focus of these sessions is to provide rowers, new to the program, with intensive technical training embedding fundamental skills for new rowers prior to the commencement of Term 4. The camp will run from Tuesday 9 October to Friday 12 October 2018, from approx 8am to 12pm. Activities during the camp will include: on water rowing, erg sessions and selection trials. Items to Pack: All rowers must bring their own hat, sunscreen, water bottle, rowing zootie, socks, white long sleeve top or white t-shirt, towel and change of training gear.Rowers are also required to bring their own food and snacks.
Grafton Camp – Wednesday 5 – Sunday 9 December 2018
This year, rowers in the Year 10 & Senior Squads will have the opportunity to travel to
Grafton for a 2 day training camp and 2 days of racing on the mighty Clarence River. Rowers
will fly return from Sydney to Coffs Harbour then be transported to Grafton via bus where they will stay
for training and competition.
This is an amazing opportunity to train on one of Australia’s most beautiful rivers and experience
country racing where schools from all over NSW and QLD come to compete. Girls will also compete in
mixed races with schoolboy crews.
More detail regarding this opportunity will emailed at the beginning of the season.
Holiday Training - December/January School Holidays
Holiday rowing sessions will be run throughout the weeks of 12 - 21 December, 2018 and 7 - 15
January, 2019 and available to rowers in all year groups. Rowers will be required to sign up via a
google doc which will be published closer to the time.
These sessions ensure rowers have the chance to continue to improve their skills and maintain
their hard earned fitness in preparation for the January Camp Selection Trials.
Holiday on-water training is strongly encouraged however, remains optional.
Head of the River can be won or lost in this holiday period. It’s important for each rower to
continue training, whether as part of the optional on water training at DRC or your own land
training over the Christmas break to ensure minimal fitness and strength are lost during this vital
time of the competitive rowing season.
Senior: 6am - 8am 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 December 2018
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 January 2019
Year 10: 6am - 8am 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 December 2018,
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 January 2019
Year 8 & 9: 8am -10am 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 December 2018
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 January 2019January Camp 2019 - Compulsory camp
The January Rowing Camp will be held on the Nepean River, Penrith. January camp is a
compulsory camp for any rower/coxswain that wants to compete for PLC Sydney during Term 1.
Senior Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 5:30 - 10:00am: Training & Selection Trials, DRC
Friday 18 5:30 - 11:30am: Selection Trials & Boat Loading, DRC
Saturday 20 - Friday 25 Overnight Training camp, Nepean River, Penrith
Year 10 Friday 18 5:30 - 11:30am: Selection Trials & Boat Loading, DRC
Saturday 20 - Friday 25 Overnight Training camp, Nepean River, Penrith
Year 9, 8 Monday 21 9am - 12pm Selection Trials, DRC
& Para
Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 Overnight Training camp, Nepean River, Penrith
The whole PLC Sydney Program will return from January Camp on Friday afternoon 25th January,
2019 to
unload and wash all boats at the Boatshed. Students will be required to be collected from the Boatshed on
Thursday afternoon after unloading is finished. Estimated pick up time will be announced closer to the date.
Detailed camp information will be distributed prior to the end of Term 4, 2018
Head of the River Weekend
The Head of the River Weekend marks the pinnacle of the PLC Sydney Rowing Season for 2018-2019.
Given the importance of this regatta the girls will be involved in an overnight stay the night prior to
their regatta. This is to ensure crews are able to have time to set up their equipment, complete final
race preparations, and enjoy an inspirational, fun squad dinner and motivational talk.
The morning of the regatta, all girls will be transported to SIRC for their final race of the season. More
details will be provided closer to the time.REGATTA BEHAVIOUR As a general rule of thumb students will be expected to arrive at the regatta venue and meet at the PLC Sydney trailer one and a half hours before their first scheduled race. This is to allow time to unload and rig the boats, a race plan talk with their coach, warm up and row up to the start. The arrival time distributed to the students is the time that they are expected to meet at the trailer. Please allow additional time to park and walk around (e.g. at SIRC, this will take approx. 15 minutes), hence an arrival time of 8am, might mean that you will need to be entering SIRC and parking at 7:45am. It can be expected that students will be able to leave the regatta approximately half an hour after their final race. This allows time for the crew to have a race debrief with their coach and then determine whether the boat is being used by another crew or needs to be loaded on the trailer. Regatta days are very exciting for all involved but they also demand a strong crew focus from the students. We therefore ask that after you drop your child off at a trailer that you then move to the parents’ spectator tent so that the students can devote 100% attention to the task at hand, ie racing well! At the conclusion of their race and as the crew returns to the pontoon, we also ask that you respect this time between the coach and crew to de-brief. We will encourage the students to regularly communicate with you on regatta day and let you know what time you should expect to see them back up at the parent's tent and ready to go home. Students will be expected to meet at the designated location on time, with the appropriate racing gear. This means having the racing zootie, socks, hat, drink bottle, long sleeve top, towel, sports uniform, sunscreen and enough food for the day of racing. Remember, you are representing the school. Make sure your behaviour is impeccable at all times. This means being courteous to boat race officials, other crews and schools and each other, congratulating other crews at the completing of the race and remembering the components of good sportsmanship. Regardless of the weather students are expected to arrive at the regatta. It is expected students will attend all regattas for which they have been entered. If a student cannot attend a regatta in which they have been entered, notification should be given to the Head of Rowing and Head Coach as soon as possible for alternate arrangements to be made.
WATER RULES The water rules will be explained to all coxswains and rowers at the beginning of each rowing season. Iron cove is used by many different watercraft and the safety of both PLC Sydney rowers and the public is paramount. We encourage parents to discuss these safety guidelines with their children, and come to us with any questions or concerns. Instructions regarding steering are described from the coxswain’s perspective, i.e. facing in the direction of travel. A reminder that rowers travel backwards and as such for a rower the instructions are reversed. 1. No crew is ever to row out of sight or earshot of their coach. The coach has a duty of care to the crew and the crew must always be able to see and hear their coach. 2. The main water rule for all boats to adhere to when on the water is to stay on the coxswains right-hand side of the river. It is best to think of the river like an American or European highway - we will keep to the right unless overtaking (usual boating rules). 3. Every crew, sculler and coaching speed boat must carry the appropriate lights when boating before sunrise and after sunset. No exemptions will be allowed. Lights will be provided for each boat. 4. All powered vessels must give way to rowing boats. And rowing boats must give way to all wind-powered sailing craft. 5. Crews and scullers must give way to any other rowing boat which is travelling faster, by moving to the coxswain’s right (outside of the rowing course)and allowing the faster boat to travel on their left-hand side (i.e. the faster boat goes closer to the middle of the river). 6. All rowing boats with a coxswain must give way to boats without a coxswain. 7. At all times coxswains must take control of the safety of their crew and boat by ensuring they are alert to what is occurring on the water around them, have the appropriate control over their boats position on the river, make the appropriate changes to avoid obstacles and sound the alert if a problem is unavoidable. 9. Scullers and all coxless boats are expected to have full awareness of their position on the course by regularly monitoring and re-aligning their course.
10. Crews will be expected to row 'rain, hail or shine' however, it is the Head of Rowing and
Head Coach’s decision to determine the appropriateness of taking the crew out on the water
in windy conditions. Certain crews will be able to handle windy conditions better than others and
coaches will be provided with the necessary weather information to make this decision accurately.
11. All rowers and coxswains will be asked to sign a form to declare that they can swim, while clothed
for a minimum of 50 metres. This is to ensure safety in the event of a capsize situation, where students
might be required to tread water until the rowing boat can be righted or alternatively swim to shore.
Image: Senior Quad 2017: Lilli Glenn, Lexe Meyer, Isabella Dorigo, Laura Brady, Stella Shannon
BOATSHED RULES
We share the boat shed and pontoons with Drummoyne Rowing Club as well as Tara School. Respect
and courtesy must always be shown to those around us by following the etiquette outlined below.
1. Footwear must always be worn around the boathouse. (ie Runners or Thongs)
2. Only use our own PLC equipment, this includes the trestles and tools.
3. Always think about where you are placing items and ask yourself: will this be in the way for
someone else, or myself, shortly AND it is this a safe place?
4. When placing oars on the pontoon the best place is to either side of the pontoon, in pairs,
laying flat in one neat, ordered group.
5. Ensure you are wearing all your training gear before you get hands on the boat. Listen to your
coach and coxswain for instructions when moving the boat.6. Be quick getting on and off the water. This involves thinking your needs through at
least one step ahead. A valuable life skill to develop.
7. Crews will be expected to take less than 2 minutes from the time they place the boat
in the water until they push off the pontoon. The same goes for landing boats.
8. Do not run inside the boatshed or on the pontoon. The floor may be wet and slippery and the
shed has a lot of protruding objects such as riggers and boat racks
9. Students are to respect the rights of our neighbours to peace and quiet in the morning by
understanding all noise and commotion around the water travels and adjusting their volume
accordingly.
10. No student is allowed to drive a speed boat/tinny
11. Bags are to be stored neatly and rubbish to be tidied after each session.
12. Lend a Hand! M
any hands make light work, and all students are expected to assist in the
packing away of ALL equipment at the end of the session.
COMPULSORY SLIP, SLOP,SLAP
Sun protection is a prime concern in the sport of rowing. Athletes (and coaches) spend many hours in
the heat of the summer months on the water for extended periods. The impacts of the harsh
Australian sun can be reduced if adequate precautions are taken.
The PLC Rowing Program has a few compulsory sun protection measures.
There is a strict NO HAT = NO ROW p
olicy at the PLC shed and all students must understand the
consequences of forgetting to wear their hat.
Students are expected to wear sunscreen for a
ll sessions. There is a large pump pack of sunscreen
located in the shed for students to re-apply when required however sunscreen should always be
applied in the first instance by students b
efore arriving at the shed or regatta.
Training: Students must wear a Zootie for training. A
t all times a white t-shirt (preferably long sleeve)
must be worn underneath the zootie.
Racing: The School's long sleeve 'tightie whitey' is a compulsory part of the racing uniform.
Students are expected to wear the PLC Sydney PE sports t-shirt when at a regatta (and not
immediately involved in racing) as well as when completing off-water cross-training sessions duringthe week. MEDICAL INFORMATION There are a number of instances throughout the season where the rowing team will be travelling away for camps, excursions or regattas. In order to limit the time spent by parents repeatedly completing medical information, the Head of Rowing will use the school’s Edumate system for all medical information and emergency contacts (unless otherwise instructed by individual families). We therefore ask that all parents as a matter of extreme importance take responsibility for ensuring the medical information on the Edumate database system for their child is correct and kept up-to-date at all times throughout the rowing season. The Edumate system will be checked and the Head of Rowings’ medical summary for all athletes in the program will be tabulated at the beginning of the rowing season (October 2018). The Head of Rowing will check students’ medical files on Edumate and amend the rowing records prior to any camps, however parents should also inform the Head of Rowing if a student’s medical information changes at any point after October 2087. Image: Year 8 #3 Quad: Isabella Cordaro, Claudia Thompson, Ashley Hovilai, Alex Reed, Emma O’Dea, Tilly Fay (coach)
ROWING CAPTAIN
Voting for Rowing Captain:
1. The Captain will be elected from all Year 11 rowers, excluding any rower who has the
responsibility of School Captain, Vice Captain or House Captain (at the Head of Rowing’s
discretion).
2. Year 11 girls who rowed in the previous season are eligible to nominate for Captain
3. Girls in the Year 9 Quads and above are eligible to vote
4. Voting will be conducted at a rowing meeting early in Term 4
Some broad categories of responsibility include:
● Be supportive and encouraging to younger rowers
● Assist the Head of Rowing, Head Coach and rowers in any way required, particularly at regattas
and camps
● Writing reports
● Be a role model to all rowers in areas of attendance, uniform and attitude
● Speak at meetings, assembly and end of season function
● Assist with equipment maintenance
● Maintain rowing notice board
● Communication link between rowers, Head of Rowing and Head Coach
ROWING CAPTAIN – HISTORY
1997 – 1998 Lizzi Dixon 2004 – 2005 Kelli Stride 2012 – 2013 Julia Hamilton
1998 – 1999 Fiona Giblin 2005 – 2006 Pip Greer 2013 – 2014 Dyone Bettega
1999 – 2000 Amelia Farrelly-Rogers 2006 – 2007 Renata Dare 2014 – 2015 Anais Alonso
2000 – 2001 Dani Gower 2007 – 2008 Gabby Poletto 2015 - 2016 Jacinta Kendall
2001 – 2002 Elyse Farrelly-Rogers 2008 – 2009 Nicole Stride 2016 – 2017 Lexe Meyer
2001 – 2002 Kate Whitelaw 2009 – 2010 Ellie Winstanley 2017 - 2018 Lilli Glenn
2002 – 2003 Alex Pye 2010 – 2011 Luisa Mascitelli2003 – 2004 Katie Cerreto 2011 – 2012 Millicent Cheetham
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
The PLC Sydney Rowing Parent Support Group was founded in 1999 as a response to the growth in the
rowing program and the need for assistance in organising various aspects of the program. The Parent
Support Group is very successful in raising money and organising the PLC regatta, the Schoolgirl Head
of the River Dinner, the Easy Oar Cafe at Open Day and assisting in many other organisational aspects
of the rowing program.
Following is an outline of the organisation of the Parent Support Group:
Role
● To provide support to the PLC Sydney Rowing Program in as many ways as required by the Head of
Rowing.
● The Parent Support Group will operate mainly during Term 4 and Term 1 of any year. At all times, it
must be understood that the School, through its staff, is responsible for policy and direction of
rowing and the PSG doesn’t have any influence in these matters.
Duties
● Assist the Head of Rowing in informally educating new rowing parents as to their expectations and
requirements as a rowing parent.
● At the PLC Sydney Regatta:
- Organise fundraising activities, such as; preparation and sale of food, hamper, sale of
advertisement space in the regatta program and t-shirt sales
- Assist the Head of Rowing in organisational matters as required
- Organise a roster for on the day jobs that need to be manned, such as; boat drivers,
food and fundraising stalls, program sales, assistants to NSW Boat Race Officials and
the Head of Rowing
● At the Schoolgirls' Head of the River, IGSSA and other regattas, prepare and serve food for girls and
coaches.
● To help organise and prepare for the Easy Oar Cafe at OPen Day and any other organised
functions, such as boat christenings and parent cocktail parties.
● To organise and assist the Head of Rowing in any fundraising activity sanctioned by the College.Meetings
● The Parent Support Group will meet one to two times per term, depending on the
time of season for approx 1 hour.
● The Head of Rowing, or their nominated representative, will attend all meetings.
● The Head of Sport will be invited to attend all meetings.
● Parent Support Group meeting for 2018/19 season will be held on Monday or Tuesday nights in
McQueen Seminar Room from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.
Please check the season calendar for meeting days and dates.
Note: The Head of Rowing must first agree to all recommendations from the Parent Support Group
before any action is taken by the Parent Support Group.
ROWING POCKET CRITERIA
The rowing pocket criteria: students must fulfil expectations of attendance, sportsmanship,
uniform, attitude and participation as outlined on the Sport website and co-curricular
handbook.
Selection Criteria to be met Award
Selection and full participation in the First Senior Crew Rowing First Pocket 2019
1st-3rd place in the A Final or appropriate Division at the Schoolgirls Head of
the River Rowing Regatta
Rowing 2019 pocket
Finalist in any event raced for PLC at the Australian National Rowing
ChampionshipsAPPENDIX (CONTENTS)
Page 42 Term 3 – Pre-Season Training Schedule (Term 3, 2018)
Page 43 Term 4, 2018 – Term 1, 2019 Training Schedule
Page 44 2018 – 2019 Rowing Calendar
Page 47 Rowing Venues - Drummoyne Rowing Club, Iron Cove, Hen and Chicken Bay,
SIRC
Page 51 January Camp Packing List
Image: Year 8 2017; Cate Brady, Madeleine Hardy, Jasmine Boyd, Claire Racki, Angie Rofail, Sara Fahey, Annabelle Englert, Claudia
Thompson, Ashley HovilaiTRAINING PROGRAM - TERM 3, 2018 PRE-SEASON ROWING (COMMENCING WEEK BEGINNING 27 AUGUST 2018 - WEEK 7A) NOTE: TUESDAY/THURSDAY FITNESS/ERG SESSIONS OFFERED TO ALL ROWERS FROM WEEK 2 TO WEEK 6 OF TERM 3 2018
TRAINING PROGRAM - TERM 4, 2018 & TERM 1, 2019
2018 – 2019 ROWING SEASON CALENDAR
TERM 3, 2018
Staff Professional Development Day (student free day) Monday 23 July
School resumes for all students Tuesday 24 July
Optional pre-season training commences ( All rowers fitness and Ergs) Tuesday 24 July
Rowing Sign-ups Week 2- 4
Pre-season training commences (All Rowers - as per Term 3 training schedule) Monday 27 August
Parent Support Group Meeting #1 (7pm, McQueen Seminar Room) Monday 17 September
Year 11 Study Day Tuesday 11 September
Year 11 Exams Wednesday 12 - Thursday 27 September
Year 8 Exams Wednesday 19 - Thursday 27 September
Year 7 Exams Friday 21 - Thursday 27 September
Term Ends (Pre K - 11) Thursday 27 September
Staff Professional Development Day (student free day) Friday 28 September
TERM 3 HOLIDAYS
Senior & Year 10 Bonding Weekend - St George RC TBC Friday 28 - Sunday 30 September
Learn to Row Camp & Selection Trials (All New Rowers) Tuesday 9 - Friday 12 October
Senior & Year 10 Quad October Camp & Selection Trials Tuesday 9 - Friday 12 October
Senior & Year 10 Selection Block 1- 4km Run Trial Wednesday 10 October
Senior & Year 10 Selection Block 1- 2000m Erg Trial Thursday 11 October
Year 7 (Year 8 Quads) Selection Block 1- 4km Run Trial Thursday 11 October
Senior & Year 10 Selection Block 1- 1500m Scull Trials Friday 12 October
Year 7 (Year 8 Quads) Selection Block 1-1000m Erg Trial Friday 12 October
Rowing NSW Spring Regatta (Senior & Year 10 Rowers Only) TBC Saturday 13 October
TERM 4, 2018
Staff Professional Development Day (student free day) Monday 15 October
School resumes for all students
Tuesday 16 October
Term 4 Training Schedule Commences
Year 10 Exams Tuesday 16 October - Friday 23 OctoberYear 9 Squad Selection Block 1- 4km Run Trial Tuesday 16 October
Year 9 Quad Selection Block - 1000m Erg Trial Wednesday 17 October
Year 9 Quad Selection Block 1- 1000m Scull Trial Saturday 20 October
Year 9 Exams Monday 22 October - Thursday 1
November
Saturday Training Saturday 27 October
Loreto Normanhurst Regatta (SIRC) Saturday 3 November
Loreto Kirribilli Regatta (SIRC) Sunday 4 November
Year 10 & Senior Squad Selection Block 2- 2000m Erg Trial (PM) Monday 5 November
Senior Squad Selection Block 2- Run Trials (AM) Tuesday 6 November
Year 10 Selection Block 2 - 4km Run Wednesday 7 November
Senior Squad Selection Block 2- 1500m Scull Trials (AM)
Year 10 Selection Block 2- 1500m Scull Trials (AM) Friday 9 November
MLC School Regatta (Iron Cove) Saturday 10 November
Yr8 camp (Yr9 Quads) Wed 14 - Fri 16 Nov
No Saturday Training (Due to ISRA on Sunday) Saturday 17 November
Independent Schools Rowing Association (ISRA) Regatta (SIRC) Sunday 18 November
Sydney Girls High School Regatta (Iron Cove) Saturday 24 November
Parent Support Group Meeting #2 (7pm McQueen Seminar Room) Monday 26 November
Year 10 Squad Selection Block 3 - 6x1500m Scull Trial Wednesday 28 November
Year 9 Squad Selection Block 2 - 4x1000m Scull Trial Thursday 29 November
Senior Squad Selection Block 3 - 6x1500m Scull Trial Friday 30 November
Senior Squad Selection Block 3 - 4km Run Trial
Year 10 Squad Selection Block 3- 4km Run Trial Saturday 1 December
Year 9 Quad Selection Block 2 - 4km Run Trial
Year 8 Quad Selection Block 2- 4km Run Trial
Rowing NSW Reindeer Regatta (SIRC) Senior & Yr 10 Only Saturday 1 December
Rowing NSW Sprint Championships (SIRC) Senior & Yr 10 Only Sunday 2 December
Senior & Year 10 Squad Selection Block 3- 2000m/1500m Erg Trial (PM) Monday 3 December
Year 9 Squad Selection Block 2 - 1000m Erg Wednesday 5 December
Year 8 Squad Selection Block 2 - 1000m Erg
Year 12 (2019) Assessment Block Thursday 6 - Monday 10 December
Grafton Rowing Camp (Yr10 and Seniors) Wed 5 to Sun 9 Dec* TBC (boat
unloading Mon 10 Dec)
PLC Rowing Christmas Regatta and BBQ Saturday 8 December
Term Ends Years 7 - 11 Monday 10 December
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