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Rowing Handbook
2021–2022
Contents Shelford Rowing Program 1 Our mission 1 History of Shelford Rowing 1 Captains of Boats 2 Rowing and schoolwork 2 Crew selection policy 2 Training location 3 Fees 3 Uniform 3 Rowing camp 3 Training schedule, Term 4 2021 4 Training schedule, Term 1 2022 4 Health, exercise and injury prevention 5 Nutrition and iron deficiency 5 Suggested physiotherapists and medical practitioners 5 Parent support 6 Parent etiquette 6 Regattas 7 Head of Schoolgirls’ (HOSG) Regatta 7 2021–2022 Rowing calendar 7 Directions to regatta venues 8 What to bring to regattas 8 Parts of a boat 9 Glossary of Rowing terms 10 Shelford Rowing – Rowers’ Contract 11
Shelford Rowing Program
This Handbook is designed for both rowers and their parents. It details the Shelford Rowing
program to help you understand how the program works and to ensure a great experience.
Rowing is a character-building sport for all involved. There is no other sport where the success
of a team is so dependent on how well athletes, coaches and families work together.
Our rowers and their families benefit from the disciplines of training, the challenges of
competing and the bonds that develop through teamwork. We hope you enjoy the challenges
and rewards that come with being involved in Rowing!
entered its 1st crew in the National
Our mission History of Championships for the first time, and
1. To develop the character of each Shelford Rowing narrowly missed making the finals. The
individual who enters Shelford following season saw Shelford make
Rowing at Shelford started in 2003
Rowing through membership of the finals, achieving a close second
when a student approached a staff
specific crews and Shelford Rowing in the Petite Final. The 1st crew of
member at the School with an interest
in general. 2016 went a step further, making the
in learning how to scull.
2. To offer each individual a sense of semifinals and achieving a ranking
In its short history, Shelford Rowing in the top half of the country. At the
belonging to a unique group.
has grown from an activity undertaken conclusion of the 2017 season, and
3. To promote the outstanding with the aid of a borrowed boat and a after winning the Petite Final, the
characteristics required by rowers: committed staff member, giving up her Stroke of the 1st Crew became the first
time to organise and coach this single Shelford rower to be selected to trial
• commitment
sculler, to a strong and vibrant Rowing for the Australian Junior Rowing Team,
• perseverance
program holding its own remarkably and the crew won the C Final at the
• loyalty
well in the dominant Australian Nationals. Shelford won the B Final in
• honesty
schoolgirl rowing competition. 2018 and achieved the major milestone
• integrity
Shelford Rowing now boasts over 70 of being ranked in the top ten crews in
• selflessness.
rowers in 15 crews, a panel of coaches Australia.
4. To develop resilience in all from a variety of successful rowing
members of Shelford Rowing. programs and an outstanding fleet Shelford has steadily gained an
of boats and associated rowing and enviable reputation as a rowing school,
5. To work to achieve the potential of with a program that has a great culture
training equipment. Complementing
each individual and crew. and produces technically sound
our training base on Albert Park Lake
6. To celebrate the achievements of all where our Junior and Intermediate and competitive crews. Rowing is a
within Shelford Rowing. crews train, Shelford recently entered ‘marquee sport’, with great exposure.
into an exciting partnership with Banks The Shelford name and brand is now
7. To foster school spirit and pride in a regular sight around Victoria and
Rowing Club on the Yarra. Banks
Shelford Rowing. interstate, and the School’s name is
Rowing Club is one of the oldest and
most successful clubs in Australian regularly broadcast over loudspeakers
rowing and is now home to our senior that are heard by thousands of
crews. spectators, especially at HOSG, State
and National Championships. Rowing
The past five years have seen a marked has become one of Shelford’s most
improvement in the performance successful sporting ventures, where
of Shelford crews at all regattas. our crews perform against the best
Shelford has appeared in the A schoolgirl crews in the state and from
Final of the Head of the Schoolgirls across the country.
(HOSG) Regatta in a number of
divisions including the Open 1st It is with great pleasure that we
crews, achieved Silver and Bronze welcome all families who have joined
medals at the Victorian Senior State Shelford Rowing and we look forward
Championships, as well as Gold, Silver to many exciting days along the
and Bronze medals at the Junior State riverbank!
Championships. In 2014, Shelford
1 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022
Captains of Boats Coach, Coordinator and/or the Director Senior rowers and their parents reflect
of Rowing know in advance of the that the key to this success has been
Captains of Boats are elected event. the discipline of the sport and the
representatives from the senior squad. focus on time management skills.
Their leadership roles involve: Rowers should:
Add to this an increased expectation
• acting as another chain of • work hard at maintaining academic on rowers, in terms of the level of
communication between the rowers studies and other sporting responsibility each individual must
and coaches commitments exhibit in order for the crew to function
successfully, and you have a foundation
• developing a link between the junior • use training routines as a model for
for academic and career success.
and senior squads time organisation in other activities
• be punctual to training sessions,
• liaising with the school regarding
meetings and regattas Crew selection policy
rowing activities, helping to organise
events/functions and setting an • be correctly attired Crew selection will be based on a
example for all rowers to follow. comprehensive analysis of all factors
• ensure all equipment is treated with impacting the average speed of a
A Captain of Boats should: care and respect boat over typical race distances, with
• be well organised • be supportive of all other Shelford the aim of each Shelford Rowing crew
Rowing members achieving their best possible result at
• be involved with all areas of the
HOSG. The factors considered when
program • be responsible selecting athletes for each crew are:
• have the respect of their peers, and • be able to recognise and applaud • the magnitude of the athlete’s
the ability to delegate and motivate good performance, especially from impact on the boat’s speed, and
• be able to work well with other our competition on the crew’s motivation and
athletes • be a positive influence at the performance – measured through
Shelford Rowing, School and seat racing and selection panel
• assist with boat loading/unloading
regattas. evaluation
• set a positive example as a
• coach-ability (i.e. the ability of the
representative of the School and the
Shelford Rowing. Rowing and schoolwork athlete to make changes)
There has been a perception that • the athlete’s ranking and relative
Elections for Captains of Boats will take
rowing will interfere with your studies. improvement in ergometer training
place in the final week of Term 3. The
The reverse is true. For many years and testing
Captains will be elected through a vote
by senior rowers and coaches. at Shelford, the School has achieved • best fit for a specific seat
outstanding VCE results. Along with
Commitments and expectations other rowing schools, it has been • attitude and commitment to training
documented that senior rowers and racing (i.e. the ability to work
Rowing is a generally referred to as the
regularly outperform the general effectively within a crew)
ultimate team sport. If one member of
a crew does not come to training, then school population. Shelford rowers are • availability and attendance
the crew cannot train. In rowing you are no different to their counterparts and
• injury and illness issues.
only as strong as your weakest link. achieve at impressive levels in their
final year. Coxswains are an important and
Those who commit to rowing are
integral part of the crew. Their
expected to attend all training The old adage ‘If you want a job done,
selection process is more subjective.
sessions. give it to a busy person!’ reflects the
The factors considered when selecting
academic work ethic and outcomes of
Part of the commitment of rowing is coxes for each crew are:
our rowers in their VCE studies. It is no
boat loading before each regatta and
accident that the 2019 Dux of Shelford • ability to steer effectively in training
subsequent boat unloading after each
(99.30) and the Proxime Accessit and racing
regatta. Loading for regattas will take
(99.15) both rowed during the last four
place during the crews’ last session • coach-ability (i.e. the ability of the
years of their school career, nor that 11
before their regattas. Unloading cox to make changes)
of the highest performing students in
will take place on the first training
the school with scores above 90 were • the magnitude of the coxswain’s
session back in town. All rowers are
also senior rowers. The average ATAR impact on the boat’s speed, and
expected to come to both loading and
achieved by the 1st crew was 97.93, on the crew’s motivation and
unloading.
an outstanding result from a group of performance (assessed by the
If a rower cannot attend either a dedicated and hard-working students. selection panel evaluation)
training session, or a boat loading/ This trend continues year in and year
unloading session, they must let their out.
2 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022• communication skills with crew and the School. Senior crews will receive foreseeable conditions, including rain,
coach specific details about their training and and should pack accordingly.
transport arrangements.
• initiative and critical thinking skills Shelford rowing Zoot suits can be
For specific training details, please purchased from Bob Stewart.
• understanding of the Shelford
refer to the Training Schedule on
technical rowing model and ability Please note: Rowing uniform must not
page 4.
to help the rowers develop their be worn at school for PE lessons.
technique Land training sessions (strength and
conditioning, and Ergos) take place on
• organisational skills
campus at Shelford.
Rowing camp
• availability and attendance. Rowing camp is an important part
of the season. It gives students the
A selection panel including the Fees opportunity to train intensively over
crew’s Coach, the Coordinator of
Junior/Intermediate Rowing and the Rowing is an expensive sport, with a a period of time, as well as enjoy
Director of Rowing makes all selection racing boat costing $25,000, and oars the camaraderie of all crews within
decisions. Rowers and their parents at $500 each. Costs to be covered the Shelford Rowing. The dates and
are reminded that crew selection is the each season include Shelford Rowing location are as follows:
domain of the coaching panel. These leases, maintenance and repairs,
• Tuesday 18–Friday 21 January 2022
decisions are to be respected and are regatta entry fees and affiliations,
(3 nights/4 days), Barwon River,
not open for discussion or debate. We rowing camps and HOSG weekend,
Geelong
do encourage athletes and coxes to transport, coaching etc. This fee
covers all costs for the season with the Please note: All Senior rowers will
seek feedback on their progress and
exception of the Nationals (for selected stay in Geelong on Friday night,
ways to develop their skills, as well as
Senior crews only). 21 January, as they will be competing
final selection decisions.
in the Ballarat Regatta on Saturday
The cost for the 2021–2022 rowing
22 January.
season is $2,500 per student for
Training location program costs and a $200 family fee Our January camp in Geelong sees all
for our equipment levy. crews spending four days training on
Junior and Intermediate the Barwon River. This residential camp
This cost is relatively low in comparison
crews is a fantastic time for crews to bond,
with most other schools within Victoria,
Water sessions for Junior and and is always a memorable experience.
and across the country, with charges
Intermediate crews take place at Albert Upon their return from Geelong, all
from $3,500–$6,000 per season.
Park South Melbourne Rowing Sheds crews will continue training for the
There are a range of payment options
situated at the north-east end of Albert remainder of the week prior to the
outlined in the letter of acceptance
Park Lake. The sheds are on Aughtie commencement of the school year, in
that will be distributed to those girls
Drive at Albert Plant Reserve, opposite preparation for their first regatta. The
joining the Shelford Shelford Rowing in
the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic 2022 academic year commences on
2021–2022
Centre. For weekly afternoon sessions, Monday 31 January 2022.
the girls are bussed to the sheds to Camps are important for crew
commence training at 3.45pm and are Uniform development and selection, and
picked up by parents after the session, attendance is expected. If students
The Shelford sports uniform is to be
at approximately 6pm. Saturday cannot attend camps, the Director of
worn when students are competing
sessions are parent drop-off and Rowing must be informed.
and attending activities associated with
pick-up. Please be aware that as we
the Rowing program. Runners should
are limited to the times we can train,
be brought to all sessions, and thongs
it is important we start each session
are required when getting in and out of
on time. If you are dropping your
boats. When training, and at regattas,
daughter off, please try to arrive at
all girls must wear the Shelford Zoot
the rowing sheds at least ten minutes
suit and rowing cap. Junior and
before the start of each session.
Intermediate crews should also have a
plain white t-shirt.
Senior crews
All Senior crews train on the Yarra from Senior rowers are required to have
our base at the Banks Rowing Club, both a Shelford and Banks Zoot suit.
located on Boathouse Drive alongside Rowers and coxes should bear in mind
the city boatsheds near Princes Bridge. that rowing will take place during
These crews train later (5.30–7.30pm) hot and cold weather. They need to
after a supervised study session at prepare their clothing to allow for
3 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022Training schedule, Term 4 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Seniors Strength & Ergo session Banks RC Strength & Banks RC
Conditioning on campus, City, Conditioning City, 6.30–9am
on campus, 7–8.10am 5.30–7.30pm on campus,
12.40–1.20pm 12.40–1.20pm
Banks RC
City,
5.30–7.30pm
Intermediates Albert Park Ergo session Strength & Albert Park Strength & Albert Park
4–6pm on campus, Conditioning 4–6pm Conditioning 7.30–9.30am
7–8.10am on campus, on campus,
12.40–1.20pm 12.40–1.20pm
Juniors Albert Park Strength & Albert Park Strength & Ergo session Albert Park
4–6pm Conditioning 4–6pm Conditioning on campus, 7.30–9.30am
on campus, on campus, 7–8.10am
12.40–1.20pm 12.40–1.20pm
Please note:
• The training schedule can be subject to change and parents will be notified of any changes ASAP.
• Strength & Conditioning sessions will be run remotely until restrictions are lifted. Students and families will be informed of any
changes ASAP.
• Please note Junior crews will train on Thursday afternoons from 4–6pm during Term 1 2022, instead of Wednesday. This reflects
the movement of the Junior rowers into Year 9. Senior and Intermediate training will remain unchanged.
Training schedule, Term 1 2022
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Seniors Strength & Ergo session Banks RC Strength & Banks RC
Conditioning on campus, City, Conditioning City, 6.30–9am
on campus, 7– 8.10am 5.30–7.30pm on campus,
12.40–1.20pm 12.40–1.20pm
Banks RC
City,
5.30–7.30pm
Intermediates Albert Park Ergo session Strength & Albert Park Strength & Albert Park
4–6pm on campus, Conditioning 4–6pm Conditioning 7.30–9.30am
7–8.10am on campus, on campus,
12.40–1.20pm 12.40–1.20pm
Juniors Albert Park Strength & Strength & Ergo session Albert Park
4–6pm Conditioning Conditioning on campus, 7.30–9.30am
on campus, on campus, 7–8.10am
12.40–1.20pm 12.40–1.20pm
Albert Park
4–6pm
Please note:
• Strength & Conditioning sessions will be run remotely until restrictions are lifted. Students and families will be informed of any
changes ASAP.
• Most Saturdays involve competing in regattas. If no regatta is indicated, as per the 2021–2022 Rowing calendar, crews will train at
the advertised time.
4 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022Health, exercise and Coaches are qualified to manage the Nutrition and
initial treatment of most minor injuries.
injury prevention iron deficiency
However, if an injury occurs it is
Rowing develops cardiovascular fitness recommended the athlete seek Rowing training can be very physically
and physical strength and, at the elite attention from a sports medicine demanding, especially during the
level, is amongst the most physically physician and inform their Coach, racing season, and it is important for
demanding of sports. Because the Coordinator and Director of Rowing rowers to be properly prepared for
rowing action occurs on a horizontal about the nature and severity of the each session.
plane, there is no vertical impact as injury, of their progress, and time
with running for example, causing little to full recovery. It is also the rowers’ Nutrition
or no stress to joints. Rowing is one responsibility to ensure they bring all A balanced diet is important for
of the few sports people can engage necessary items to each session to a variety of reasons. It is essential
in later in life, with rowers often avoid aggravating a recurring injury or that rowers, in addition to eating
continuing into their eighties. illness. breakfast, also bring something for
The actual rowing movement involves after morning sessions. Some fruit,
If a rower is forced to miss more than
all major muscle groups, recruiting the bread, breakfast bars or yoghurt is
one session in a given week due
largest and strongest groups first, then a good snack between rowing and
to soreness or injury, it is essential
progressing through to smaller ones. school. This enables students to not
they see a physiotherapist or sports
only recover more quickly and benefit
Emphasis is placed on correct physician to diagnose the issue and
from their sessions, but to concentrate
technique (including posture), gradual provide a guide to activity and training
and work more effectively in their
increments in training load, and intensity for future planning. Coaches
morning classes. A dinner high in
flexibility gained predominantly from work with medical professionals to
carbohydrate is ideal for the night
stretching and core stability. Some provide alternative training plans and
before a particularly strenuous session,
injuries may occur if the girls do not ensure a faster return to rowing.
or before a regatta.
follow the proper instruction. If your daughter is too sore to train, she
The occurrence of injuries (and illness) needs to be assessed! This is not only Iron deficiency
can be minimised by sleeping eight for her own health, but to ensure that Female rowers, due to the high volume
hours a night, having a healthy and the training of the rest of her crew is of training in combination with blood
balanced diet, having good flexibility not further disrupted. loss from their periods, may suffer from
and by recovering appropriately from iron deficiency. Iron is required to make
training. a protein called haemoglobin, which is
responsible for carrying oxygen around
the body. A deficiency in iron results
in the rower feeling tired, lethargic
Suggested physiotherapists and and weak often in association with
medical practitioners reduced exercise performance. A
diet high in iron, including red meat
Physiotherapists and, to a lesser extent, chicken and
• Renew Physiotherapy: 9818 3373 (Andrew Fooks – Former Australian fish, certain cereals, wholemeal pasta,
Rowing Team Physio, VIS Team Physio) baked beans, spinach and iron fortified
foods is important. Rowers who are
• Spring Physio: 9822 4002 (Fiona Milne – Former World Champion rower) vegetarian, or vegan, especially need
to consider how best to structure their
Sports Medicine Physicians diets in order to achieve the required
• Lakeside Sports Medicine: 9682 6029 intake of iron. If parents/rowers suspect
iron deficiency, please see your GP as
• Olympic Park Sports Medicine: 1300 859 887
well as discuss this with the Director of
Rowing.
5 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022Parent support Parent etiquette
Rowing is a family affair, and there There has been a long-standing
are many ways parents can help; tradition at the Shelford boatsheds (as
transport, cooking, pastoral care in most Rowing Clubs) that parents
and encouragement are all vital. The remain outside the sheds and clear
Shelford Rowing Parent Support Group of the boat bays and boat pontoons
meets monthly to discuss a variety of whilst waiting for their daughters to
matters, including communication, complete their training and post-
fundraising and ways of supporting rowing activities. It is the rowers’
the Rowing program. We love to see responsibility to manage themselves
parents at all regattas, and the more and their equipment and, indeed, this
support we can have on race days, the is a vital part of the rowing experience.
better. This is critical at regattas.
We also love not only to see parents at Similarly, parents need to be aware that
regattas, but it is great when parents coaches require time with their crew for
bring food for themselves and their preparation prior to their race and de-
daughters. That way, if everyone brings briefing on completion of their races
a plate of sandwiches, snacks, muffins whilst at regattas. These crew briefings
or biscuits, then there will be a bit of will often be conducted near the Boat
a platter to share, which continues to Trailers and parents are requested to
build the community atmosphere at avoid this area. Parents are advised
regattas. to take this into consideration when
planning their day. After these
Ways parents can help:
formalities, your daughter will be free
• Ensuring your daughter arrives at to visit you at the spectator/parents’
training and regattas on time. tent area.
• Encouraging your daughter to eat Whilst it is important to share pertinent
and sleep well, especially prior to information relating to the health and
regattas. wellbeing of their daughters, parents
should refrain from discussing selection
• Ensuring all uniform is clearly
decisions with coaches as per the
named.
expectations of rowers and parents, as
• Supporting fundraising activities. set out in the Rowers’ Contract.
• Helping out at regattas – setting up
tents, BBQs, bringing food, etc.
6 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022Regattas
Regattas are where everything comes 2021–2022 Rowing calendar
together and all the training culminates
in qualifying for a berth in the finals.
2021 Date Event Venue Senior Inter Junior
Regattas are fun, friendly and very
enjoyable occasions – especially in August 21 Junior and Yes Yes
ideal weather conditions. Supporting Inter training
commences
our crews also provides an excellent
way of meeting new parents and family September 17 End of Term 3
members – just look for the Shelford
October 4 Start of Term 4 Full training schedule commences for all
tents and flags. Rowers, parents and
squads
supporters can expect to be healthily
fatigued at day’s end! November 13 Loreto Regatta Barwon Training Yes Yes
All regatta information will be November 20 Melbourne Head Yarra Yes Training Training
disseminated in the week prior to November 27 Carey Regatta Carrum Training Yes Yes
the regatta. Generally, race times are
released on a Wednesday for Saturday November 28 Carrum Regatta Carrum Yes
racing. It is possible to check the December 4 Sacred Heart Barwon Training Yes Yes
Rowing Victoria website to access race Regatta
times, locations and results. This can
December 10 End of Term 4
be found at rowingvictoria.asn.au.
Head of Schoolgirls’ 2022 Date Event Venue Senior Inter Junior
(HOSG) Regatta January 19–22 Rowing Camp Barwon Yes Yes Yes
All rowers attend the HOSG Regatta January 22 Ballarat Regatta Ballarat Yes
on the Barwon River in Geelong. For
January 29 Barwon Regatta Barwon Yes Training Training
schoolgirl rowing, the HOSG is the
culmination of the rowing season and January 31 Start of Term 1
is the biggest school regatta in the February 5 Wendouree Ballarat Ballarat Yes
southern hemisphere. Regatta
The 2022 HOSG will be held on Friday February 5 Morongo Regatta Barwon Yes Yes
18–Sunday 20 March. The rowers
February 12 Firbank Regatta Barwon Yes Yes
leave school on Friday 18 March, and
the three days of training and racing February 19 Nagambie Regatta Nagambie Yes Training Training
are some of the most rewarding
February 26 Australian Henley Yarra Yes
experiences of the season for everyone
involved. The Regatta commences February 26 Junior State Barwon Yes Yes
with heats on Friday afternoon, further Champs
heats and repechages on Saturday and March 5 Senior State Ballarat Yes Training Training
semifinals and finals on Sunday. Champs
On the Saturday night there is a March 12 Long Weekend Training Training Training
parents’ dinner run by the Parents’
Support Group, and this is another March 18 HOSG Barwon Yes Yes Yes
great opportunity to share the March 19 HOSG Barwon Yes Yes Yes
experience with other rowing parents.
March 20 HOSG Barwon Yes Yes Yes
The rowers have their own dinner
arrangements and do not attend this March–April 30–3 National SIRC, NSW Selected Senior crews only
dinner. Accommodation for parents Championships
wanting to attend HOSG is booked out
April 29 Presentation night Shelford All crews and families
well in advance, so any parents who
wish to come down for the Saturday
and Sunday will need to organise Shaded cells indicate crews that can enter these regattas. Please note that this
themselves well before Christmas. does not necessarily mean that we will enter all of these regattas.
7 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022Directions to Ballarat What to bring
regatta venues Lake Wendouree 3350 to regattas
Google Maps reference Important:
Nagambie
The trip will take you about 1 hour and • Hat
Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre
20 minutes from Shelford. • Sunglasses
66 Loddings Lane, Nagambie 3608
When you arrive in Ballarat, continue • Sunscreen
Google Maps reference • Warm jacket
through the town centre until you reach
Allow approximately 1 hour 45 minutes the western end of Lake Wendouree. Desirable:
to travel from Shelford to Nagambie. Turn right down any side street for
parking. • Outdoor chair
• Binoculars
Barwon River Parents will find the boat trailers • Rug to sit on or keep rowers warm
Barwon Rowing Club parked near the end of the Rowing between races
2 Barwon Terrace, South Geelong 3220 course near the finish line. The Shelford • Camera
Google Maps reference tent will be located on the Spit near • Umbrella
the finish line. • Money (for coffees, merchandise,
The trip will take about 1 hour from
The best place to view the races is from etc.)
Shelford.
the Spit and all Club tents are placed • Picnic food
Parking is not available at the Rowing here. However, due to the shape of the Please note that animals are not
sheds but can usually be found in Lake and the many trees that provide allowed at regattas.
surrounding streets, on the left of the shade, many spectators choose to set
shed enclosure or on the other side of up a chair or picnic rug further around
the river. the lake roughly near the 1900m mark.
Parents will find the Shelford tent on Local rowing clubs and schools will
the riverbank to the right of the bridge generally provide venues to purchase
which separates the boatshed area food and there is always a coffee van
from the Rowing course. (or two!) in attendance. The Ballarat
Rowing Association often provides a
large screen so that spectators can see
first-hand how the races are unfolding.
8 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022Parts of a boat 9 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022
Glossary of Rowing terms
These are a few terms that you will This term is from the claim that ‘a crab by the movement of the oar, particularly
hear from your young rower. Once grabbed the blade and wouldn’t let go.’ at the end of the stroke.
you attend a few regattas and listen Crab is also used to describe when a
Recovery: The time between drives,
to your daughter and their rowing rower’s blade jams in the water and he/
when the blade of the oar is traveling
friends, you will become familiar with she finds it impossible to get the oar
through the air.
most of these definitions. out of the water at the end of the pull-
through. Rig: The art/science of setting up a boat
Blade: The oar, also the end of the oar for an individual.
which is placed in the water. Drive: The part of the rowing cycle
where the rower applies power to the Rigger: The triangular shaped metal
Boathouse: A building used for storing buried blade. device that is bolted onto the side of the
boats. boat and holds the oars.
Double: A shell with two scullers.
Bow: The forward section of the boat. Sometimes designated as a 2-. Rudder: The device used to steer the
The first part of the boat to cross the shell.
finish line. The person in the seat closest Eight: A shell with eight rowers and a
to the bow, who crosses the finish line coxswain. Symbol is 8+. Run: The run is the distance the shell
first. moves during one stroke. You can
Ergo(meter): Rowers call it an ‘ergo’.
calculate it by looking for the distance
Bow coxed boat: A shell in which the It is a rowing machine that closely
between the puddles made by the same
coxswain is near the bow instead of the approximates the actual rowing motion.
oar.
stern. It’s hard to see the coxswain in The rowers’ choice is the Concept II,
this type of boat, because only her head which utilises a flywheel and digital Sculls: One of the two disciplines of
is visible. Having the coxswain virtually readout so the rower can measure rowing where scullers use two oars or
lying down in the bow reduces wind strokes per minute and the distance sculls.
resistance, and the weight distribution is covered. Used for training and testing.
Slide: The set of runners for the wheels
better. Feathering: Turning the oar blade flat of each seat in the boat.
Bowball: A rubber ball that protects during the recovery to lessen wind
Split: The time a crew takes to complete
the boat against damage in case of a resistance.
a 500 metre segment of a race.
collision. Finish: The oar blade leaving the water
Squaring: Term describing the turning
Bow seat: The number 1 seat in the bow. at the end of a stroke.
of the oar from horizontal (feathered) to
Button: Or collar. A plastic ring that FISA: Federation Internationale des vertical (squared) blade position.
keeps the oar from slipping through the Societes d’Aviron. The international
Stern: The rear of the boat – the
oarlock. governing body for the sport of rowing
direction the rowers are facing.
in the world, established in 1892.
Catch: The moment the blade first enters Stretcher or foot stretcher: Where the
the water Foot stretcher: An adjustable plate to
rower’s feet go. The stretcher consists
which a rower’s feet are secured.
Cox box: Now a generic name for a of two inclined footrests that hold the
small battery powered amplifier that Four: A boat with four sweep rowers. rower’s shoes. The rower’s shoes are
allows the coxswain to communicate with bolted into the footrests.
Full pressure: The top level of exertion
the crew and also gives the coxswain of which a rower is capable. Stroke: The rower who sits closest to
stroke rate information. the stern. The stroke sets the rhythm or
Gate: The bar across the oarlock that
Coxswain: Person who steers the shell cadence for the boat – others behind her
keeps the oar in place.
and is the on-the-water coach for the must follow her cadence.
crew. Gunnels: Or gunwales. The top edges
Stroke rate, or rate: The number of
of the shell. The riggers are bolted into
Collar: Or button. A plastic ring that strokes per minute. In a race, usually
them.
keeps the oar from slipping through the between 34 and 38 strokes per minute.
oarlock. 4+/4X+: Coxed Four/Coxed Quad Scull
Sweep: The second discipline of rowing
Crab: A stroke that goes bad. The oar Lightweight: Refers to the rowers, not where rowers use only one oar. Pairs,
blade slices the water at an angle and the boats; there is a maximum weight for Fours and Eights are sweep boats.
gets caught under the surface. The blade each rower in a lightweight event as well Pairs and Fours may or may not have a
is not fully feathered before leaving the as a boat average. coxswain. Eights always have a coxswain.
water. This results in the blade being Pair: A boat with two sweep rowers. Quad scull: A racing boat containing
stuck in the water, severely slowing the four scullers – one of the fastest boat
boat down and throwing off the set. Puddle: The effect in the water caused
classes.
10 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022Shelford Rowing – Rowers’ Contract Rowing is considered to be the ultimate team sport. If one member of a crew is away, the crew cannot row. Due to the unique nature of rowing, the demands on athletes and their families are quite different to those required by most other sports. Not everyone finds that they can meet these commitments and, therefore, careful consideration must be given before choosing to join Shelford Rowing. It is with this in mind that this contract has been created, so everyone who is involved in Shelford Rowing understands what is involved in being a Shelford Rower. Upon receipt of a signed copy of the Rower’s Contract, your daughter will be able to commence training as a member of Shelford Rowing. I, , understand that I am expected to: • Complete the full rowing season. • Attend all training sessions, regattas, camps and boat loading/unloading sessions. • Advise the Director of Rowing and/or the Coordinator of Junior and Intermediate Rowing as soon as possible if unable to attend any session for specific reasons. • Be punctual. Rowers who are continually late, or absent, will jeopardise their position in their crew and the squad. • Respect instructions from all coaches, coordinators and Shelford support staff. • Wear the required uniform. I further understand that while I am in the Shelford Rowing uniform, I am a representative of both the School and Shelford Rowing and will behave in an appropriate manner. • Ensure that all equipment is treated with care. • Treat with respect the venues at which I train and compete. • Be aware that crews can change from week to week, to ensure all combinations of rowers and positions are trialled, and that final selection for HOSG will be made in the week preceding HOSG Regatta. • Along with my parents, respect and abide by all selection decisions and that these decisions are final. I have read and understood the information outlined in the Shelford Rowing – Rowers’ Contract and have discussed this with my parents/guardian. I/we accept and agree to abide by the conditions set out and will honour the commitment expected of me. Signed: Student Parent/s Date Please retain intact in Handbook for your reference as to what has been signed. All rowers will have completed this on Operoo during the sign-up process. 11 | Shelford Rowing Handbook 2021–2022
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