Rowing Handbook 2013 - The Friends' School

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Friends’ Rowing to these courses. This leads to greater understanding of the sport, parents being able to provide assistance to coaches and the expansion of our coaching group. If you are interested in attending a coaching course, please contact the Head of Rowing or the Operations Manager. Umpires Accreditation In recent years, School rowing events have been cancelled due to the lack of umpiring support. This is not the fault of the registered umpires of Rowing Tasmania. They are relatively few in number, are voluntary and fulfil the role most weekends in all weather from November through to April. We can only but admire their dedication. Friends’ Rowing wishes to take positive steps to support the conduct of School events in particular. To this end we propose, in conjunction with Rowing Tasmanian Umpires Panel (BOAT), an accreditation course in umpiring. It is proposed that there would be an initial seminar held at the sheds, followed by practical experience and assessment at Rowing Tasmanian Pennant Regattas. Under the RT Rules, umpires can attain an overall accreditation, or be qualified to fulfil specific tasks (Judge at the Start in aligning crews, Judge at the Finish, Race Umpire, etc.). We hope that there will be sufficient interest from parents and friends of Friends’ Rowing to support this endeavour. The aim is to increase the pool of qualified umpires, particularly in Southern Tasmania, available to conduct events at Franklin so that we can avoid the cancellation of such events. It is not a proposal to necessarily increase the pool of RT registered umpires to conduct their Pennant regattas. If you are interested in supporting this proposal, please advise the Operations Manager. Rowing Levies Rowing is an expensive sport for the school to provide to its students. Boats, oars, fuel for speed boats and travel to regattas are just some examples of the ongoing expenses incurred by Friends’ Rowing. In addition it should be noted that Friends’ pays all school regatta entrance fees. Entries for club rowing regattas are charged as an addition to the school accounts at the end of the season. For this reason, rowing requires a financial contribution from parents in the form of levies. The Friends’ Rowing levy is set at $390.00 per rower, with a discount for siblings. Rowing has enjoyed large growth and prosperity in recent years. The Friends’ Rowing reputation for athletic achievement and a place for family fun and involvement has drawn a large number of students under its roof. Whilst this growth is a wonderful reflection on the boat club and rowing as a sport, it also stretches the resources of the club to its limits. The Rowing Sheds – Lallaby Road Through the great endeavours and hard work of members of Friends’ Rowing, and the tremendous support from the School, the sheds have been extensively redeveloped over the past few years. They are sheds to be proud of and they need to be maintained. The Friends’ Rowing Committee has developed some guidelines for the use of the shed, and these will be posted on the noticeboards, but in addition wishes to bring the following matters to your attention: • There is limited access to the sheds. Only approved personnel will be issued with access codes to the door and security system • It is the responsibility of the last person to leave the sheds to ensure that all external doors are closed and locked (roller doors in particular), lights turned off and the security system is armed • Access codes are issued to an individual and are for their use only • No students are permitted in the sheds without appropriate adult supervision • All equipment removed from the sheds is to be returned before departure • All equipment at the sheds has its storage location. All equipment is to be returned to its storage location after use • Only allocated equipment is to be used by crews • There is to be no running in the sheds • The change rooms are located on the first floor. They are excellent facilities and are to be maintained in good condition at all times • Use of ergometers can only be undertaken under the supervision of coaches. TFS-COC-L2-002, v 0.0.1 15
Sculling Skills Friends’ Rowing has enjoyed considerable success for many years now and it is quite clear that a major contributor to the success of the program can be laid at the feet of the late Ray Trousselot. Ray, a teacher at Friends’ of long standing, played a major role in the operation of the sheds for many years, and introduced a Sculling Skills program to introduce newcomers to the sport. The program has now been conducted every year since the mid 1990’s. The program has been promoted nationally through the Australian National Coaches Conference and has been adopted by many schools across the Nation. In memory of Ray, the course is called the Ray Trousselot Sculling Skills Program. The program is usually conducted in the first week of the September/October holiday break. • The use of Open and Under 16 rowers from the prior season as mentors • The involvement of coaches and parents as supervisors • New rowers (from Year 6 at Morris predominantly, but also new students to Friends’ in all age groups) being invited to attend • A progressive training program starting with identification of equipment, the facilities of the sheds, preparation of sculls to go out onto the water, the carrying of boats, a series of exercises with a rope attached to the rear of the craft, safety, progress to rowing a scull without a rope and unaided • A swimming test to ensure all rowers are able to survive in the water in rowing attire. Joining The Friends’ Boat Club Now that your interest in rowing has been registered with the Head of Rowing, it is vital that both students and parents understand the commitment required for this sport. Please take the time to read through the information contained in this booklet whether it is your first time learning about the Friends’ Boat Club or if you are an ‘old hand’. If you require further information or clarification of some of the points covered in this booklet please contact the Head of Rowing. Fill out the registration form and return it to the Head of Rowing or any School office. Safety and Boating Directions The safety of all of our rowers, on and off the water, is paramount! Friends’ Rowing looks to achieve a standard of safety protocols to place it at the forefront of rowing programs both within Tasmania and at a National level. However, the quest for a safe rowing program, both on and off the water, is something that we all must work together to achieve. The following directions apply to all rowers, all age divisions and to all coaches. On Arrival 1. Your gear bag and any other clothing should be placed either in the Change Rooms upstairs or at the rear of the shed on the hooks provided or near to the right of the green door into the Sculling Shed. 2. No clothing or bags should be left at the front of the sheds around the roller doors (trip hazards for those launching boats). 3. Now is the time to visit the toilet, not as you are about to boat. 4. Important: Remember to complete any warm up exercises as directed by your coach. 5. No running within the boat shed building. Preparation Before you go out on the water: 1. All athletes, coaches and coaching boat drivers must make themselves familiar with the accepted method of managing a swamping. Details are posted on the notice board at the rear of the sheds or refer Rowing Tasmania website. 2. All crews are allocated boats for their use. Please do not use any unallocated boats without reference to the Operations Manager. 3. Place trestles outside the shed in readiness for your return (two trestles for boat and one for oars). 4. Please check your rigging: • Are foot stretchers in the right position and tightened? • Are the seat slide fasteners tight? • Are gates in good working order and all fittings tight? • Are all rigger bolts in place and tight? TFS-COC-L2-002, v 0.0.1 16
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