Issue 21 2009 – Thursday 8th October 2009

Welcome to the new season of rowing, it has been a welcome sight to see so
Calendar of Events many boys well organised in the first week of training and being at the boatshed
getting back into the swing of rowing.
October I watched with interest over the last 2 weeks to see the demolition of College
RSG Meeting 6th Hall. I thought as I watched just how easy and quick it is to demolish something
Conference Room 7pm , and conversely how hard and how long it takes to build something in its place.
14th 6:00pm As we start our preparations for the season, we can liken our season to this
Coaches Meeting analogy. We need to make sure that we set a solid foundation in the first couple
Noel Donaldson Rowing of weeks, build on the lessons and effort we make early in the season. We
Australia Head Men’s Coach have taken a number of years to develop good training habits and attitudes and
these need to continue for success to happen.
Functions Dates
Welcome to Rowing Training and Technique
17th October Strength and Conditioning training plays an important role in the physical
development of the boys. Sessions have been designed so that boys learn
Meet the Coaches good basic skills first and then develop this skills over the coming years. All
23rd Jan 2010 boys are encouraged to attend these sessions. Our Strength and Conditioning
Coach Johnny will supervise these sessions.

Anyone wishing to
submit articles for
College rower please
send them to
rowing@bbc.qld.edu.au
Technique is crucial to performance in rowing and BBC rowing has 4 key points
that all boys should make a focus for high performance.
1) Posture
2) Long Stroke
3) Leg Drive (Accelerate the Boat)
4) Rhythm

Coaches will work with the boys over the coming weeks on these key points.
Rowing Contacts
Peter Tierney Communication
Director of Rowing Rowing unlike other sports is difficult to do if the whole crew is not present at
0404 013 798 training. The first point of contact should be the Director of Rowing or the crew
coach once the boys have finalised selections. If for some reason boys are
BOATSHED tel. 3870 2882 unable to attend training please notify these people.
Steve McAlpine - Boatman
Peter Tierney
Director of Rowing
0404 013 798
Uniforms
Rowing is the ultimate team sport and as such it
would be good to make sure we look like a team
when we are training and competing. Maybe
each crew could organise themselves so that
they are attired correctly at sessions.
The training uniform is either
The zootsuit with long sleeve white shirt
Rowing Shirt and shorts
White Toweling Hat
Year 8 Learn to Scull Day
All year 8s will be introduced to single sculls on
Saturday 17th October. We will take the boys via
bus to Comera where we will be able to utilize the
calmness of the lake to teach the boys single
sculling.
Boys will depart from the boatshed at 8:00am and
return approx 12 noon.

For Year 7’s the PE Uniform.

All boys should make sure that they are wearing

the correct uniform for training. A water bottle
also should be carried in the boat at all training
sessions.

Term 4 Selection Trials

Selection trails will take place at the
commencement of term 4 over the first 2 weeks
during normal training sessions. All boys should
be aware of the sculling trial days to ensure they
have an opportunity to be ranked according to
their ability.

Year 10
Scull Tuesday 13th am
Ergo Monday 12th pm
Year 9
Scull Wednesday 14th am
Tuesday 12th pm Ergo at the Gym
Breakfast Payments
Breakfast is provided for the boys at the shed
each morning at a cost of $5 per day.
Parents can pay in advance for the term at
$125 , which includes a small discount.
Cheques should be made payable to BBC
Rowing.

The second round of trial will be held in the week
commencing 9th November.
If you are available to assist the breakfast
team are still looking for some assistance,
particularly for Thursday mornings. If you are
available to assist please contact one of the
breakfast team.
Rowing Support Group Committee
The Rowing Support Group provides parents with an opportunity to play an active role in one of their son's co-curricular activities.
The RSG organises a number of fundraising and social events to support the rowing program and strengthen the community spirit
at regattas and at the boatshed. If you can assist the RSG in anyway, or have enquiries about the rowing program, please contact
the Director of Rowing or any of the following committee members.

President Wallis Westbrook Ph: 0417 767 076 Email: wallisandgail@ozemail.com.au

Senior Vice President Mark Toll Ph: 0439 600 866 Email:mark@tollbookkeeping.com.au

Junior Vice President Karen Mills Ph: 0403 475 879 Email: kgmills@optusnet.com.au
& Registrations

Treasurer Debra Lewis Ph: 0409 497 397 Email: debra.lewis@incode.com.au

Secretary Rex Phillips Ph: 0418 874 691 Email: rex.phillips@optusnet.com.au

Minutes Secretary Lisa Coates Ph: 0419 747 161 Email: coatesfamily@tpg.com.au
& Breakfast Coordinator

Functions & Catering Fiona Andrews Ph: 0419 678 198 Email: gandfandrews@bigpond.com

Functions & Catering Julie Strahley Ph: 0418 649 472 Email: julie.strahley@bigpond.com

Regatta Coordinator Bart Dyring Ph: 0437 448 774 Email: bart.dyring@aanet.com.au

Regatta Coordinator Todd Clements Ph: 0437 740 948 Email:

clementscars@bigpond.com.au

Tents Graham Piper Ph: 0412 786 889 Email: ppiperel@bigpond.net.au

Rower/Supporter Clothing vacant

Breakfast Coordinator Sally Piper Ph: 0418 795 577 Email: sally.piper@gmail.com

Age Group Liaison Opens Jeanie Petersen Ph: 0438 007 189 Email: jpet3775@bigpond.net.au

Age Group Liaison Yr 11 Kris Hood Ph: 0438 728 006 Email:
hoodsdownunder@bigpond.com
& Breakfast Coordinator

Age Group Liaison Yr 10 Jim Stewart Ph: 0418 732 298 Email: cjs@stewarts.net.au

Age Group Liaison Yr 9 (vacant)

Age Group Liaison Yr 8 (vacant)