Rowing Victoria is calling for nominations for selectors to assist in the selection of Victorian teams to represent Victoria.

Please note: Nominations will be reviewed and processed upon receipt

For more information please contact the State Pathway Coordinator, Cerise on cerise@rowingvictoria.asn.au. 

Please see outline of the roles;

1.1          Formation of the Selection Panels

1.1.1          The selection panel for Senior and Para-Rowing State Teams shall be comprised of two (2) people, appointed by RV and the Chair of Selectors. The selection panel will meet to carry out the functions and exercise the powers of the Selectors for each men’s and women’s Senior and Para-Rowing State Team and administer the process of selection of Participants to be members of that State Team within the guidelines and requirements of the Selection Policy.

1.1.2          The selection panel for Youth (U21) State Teams shall be comprised of two (2) people, appointed by RV and the Chair of Selectors. The selection panel will meet to carry out the functions and exercise the powers of the Selectors for each Under Age State Team and administer the process of selection of Participants to be members of that State Team within the guidelines and requirements of the Selection Policy. 

1.1.3          The selection panel for Masters State Teams shall be comprised of up to two (2) people, appointed by RV and the Chair of Selectors. The selection panel will meet to carry out the functions and exercise the powers of the Selectors for each men’s and women’s Masters State Team and administer the process of selection of Participants to be members of that State Team within the guidelines and requirements of the Selection Policy.

1.1.4          To enable a staggered replacement system for selection panels, members shall be appointed for two (2) year terms, with each panel replacing one (1) appointed selector annually. The Chair of Selectors will be appointed for a two (2) year term.

1.2          Selectors: Selection Decisions

1.2.1          The Selectors have an absolute discretion in relation to a Participant:

a)          in selection to a State Squad or State Team;

b)          in removal from a State Squad or State Team;

c)          in progression of a Participant through the events in the Selection Requirements;

d)          in allocation to or removal from a nominated crew or boat;

1.2.2          Where a Coach has been nominated by the Selectors as the preferred or allocated Coach of a crew nominated for a State Squad or a State Team then the Selectors will consult with that Coach prior to finalising selection of the Athletes to that crew. The final decision will rest with the Selectors and not the Coach who will provide consultative assistance only.

1.2.3          In exercising their discretion, Selection Panels shall meet and their decisions shall be by majority vote:  

a)          subject to the appeal provisions of this Selection Policy and approval by the RV Board pursuant to paragraph 5.1.2, the decision of the Selectors shall be final; and

b)          Selectors and shall provide a debrief to any Participant who wishes to appeal a decision as required under 2.5.1 of the Appeals Policy; and

c)          Selectors shall in their discretion consult with and otherwise advise a Participant or Participants in respect of a particular selection decision.  The overriding principle in this discretion is the welfare of the Participant.