World Cup 3 Simulation Regatta

On Saturday 12^th June, Rowing Victoria hosted the World Cup 3 Simulation Regatta at the National Water Sports Centre at Carrum. Due to COVID restrictions the Victorian selected Australian Underage Athletes were unable to attend the World Cup 3 Simulation Regatta held in Adelaide.

The Victorian athletes were presented with their uniforms from Rowing Australia CEO Ian Robson. Ian provided some stirring words in his speech to the athletes by reminding them all of the opportunity of what lies ahead with the 2032 Olympics likely to be in Brisbane. Ian asked the athletes who is going to make the most of this opportunity and be on the Olympic team in 2032.

All of the athletes were very excited to receive their uniforms and to wear the green and gold zoot suit most of them representing Australia for the first time.

There was some hard fought racing throughout the morning with the athletes showing some passion and determination to keep fighting right through to the finish line. The fastest prognostics of the day went to the Under 23 Women’s Coxed Four (Gaffney, Mitchell, Parr, Frederico, coxed by Georgakas)

This day might not have been what the athletes planned as part of their final race together in these crews for 2021. Despite this the athletes can be proud of how they conducted themselves both on and off the water during  all the training and the racing at this regatta. We look forward to working with these young Victorian athletes as they continue their rowing journey in to the future.

UPDATE

RESTRICTIONS EASING FROM 11.59PM THURSDAY 17 JUNE.

On the advice of the State’s public health team, the restrictions for both Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria will again ease from 11:59pm on Thursday 17 June.

Relevant to our community, the following opportunities and restrictions will apply:

REGIONAL VICTORIA

• Movement between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria is now unrestricted.
• Maximum Club capacity no more than 300 indoors at the density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm.
• Maximum group size is 50 people indoors, e.g., 50 x people in gym, 50 x people in bar area.
• Competition is permitted.
• Face masks must be worn indoors except when exercising.
• Face masks must be worn indoors including when retrieving equipment/ boats and recommended outdoors where 1.5 metres physical distancing cannot be maintained. Face masks not required on water.
• The State Gov’t QR codes are to be used for check in at the club.
• Practice good hygiene measures including washing and disinfecting shared equipment.

METROPOLITAN MELBOURNE

• Movement between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria is now unrestricted.
• The 25km travel limit is removed.
• Club rooms including gyms and changerooms can now open.
• Maximum Club capacity no more than 50 indoors at the density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm
• Maximum group size is 10 people indoors, e.g.,10 x people in gym, 10 x people in bar area.
• Competition is permitted.
• Spectators are not permitted.
• The State Gov’t QR codes are to be used for check in at the club.
• Face masks must be worn indoors except when exercising.
• Face masks must be worn indoors including when retrieving equipment/ boats and are recommended to be worn outdoors where 1.5 metres physical distancing cannot be maintained. Face masks not required on water.
• Practice good hygiene measures including washing and disinfecting shared equipment.

Let’s stay safe so we can keep rowing.

Please reach out if any queries

PRE 2021 STATE TEAM UNIFORM SALE​

(Going Fast)

All Victorian State Team Members have the opportunity to purchase excess Team kit supplied by 776 BC. When placing your order please confirm in the notes section what year and crew you were in when you represented Victoria. This applies to all three representative teams; Pathway, Senior and Masters. Only the sizes listed are available. Please view our website here to see all the sizes and range available.

Any questions please contact our State Pathway Coordinator, Jen Szuster on Jen@rowingvictoria.asn.au

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Grants

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, uniforms and equipment. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each. https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/

Does your sporting organisation have an exciting initiative that will be a positive impact to your community? Do you need some help in bringing it to life? The GameDay and Openpay Sports Community Fund is on a mission to help local, grassroots and sporting organisations like yours. https://community.mygameday.app/2021/05/gameday-and-openpay-launch-sports.html

General information on available sporting grants through Victoria. https://www.vicsport.com.au/grants

River Safety - Bow and Stern lights

With the dark mornings now upon us it is crucial that all rowers who are on the water (and coaches on bikes and in powerboats) between sunset and sunrise have adequate lighting for your safety and the safety of others. 

Rowing boats, in restricted visibility and between sunset and sunrise, are required to exhibit;

• Two all-round white lights, one attached to the boat at or near the forward or bow end, and one attached to the boat at or near the stern end.
• Bow light - A continuous white light is considered acceptable if it is visible in clear conditions from a distance of 1 kilometre.
• Stern light - A flashing white light is considered acceptable if it flashes at least once per second and is visible in clear conditions from a distance of 1 kilometre.
• Not withstanding the above, it is considered acceptable for a light to be masked so as not to interfere with the vision of the vessel’s occupants, provided at least one light is visible from any direction (see diagram below)

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