WELCOME TO RV E-NEWS

It was great to see such an excellent turn out to last weekends Saltwater Challenge! An excellent day on the water, well done to Essendon Rowing Club on their efforts.

This weekend, lots of rowers will be heading to Wentworth to participate in the Flying Doctor Rowathon, to raise funds for an important cause.

Some important announcements feature in this edition, including a new Rowing Victoria Strategic Plan, and multiple nomination opportunities.

A number of new grants and funding opportunities are also available.

Read more below.

Stay Safe, Stay Rowing!

        UPCOMING REGATTAS

ROWING VICTORIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2025

Rowing Victoria are pleased to share a new Strategic Plan for 2022-2025. This plan was presented to the community at our General Meeting on September 8.

Vision: Victorians enjoying rowing life

Mission: Be a leading, sustainable rowing organisation for community and performance

See our full Strategic Plan via the link below.

2022 RV BOARD NOMINATIONS

There are two positions open for Rowing Victoria Board Nominations, following the completion of the three year terms of two present RV Board Members.

In accordance with the Rowing Victoria Constitution, we ask that nominees please complete the below nomination form accompanied by a one page supporting word document and email both to Ian Jickell, Rowing Victoria CEO ian@rowingvictoria.asn.au by Sunday 2nd October 2022.

The nominees supporting document should include relevant information such as the candidates’ background, their skills, and how they would be able to contribute towards the Strategic Objectives of the Association.

The positions will be elected at the 146th Annual General Meeting which will be conducted remotely on Sunday 23rd October 2022.

NEW APPOINTMENT AT RV

We’re very pleased to announce that Delwyn Oliver will be joining RV shortly as the State Development & Pathway Coordinator. Delwyn will hit the ground running as a valuable contributor to the RV team, our stakeholders and the community we service.

With a strong educational background, and administrative skills combined with her community sports background, Delwyn has highlighted a desire, passion, ability with confidence to support our community of Members through the state and our performance pathways. I’m sure you will join us in welcoming Delwyn to the team.

2021/22 RV ANNUAL AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Nominations for all awards are NOW OPEN and will close on Friday 7 October 2022.

The awards will be presented at the 2022 Rowing Victoria & Hall of Fame Gala Awards on 19 November 2022.

CLUB & SCHOOL OFFICE BEARER CONTACTS

In the lead up to the new season, we understand that there is considerable staff and committee turnover within our Clubs and Schools. We ask that you please review and update your contact list on Rowing Manager at your earliest convenience, to avoid missing any important communications from Rowing Victoria.

If you do not have access to adjust these, please contact kieran@rowingvictoria.asn.au.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS

To assist the broader rowing community in understanding the Child Safe expectations of Rowing Victoria, and our member clubs and schools, we will be highlighting one of the new standards within each E-News edition.

VOWA LUNCH

The Victorian Oarsmen and Women's Associated Incorporated invite the Victorian rowing community to lunch on Sunday the 2nd of October. Lunch will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting and the Presentation of the Tom Rodda Award. All welcome. For more information, please see the full invite via the link below.

2022-23 VOLUNTEER GRANTS

Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by enabling the inclusion of vulnerable people and promoting awareness to increase participation in volunteering.

The 2022–23 Volunteer Grants are open for applications from November 15, however you may choose to prepare your application prior to this date.

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations support the efforts of their volunteers. Small portable equipment purchases, contributions towards the cost of training volunteers, reimbursement of fuel costs for volunteers and undertaking background screening checks for volunteers are examples of what grant funding can assist with.

JUMPSTART! FUNDING

$3,000 to $50,000 is available to help you get more children and young people involved and connected. 

JumpStart! Round 2 funding is available to: 

• Make sport environments more welcoming and inclusive to increase participation by young people.
• Introduce young people to social and active recreation.
• Connect young people through arts, cultural and play-based activities.
• Help young people learn about their local food system and encourage connection through food. 

Applications close 11:59 pm, Tuesday 20 September 2022. 

ASF ACTIVE KIDS GRANTS

Active Kids Grants are available for volunteer-run community clubs and organisations with members aged 20 or younger.

Grants will be awarded in the form of free sports equipment and competition or training uniforms, to be supplied by ASF partners HART Sport and ISC.

Grant round opened: 9am (AEST) Wednesday 7 September 2022
Grant round closes: 5pm (AEDT) Friday 7 October 2022

CLUBMAP WEBINARS

CLUBMAP's webinars continue with a new webinar on Monday September 12th - HOW SUCCESSFUL CLUBS SHARE THE LOAD.

Discover ways to develop the right structure to share the load at your organisation, reduce burnout and increase the lifespan of volunteers.

RIVER SAFETY - BOW & 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 powerboats) between sunset and sunrise all 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).

WATERWAY ACCESS & INCIDENT REPORTING

Could all waterway users please ensure they are acquainted with their local waterway rules; traffic direction, turning points, stationary obstacles etc.

So that RV, Maritime Safety Victoria and now, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority can support the community in providing safe waterways, please register all incidents via the RV Report an Incident tile on the home page of the RV website.

A consistent management of reporting will assist us in ensuring we are kept safe on the water and the chances of equipment damage is mitigated.