| Rowing Victoria E-News - 30th September 2022 |
WELCOME TO RV E-NEWS
This week we're back racing, with athletes heading to Geelong for the Head of the Barwon!
Athletes may be taking some inspiration from the Australian Rowing Team, after a number of great results from Victorians at the World Rowing Championships!
National Underage selection information is now available and multiple grants remain open.
Read more below!
Stay Safe, Stay Rowing!
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UPCOMING REGATTAS
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WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last week the Australian Rowing Team competed at the World Rowing Championships in Racice, Czech Republic.
Rowing Victoria congratulates all Victorian athletes and their crews on their efforts, we are very proud to have you representing our country and State on the world stage!
Results Summary (VIC Reps)
PR3 W2- 🥈 - Al Viney & Alex Vuillermin
W4- 🥉 - Lucy Stephan & Kat Werry
M8+ 🥉 - Ben Canham, Nick Lavery, Rohan Lavery, Angus Widdicombe
PR3 Mix4+ 4th - Jess Gallagher, Al Viney, Teesaan Koo (Cox)
W8+ 5th - Paige Barr, Jeannie Mitchell
W4x 6th - Amanda Bateman
W2- 9th - Eliza Gaffney & Georgie Gleeson
MLW2X 17th - Red Matthews
 
(Images: Rowing Australia, World Rowing)
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UNDERAGE NATIONAL TEAM & COACH NOMINATION AND SELECTION INFORMATION
Rowing Australia has published the Event Requirements for all underage (U19 U21 & U23) National teams.
The links to the documents for each team selection can be accessed using the following links:
Please note that the close of nominations is at 5pm on the following dates.
- U23 – 10th October 2022
- U21 – 20th January 2023
- U19 – 5th April 2023
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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.
 
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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.
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GET ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER PROGRAM
Round 5 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open, and you need to be a registered activity provider to be able to accept vouchers!
By registering, your organisation will be supporting Victorian children to get involved in organised sport and active recreation activities and be able to accept vouchers of up to $200 towards the cost of membership and registration costs (as well as any included uniforms and/or equipment).
Registration is quick, easy and will only take a few minutes.
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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
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CLUBMAP WEBINARS
CLUBMAP's webinars continue with a new webinar on Monday October 3rd - UNLOCK THE POWER OF SPONSORSHIP.
Learn about proven, new-age methods of generating sponsorship revenue, and providing real value for your partners. Community sport often relies on favours from contacts for sponsorship. Simplify it, and offer real value.
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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).
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SAFETY REMINDER
Rowing Victoria would like to remind all members the importance of using our equipment safely and appropriately.
The police have been made aware of a number of incidents where rowing coaches have been sighted either riding without helmets, using megaphones at incorrect hours, or using mobile phones while riding (both in conversation or filming their crews).
For your own safety, to avoid fines, and to respect other members of the community, we ask that you please ensure you are not partaking in the behaviours above. |
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. |
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