Guidelines for the safe return to rowing during COVID-19

Following the latest state government announcement in regard to the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions we are all excited to get back to the sport we love. However to ensure a safe and healthy return to Rowing for all, Rowing Victoria strongly encourages Clubs, athletes and supporters to follow the linked guidlines.

https://www.rowingvictoria.asn.au/news/rowingvictoria-guidelinesforthereturntorowingduringcov/

We would also like to remind the members of our community and clubs to support the Covid 19 App.

Virtual Regatta – Round 3 

The Rowing Victoria Virtual Regatta is this Saturday. The 3^rd and final round of the series will see a 500m sprint race!

The RVVR is a free online regatta that will be run fortnightly at 9am on the Saturdays listed below using the Program RowPro. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Click here to sign up – Entries close Friday the 22^nd of May, 5pm

Row to the Moon Challenge

Get ready for the #moonchallenge – a global challenge to help get a rowing machine to the moon. You will be representing your country and can do as much or as little as you like at any one time. Log your distance and help row us to the moon!

Click here to register your details now!

Click here to view your countries results!

Click here to view the challenge progression!

Rowing Australia 2020-21 Eligibility Requirements

Rowing Australia has updated the 2020-21 Eligibility Requirements, 2020-21 NTC Invitation Guidelines and Event Requirements (Olympic).

For more information please click here.

Nominations for the 2019/20 Rowing Victoria Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2019/20 Rowing Victoria Annual Awards.

Please following this link to make your nomination.

Introducing the Launch of - VPP Rowing Science Hub

There is a new hub in town for all of your training and coaching needs! Rowing Victoria and the Victorian Pathway Program have launched a new webpage called, “VPP Rowing Science”.

This will be the home of all rowing related training and coaching resources and information with access to material developed by our Victorian Institute of Sport experts!

Click here to launch into the VPP Rowing Science Hub

What’s new this week?

Take a look at:

• Nutrition Tips for Isolation: Developed by the VIS Nutrition Department
• Home Isolation Strength and Conditioning Resources: Developed by our VIS Rowing Strength and Conditioning expert, Farhan Juhari
• Weekly Workout Poster: Developed by our VIS Rowing Strength and Conditioning expert, Farhan Juhari

What do you want to see more of?

Jump on the VPP Rowing Science page and tell us what resources and educational topics you would like to see more of in our feedback form.

Boathouse Drive Temporary Road closure notice from 26 to 28 May 2020.

Click the link below for full notice.

- Neighbourhood Notice

Child Safe Review Survey for Clubs and Schools

Vicsport, along with People, Integrity and Culture Consulting, has released a survey for Victorian clubs, leagues and associations to provide feedback on the challenges of child safeguarding in grassroots sport. All committee members, staff, coaches, volunteers, parents or officials involved in local sport are encouraged to complete a 10 minute survey by Friday 22 May. Click Below to complete the Survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T9JVLM

To register now click here!

First Aid Training 

Life Saving Victoria offers first aid training to Clubs and Schools including in regional centres.  Additional information is available here.

Travel Hygiene

The VIS has issued a brief note covering basic hygiene when travelling.