Head of the Yarra – Entries Open

The 2021 Head of the Yarra entries are now open. With an entry cap of 180 crews, availability will not last so be sure to get in quick to avoid missing out.

Round 2 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program is NOW OPEN, but closing soon!

It’s fantastic that Kids in our community are recipients of the Get Active Voucher Program, so spread the word.

Do your children love sport and getting active? Does your family have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card? You may be eligible for up to $200 to put towards the cost of your child’s participation in sport and active recreation activities.

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active 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.

Special consideration also applies for children named on their own Health Care Card or are residing in Care Services as well as temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants or international students.

Applications for vouchers in Round two of the Program close 9 July 2021.

To find out if you are eligible, how to apply, what costs are covered and more, visit www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers

RV Annual Award Nominations

Nominations for the 2021 RV Annual Awards are now open!

Nominations for the following awards can be made HERE

- Club Person of the Year

- Coach of the Year

- School Person of the Year

- Regatta of the Year

- The William Waterfield Outstanding Service Award

- The Kath Bennett Community Service Award

- The Bob Duncan Award

- The Susie Palfreyman Award

2021-22 Draft Regatta Calendar

The 2021-22 Rowing Victoria Draft Regatta Calendar is now available on the Rowing Victoria website. 

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)

Want to know what's happening in Ballarat and at Lake Wendouree? 

Interested in attending events in Ballarat and at Lake Wendouree? Keep up to date with the latest by visiting the City of Ballarat Event Calendar website!