WELCOME TO RV ENEWS

Over the past week there has been plenty of rowing action, with the Heads of the River, racing on the Maribyrnong, and the first 5 days of the Australian Rowing Championships! 

Our State Masters Team was also announced, view the squad below.

This weekend we look forward to our first Masters regatta of the season down in Geelong, before our Victorian State Team's aim for victory in the #ARC22 interstate events on Sunday!

GO VIC!

Stay Safe, Stay Rowing!

        UPCOMING REGATTAS

STATE TEAM DINNER - GOODLUCK VICTORIANS!

On Wednesday night our Victorian State Team gathered at the Nagambie Bowls Club for the annual State Team dinner. A massive thank you to the Nagambie Bowls Club for their outstanding last minute service.

Official of the Year and Victorian stalwart, Andrew Guerin, outlined some remarkable feats achieved by Victorian crews throughout the years. Sunday is a great chance for our crews to create their own history!

Team Captain Lucy Stephan then ensured the team's Victorian rowing knowledge was up to scratch, before Head Coach Noel Donaldson showcased his superb vocals in a practice rendition of the team song.

We hope our athletes will be singing it loud and proud following multiple victories on Sunday!

GO VIC!

#ARC22 RESULTS

Well done to all Victorian athletes who have been competing at the Australian Rowing Championships in Nagambie this week. 

Our rowers have been able to battle some tough conditions and find their way onto the podium on a number of occasions. Congratulations to all medal winners so far!

APS HEADS OF THE RIVER - RESULTS

A record crowd saw over 1420 participants fill 238 crews for 61 events in ideal conditions for this years APS Heads of the River.

In a fierce display, the Wesley College girls won from Geelong Grammar & the Geelong College to become back-to-back title winners. Well done girls!

Meanwhile in the boys, Scotch College defeated prerace favourites Melbourne Grammar School & St. Kevin's College to claim the title! Scotch have now won 15 of the past 18 HOR titles, a true force.

Credit: APS Sport

VICTORIAN MASTERS STATE TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Rowing Victoria board congratulates the following State Members for selection in 2022.

We look forward to cheering you on and are confident you will make Victoria proud! 💙

Please note that the Men’s Masters Eight crew is still under consideration and we are awaiting further clarification from Rowing Australia regarding the PR3 Men’s and Women’s Single Sculls.

VICSPORT - L.E.A.P

The LEAP (Lead, Engage, Achieve, Promote) program is back in 2022, focusing on developing the talent and leadership skills of female administrators in sport.
 
In partnership with the State Government of Victoria, the Vicsport LEAP program aims to inspire female sport administrators to reach their full potential and leadership capabilities.
 
Former LEAP participants have been successful in moving into leadership roles and bring new ideas to their sporting organisation.
 
The LEAP course is run over 4 days with the first two days being an intensive residential program.
 
Expressions of interest close on Monday 11 April 2022.

FREE CLUBMAP WEBINARS

CLUBMAP's free webinar series continues on April 4th with Webinar 9 - SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM!

Learn about proven, new-age methods of generating sponsorship revenue. Community sport often doesn't know what it is selling, and relies on favours from contacts. Simplify it, and offer real value.

COVID MANAGEMENT

All Clubs have been provided with updated posters to remind us all of the current requirements re: vaccinations. As a gentle reminder, don’t forget that:

• Proof of vaccination (or a medical exemption) needs to be shown by all people above the age of 18 who are accessing the rowing shed for any activity other than rowing, e.g. accessing the gym/ergo room or social rooms/bar.
• At the moment, U18s do not need to show proof of vaccination to access gyms/social rooms.
• Check-ins are still required by all.

It’s vital that we continue to follow all the Gov’t guidelines so we stay safe and can continue rowing. These guidelines are as follows:

• If you are feeling unwell with COVID like symptoms, stay away from your Club, get tested and isolate until you receive a negative test result.
• Those in attendance at a rowing club social room, gym or ergo room MUST be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption. NO VACCINATION, NO ENTRY.
• Vaccination status must be checked (and enforced for entry) to enable access to the above environments.
• QR codes must be used every time a club member enters the club to either use the above facilities, enter the toilets/ changerooms and/or row.
• Please disinfect shared equipment between use.
• Please ensure hand sanitiser is available.
• If you cannot socially distance, please wear masks.

Let's all play our part to ensure we can enjoy an uninterrupted regatta season and Stay Safe (and Stay Rowing!) together. 

WATERWAY ACCESS & INCIDENT REPORTING

With lockdowns lifted and access to the waterways now open to all, our rivers and lakes are becoming increasingly congested. Could all waterway users please reacquaint themselves with their local rules; traffic direction, turning points, stationary obstacles etc.

It's more than likely that the increased water traffic will also lead to an increase in the number of incidents. 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.

BIKE USAGE ALONG THE YARRA RIVER

With the great number of coaches coaching from bicycles along the Yarra River it is important to ensure that this is always done in a safe and considerate manner to all other pathway users.

A friendly reminder:

• Helmets must be worn
• When stopping, pull completely off the path
• Do not block the path
• Do not use mobile phones while riding