COVID-19 Update - Restrictions easing

Wonderful news for Rowing with restrictions continuing to ease as of 11:59pm on 21 June. Rowing Victoria’s Updated Guidelines can be viewed HERE.  We will be retaining these restrictions and guidlines until the 13th of July or until further notice.

COVID-19 Grant Opportunity

The Victorian Government has extended the deadline for the Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package grants where Club's can apply for $1000.  More information, as well as the application process, is available via the following link here.

Waterway Rules and Safety

As Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease and rowing programs all across Victoria are gearing up to return to the water it is crucial that all involved with rowing are familiar with their local water way rules, etiquette and water traffic maps and those new to rowing, coxing and coaching are appropriately educated on the matter before commencing.

A comprehensive list of Victorian waterway maps are available on the Rowing Victoria Website

Please remember:

• Boat Lights
• Coaches helmets when on bikes
• Coaches bike lights when coaching in the dark
• Megaphones are not permitted:
  • Monday to Thursday before 7 am or after 10 pm.
  • Friday before 7 am or after 11 pm.
  • Saturday and public holidays before 9 am or after 11 pm.
  • Sunday before 9 am or after 10 pm.

And most importantly remember to respect and look out for your fellow rowers.

2020/21 RV Draft Regatta Calendar

The 2020/21 RV Draft Regatta Calendar has now been published and is available to view  HERE

Rowing Victoria's Next General Meeting:

Rowing Victoria’s most recent general meeting was held on the 23/6/2020. For more details and to provide us with any feedback please visit the Rowing Victoria Event page here.

Dredging Update

Rowing Victoria and excited to announce that the VRA Landing Dredging works has now been completed! RV would like to thank you all for your patience and cooperation during the works.

The dredge will now continue upstream so we do ask that you please continue to take care when on the Yarra and RV will continue to provide updates on the dredges movements.

Rowing School Victoria

Rowing School Victoria offers two modules every school holidays. Module One is a sweep (one oar) program for absolute beginners and Module Two is a sculling (two oars) program catering for all levels. Both programs are suitable for everyone 13+ years.

Upcoming dates:

Week 1 dates: Monday, June 29th - Friday, July 3rd 2020

Week 2 dates: Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th 2020

For more information and to register please click HERE

Competition Commission

We now seeking Expressions of Interest for members of the Victorian Rowing Community who would like to be involved in the Rowing Victoria Competition Commission.  We are looking for a good cross-section of expertise and experience from the rowing community. Please nominate here

Level 1 and 2 Coach Accreditation Update

Please note, due to coronavirus restrictions, Level 2 workshops are currently taking place. We appreciate your patience with this and will  resume workshops when it is permitted and safe to do so. 

For more information on the updated Level 1 and 2 course please follow the link:

https://www.rowingvictoria.asn.au/high-performance/pathwayseducationandevents/

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.