On Saturday 25th October the Club will be hosting an Intra-Club Mini Regatta, commencing at 4.00pm.

There will be two classes of boats, Singles and Quads, so that's 5 events: Men's and Women's Quads and Singles, and Mixed Quads. An entrance fee of $5 per rower for the regatta will include a sausage sizzle afterwards.

See flyer for details.

Please email Greg Coleman (g.coleman@aims.gov.au) with nominations or expressions of interest by Wednesday 15th October.

Due to the RQ Schools State Championships in Rockhampton, there will be a large slection of boats away from Thrusday 18th September,3:00pm untill Wednesday 24th September, 5:00pm (inclusive).

Please read the attached list of the away boats.

Cheers,

Eady

Hi Everyone,

The latest Boat Booking spreadsheet has been uploaded (go to right-hand menu "Current Boat Bookings" or click here); this version includes the Corporate Crews Boat Bookings for the 8+'s listed in red on the spreadsheet.

Cheers,

Eady

Hi Everyone,

The September 2008 issue of Around the Shed has been uploaded in to the Newsletters/Around the Shed 2008 downloads page or click here to go to the newsletter.

Cheers,

Eady

It is now only two weeks before we begin this year's "Challenge", and as in previous years we require a raft of volunteers for this major fundraising event to be as successful as in the past.

Coaches

If this is your talent, or even if not and you would like to assist, thereby learning the ropes, then this is your chance...

There are still several boat 'under repair' in the shed at the moment:

Calling all Masters Members for the 2008 Pan Pac's....

This is an invitation to all Club Masters to join the Club Squad going to the Gold Coast on the first week of November for the Pan Pacific Masters Games Regatta. If you'd like to come, or even if you don't know but you'd like to find out more ....

.... there will be a meeting at the Boathouse on Saturday 16th August at 7:30am. This is an informal meeting to get the ball rolling on crews for this fun event. If you can't make the meeting, but are still interested in being part of the 'crew', please email Deb Potter.

Read on for more information regarding the 2008 Pan Pacific Games on the Gold Coast....

See you on Saturday, the 'Pan Pacs People'....

Corporate Rowing 2008

The Club's Corporate Rowing Challenge for 2008 is gathering momentum. At this time we appear to have 5 confirmed teams, and 7 possibles. We will accept a maximum of 12 teams.

As in the past, we will be looking for 2 club members to act as coach for each team, therefore we will require up to 24 coaches for this years challenge. The Challenge commences on Sunday, 7th September and concludes on Sunday, 12th October.

Further information will be forthcoming closer to the event; and have a look at the Corporate Rowing Page for more information.

Club Policies

The Club has formulated a number of policies (11) dealing wih various aspects of the club's activities and administration. Club members have a responsibility to be familiar with the contents of these policies. The Club's policies are available for download from this site (downloads/club documentation/policies).

Most policies are not especially relevant to the day-to-day activities of members, however I would particularly encourage members to read the policies on Boat Approvals, Boat Lighting and Coxed Boats.

The Committee will be discussing options for enforcement of Club policies, which may include requiring members to pay for damages incurred whilst in breach of policy, or suspension or termination of membership for severe and/or continuing breaches.

Coaching Structure and Direction: 2008

The Club's Management Committee has spent some months considering the structure and direction of the Club's coaching resources.

A discussion paper has been prepared and is available on this site (downloads/club documentation/miscellaneous).

I encourage all members to read this document and forward any comments to me for further consideration.