March 2008
Monday 31 March
Selection trials for the 2008 Australian Rowing Team
The final round of selection trials for the 2008 Australian Rowing Team will begin on April 11 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith. With eight senior crews and squads already picked, the race will be on to fill the remaining senior groups as well as the junior and under 23 teams. Regular updates on racing will be provided.
Saturday 29 March
Positions Vacant — Adaptive Rowing Steering Committee Members
Rowing Australia is requesting submissions from the Australian rowing community for the recently open positions on the Adaptive Rowing Steering Committee:
- Adaptive Rowing Technical (Community) Representative — 24 months
- Able Body Rowing Representative — 24 months
- Disability Sport Representative (non-Rowing) — 24 months
Rowing Australia welcomes you to submit a letter of application containing relevant qualifications and experience by the close of business on Thursday 24 April 2008.
Full details are in the attached — memo — (pdf, 80kb)
Visit the — Adaptive — webpage on this site to keep abreast of Australian adaptive rowing news.
Friday 28 March
Important information for athletes regarding anti-doping
The following information has been distributed by the World Anti-Doping Authority:
“As you are aware, the WADA Prohibited List contains a list of prohibited substances. The distinction between substances and products is essential. Products often contain many/various and complex mixture of substances, and this is the case for pharmaceutical products or dietary supplements (especially when derived from natural products). Natural colostrum contains several substances, including IGF-1 which is listed as a prohibited substance (section S2 of the Prohibited List). The nature of colostrum (naturally produced in the early phase of lactation) cannot naturally classify colostrum as a food product but more as a dietary supplement type product. Athlete cannot be accidentally exposed to colostrum as part of normal food consumption.
Taking into account the above elements and the fact that there is still scientific uncertainty on the ability for IGF-1 contained in colostrum to influence plasma levels of IGF-1, the WADA List Committee adopted a safe approach and recommends athletes not to take colostrum. Again colostrum cannot be part of a normal diet and has to be compared to a dietary supplement, with similar risks associated.”
Please see the RA website anti-doping section for information and forms.
Friday 28 March
Position vacant: Methodist Ladies' College, Senior Rowing Coach Co-ordinator
Methodist Ladies’ College is one of Australia’s most respected and innovative schools catering for over 2,200 students. From early learning at MLC Kindle to Year 12, the MLC learning experience is designed to bring out the best in every student.
Senior Rowing Coach Co-ordinator
Ongoing position
Methodist Ladies’ College is currently seeking a Senior Rowing Coach Co-ordinator. This is a seasonal position providing the opportunity to develop and implement technical programming within the largest Schoolgirl rowing program in Australia.
The successful applicant will ideally have proven experience in coaching rowing teams, ability to construct and implement training programs, clear communication skills and demonstrated ability to coach in a school environment.
For further information please visit our web site at www.mlc.vic.edu.au/about/employment.htm or phone (03)9274 6395.
Applications close on Wednesday 9 April 2008 and can be forwarded online or by mail to:- Human Resources, Methodist Ladies’ College, 207 Barkers Road, Kew Vic 3101
Rowing coach and other position vacancies are regularly advertised — here —
Thursday 27 March
Indian Ocean Rowing Race 2009
Woodvale Challenge organise the worlds toughest rowing races across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The next race is across the Indian Ocean from Australia to Mauritius.
Starts Geraldton, Western Australia 19th April 2009 finishes Port Louis, Mauritius
Over 3,000 nautical miles of untamed ocean
Only 2 people have successfully crossed the Indian Ocean by rowing boat
The ULTIMATE challenge with countless records just waiting to be claimed!
No Pairs team has successfully completed the crossing
No Fours team has ever attempted the crossing
No female has ever attempted the crossing
Classes: Solo (Woodvale Solo Class Boats), Pairs (Woodvale Pairs Class Boats) and Fours (Woodvale Fours Class Boats)
SIGN UP NOW for your chance to be part of the FIRST Southern Hemisphere Ocean Rowing Race and first Indian Ocean Rowing Race EVER!
Visit: www.woodvale-challenge.com
Email: amanda@woodvale-challenge.com or
Call +44 (0) 1364 644432 for more information
You can also download a posteraat www.woodvale-challenge.com/Gallery
Woodvale Challenge also organise the Atlantic Rowing Race from La Gomera, Canary Islands to Antigua, Caribbean. Details of the last race which started on 2nd December 2007 and finished in February 2008 can be viewed at www.atlanticrowingrace2007.co.uk
Friday 21 March
Issue 38 of Australian Rowing News: now available
Contents include:
- From the CEO, Andrew Dee
- NSW challenges Victorian supremacy in King's Cup cliffhanger
- Interstate Regatta belongs to New South Wales
- Australian Rowing Championships
- a.s.p.i.r.e. school network, 2008 Olympic Education Proram
- Adaptive Rowing
- Australian officials awarded with leading roles
- Coaches tip
- 2007/2008 Events of Interest
- Athlete profile
— Click here —
Thursday 20 March
Australian officials rewarded with leading roles
A number of Australian officials have been rewarded for their performances over recent years with several Boat Race Officials being appointed to international regattas in 2008.
FISA has appointed the following umpires to officiate at regattas:
Victor Walters 1st World Cup Munich, Germany 8 – 11 May, 2008
Greg Melbourne 2nd World Cup Lucerne, Switzerland 30 May – 1 June, 2008
Andrew Guerin 3rd World Cup Poznan, Poland 15 – 22 June, 2008
Brett Woolfitt Senior and Junior Linz, Austria 22 – 27 July, 2008
World Championships
Brian Nash World Masters Trakai, Lithuania 5 – 7 September, 2008
These appointments were further to the ones announced last year for the Olympic and Paralympic Games:
Craig James 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Michael Eastaughffe 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games
Rowing Australia would like to congratulate all these officials for their appointments and their continued efforts in the sport of rowing.
Wednesday 19 March
Henley Royal Regatta 2008
2 to 6 July 2008
Closing date for entries is 17 June, 2.00 pm.
Download the — flyer — (
488kb) for full details, including nomination form.
Please note: the constitution and rules for the Henley Royal Regatta are available from Rowing Australia on (02) 6256 5999.
View details of independent events — here —
Wednesday 12 March
Position vacant: UTS Men's Coach & Club Administrator
The UTS Management Committee is seeking enthusiastic and experienced applicants for the position of the Men’s Program Coach and Club Administrator.
UTS Rowing Club is one of Australia’s most successful clubs with a long history of National Team membership and success in addition to exceptionally high levels of success within the Australian domestic competition. The Club is seeking a motivated and experienced coach to continue the club’s success into the future.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven ability to coach at a high level and an aptitude to manage the day-to-day running of a large rowing club including financial and developmental responsibilities.
A detailed copy of the job description including remuneration details can be obtained from the Club Capitan, please call 0410 456 177.
All applications are to be forwarded to:
UTS Rowing Club Inc.
Sport and Recreation Manager
UTS Union Ltd
PO Box 3210
Broadway NSW 2007
Applications Close April 3, 2008.
All applications must have been received at the address above by this date.
Rowing coach and other position vacancies are regularly advertised — here —
Tuesday 4 March
Selection update
Rowing Australia is pleased to announce an update in regards the progression of selection for the 2008 Senior A Australian Rowing Team.
Please read the memo — here — (pdf, 132kb)
Monday 3 March
Issue 37 of Australian Rowing News: now available
Contents include:
- From the CEO, Andrew Dee
- Australian team gains shape after second round of selection trials
- Vale Brian Vear
- Adaptive Rowing
- Australian Rowing Championships
- Coaches tip
- 2007/2008 Events of Interest
- Athlete profile
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