John XXIII Rowing Club
Dear Families
Congratulations to our incredible rowers who participated in the combined Rowing Camp! Your energy and dedication were truly inspiring. The camp's theme of pushing beyond our comfort zones reminds us of the power of perseverance and growth. Together, we're shaping a club culture that thrives on support, camaraderie, and pushing boundaries. Special thanks to our amazing coaches for their guidance and to the parents who fueled us with those delicious Saturday morning bacon and egg rolls.
Calling all JTC Rowing Families
JTC is hosting the IGSSA Rowing Regatta on Saturday 11 May at Champion Lakes. This will be the Club's major fundraising event for the year and we’re looking for everyone to contribute. We’ll have a cake stall, sausage sizzle with hot dogs and bacon and egg rolls and raffles. It would be wonderful if each rowing family could please do three things to assist.
- make something for the cake stall
- donate something to make up the raffle prizes and
- fill a volunteer spot on the day to work on the bbqs, cake stall or serve morning tea in the upstairs cafe.
Please keep your eye out for further info and a sign-up link to volunteer on the day.
Our girls will be rowing on the day but we’re asking our families with boy rowers to also donate items and volunteer their time to assist in this important fundraising event for our Club.
Rowing training tops on sale
We have a limited number of blue training tops for sale in the Uniform Shop. Prices are as follows:
- Short-sleeved training tops: $15 each
- Long-sleeved training tops: $20 each
Rowers can wear their training tops to land training as an alternative to their school sports polo, so they are a great option to cut down on the weekly washing! They are also great under the zootsuits on colder mornings. All proceeds from the sales of the tops will go directly to the Club as a fundraiser, so there is even more reason to purchase one…or two.
IGSSA Head of the River Merchandise
Now is the time to order your Head of the River merchandise (as designed by Hosting School, Perth College) to wear and remember the big race. There are a number of quality items available for you to purchase (including hoodies, tracksuit pants, long-sleeve tops, shorts, visors, and beanies).
Samples (for sizing) will be available for viewing at the regattas.
Check out the attached flyer and place your orders here:
https://events.humanitix.com/head-of-the-river-merchandise-2024
Please note:
- The first order cut-off is 31 May 2024. With delivery to your school by 20 June (just before the Head of the River)
- The second order cut-off is 28 June 2024, and it will be delivered to your school by 12 July.
- If you want your merch for the big day – ORDER NOW!
2024 Registrations
For our younger students in Years 7 and 8, it's exciting to note that Learn to Row programs will be held in Semester 2 and registrations for those programs will begin from Week 6 this term.
For those in Years 9 to 12, it's not too late to join the John XXIII Rowing Club for the 2024 season. Whether you're new to rowing, interested in becoming a coxswain, or looking to represent our school, we warmly invite you to become part of our rowing community.
Please don't hesitate to register and become a part of our proud rowing tradition by completing the online Registration Form available via the link below. Here's to a season of growth, teamwork, and success on the water!
Term 2 Rowing Training Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Water) | ||||||||||
| (Land) | ||||||||||
| 5:30-7:30am | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Alternate + Seniors | |||||
| 6:00-8am (Land) | Girls Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) | Boys Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) | ||||||||
| 3:30-4:30pm | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 |
Buses
- Pick up: 5:05am at JTC Bus shelter
- Return: 7:30am from Boatshed
Key Rowing Events 2024
| Date | Day | Regatta | Venue | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 April | Saturday | IGSSA 1 - MLC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
| 11 May | Saturday | IGSSA 2 – JTC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
| 25 May | Saturday | IGSSA 3 - PEN | Champion Lakes | Girls |
| 26 May | Sunday | All Schools 1 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
| 8 June | Saturday | IGSSA 4 - PLC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
| 15 June | Saturday | All Schools 2 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
| 22 June | Saturday | IGSSA Head of the River - PC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
| 20 July | Saturday | RWA Pennant Regatta 1 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
| 27 July | Saturday | All Schools 3 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
| 10 August | Saturday | All Schools Championship | Champion Lakes | Boys/Girls |
| 7 September | Saturday | House Regatta | Canning Bridge | Boys/Girls |
| 7 September | Saturday | Presentation Night | TMEC | Boys/Girls |
*Please note: the girls will compete in only the IGSSA season, except for those invited to join the All Schools Championship campaign.
2024 will see this as a Saturday Regatta, and more information will be distributed in the next fortnight.
Stack Team App
Please download the ‘Stack Team App’ on your phone as this is the central place for training schedules, training updates, and access to the rowing handbook to name a few. It is important that all rowers and parents have access.
To get this app go to the App Store or Google Play and download Stack Team App onto your mobile device, then follow these simple steps:
- Sign-up to Stack Team App. You’ll be sent an email to confirm your registration.
- Log-in and search for JTCRC, then request to become a member.
Asthma and Allergies
A reminder that all rowers with asthma or allergies are required to bring their asthma puffers, EpiPens, or medication needed to all sessions.
Rowing Handbook
You can access the Club's Rowing Handbook below.
Jerram Gibson
John XXIII Rowing Coordinator