John XXIII Rowing Club 

Dear Families

Last Saturday's All Schools Regatta 2 brought both challenges and triumphs for the JOhn XXIII Rowing Club. Despite facing some illness and injury, the boys showed remarkable improvement from Regatta 1, recording faster times overall. With more entries and tougher competition, our team rose to the occasion, securing three wins and 13 podium finishes. A special mention goes to our Year 9 boys, who delivered a nail-biting performance, finishing just 0.04 seconds behind Shenton. They improved their time by an impressive 11 seconds from the last regatta, making their races ones to watch as the All Schools regattas continue next term.

Best wishes to our girls rowing squad as they prepare for the Head of the River 2024, hosted by Perth College at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. The girls are in a great position to record a College-best regatta and season points score. We encourage everyone to come down and support our girls, as John XXIII College has a crew representing the College in the Head of the River race for the first time since 2003!

The event is going to be livestreamed (weather permitting). The link is as follows:

https://streamer.com.au/event/558/head-of-the-river-2024

Saturday 22 June – IGSSA Head of the River (Girls)

On Saturday morning, there is a bus leaving from the school bus shelter at 6:00am taking the rowers to the regatta at Champion Lakes, please be at the bus shelter at 5:55am. Those who are not catching the bus will need to be at Champion Lakes by 7:00am for a quick briefing before we rig the boats.

Please bring:

• JTC racing zoot suit
• Wet weather gear
• College PE tracksuit
• Water bottle
• College sports bag
• JTC Rowing/College hat
• Socks
• Healthy snacks (e.g. fruit, muesli bars)
• Towel
• Any personal items you may need, such as medication, inhalers, or EpiPens.

All rowers are required to help with pack up after the regatta, however, those who have let me (and their coaches) know they are attending other commitments after the regatta you are welcome to leave at the pre-arranged time.

The bus will leave Champion Lakes at 1:00pm for the John XXIII Boatshed at Canning Bridge for boat unloading. It is important that all rowers attend, with many hands making light and efficient work. Rowers will be available for collection from the Rowing Shed at 3:00pm.

Year 8 Rowing Program Registrations Now Open

We are thrilled to announce that registrations for the Year 8 Rowing Program at John XXIII are officially open! This year, we are excited to offer 50 places in the program, and we cannot wait to see our young athletes take to the water.

Program Details:

• Dates: Every Monday and Thursday, starting from Week 5, Monday 12 August and concluding in Week 9 on Wednesday 12 September.
• Session Times: The program will be comprised of two groups of 25 students, with alternating land sessions held at the College Gym from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, and water sessions at the John XXIII Boat shed at Canning Bridge from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
• Transportation: A dedicated bus service will be provided, departing from the College at 3:30pm and returning at approximately 6:00pm.
• Enrolment Procedure: The 50 places in the program will be filled on a 'first in' basis. To secure your child's spot, please use the link provided below to register their interest in the Year 8 Rowing Program by Friday 28 June. 
• This program is always in high demand, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
• Program Cost: The total cost of the Year 8 Rowing Program is $250 per student. This fee covers the expenses related to transportation, coaching, and equipment required for the sessions. 
• We believe this program provides an exceptional opportunity for your child to develop their rowing skills and foster a love for the sport.
• Weather Contingency: In the event of inclement weather, please note that a session may need to be cancelled. Rest assured that we will promptly notify parents and guardians about any schedule changes to ensure the safety of our students.

Registration Deadline and Group Lists: The registration deadline for the Year 8 Rowing Program is Friday 28 June. We will release the group lists for the program on Friday 2 August. If, unfortunately, your child misses out on securing a place in this year's program, we encourage them to try out for the rowing team in Year 9.

Year 8 Rowing Registration Form

Registrations for the Year 7 Learn to Row Program open on Friday 28 June. This Program runs from Weeks 3 to 7 of Term 4.

JTC Rowing Club and Tommy Sugo 

John XXIII Rowing Club is raising funds to assist with the purchase and repair costs of rowing equipment.

Are you ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary journey while supporting our beloved Rowing Club? Look no further because Tommy Sugo's gourmet pasta range is here to satisfy your cravings and help our Club thrive. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to savour delectable meals, while supporting our Rowing Club. Click the link below to explore the mouthwatering options and place your order today!

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 are able to 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 the colder mornings. All proceeds from the sales of the tops will go directly to the club as a fundraiser, so even more reason to purchase one…or two.

IGSSA Head of the River Merchandise - Second order cut-off is Friday 28 June 2024

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 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 Two 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!

2024 Registration Form

Term 2 Rowing Training Schedule

Buses

• Pick up: 5:05am at JTC Bus shelter
• Return: 7:30am from Boatshed

Key Rowing Events 2024

*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:

1.  Sign-up to Stack Team App. You’ll be sent an email to confirm your registration.
2.  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