John XXIII Rowing Club
Dear Rowing Families
Welcoming Our New Rowing Coordinator – Claire Woolfitt
The John XXIII College Rowing Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Woolfitt as our new Rowing Coordinator. Claire is no stranger to the John XXIII Rowing community, having coached our Senior Girls Squad from 2018 to 2022 and served as one of our valued Health & Physical Education Assistants from 2022 through to Term One, 2024.
Claire's journey in rowing began when she was just eight years old, convincing her local club to let her learn to row despite not being able to lift the boats. By age 10, she had taken up coxing and quickly became a versatile and sought-after coxswain, ready to step into any crew in need. Her passion and skill led to her selection as the cox for the Female Talent Identification Program, culminating in her first Nationals at the age of 14, where she coxed the winning Under 17 4+. Claire continued to excel, coxing both the Boy's and Girl's Youth 8s in subsequent years before transitioning into coaching.
With an impressive coaching career spanning nine seasons at Trinity College, six at St Hilda's, and three at Westies – including working with novice and senior men – Claire has built a reputation as a skilled and inspiring leader. In 2018, she joined John XXIII Rowing to coach our Senior Girls, making a lasting impact over four years.
Claire's deep connection to rowing and her long-standing relationship with our Club makes her the perfect fit to lead us into the next chapter. As she says, 'I’m excited to be returning in a permanent capacity and look forward to working with all the coaches and athletes.'
Please join us in warmly welcoming Claire back to the John XXIII Rowing community. We look forward to an exciting future under her guidance!
We invite everyone to register for the 2025 rowing season and ensure your place in what promises to be an exciting year. Please register by Monday, 9 December, using the link below. We look forward to another successful season ahead.
JTC Rowing Summer Senior Single Sculling Training RSVP
We are excited to announce that Senior Single Sculling training sessions are on again in January 2025! These sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for our dedicated senior rowers to sharpen their skills, build fitness, and kickstart the club's momentum for the new season.
Training dates
- Monday, 6 January
- Wednesday, 8 January
- Friday, 10 January
- Monday, 20 January
- Wednesday, 22 January
- Friday, 24 January
- Wednesday, 29 January
- Friday, 31 January
Training Times: 6:00am - 8:00am
Location: JTC Boatshed, 4 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant
*Please note that no buses will be provided for these training sessions. It is the responsibility of each rower to arrange transportation to and from the JTC Boatshed.
RSVP: To ensure we can adequately prepare for these sessions, we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance by Friday, 13 December. Your prompt response will greatly assist us in organising the training logistics effectively. We will be focusing on technical skills in small boats during these sessions. Please make sure you bring a towel and change of clothes. We encourage all Senior rowers to take full advantage of these sessions to enhance their rowing abilities.
JTC Rowing Summer Senior Single Sculling Training RSVP
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
Can all rowers with asthma or allergies please remember to bring your asthma puffers, EpiPens or required medication to all sessions.
Jerram Gibson
John XXIII Rowing Coordinator