John XXIII Rowing Club 

Dear Families

House Regatta 

Next Saturday, we eagerly anticipate our House Regatta, a special event marking the first racing opportunity for our Year 8 rowers. Supported by our seasoned Years 9-12 rowers, they will compete for the prestigious House Regatta Cup, currently held by Ward. The morning’s priority is to give our new rowers a chance to race, followed by exciting exhibition races, including the Coaches Cup. This feature race will see our current rowers competing against their coaches, alumni, and even parents. Although time will be tight, we encourage parents and families to participate and enjoy the experience. 

• Date: Saturday, 7 September
• Location: John XXIII Boatshed, 4 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant
• Arrival Time: 7:30am sharp, with the first race scheduled to start at 8:30am. Racing will conclude around 10:30am.

Please bring:

• House Shirt (All Rowers)
• Wet weather gear
• College PE tracksuit
• Water bottle
• College sports bag
• JTC Rowing/College hat
• Socks
• Towel
• Any personal items you may need, such as medication, inhalers, or EpiPens.

Following the Regatta, join us on Saturday evening, 7 September, at the Thomas More Exhibition Centre, John XXIII College, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm to celebrate the wonderful rowing season. The evening will include a formal rowing presentation, where we come together as a rowing community to reflect on and celebrate all the achievements throughout the season.

Rowing Presentation Dinner Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, 7 September 2024
• Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
• Venue: Thomas More Exhibition Centre, John XXIII College
• Cost: $47 per person
• BYO: All drinks, including alcohol (Soft drinks provided to rowers)
• Dress Code: 
  • Students – Full College Winter Uniform (no PE uniforms)
  • Adults – Smart casual
• Registrations due now: https://www.trybooking.com/1273820 

Year 7 Learn to Row Program Registrations – Filling up FAST!

Program Availability: We have 25 places available for each session day. Please be aware that the Tuesday session is now full and there are approximately five places left for Mondays and three places on Thursday. This program is always in high demand, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible. 

Program Details:

• Dates: The program will run during Term 4 every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, starting from Week 3 (Monday, 21 October) and concluding in Week 7 on Thursday, 21 November.
• Session Times: All water sessions will take place at the John XXIII Boatshed at Canning Bridge from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
• Transportation: We will provide a dedicated bus service departing from the College at 3:30pm and returning at approximately 6:00pm.
• Enrolment Procedure: To secure your child's spot in this program, please use the link provided below to register their interest in the Year 7 Learn to Row Program by Friday, 6 September.
• Registration Link: Year 7 Learn to Row Registration 
• Program Cost: The Year 7 Learn to Row Program is completely free for those who wish to explore and try out 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 7 Learn to Row Program is Friday, 6 September. Group lists will be released on Monday 16 September. If your child misses securing a place in this year's program, we encourage them to consider the Year 8 Rowing program in 2025.

We strongly believe that participation in rowing provides students with valuable life skills, team camaraderie, and physical fitness. Our coaching staff is dedicated to nurturing each participant's potential and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone involved.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are excited to offer this opportunity to your child, and we look forward to another fantastic year of rowing.

Rowing training tops on sale

We have limited blue training tops for sale from the Sports Office. 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.

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!

Key Rowing Events 2024

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