John XXIII Rowing Club
Dear Families
Welcome to all rowing families to the 2024 John XXIII Rowing Season. I hope you have all enjoyed a wonderful break over Christmas with your families and loved ones. Our John XXIII Rowing Season promises to be one filled with memorable experiences, fulfilling milestones, and a range of successes in all physical, emotional, and social aspects of our rowers' lives.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back Ms Elinor Scott as Head Coach (Boys) and Mr Jimmy O’Regan as Head Coach (Girls) and boatman. We are incredibly lucky to have the experience of these two leading our passionate coaching squad, who we welcome back:
| Mr Henry Chandler | Mr Eddie Monisse |
| Ms Jasmin Collins | Mr Adam Smith |
| Mr Steven Vincent | Ms Jemima Broderick |
| Mr Caleb Ellis | Mr Fynn Brailey |
| Ms Cassie Tonkin | Ms Yvie Rigg |
| Ms Lara Sivwright | Mr Sam Sivwright |
| Mr Alex Boulazeris | Mr Cameron Glover |
| Mr Seb Salt |
Registrations
Please be aware that our online registrations will begin next week. This online form will be included in next week's newsletter, as well as an email sent to all 2023 rowers. Those who have not rowed before or would like to be a coxswain and represent the College are encouraged to also register.
Movie Fundraiser
Some of our amazing rowing parents have organised a Rowing Club movie fundraiser, featuring the film adaptation of ‘The Boys in the Boat’, a true story that has inspired generations of rowers. Based on the bestselling novel written by Daniel James Brown, the film is about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.
The event is a great opportunity to come together as JTC rowing community as well as fundraise for equipment required by the JTC rowing program into the future.
- Date: Thursday 8 February 2024, 6:30pm to 8:45pm.
- Venue: Luna Palace Cinemas, Leederville
- Tickets: $25 per person. Discounted drinks will be on offer.
Please ensure you have a physical ticket to hand to cinema staff at the door on the night to gain entry to the cinema.
Training Schedule
Please note all training will run as scheduled below:
| Land training start | Water training start | |
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| Girls | Monday 5 February | Tuesday 6 February |
| Boys | Tuesday 20 February (Y10-12) Thursday 22 February (Y9) | Monday 19 February |
2024 (Term 1) Rowing Training Schedule | ||||||
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 5:30-7:30am | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 | Alternate + Seniors |
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| 6:00-8am (Land) |
| Boys Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) | Girls Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) |
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| 3:30-4:30pm | Girls Y9-12 |
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*Senior refers to Years 11 and 12
2024 (Term 2) Rowing Training Schedule | ||||||
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 5:30-7:30am | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Alternate + Seniors |
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| 6:00-8am (Land) |
| Girls Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) | Boys Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) |
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| 3:30-4:30pm | Boys Y9-12 |
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Buses
- Pick up: 5:05am at JTC Bus shelter
- Return: 7:30am from Boatshed
Key Rowing Events 2024
| Date | Day | Regatta | Venue | Gender |
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16-Mar | Sat | South West Head of the River | Bunbury | Boys/Girls |
3-6 Apr | Wed-Sat | Combined Y9-12 Training Camp (No Overnight) | JTC | Boys/Girls |
27-Apr | Sat | IGSSA 1 - MLC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
11-May | Sat | IGSSA 2 – JTC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
25-May | Sat | IGSSA 3 - PEN | Champion Lakes | Girls |
26-May | Sun | All Schools 1 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
8-Jun | Sat | IGSSA 4 - PLC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
15-Jun | Sat | All Schools 2 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
22-Jun | Sat | IGSSA Head of the River - PC | Champion Lakes | Girls |
20-Jul | Sat | RWA Pennant Regatta 1 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
27-Jul | Sat | All Schools 3 | Champion Lakes | Boys |
10-Aug | Sat | All Schools Championship | Champion Lakes | Boys/Girls |
7-Sep | Sat | House Regatta | Canning Bridge | Boys/Girls |
7-Sep | Sat | 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.
Proposed Camp Dates
This year we will be holding a combined Years 9-12 rowing camp from 3 to 6 April, Please note, this camp will be an additional cost and will be added to the Rowing Fees. Details of the Camp and costs will be communicated closer to the date.
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