John XXIII Rowing Club
Dear Families
The 2024 season is now in full swing, with the boys attending their first water trainings. There has already been great progress made by all rowers as they learn and refine their skills, which is an ongoing process.
It is expected that our routines of getting on and off the water will take a few weeks to refine, and it has been great to see at both the girls’ and boys’ sessions, rowers showing initiative to get the job done. Can I ask that all rowers show that initiative or ask a coach how they can help during the setup and pack up in the mornings, just as when we are in the boat, everything is faster and more efficient when we pull together?
2024 Rowing Club Registrations are now open for Years 9 to 12
It's not too late to join! The John XXIII Rowing Club welcomes existing and new members for our 2024 season.
Please complete the online Registration Form by clicking on the link below:
Those who have not rowed before or would like to be a coxswain and represent the College are encouraged to join.
South West Head of the River: 15 and 16 March 2024
The South West Head of the River is fast approaching! This fun regatta is held at the Bunbury Rowing Club, Cobblestone Drive, Bunbury on Saturday, 16 March.
Rowers and their families traditionally head down on Friday and stay overnight in Bunbury. There are many accommodation options in Bunbury, most families stay at The Lighthouse or the Lord Forrest. If you haven’t made your accommodation arrangements yet, I recommend making them soon. Families from other schools also stay in Bunbury overnight.
In preparation for the Bunbury Regatta, can I ask that all families complete the online form below. This will greatly assist our coaches in putting together crew entries for the regatta.
Please RSVP by Friday, 1 March, using this link: Bunbury Regatta RSVP form.
Webinar Series: Rowing Mastery for IGSSA Schoolgirl Athletes
IGSSA is excited to extend an exclusive invitation to all IGSSA School girl rowers and parents to an informative webinar series presented by Dr Sacha Fulton from Peak Preparation.
The webinar series is entirely free for IGSSA rowing communities and the 3-part webinar series will be invaluable in preparation for the IGSSA Rowing Season.
Event Details:
- Webinar Series: Rowing Mastery for IGSSA Schoolgirl Athletes
- Dates:
- Monday 26 February: Optimising Sleep
- Monday 11 March: Considerations of Female Athletes
- Time: 7pm – 8pm
- Platform: Microsoft Teams
Please find attached the official invitation which includes further details about the webinar series and our special guest presenter, Dr Sacha Fulton.
How to join the Webinar
Links to each of the webinar meetings are contained in the attachment. Please make sure to save this invitation so you can access the webinar live each week.
Privacy Features
To respect your privacy, all participants will be automatically muted upon entry.
Additionally, you will have the option to turn off your camera during the session. This ensures a comfortable and confidential environment for everyone attending and enable you to engage in the webinar whilst enjoying your evening meal!
The Webinar may be viewed on your computer, smartphone or even streamed from your computer to your TV.
The Webinar Series will also be recorded and available to view for a period of 3 months. Details regarding this will be sent out in due course.
We look forward to your active participation and engagement in this enriching webinar series.
Training Schedule
Please note all training will run as scheduled below:
| Land training start | Water training start | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 5:30-7:30am | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 | Alternate + Seniors |
|
| (Water) | ||||||
| 6:00-8am (Land) |
| Boys Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) | Girls Y10-12 6-8am (Diamond & Erg) |
|
|
|
| 3:30-4:30pm | Girls Y9-12 |
|
| Boys Y9-12 |
|
|
| (Land) | ||||||
*Senior refers to Years 11 and 12
2024 (Term 2) Rowing Training Schedule | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 5:30-7:30am | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Girls Y9-12 | Boys Y9-12 | Alternate + Seniors |
|
| (Water) | ||||||
| 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 |
|
|
| (Land) | ||||||
Buses
- Pick up: 5:05am at JTC Bus shelter
- Return: 7:30am from Boatshed
Key Rowing Events 2024
| Date | Day | Regatta | Venue | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 March | Saturday | South West Head of the River | Bunbury | Boys/Girls |
| 3-6 April | Wednesday to Saturday | Combined Y9-12 Training Camp (no overnight) | JTC | Boys/Girls |
| 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.
Proposed Camp Dates
This year we will be holding a combined Years 9 to 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
A reminder that all rowers with asthma or allergies are required to bring their asthma puffers, EpiPens, or required medication to all sessions.
Jerram Gibson
John XXIII Rowing Coordinator