John XXIII Rowing Club 

Dear Families

John XXIII is excited to host IGSSA Regatta 2 this Saturday 11 May. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents, rowers, and families who have contributed by baking cakes, donating raffle prizes, and volunteering for various roles. Your efforts have been instrumental in preparing for what promises to be a fantastic day of racing.

Best of luck to our female rowers as they head into their second IGSSA Regatta of the season! On the morning of the event, a bus will depart from the school bus shelter at 6:00am, transporting rowers directly to Champion Lakes. For those not utilising the school transportation, please arrive at the venue by 7:00am for a quick briefing and to help with rigging the boats.

Please ensure you bring the following:

• JTC racing zoot suit
• 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 (medications, inhalers, EpiPens, etc.)

All participants are expected to help with the pack-up process after the Regatta. If you have other commitments and need to leave early, please inform me and your coaches beforehand. The return bus will leave Champion Lakes at 12:30pm for the JTC Boatshed at Canning Bridge, where we will unload the boats. Your cooperation will ensure a smooth and efficient end to our day.

Rowers will be available for collection from the Rowing Shed at approximately 2:30p. We appreciate your dedication and teamwork and wish you the best of luck in your races!

JTC Rowing Club and Tommy Sugo 

John XXIII Rowing Club is raising funds to assist with the purchase and repair costs of rowing equipment necessary to maintain a competitive and safe environment for our current and future rowers.

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

Indulge in the convenience of meals with less than 10 minutes of prep time. We know you have a busy schedule, so why spend hours in the kitchen when you can enjoy a delicious dinner with minimal effort? To make things even sweeter, all orders over $90 qualify for free next-business-day delivery to your home or workplace. 

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

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 first order cut-off is 31 May 2024. With delivery to your school by 20 June (just before the Head of the River)
• 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 2 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