John XXIII Rowing Club 

Dear Rowing Families

The countdown to All Schools State Championships is on and we are aiming to get as many crew combinations on to the water at each session as we can. We had a very successful All Schools Regatta #3, with six crews winning their divisions and many others having great tussles with other crews, which provided fantastic spectating for those on the bank. One more week of training to go, please aim to get to as many sessions as you can, so also take care of yourself, get as much sleep as possible and eat well. Tickets for the Presentation Dinner are now available. Please see below for further information. 

Training days 

Diamond Fitness will continue to run its sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings next week.

Friday training days 

Years 9 and 10 Boys – 7 August

Remember, if you can’t make a session, please email Claire.woolfitt@johnxxiii.edu.au, or jimmy.oregan@johnxxiii.edu.au for the Girls Squad or lauren.strong@johnxxiii.edu.au for the Boys Squad. 

House Regatta 

The House Regatta is scheduled for Saturday, 29 August. The House Regatta is for students in Years 8 to 12 to enjoy a fun morning competing in mixed crews at our Boatshed. Further information will be sent out in the coming weeks. 

Rowing Presentation Dinner

Celebrate the 2026 season with JTCRC at the Presentation Dinner for Years 9 to12.

• When: Saturday 29 August, 2026
• Time: 6:30pm - 10pm
• Location: Thomas More Exhibition Centre
• Cost: $55 per person (includes Buffet dinner)
• Drinks: Soft drinks and water provided. Adults BYO alcohol
• Dress: 
  • Rowers – Full College Winter Uniform (no PE uniforms)
  • Adults – Semi-formal

Year 7 Learn to Row

The sign-up for Year 7 Learn to Row is open. This program commences in Week 5, the week beginning 17 August. The sessions are held in the afternoon at our Canning Bridge Boat Shed. Please email Claire.woolfitt@johnxxiii.edu.au for more information. 

For those students who have already signed up, sessions will be allocated shortly, and I will let you know via email.

If you wish to sign up, there is still time – please complete this form: Year 7 Learn to Row 2026 – Fill out form

All Schools Regatta 3 Wrap-up

While the sun shone, the wind did pick up during the day, and crews battled hard against the cross-headwind for most of the day. 

JTC had some fantastic results, with six crews winning their Divisional races. JTC crews medaled in 31 races! These results are a great achievement; we celebrate all crews that take to the water, and all rowers and coxswains should be proud of their achievements. Special mention goes to coxswain James S, who somehow managed to keep the boat on the course, despite a fin that was at 45 degrees after sustaining damage from another crew’s oar. Full results are available at: Rowing WA Regattas

The rowers have trained hard since school returned, and we can’t wait to see some close, hard racing at All Schools State Championships on Saturday, 8 August. The run sheet will be out once we receive the draw back from Rowing WA.

Uniforms

The new zootsuit is now in stock at the Uniform Shop. There is also a training top that can be worn under the zootsuit, and a ¼-zip fleece. The only compulsory item is the Zootsuit for racing at regattas.  There is a stock of the old zootsuits that can be worn for training. 

Stack Team App

This App is one of our main avenues for communication with rowers and their parents. Please download the ‘Stack Team App’ on your phone, as this is the central place for training schedules, training updates, access to the rowing handbook, to name a few. It is important that all rowers and parents have access.

To get this app please go to the App Store or Google Play and download the 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.

Buses

• Pick up: 5:05am at College Bus shelter
• Return: 7:30am from Boatshed

2026 Rowing Club Registrations are open for Years 9 to 12 

It's never too late to register; the John XXIII Rowing Club welcomes existing and new members for our 2026 season.

Registrations are still open. Please complete the online Registration form by clicking on the link: JTC Rowing Registration for 2026 – Fill out form

Those who have not rowed before, or who would like to be a coxswain and represent the College, are also encouraged to join. 

 Training Schedule  

Key Rowing Events 2026

Absent from training procedure 

Asthma and Allergies

All rowers with asthma or allergies, please remember to bring your asthma puffers, EpiPens, or required medication to all sessions. 

Claire Woolfitt

John XXIII Rowing Coordinator