John XXIII Rowing Club 

The 2023 rowing season is now in full swing, with the boys attending their first water training. There has already been great progress made by all rowers and we look forward to seeing them refine their skills as  the season progresses.

It is expected that our routine of getting on and off the water will take a few weeks to refine; it has been great to see all rowers showing initiative to get the job done.  If you are unsure how you can assist with set-up and pack down, I ask that rowers show initiative or ask a coach how they can help. Just like when we are on the water, everything is faster and more efficient when we pull together!

SOUTH WEST HEAD OF THE RIVER: 24-25 MARCH 2023

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 25 March 2023.

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, The Mantra, or the Lord Forrest. If you haven’t made your accommodation arrangements, we suggest making them soon to avoid missing out as families from other schools also stay in Bunbury overnight. 

UPDATE: Family rowing dinner – Friday 24 March

Due to the lack of lighting outside the Bunbury Rowing Club, the Family Rowing Dinner will now be held in the Hall inside the Bunbury Rowing Club at 6:30pm on Friday 24 March. More information will be distributed in the next fortnight.

Regatta

A BBQ breakfast will be provided from 6:30am on Saturday 25 March on the foreshore of the Bunbury Rowing Club. For those families intending to travel down on Saturday 25 March, you will need to be at the Bunbury Rowing Club no later than 7:00 am. The Regatta commences at 8am and finishes at approximately 1:30pm. 

ALL ROWERS will be required for boat unloading at the JTC Boatshed on Sunday 26 March 8:00am.

Augusta Rowing Tour

The Augusta Rowing Tour aims to provide our senior rowers with the opportunity to develop their personal fitness, rowing abilities and camaraderie moving into the 2023 season.

Key Details

• Who: Years 11 & 12 Rowers (boys and girls)
• When: Friday 14 – Monday 17 April
• Where: Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park and surrounding areas.
• Parents of our senior rowers, please be on the lookout for the tour itinerary and Registration Form which has been emailed out today.

Stack Team App

Just a reminder, if you haven’t already, please download the ‘Stack Team App’ on your phone as this is the central place for rowing information, including schedules, training updates, and access to the rowing handbook. 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 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

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

Hats

Thank you to all the rowers who have handed in their rowing caps to the Sports office.  If you haven’t dropped off your hat, Monday 27 February will be your last opportunity until the end of the season.

NEW Absent from training procedure 

Training Schedule 

Buses

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

Regatta dates

Please book these in your diaries. Rowers are expected to remain at regattas for the duration of the day. 

Jerram Gibson

John XXIII Rowing Coordinator