20th May 2022

Dear [[FIRST_NAME]],

Hello!  Hello!  Welcome to Lake Wendouree, Victoria where the 2022 Australian Masters Rowing Championships are currently in full swing!  Our WA Masters have had an awesome 2 days of racing so far.

Also in this edition of Oar Talk we thank our wonderful volunteers during National Volunteer Week for all their hard work & dedication to the sport of rowing as well as recap our very successful Hour of Power session - "Strength & Conditioning" -  held at Aquinas College.

Happy reading & don't forget to tune into Rowing Australia's Livestream of the 2022 AMRC!

📸 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑅𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑙𝑢𝑏

It's National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is where we celebrate & acknowledge the generous contribution of our volunteers in the rowing community. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the hard work you do!

Why not get involved?

• Do you fancy having the best seat in the house at the next regatta?
• Or do you prefer to out on the water?
• How about guaranteed VIP parking?

Give something back to your community - volunteer TODAY!

Click HERE to find out more & register!

West Australian Masters Win Big in First 2 Days at Lake Wendouree.

There's been a couple of solid days of racing for our West Australian Masters who have nabbed themselves a haul of medals after just 2 days at Lake Wendouree, Victoria!

With more exciting racing to come over the weekend - watch our WA Masters State Team - don't forget to tune in to Rowing Australia's livestream of each day of racing.

Click HERE for all the medal results!

HOUR OF POWER ~ Strength & Conditioning ~ What a Fantastic Evening!

Almost 70 people attended Rowing WA’s Strength & Conditioning session on Wednesday, 04.05.2022.

Presented by Paul Turk from WAIS, athletes & coaches were put through the paces of what strengthening exercises need to be perfected to improve performance on the water.

Congratulations to our clubs & schools who have entered the race for the most points in the Act Belong Commit | 2022 Club & Schools Engagement Competition!

Click HERE for the complete wrap up & information on how to earn more points in our Healthway Competition!

UWABC Launches Legacy Fundraiser!

For over 100 years the UWA Boat Club has believed that any young person with the drive & desire to row should have the chance.

UWABC are currently launching a "Giving Day" as they prepare to leave a legacy fund for all future university student rowers.

Giving Day will launch on Saturday, 28.05.2022 at 9:00am & will be a 24-hour campaign to raise funds for the purchase of equipment.

Click HERE to donate.

A Project to Establish the Future of SRRC!

Swan River Rowing Club (SRRC) in negotiation with Rowing Australia, have secured the purchase of an Empacher Men's 8+, which is to be named after Nick Garratt for his legendary, lasting contribution to rowing.

SRRC have partnered with the Australian Sports Foundation to raise funds to support the purchase of the Nick Garratt 8+.

Click HERE for more information & to donate.

Calling all IGSSA WA Girls!

Join us for a delicious morning tea at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre - Rowing WA Mezzanine - during the IGSSA WA Head of the River.

Wear your old school blazer, catch up & reminisce with past IGSSA WA rowers old & new!

• RSVP by: Thursday, 23rd June 2022.

This event is FREE, however your registration as RSVP is reuqired for catering purposes - thank you!

Click HERE to register your RSVP.

Season Update

Following a smoky start to the season that forced the cancellation of Regatta #1, the IGSSA WA rowing season successfully returned to racing on the 14th of May.

Whilst COVID did impact the available entries for many schools, it was great to see a return to racing for the majority of students.

Rowing WA looks forward to having all crews back on the water for the remaining regattas this season.

Click HERE for further information.

John XXIII College is delighted to be hosting the 2022 IGSSA WA Head of the River taking place on 25 June at Champion Lakes.

As this year’s hosts, the College has put together some great quality mementos for participants and supporters.

Click HERE to order your merchandise!

FREE Sports Community Webinars!

"HEALTHY & WELCOMING CLUBS: Create safe environments & easily manage conflicts at your club."

• Time: 5pm - 6pm (AWST)
• Dates: Wednesday, 31.05.2022, 07.06.2022 & 14.06.2022

The following will be covered over the 3 sessions:

• Leadership + Culture = Success
• Setting expectations for behaviour
• Managing conflict for positive outcome
• Understanding member protection and child safety
• How to ensure your club actively promotes a safe environment
• How to ensure your club is compliant
• Understanding what risk means
• Identifying risks to assist with management
• Managing risks to benefit your clubs and members

ALL Rowing WA clubs, through Sports Community, have FREE access to a series of webinars in 2022.

Contact you President / Club Captain, or Sarah Black to register.

Good Luck to Crews Competing this Weekend!