13th August 2021
Dear [[FIRST_NAME]],
Pennant #3 is on tomorrow & with one more pennant regatta to go, the countdown is on to the WA State Championships in September & we're getting excited!
In this edition of Oar Talk meet our Tokyo 2020 Australian Paralympic Rowing Team & check out who the ones are to watch internationally in Para rowing. Entries for the WA Indoor Rowing Championships close next Wednesday, 18.08.2021 - don't forget to enter!
The 2022 WA State Team nominations will also be closing next Wednesday so make sure your nominations are submitted - don't miss the opportunity to become part of an awesome rowing team.
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Changes to Swan & Canning Riverpark
Changes have come into effect from August 2021 to boost safety and enjoyment of the Swan & Canning Riverpark.
These include:
- an 8 knot speed limit between the Narrows Bridge and Barrack Square
- realignment and renaming of the water sport area at South Perth
- a permanent 5 knot area near the Matagarup Bridge
Click HERE to download the FREE updated Boating Guide.
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Meet Our Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Team!
With just 12 days to go to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, excitement is building for our Aussie Para rowers!
Para rowing legends Kathryn Ross & Erik Horrie are competing in their 4th & 3rd Paralympics respectively, & are joined by 6 highly talented Olympic debutants - Simon Albury, Nikki Ayers, Alexandra Viney, James Talbot, Thomas Birtwhistle & Renae Domaschenz.
Check out their official Paralympic profiles HERE
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Ones to Watch for Para Rowing - Erik Horrie
The five-time world champion is especially one to keep a close eye on in the sport for his story. He will have to get by nemesis Roman Polianskyi, who upset him in Rio. But he beat the Paralympic champion at the 2017 and 2018 Worlds, and hopes to repeat that on the Paralympic stage in the men’s single sculls (PR1M1x).
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics commence on Tuesday, 24th August 2021 with the rowing regatta kicking off Friday, 27th August. Get behind our wonderful Aussie Paralympians & cheer them on from home!
Click HERE for the full feature story & video from Paralympics.org
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2021 WA Indoor Rowing Championships
Entries Now Open!
Why not challenge yourself at the biggest & best indoor rowing event in the state. Join us on Saturday, 21.08.2021 at the Swan Yacht Club in East Fremantle for a day of racing & fun.
All ages (12+) & all level of experience welcome to compete. It's not just for rowers & ANYONE can compete!
Click HERE to enter!
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Healthy Sporting Club Grants
Applications Now Open
Healthway are now accepting applications for their 2021-22 Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program. Clubs can apply for up to $4,000 to purchase kitchen equipment, participate in Fuel to Go & Play online training or run educational workshops with the aim to increase healthy food and drink options within the club’s canteen or kiosk.
This season, clubs can also reward a healthy club coordinator with a $400 voucher to coordinate the program.
Apply through Healthway's online portal HERE.
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Nominations Close in 5 Days!
The vision of the WA Pathways Strategic Plan Pathways 2021 is ‘To consistently produce world-class rowers’
- Nominations close: 18.08.2021 @ 5pm AWST
- Nominations from athletes who are completing Year 12 in 2021: will be accepted up until 5pm Friday 26th November 2021.
For the full team selection process & associated documents, click HERE.
 
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A Shock Win by Varsity! Saturday, 16.06.1979
Your Editor-in-Chief was just a wee 9 year old when these fine gentlemen in the University of WA No.1 crew battled it out on the Canning River to score a shock win in the State Champion coxed four title.
Members of the winning crew were:
- Jack Fischer (bow)
- Steve Donaldson (2)
- Alan Stewart (3)
- Tony Gilbanks (stroke)3=
- Neil Hanley (cox)
Click HERE for the full article from the Sunday Times, 17.06.1979
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Conference Cancelled
15-17 Oct 2021
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Rowing Australia has cancelled the 2021 Coaching & Officiating Conference to be held on the Gold Coast.
The new dates are 22 - 24 April 2022 on the Gold Coast.
More details will be released in due course.
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