“Learn to race by racing”…one of the pearls of wisdom from coach Neville Smith. The RRC foursome of Sophie, Gerry, Rochelle and Kate love opportunities to race and have looked forward to this 2014 sprint season. Continue reading “RRC Girls Amongst the Medals on the Barwon”
Access During Redevelopment
We are fortunate that Lloyd Group, the builders for the redevelopment, are experienced in working in environments where people continue to use the facility while building works are happening. However, there will be some interruptions and changes to access during the building works. Continue reading “Access During Redevelopment”
Building Contract Signed
At a small event at the boathouse on Tuesday afternoon, the building contract with Lloyds Group was signed for the redevelopment works. This is the final set of agreements that need to be executed before building works commence next week.
MLC Acting Principal, Margaret Horton, thanked RRC for our valued partnership with MLC and outlined how excited MLC is that the project is finally happening. She also thanked City of Melbourne, FMSA Architects and Lloyd Group, as did Karen Doggett.
RRC President, Karen Doggett also thanked MLC for the partnership we have with them and spoke of the anticipation of the redevelopment at RRC.
Access During Redevelopment
We are fortunate that Lloyd Group, the builders for the redevelopment, are experienced in working in environments where people continue to use the facility while building works are happening. However, there will be some interruptions and changes to access during the building works. Below is a broad outline of what is happening. Continue reading “Access During Redevelopment”
RRC Female Sweep Crews for Vic State Champs
Congratulations to the following rowers selected to represent the club in our priority female sweep events at the upcoming RV State Championships, to be held at Lake Wendouree (the historic 1956 Melbourne Olympics course) on Sunday 2 March 2014: Continue reading “RRC Female Sweep Crews for Vic State Champs”
RRC Female Sweep Crews for Vic State Champs
Congratulations to the following rowers selected to represent the club in our priority female sweep events at the upcoming RV State Championships, to be held at Lake Wendouree (the historic 1956 Melbourne Olympics course) on Sunday 2 March 2014:
FC8+
- Sophie Robinson
- Gerry Goss
- Tamara Mayfield
- Zara Love
- Lindsey Brown
- Amy Williamson
- Rochelle Stokes
- Kate Dyball
FD8+
- Ainsley Raggatt
- Amy Williamson
- Cat Hardie
- Emily Dunn
- Felicity Stark
- Kate Kotzmann
- Lindsey Brown
- Sarah Knight
FD4+
“A” crew
- Caroline Lewis
- Thalia Marshall
- Elizabeth Hagerty
- Virginie Gregorie
“B” crew
- Vanessa Rigby
- Jemma Evans
- Sarah Ryan
- Elaine Hynes
To support these crews and give them the best opportunity on the big day, we have a number of club members prepared to sub in and cox at training, including Amanda, Norah, Lauren, Anthea and others I will be criticised for not having mentioned! Thank you for your time and your generosity of spirit.
Upcoming Events On-Water
Here’s what we have on in the coming weeks and months:
1 & 2 February: Rogues Tour of Tassie – RRC members invade the Tasmanian State Pennant Regatta (L. Barrington)
Sunday 9 February: Wendouree Ballarat Regatta (L. Wendouree)
Sat/Sun 15 – 16 February: Sprint Season Training Camp (hosted by Wendouree Ballarat Rowing Club on L. Wendouree – see a theme here??)
Sat 22 February: Australian Henley Regatta (Yarra R.)
Sunday 2 March: Vic State Championships (L. Wendouree)
You should also note in your training diaries:
Saturday 22 March: Footscray City Regatta (Maribyrnong R.)
Sat/Sun 12-13 April: NSW Edward Trickett State Grade Championships (SIRC, Penrith Lakes, NSW – the 2000 Sydney Olympics course)
… and then on to the masters regattas…
A big, busy season all round.
Celebrations next Saturday 1st Feb
Celebrations next Saturday 1st Feb
Invitation to attend signing of building redevelopment contracts
There will be a small event at the RRC Boathouse at 3pm on Tuesday 28th January when the contract with the builder for the redevelopment works will be signed.
The event will only take 15 minutes but will provide an opportunity for RRC and MLC to thank those who have been involved in the project.
All members are welcome to attend. Be on time, or you will miss it!
Invitation to attend signing of building redevelopment contracts
There will be a small event at the RRC Boathouse at 3pm on Tuesday 28th January when the contract with the builder for the redevelopment works will be signed. Continue reading “Invitation to attend signing of building redevelopment contracts”