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Crews for Club Races Sunday 4 August 10am

Wow! What a fantastic response we have had to Club Races this Sunday – we have about 50 people racing which is going to make for a great morning on the water.
As a result we have had to change racing into 8’s and quads (to cater for some people that have not rowed sweep yet).
If you haven’t rowed or raced an eight before have no fear – Club races are the ideal time to jump in and have a go and you will be rowing with people that have raced in an eight before. Sit down, strap in and go with the flow!
Here is the draw – remember, how a crew looks on paper is not how it goes on the water….Club races is all about the fun of getting on the water and having a challenge.
SCHEDULE:
10am       Rower briefing upstairs @ boathouse
10.20am 8+ Heat 1 – Eight A vs Eight B
10.40am 8+ Heat 2 – Eight C vs Eight D vs Eight E
11am      8+ Final B – the 3 losers from 8+ heats 1 and 2
11.20am 8+ Final A – the 2 winners from 8+ heats 1 and 2
11.40am 4x+ Heat 1 – Quad A vs Quad B
12 noon  4x+ Heat 2 – Quad C vs Quad D
12.15pm   4x+ Final B – the losers from 4x+ heats 1 and 2
12.30pm  4x+ Final A – the winners from 4x+ heats 1 and 2
12.45pm LUNCH – soup and sausage sizzle, gold coin donation each. We would love some people to bring along a cake / something sweet to share.
Be upstairs at the boathouse by 10am, ready in your rowing gear. Don’t be late, even if you are in a late race as there will be a briefing at 10am and we will need help to get all the boats out. Plus you get to support everyone else in their race.
EIGHTS:

A

B
Mike O’Neill Katie Cowley
Sarah Knight PJ Eadie
Thalia Marshall Rob Martinovic
Gail Davidson Sarah Ryan
Fatima Vally Vanessa Young
Maninder Singh Caroline Lewis
Martin Foster Rochelle Stokes
Virginie Gregoire Michael Gehling
Cox: Mike Numa Cox: Derek Begg

C

D

E
David Micallef Tony Pick Dennis Beck
Louise Roberts Lindsey Brown Karen Doggett
Julia Artemenko Ben Soraghan Alena Leonardi
Jennelle Marden Christine Kaissidis Gail Carter
Jemma Evans Amanda Shaw Nick Kaissidis
Edward Cordner Liz Hagerty Dylan Nicholson
Justin Thomas Rachael Button Cat Hardy
Matthew Couch Barry Campbell Emily Dunn
Cox: Mike Numa Cox: Derek Begg Cox: Karin Bouvin

QUADS

A

B
Morgan Thomas Corrine Renshaw
Jodie Naisbitt Kathy Macrow
Mike Numa Michael Gehling
Dennis Beck Nick Kaissidis
Cox: Karen Doggett Cox: Rochelle Stokes

C

D
Edith Hamilton Alice Fredericks
Emily Dunn Karin Bouvin
David Micallef P J Eadie
Martin Foster Barry Campbell
Cox: Karen Doggett Cox: Rochelle Stokes

If your name is not on this list but should be – please contact me ASAP, it is not intentional! I have had to double up a couple of rowers so I will swap you in.
Looking forward to a great morning of racing – Go Richmond!

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2012-13 AGM and Presentation of Awards

Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation Night
On Saturday night at the club, the AGM and Presentation of Awards for season 2012-13 were held.
The committee for 150th year concluded their duties with a brief report to the meeting and the written report was presented. Positions for the 151st committee were filled by single nominations, except the President’s position, which received two nominations. An election was conducted by secret ballot and the results declared; Geraldine Goss – 16 votes, Karen Doggett – 38 votes.

The 151st committee are as follows;
President – Karen Doggett
Vice President – Justin Thomas
Treasurer – Troy Durham
Secretary – Anthea Amos
Head of Rowing – Derek Begg
Captain – Barry Campbell
Head of Club Development – Lucy Crunden
General Members – Vicki Brennan and Kathy Macraw

Once the official meeting was concluded, and after some refreshments were taken, the Presentation of Awards was made.
The major winners for season 2012-13 are as follows;

Mal Scott Best Male Rower – Barry Campbell and David Micallef
John Sawyer Best Female Rower – Geraldine Goss
Don Edwards Best Coxswain – Rebecca Lionnet
President’s Award – Franziska Locher and Elixabeth Sheil

We congratulated the winners with more refreshments at the bar!

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Richmond Rowing Club Camp 2013

Various people have been busy in the background organising the 2013 Richmond Rowing Club Box Biting Championship.

What’s Box biting you say?
Well the only way you will find out is to attend the RICHMOND ROWING CLUB PRESEASON CAMP on the 4th 5th and 6th of October at Lake Nagambie.
Lake Nagambie is just 90 mins drive from Melbourne via the Hume Highway, located on the Goulbourn river and nestled amongst some of Victoria’s premier wine country although we may actually do some rowing too it is camp after all.
Your Cruise Director Rochelle be organising your cabins at the picturesque http://www.nagambielakespark.com.au/
We’ll send out additional details shortly including a packing list, member survey and how to get there details.

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Strategic Plan – Draft for Comment

The Strategic Planning day in June seems ages ago but a dedicated group of volunteers are still busy working on the strategic plan and the operational plan for the next 12-18 months. It’s great to see the energy everyone is bringing to this with lots of new ideas!

Here is the draft strategic plan – thanks to Aaron for presenting it in RRC style. Have a look and let us know what you think…does the plan reflect the sort of club you think Richmond should be and the areas we should be focusing on?
The plan will be discussed at the AGM on Saturday evening so come along!
RRCStratPlanSummary

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RRC Club Races Sunday 4th August 10am

RRC CLUB RACES     SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 10AM

CONTINUING RRC’S LONG TRADITION OF CLUB RACING, ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLUB RACES.

Rules for the day:

  • Rowers of all experience levels invited
  • Racing in Regulation 4’s
  • Course: 150m Boathouse straight
  • Mixed ability crews randomly selected
  • Register your intention to row by Thursday 1st August (Facebook, surveymonkey, boathouse noticeboard)
  • Crews published on blog and Facebook on Saturday 3rd August – no withdrawals please
  • All rowers at boathouse ready to row at 10am.  First race 10.20am

Lunch provided after racing.
150th Gala Dinner bookings taken on the day!

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RRC 150th t-shirts available to order now!

For those after a souvenir RRC 150th item we are getting some classic limited edition t-shirts with our 150th logo. These polo shirts are available to order and buy now on Trybooking for $35 (see the size chart below and make your order) http://www.trybooking.com/DCNM. Get in quick so you don’t miss out!RRC 150th t-shirts
RRC 150th logo
T-shirt size chart

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Level 1 Coaching Course – Sunday 23 June 2013 POSTPONED

UPDATE: Due to low enrolments this course has been put over to a date in July TBC.
Derek
 
Rowing Victoria is conducting a Level 1 coaching course this coming Sunday, to be held at a Boathouse Drive club (TBC).  The course starts at 10am and will go until approx 4pm.  Course fees are $220.
The level 1 coaching accreditation is the starting level for all rowing coaches.   The club encourages anyone from RRC who’s keen to do some coaching to do this course.
If you want to do it, then you need to organise yourself ASAP:

  1. register for the course via Rowing Victoria’s website http://www.home.rowingvictoria.asn.au/index.php/development/coaching/coaching-courses
  2. drop me an email to let me know you are enrolling (email me via  [email protected])

Derek Begg
Head of Rowing

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Member Feedback Survey

Hopefully you have received an email with a link to our Member Feedback Survey in preparation for our strategic planning workshop on 15 June.
Your feedback is essential to help RRC plan effectively. Please complete the survey as soon as possible and definitely by Monday 10 June. It should only take 10 or 15 minutes.
If you have not received the email we apologise, we still want your feedback! Please email [email protected] and I will forward a survey link to you.
Many thanks in advance for your time to give your feedback.
 

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Presentation night – 25 May – cancelled

Due to very low ticket sales for the clubs annual presentation night this coming Saturday, 25 May, the committee has had to cancel the event. Minimum numbers were not reached and therefore costs were becoming prohibitive.
Consequently club awards will be announced and presented at the club AGM on 27 July.
The committee apologies to all those that did sign up to attend. The Treasurer will reimburse all those that purchased a ticket.
For all those still interested in getting together on Saturday to have a drink/bite to eat and swap season stories, an alternative more casual option is currently being investigated. Details will be circulated shortly.
Thanks
Emma

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