Sunday 5 February
Vale John Harrison
Mr John Harrison (NSW) passed away on 1 February, 2012. John was one of the original "guinea pig" crew members introduced to Leichhardt Rowing Club, and rowed in the bow seat of the Australian Men’s coxless four at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Along with two others at Leichhardt RC, John was responsible for the design and creation of one of the original ergometers. He later became Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales. John was also an Australian beach sprint champion.
James Edwards from the NSWOC will offer the Olympic Flag to his family.
Wednesday 1 February
World Rowing e-newsletter, January 2012: now available
Read the January 2012 e-newsletter, and subscribe to future editions.
Wednesday 25 January
Tennis star takes to the Yarra
World number five David Ferrer swapped his tennis racquet for rowing oars yesterday in a special promotion organised by Rowing Victoria and the Australian Open which saw the quarter-finalist jump in a boat with Australian women’s team captain Sarah Tait.
The Boathouse Drive boat sheds are just a stone’s throw from Melbourne Park and dual Olympic rower Tait set about trying to teach the Spaniard the finer points about rowing.
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Australian team captain Sarah Tait poses with Australian Open quarter-finalist from Spain, David Ferrer |
Tait said it was a new and enjoyable experience.
“It was a great experience to get David out there in a boat and it would have been nicer to have him out there a bit longer teaching him more about rowing,” Tait said.
“He got the hang of rowing well on one side really well, so maybe he is a sweep rower!
“It was a really unique experience to row with David and was definitely worth it.”
Channel 7 shot vision of the pair rowing and will air the footage later this afternoon and this evening ahead of Ferrer’s clash with world number one Novak Djokovic.
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World number 5 Ferrer takes to the water with 2011 world championship bronze medallist Tait |
Tuesday 24 January
Rowing Australia – two positions vacant
National Education & Development Officer
Rowing Australia is seeking to fill the position of National Education & Development Officer. Download the position description and selection criteria (pdf, 131kb).
For further information, please contact Jaime Fernandez at jfernandez@rowingaustralia.com.au.
Applications should be addressed to nwagstaff@rowingaustralia.com.au by COB 6 February, 2012.
NRCE Operations Coordinator
Rowing Australia is seeking to fill the position of NRCE Operations Coordinator. Download the position description and selection criteria (pdf, 41kb).
For further information, please contact Cora Zillich at czillich@rowingaustralia.com.au.
Applications should be addressed to nwagstaff@rowingaustralia.com.au by COB 6 February, 2012.
Tuesday 24 January
National Championships Bulletin 2 available
Rowing Australia and the Organising Committee of the 2012 Australian Rowing Championships and Interstate Regatta is pleased to advise that Bulletin 2 (pdf, 2.3mb) for the event is available. Further information is available at the National Championships webpage.
Saturday 21 January
Updated Junior and TID Event Requirements
The NRCE is pleased to publish updated Event Requirements for the selection of the Australian National Junior and TID teams. For further information please visit the Junior and TID selection page at
www.rowingaustralia.com.au/hp_athletes-coaches_junior-tid-squad.shtm
Friday 13 January
Change to rules for open club races
Please note the RA Board has changed (eased) the restrictions for entry into the Open Club races at the Australian National Championships (OCW4-, OCM4-, OCW2x, OCM2x).
The new restrictions will apply for the 2012 Nationals in Perth. Please read carefully (pdf, 266kb).
Tuesday 10 January
Entries open for 2012 Australian Rowing Championships
Entries are now open for the 2012 Australian Rowing Championships and Interstate Regatta to be held at Champion Lakes in Western Australia.
Entries close at 11pm AEDT 15 February. It is recommended that crews make their entries early to avoid any congestion that typically occurs towards the close of entries. This will also ensure you have time to seek help with making your entry if required.
For more information please visit ROMS.
