A great deal of effort is required from our Rowing community (staff, coaches, rowers, parents/carers) for Regattas to be successful. From administration, boat loading and unloading, towing boats to events, getting boats ready to race (rigging/derigging boats, sorting bow numbers, height checks and shoes) to ensuring all rowers get on and off the water in a timely manner. For parents/carers please ask your child's respective coach/es or Director of Rowing how you can help.
Rowers are to make their own way to all Regattas and to arrange their own accommodation when required. Racing starts early in the morning, with ALL rowers required to arrive at the venue at the time directed by the Director of Rowing, this will be announced on Rowing Teams App prior to the event. Pre and post racing, students are in the care of their parents/carers and not the Colleges.
Leaving School For Regattas
All students are required to attend school on the Friday before a weekend regatta, up to the conclusion of Period 4. From the start of lunch break, it is left to discretion of the parent/carer as to whether students leave early to commence the trip to Lake Barrington. Leaving before this time to secure a camping spot is not considered a valid reason for students to leave school early.
All students leaving early must notify Student Services and contact relevant teachers to find out what work they will need to complete or make up.
Exceptions to this policy may only be granted with one week advance notice and with written approval from the Director of Sport, following recommendation from the Director of Rowing.
Should the College have whole school events scheduled for the Friday, all students will be required to be in attendance at these events.
Duty of Care
Rowing Regattas are not school-supervised events. The Director of Rowing and Rowing Coaches are responsible for organising and running the rowing program at school Regattas. While on the water, rowers will be under the supervision and care of Rowing Tasmania officials. During team meetings and prior to races, rowers will be supervised by coaches. In between races and before and after the Regatta, parents/carers are responsible for the supervision and duty of care of their child. The Director of Rowing will be available to assist with any issues that may arise. A St John's Ambulance will always be onsite at every Regatta.
