2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School

GENERAL INFORMATION
Morning Training Sessions
Morning training sessions, typically, begin at 5.30am for the Open, Y11 & Y10 Squads and 5.45am for
the Junior Squad. The crews are off the water by 7.30am in order for them to leave the boatshed by
7.45am for breakfast before beginning school at 8.30am.
Morning training sessions are absolutely vital for the sport of rowing, particularly on the Gold Coast,
due to the water conditions in the afternoon. Early morning is often the ONLY time the boys can row
on the Nerang River as the wind generally increases during the day making rowing impossible later in
the day.
Afternoon Training Sessions
Afternoon training sessions, typically, begin at 3.45pm and consist of weights (older rowers),
ergometers and land‐based fitness and weather permitting, some rowing sessions.
Rowing is a very demanding sport requiring fitness, strength and flexibility, which is why the number
of training sessions is necessary. TSS has fantastic facilities for sport, including a very experienced
strength and conditioning coach who advises the rowers regarding this aspect of their training.
Year Group Divisions
In the 2010 racing season all boys will compete in their Year Groups. Juniors (Year 8 and 9), Year 10
(Quad Sculls) Year 11 (VIII’s) and Open (VIII’s)
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