2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School
2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School
2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School
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WHAT IS A SUPPORTER?<br />
SOME ADVICE ON HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR SON<br />
<strong>TSS</strong> Rowing dearly values the support given by parents. However, for those parents unfamiliar with the<br />
sport, here are a few "do's" and "don'ts" on how to be a good supporter at regattas.<br />
Do's<br />
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Encourage your son to ALWAYS be on time for training and for regattas. Remember, if he is<br />
late, the whole crew and the coach suffer.<br />
Cheer as loudly as you can for all <strong>TSS</strong> crews.<br />
Offer to assist the Rowing Supporters Committee members in any way you can.<br />
Talk positively to your son about achieving his potential. A positive approach is essential in<br />
rowing ‐ it can make the difference!<br />
Talk positively to other parents at regattas and functions to create a <strong>TSS</strong> spirit that will be<br />
envied.<br />
Give support to hardworking coaches who give up a tremendous amount of time voluntarily.<br />
Encourage your son to show good sportsmanship in every situation, but especially after<br />
winning!<br />
Don’ts<br />
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Try to avoid giving your son big hug as he is about to step into a boat (this can be especially<br />
embarrassing for men of steel!).<br />
Please do not enter the boys tent on race day. Part of the preparation for a race is to keep a<br />
crew together as a 'team' prior to the race. Boys are free to meet parents in the supporters<br />
tent if their Coach gives them approval and the time to do so.<br />
Wish your son good luck but always well before the coach begins his pre‐race talk. This is a<br />
time when we expect crews to be focused and ready to race.<br />
If you have any doubts or do not fully understand the technique or race tactics being<br />
employed, speak to the coach, but be aware that he/she will have your son's and the Shed's<br />
best interest at heart. Remember, we are a team. If we all work together and in the same<br />
direction we can achieve our aim.<br />
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