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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TRADITIONS<br />
Regattas<br />
Tea, coffee, milk, sugar and boiling water are always available in the <strong>TSS</strong> Supporters Tent, provided at no<br />
cost by the Rowing Supporters Group. Generally, parents contribute a cake, biscuits, muffins or such like<br />
to place on the table for general consumption. It is recommended that you bring your own coffee cup.<br />
Ample stocks of fresh water are provided for the rowers.<br />
You can bring your own lunch (snack), although the host school will be operating a canteen where you<br />
can purchase hamburgers, soft drinks, water etc. Remember that the rowers will be hungry when they<br />
come off the water after racing. Remember to provide your sons with ‘energy food’; energy bars, isotope<br />
drinks and fruit such as bananas. RED BULL, ‘V’, MOTHER and similar caffeine drinks – ARE NOT<br />
PERMITTED TO BE CONSUMED AT ALL BY MEMBERS OF <strong>TSS</strong> <strong>ROWING</strong>.<br />
<strong>ROWING</strong> SIGN‐ON & BLESSING OF THE FLEET<br />
Sign‐on – 3 October<br />
This is the official sign‐on day for rowers for the <strong>2010</strong> Season. Rowers should attend the boatshed at<br />
7.00am ready for sign‐on and a social row. <strong>The</strong> Rev. Bryan Gadd will conduct the Blessing of the Fleet as<br />
is customary at the beginning of each season.<br />
<strong>TSS</strong> HOSTED REGATTA<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>TSS</strong> Hosted Regatta is the first race of the season and will be held on Saturday 30 January at<br />
Coomera. This year the catering will be provided by <strong>TSS</strong> Rowing Supporters. <strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> is also<br />
responsible for the organization of the races, time keeping, data collection and the supply of tinnies with<br />
drivers. Please volunteer early to help with this big event. Many hands make light work, so any help will<br />
be greatly appreciated. Contact Tim Rylance if you are able to assist in any way.<br />
<strong>TSS</strong> <strong>ROWING</strong> SUPPORTERS TENT AT <strong>TSS</strong> REGATTA<br />
On our Regatta Day, Saturday 30 January <strong>2010</strong>, the <strong>TSS</strong> Rowing Supporters Group is also responsible for<br />
providing a hospitality tent for refreshments for the Headmaster and his invited guests.<br />
This year the guests will include the Headmasters & Wives, Rowing Masters, the representatives of our<br />
sponsor Bruce Lynton BMW and Supporters Club Presidents from all the competing schools. This<br />
morning tea is for invited guests only and is therefore not open for the general public.<br />
‘AFTERS’ AT THE BOAT SHED<br />
A sausage sizzle is provided for the rowers after their return to <strong>The</strong> Shed and all equipment is<br />
cleaned and put away. Parents are invited to the boatshed upon return from each regatta to enjoy<br />
drinks and nibbles while the rowers unload and rig boats. This has proved very popular in past<br />
seasons and we welcome all rowing parents to enjoy this occasion. Please note unless prior<br />
permission has been given boys are not permitted to leave the boatshed until everything has been<br />
put away.<br />
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