2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School

JUNIOR HEAD OF THE RIVER
On 27 th February 2010, the Junior Head of the River Regatta will be held at Kawana Waters. The same
food arrangements apply as for normal regattas.
HEAD OF THE RIVER REGATTA
The Head of the River Regatta will take place on Saturday 13 March 2010 at Kawana Waters. This is
always an extraordinary day and a fitting finale to the rowing season. The final race, "The Head", is
contested by all seven GPS Open First VIII Crews, competing for the prestigious O'Connor Cup.
SUPPORTERS BUS
The TSS Rowing Supporters organise a coach each Saturday from the School for parents and friends to
the Regattas. The coach departs from Kawana Waters soon after the presentation ceremony and arrives
at TSS at around 3.30pm. The cost per head will be confirmed closer to the Regatta Season. Early
bookings are essential as the bus fills very quickly.
FUNCTIONS
OLD BOYS ROWING DINNER
All crews competing at the Senior HOR and coaches are the invited guests of The Old Boys at their Annual
Rowing Dinner which takes place in The Centenary Centre at The School on Saturday night, 6 March 2010,
one week prior to the Head of the River. The dinner is attended by crews from the preceding decades (ie.
1999, 1989, 1979, 1969, 1959, 1949 etc) and their partners, along with the current First VIII parents and
the many people who have supported rowing at TSS over the years.
ANNUAL ROWING PRESENTATION DINNER
The dinner will be held on the night of Head of the River (13 March 2010). This being a very social
evening attended by all Crews, Coaches, Sponsors, Parents, Families and Friends. It is a fitting way to
honour all our Rowers and their Coaches for their tremendous efforts during the rowing season. An
event not to be missed! Details of venue and costs will be advised in due course.
FUNDRAISING & SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
During the course of the year we plan to hold several social and fundraising events. In addition to the
usual raffles and functions throughout the season, we plan to hold other social events, details of which
will be advised as they come to hand.
SEASON LAUNCH COCKTAIL PARTY
This year, our major sponsor Bruce Lynton BMW and the TSS Rowing Supporters Group will host a
complimentary Season Launch Cocktail Party at Bruce Lynton BMW on Friday 20 November. All Parents,
Friends, Supporters and Sponsors of TSS Rowing are cordially invited for the naming of the new VIII shell.
A silent auction is organised and great prizes are to be won on the night.
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