2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School

If equipment is not looked after, then the boat that you do use will be taken off you and you will
be put in an older, heavier boat until your respect of equipment has come to that expected by
TSS Rowing. This applies to your behaviour around the boat shed as well.
NO IRRESPONSIBLE, FOOLISH BEHAVIOUR WILL BE ACCEPTED.
This includes running, throwing of any kind of object, swearing, any form of playful wrestling or
any other form of inappropriate behaviour.
This also includes behavoiur on the water. Remember we are all representing The Southport
School not only while racing but in training also. While on the water you are in the public eye and
good behaviour is the only accepted behaviour. Discipline by TSS will be taken if this is not
abided by.
7.0 UNIFORM
It is expected that your maroon training suit will be worn during all on‐water sessions. Depending
on your age group and how often you train, you may need to own more than one. These can be
purchased from the TSS Rowing Supporters on a Saturday morning after training.
If for any reason you are unable to wear your training suit on a particular morning, your blue PE
shorts and white TSS CREW shirt will be the only other acceptable item. The TSS CREW shirts are
also available from the Supporters.
These items need to be purchased as soon as possible in Term 4.
Hats are another compulsory item. During training in Term 4, any WHITE cap is acceptable.
Training in Term 1 in your selected crews you must wear only the hats available from the
Supporters. This applies to all regattas also. If there is more than one style of hat available to you
from the Supporters, it does not matter which style you wear, but all crew members must be
wearing the same style.
While training, at the rowing shed, or any time during a regatta, you must never have your
rowing suit top pulled down. If you do, you must immediately put on a shirt.
When traveling to and from regattas and whilst at regattas, uniform must be your ‘TSS CREW’
shirt with your blue PE shorts.
8.0 SUN SAFETY / HEALTH ISSUES
Sun Shirts and Hats are compulsory for all rowers. TSS Rowing supporters supply at minimal cost
the TSS approved Sun Shirts and Hats
The same applies for a t‐shirt. If you choose to wear a t‐shirt to protect your shoulders from the
sun, it must be white. A great training shirt is a Bonds T‐shirt.
As mentioned above, hats are compulsory.
Sunglasses are another recommended item to protect the eyes from the suns UV rays. The best
recommended lenses for rowing on water are ‘polarized’.
Sunscreen is also highly recommended. It is recommended that it is put on before you come to
training of a morning or afternoon to enable you to wash your hands with soap so that your
hands are not slippery for rowing. Sunscreen is also available at the rowing sheds.
Water bottles are also compulsory for each training session. You must remain hydrated and have
them with you 24/7. If your body is not adequately hydrated your performance drops drastically
and may also need to seek medical attention.
Hygiene is another very important issue:
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