2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School
2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School 2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School
WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORT Welcome to TSS Rowing, The history books at TSS clearly show that the sport of rowing has always been a central part of the school sporting calendar. The old black and white prints illustrate the changes in boat design, racing attire and eventually a move from Quads to the seniors competing in an Open VIII at the Head of the River. Head Coaches may come and go but over the last decade it has been surprising how the sport in Queensland has moved venues so often. My first memories were of the long trip to Wivenhoe dam and TSS erecting supporters tents on the far‐off section of the river bank. The school had a great vantage point to see the mid section of the race but couldn't see who had won because of the angle we would all look back to and judge the placings on the finish line. Usually the cheers of the crowd would give a fairly good indication of who had won the big race. At one time the Gold Coast's own Hinze Dam started to gain in popularity and apart from some parking hiccups the course usually provided a smooth, almost perfect racing surface. Who would have thought that a few years later a Sunshine Coast property developer would come up with the idea to build a rowing course at Kawana and actually win over the rights to host the GPS Head of the River. This new venue looked set to be the home of Queensland rowing for the foreseeable future and offered spectators a close view of the last 500 meters of racing. However there were problems with this new course and with seafront location it is often affected by severe side‐winds making the starts extremely difficult for most schoolboy crews. Kawana is also considered an unfair course and on a windy day one of the inside lanes usually has a more sheltered advantage over a 1500 or 2000m race. Where next? It is unlikely that GPS rowing will ever move back to a Brisbane River Course but Coomera is suddenly moving forward with a new short course rowing centre. The new Coomera Rowing shed certainly looks impressive and if the Gold Coast Council can find the funds to lengthen the course in the near future who knows we might even see GPS Head of River move to another new race venue. On the 30th January TSS will host the first GPS regatta of the 2010 season at Coomera and race over the shorter 1500 metres course. It would be great if you can try and support the home regatta and see first‐hand if Coomera can challenge the Sunshine Coast for the future home of GPS rowing. Regards Bryan Hain Director of Sport 4
WELCOME FROM DIRECTOR OF ROWING Welcome one and all to the 2009/2010 GPS Rowing Season. Last year TSS could only field three out of a possible six eights at the Head Of the River in the Senior ranks and no crews had wins at the Head of the River. Collectively we must aim high and field a minimum of six Eights at Kawana in March next year. Early signs are promising and at the halfway point of Term 4 it is looking very much like TSS will be able to boat seven Eights on the 12 th of March next year. The victories are not far away. It is a wonderful early morning sight on the Nerang River watching 30 or 40 single scullers emerge from the TSS shed and plow their way up and down the stretch of water in front of the School. Just a few weeks ago there were five Eights out at 6 am. A sight not seen for many a year. TSS Rowing has had a positive beginning to the season with a productive trip with 40 boys to Bundaberg for the QLD Schools Championships winning several medals. The feeling in the shed is upbeat with anticipation of things to come. I am sure all the boys are enjoying their Rowing training so far. The boys must to take advantage of the sheds perfect position beside the river and proximity to the school. We are continually reinforcing to them how this advantage will help TSS stay one step ahead of our opposition who have their Rowing facilities well away from their school campus. We simply get more time on the water and so we must use it to our full benefit and advantage. The rowing supporter group are up and running busy planning the season ahead. The Saturday morning BBQ breakfast is a treat and many thanks to all the Parents who are already helping with this activity and all the other things that make the TSS Rowing operation run smoothly. President Mr Tim Rylance is after more help for Saturday BBQ, Rowing Camps and Our home regatta at Coomera on the 30 th of January. Tim and the hard working committee would appreciate any help possible so please put your hand up to help if you can. Rowing is a sport which requires loads of support and assistance from all so please do all you can to be involved. We have now had several editions of our new style rowing newsletter. This is the information hub that will keep you abreast of all the shed news and upcoming events. Let myself or one of the Supporter Group know if you are yet to receive the Newsletter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous Sponsors for being involved this year and hopefully for many years ahead. Special mention to Beric Lynton and Bruce Lynton BMW who have just made a commitment to TSS Rowing for the next three years. Many thanks also to the supporters and sponsors listed below along with everyone who has helped and will be no doubt helping this year. Bruce Lynton BMW Sanctuary Cove Wintech Racing ATL Composites Goldstein bakery Emma and Toms Fruit Juice Wayne Parfitt Kerri Alderson and Scotty’s Trading Post Southport I would also like to thank all the Coaches who have committed to TSS Rowing for the season ahead. In particular Rob Walker and Gary Hughes for a huge amount of work already done through Term 3, Alex Paranthoiene and James Stewart for taking on the Junior rowers. Jess Linton, Brad Carter and Mark Wilkins as Year Group Coordinators. Good luck to all for the Year ahead. Row hard, Train Hard, Race Hard, and the rest will take care of itself. Iain Smith Director of Rowing 5
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- Page 3: WELCOME FROM THE HEADMASTER Rowers,
- Page 7 and 8: CONTACTS AND WEBSITE DETAILS: TSS S
- Page 9 and 10: PRE‐SEASON TRAINING & CAMP INFORM
- Page 11 and 12: ROWING POLICY & SELECTION Rowing ha
- Page 13 and 14: SELECTION OF COXSWAINS Based primar
- Page 15 and 16: 3.0 Coaches • All coaches are ask
- Page 17 and 18: PARTICIPATING GPS SCHOOLS Anglican
- Page 19 and 20: DIRECTIONS TO COOMERA From Brisbane
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- Page 23 and 24: WHY “HEAD OF THE RIVER”? Instea
- Page 25 and 26: 1.3 PROCEDURE OF GETTING OFF THE WA
- Page 27 and 28: 3.0 MAINTENANCE All damage and brea
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- Page 33 and 34: 10.4 SECOND HALF OF DRIVE Once half
- Page 35 and 36: 10.8 MUSCLES ACTIVATED The Catch Ea
- Page 37 and 38: Pulling arms too early Swinging to
- Page 39 and 40: 12.0 TRAFFIC RULES Traffic rules t
- Page 41 and 42: 13.0 ROWING STRETCHES Downward Dog
- Page 43 and 44: Hamstring One knee bent on the f
- Page 45 and 46: Thoracic Spine Sitting up knees
- Page 47 and 48: GLOSSARY OF TERMS BOW BOW SIDE STRO
- Page 49: THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Bru
WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORT<br />
Welcome to <strong>TSS</strong> Rowing,<br />
<strong>The</strong> history books at <strong>TSS</strong> clearly show that the sport of rowing has always<br />
been a central part of the school sporting calendar. <strong>The</strong> old black and<br />
white prints illustrate the changes in boat design, racing attire and<br />
eventually a move from Quads to the seniors competing in an Open VIII at<br />
the Head of the River.<br />
Head Coaches may come and go but over the last decade it has been surprising how the sport in<br />
Queensland has moved venues so often. My first memories were of the long trip to Wivenhoe dam<br />
and <strong>TSS</strong> erecting supporters tents on the far‐off section of the river bank. <strong>The</strong> school had a great<br />
vantage point to see the mid section of the race but couldn't see who had won because of the angle<br />
we would all look back to and judge the placings on the finish line. Usually the cheers of the crowd<br />
would give a fairly good indication of who had won the big race.<br />
At one time the Gold Coast's own Hinze Dam started to gain in popularity and apart from some<br />
parking hiccups the course usually provided a smooth, almost perfect racing surface. Who would<br />
have thought that a few years later a Sunshine Coast property developer would come up with the<br />
idea to build a rowing course at Kawana and actually win over the rights to host the GPS Head of the<br />
River.<br />
This new venue looked set to be the home of Queensland rowing for the foreseeable future and<br />
offered spectators a close view of the last 500 meters of racing. However there were problems with<br />
this new course and with seafront location it is often affected by severe side‐winds making the starts<br />
extremely difficult for most schoolboy crews. Kawana is also considered an unfair course and on a<br />
windy day one of the inside lanes usually has a more sheltered advantage over a 1500 or 2000m race.<br />
Where next? It is unlikely that GPS rowing will ever move back to a Brisbane River Course but<br />
Coomera is suddenly moving forward with a new short course rowing centre. <strong>The</strong> new Coomera<br />
Rowing shed certainly looks impressive and if the Gold Coast Council can find the funds to lengthen<br />
the course in the near future who knows we might even see GPS Head of River move to another new<br />
race venue. On the 30th January <strong>TSS</strong> will host the first GPS regatta of the <strong>2010</strong> season at Coomera<br />
and race over the shorter 1500 metres course. It would be great if you can try and support the home<br />
regatta and see first‐hand if Coomera can challenge the Sunshine Coast for the future home of GPS<br />
rowing.<br />
Regards<br />
Bryan Hain<br />
Director of Sport<br />
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