TAKAPUNA GRAMMAR SCHOOL ROWING CLUB MEMBERS HANDBOOK 2020/21 Rowing Season CONTENTS Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION 3. Introduction ABOUT US 5. About Us 6. Organisation and Philosophy 7. Values 8. Fees 9. Uniform 10. Communications WHAT WE DO 12. Training 13. Daily Training Programme 14. Training Camps 15. Regattas 16. Regattas and Camps Packing List CLUB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 18. Committee 19. Coaches 20. Club Captains 21. Coxswains 22. Crew Members 23. Whanau Support POLICIES 25. Health and Safety 26. Complaints Procedure ROWING TERMS 28. Boat Terminology 29. Understanding the boats 30. Coxswain Commands 31. Rowing Terminology SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING 33. Sponsorship & Fundraising 2 Introduction This handbook has been developed to provide you with information regarding the Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club’s rowing programme and the sport of rowing. It details what you can expect from your experience with the Club, and what will be expected of you as a rower, parent or supporter. Please keep this handbook in a safe place, as it provides a great deal of important information that you will undoubtedly want to refer to often. 3 ABOUT US About Us At Takapuna Grammar Rowing Club we have a strong and successful rowing history. As one of the first rowing schools in Auckland and participants in the early 'Head of Harbour' regattas, almost fifty years ago, we have a proud coaching, rowing and competing heritage. In addition to the successes that we have experienced in our local and national regattas we have a solid history in assisting in the development of world-class athletes who have gone on to represent New Zealand at the Olympics: Conrad Robertson, won Gold for New Zealand in the 1984 Olympic Coxless Four, and Juliette Haigh who won Bronze in the 2012 Olympic Pair. Our rowing programme is carried out by a dedicated team comprised of coaches, parents, committee, school staff and our rowing crews. We as a club can only succeed with this very generous support. Every year we recruit as many students as we can and introduce them to rowing. We are proud to wear the Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club colours and aim to add a strong scholar-athlete dynamic to our community. Admittedly, the early mornings and physically demanding training are not for everyone: it’s a big lifestyle commitment but rowing also offers enormous rewards and lifelong friendships to those who make the effort. We sincerely hope that all of you who accept the challenge of joining the Takapuna 2019/20 Club Captains (Stanley & Ella) accepting the Auckland Championship Winners Grammar School Rowing Club will enjoy your time on the water and your time with Trophy on behalf of TGSRC 女女 our crew members and the coaches. 4 Organisation and Philosophy We are a not for profit organisation, managed by a volunteer committee. Whilst we are an independent entity, we have a very close relationship and alignment with Takapuna Grammar School ethos and policies. We are also a fully affiliated club with the Auckland Rowing Association and the Secondary Schools Rowing Association. We pride ourselves on the spirit of achievement by participation, and our club policy is an inclusive one 'all those that want to row, can row' and we welcome all students who wish to participate. We provide a structured, safe and comfortable environment for students with a wide range of athletic abilities to become highly trained, competitive and successful student athletes. The core philosophy of the program is teaching the athletes how to achieve excellence through discipline, hard work, and perseverance. Team members will build strength and endurance; develop time-management and self-discipline skills, and the confidence and resilience that comes with being an athlete. We follow an athlete-centered and coach driven structure, with coaching staff providing a positive environment, one where the rowers want to further develop their skills, build lifelong friendships, and have fun each and every day. 5 Values We aspire to have a strong sense of community between our members and see the following values as fundamental for the interaction between all people associated with our club. Our values are the foundation for the “esprit de corps” that we are striving for. TAKAPUNA ‘PRIDE’ We promote a team working environment where everyone is Partnership valued, treated with respect and encouraged to contribute to our common goals. We respect the privilege of rowing and the opportunity to Respect compete against New Zealand's leading rowers. We encourage individual commitment to the club, and the Involvement importance of fun, enjoyment and friendship towards fellow members. We support each members development of self-discipline, Development motivation and time management to compliment the desire to succeed. We each commit ourselves to achieving our personal best Excellence performance through a commitment to training and competition. 7 Fees Annual Fees: Development Competition Full time As mentioned, we are a not for profit organisation and as Squad Rower ** Squad Rower * Coxswain such our fees are kept as low as possible. st Our fee schedule is structured as an all inclusive model that 1 Crew Member Fee $3,000 $3,750 $2,250 incorporates all costs for the year ahead* to ensure that 2nd Crew Member Fee there are no hidden costs or surprises as the season $2,250 $3,000 $1,500 progresses. *** Fees can be paid either as a lump sum, on a monthly schedule or via an agreed payment plan (discussed with the Treasurer). Included in our fees are: There is a discount of $150 per crew member for fees that are Coaching: The rowing club covers the costs of the coaching team who, at the paid in full prior to 31st August. height of the season, can provide between 7-9 training sessions per week. Camps and Regattas*: The fees include all accommodation, meals and event entry fees. Plant Running Costs: Our boats, trailers, vans/truck, safety equipment and training gear require fuel, consumables (batteries, cleaning products etc) and periodic maintenance/repairs to ensure the safety and success of our crews. Major equipment/plant purchases, such as new boats, are the subject of separate fundraising. NOTES: * Uniform costs are not included in the fees, and as such will be invoiced separately. If a crew member is selected to compete at the Maadi Cup, or the Nationals there will be an additional fee required to cover expenses associated with attending these regattas. ** If a member of the Development Squad becomes eligible to join the Competition Squad, the parent/guardian will be contacted to ensure that they are happy to accept the additional fee. *** Second (+) Crew member from the same family - discounted fee will apply to the most junior crew member or Coxswain. 8 Uniform We have a compulsory rowing uniform which is to be worn at each regatta or event when representing Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club. This is a registered uniform and rowers are not permitted on the water without it. Rowing uniforms, supporters clothing and accessories can be purchased through the Club. Compulsory Recommended Beanie Rowing Suit Windbreaker/Rain Coat Items purchased Rowing Bag through the club Cap Navy tracksuit pants (TGSRC Logo White/Blue long sleeve printed) Sports T training top Hoodie Sun Visor Navy blue long sleeved Plain black Compression Leggings polyprop top (Kathmandu) Item(s) not purchased through 10mm spanner Sunglasses Name Club Black Shorts Slides Socks Uniform prices/sizing information will be available at the time that we complete our orders (normally only once/twice a season) – we keep limited stock of items such as caps etc. Any uniform related queries can be emailed to [email protected] ROWERS MUST HAVE FULL ROWING UNIFORM FOR ALL ROWING EVENTS 9 Communications PRIMARY COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS SECONDARY COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS INQUIRIES For ease of administration, convenience and FACEBOOK Any inquiries should be funnelled through one of the speed, our primary means of communicating with We use Facebook for informal updates following established communication channels: Crew Members and parents/guardians will be via and as a means to share pictures/videos etc. Email and Teamer. ‘Takapuna Grammar Rowing Club’ We will also endeavour to keep our website up to Official Club page (Public) date so that there is one place for you to seek out Crew Member Related Inquiries information. ‘Takapuna Grammar Rowing’ Closed Group for Rowers and Coaches For any crew selection enquiries, extended absences, please contact our President/Vice-President and they will (request to ‘join’) Teamer (& Electronic Forms) either resolve or seek out the required information on your behalf. ‘TGSRC Parents’ Crew Members will be required to acknowledge Closed Group for Parents/Guardians whether they can attend training sessions, boat If you are injured or can not attend a training or have a (request to ‘join’) loading/unloading, camps, regattas and other question about your training schedule, please contact activities via Teamer (and/or by completing an your assigned Coach ([email protected]). WHATSAPP - TGSRC Notifications electronic form or via email if this is requested). We have set up a WhatsApp group called ‘TGSRC Student Inquiries Notifications’ to post reminders & updates (please TGS Rowing Website note that this group is for notifications only & not All queries regarding a student’s general well being, Please check out our website for up to date general chat). To join ‘TGSRC Notifications’ please regatta homework, behaviour or other school related use QR Code or click on link: TGSRC Notifications weekly/daily training schedules, calendar, training matters should be directed to the rowing Teacher In information and lots more. Charge or through normal school channels. Club Administration All other inquiries relating to the administration of the club should be directed to the appropriate Committee member or to the Club Secretary: [email protected] www.tgsrowing.org.nz 10 WHAT WE DO Training Attributes of a seasoned rower are the leg power of a speed skater, back strength of a weightlifter, endurance of a marathon runner, reflexes of a sprinter and the balance of a snowboarder.