– TERM 1, WEEK 4, 2015 –
Squad Reports REGATTA DATES 21/02 Riverview Gold Cup 8/3 Head of the River Captain of Boats 23/3-29/3 Nationals Hi all!
ONLY 17 DAYS LEFT TILL HOTR!! With not long left make the most of every session and keep having fun!
Well done on another week of racing and training! Congratulations to everyone out at Penrith on the weekend there were some really impressive results. It's been really good seeing everyone around the gym and the boat shed working hard. Get ready for another big week ahead!
Portia Olsen
Seniors Report
A big well done to all Senior crews that rowed at the NSW State Championships this last weekend in Penrith. There were some fantastic results and performances from our crews against the best crews NSW (and other states) have to offer. That will be the last time we row at Penrith before Head of the River on Sunday 8 March!
A special mention must go to the Senior Quad (Courtney Anderson, Gemma Priddle, Amy Shaw, Elena Petschack and Jessica Cooper) and coach Josie McCutcheon for improving their time by over 20 seconds in just one week. “Super sub” Eilish Parsons was again very generous in volunteering her time to step in to the 2nd VIII to allow them to race as an eight on Saturday due to team injury.
This weekend all Senior crews will be racing at the Gold Cup at Riverview. All crews will arrive and leave from the Leichhardt boatshed. The Gold Cup is a notoriously tricky course with its unique “big bend”. So, I encourage all rowers and coxswains to speak to their coaches about how best to approach the race and what tactics best suit your crew.
Weekend beginning Saturday 28 February, Senior crews will be training at Leichhardt from 6.00am until 12.00pm.
Good luck to all Pymble crews who are racing this weekend!
Michael Jenkins Seniors Co-ordinator [email protected].
Senior IV Intermediate Report
The Intermediate squad had a very busy weekend. On Saturday half of our squad completed training sessions on water at our Leichhardt boatshed. The coaches focus here was to build up our endurance with plenty of km’s rowed as well as a strong focus on our technique. The other half of the squad was in Penrith at the NSW State Championships.
A special mention to Rachael Balcomb who finished 1st in the U16 single scull and the 1st Quad (Meg Dwyer, Caitlin Stals, Jemima McCalman, Rachael Balcomb and Charlotte Fell) coached by Jeff Patterson and Tom Minifie who finished 2nd in the U17 Quad final with a 7:26.
Jeff Patterson Intermediates Co-ordinator [email protected]
Inters 2nd Quad
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Juniors Report
Our Junior squad is continuing to make gains on the water. Our 3rd to 6th crews had a weekend off racing allowing them to train on our home stretch of water at LRC and travel across to Riverview to get some experience on the notoriously difficult Gold Cup course. The coxswains were diligent in their preparation and paid attention to the details of how to negotiate the course. We are looking forward to seeing you out there this weekend ladies!
Last weekend our 1st and 2nd crews contended a hot field in the U16 4x+ at the NSW State Championships. Our 2nd Quad had to contend with some crew changes, however the girls who rowed, did so with both skill and composure. This crew consisted of Allyson Campbell, Annabel Sherrard, Isabel Singarayar, Tahire Wjetilaka and Samantha Nugent. The girls put in a gallant effort against 1st crews from other schools, narrowly missing out on the final.
Our first crew, consisting of Daisy Spence, Caitlin Shewell, India Thompson, Isabel Walker and Olivia Hill made it through to the final, by holding off attacks from other crews and maintaining composure with a fantastic row in the heat. They just missed out on a medal in the final, placing 4th. Thank you to the coaches and families who joined us at Penrith last Sunday. It was a great experience for both crews!
I would like to take this opportunity to make a special mention of Sally Potter 2nd Quad. Unfortunately, Sally suffered an injury to her arm meaning she is currently unable to row. Whilst extremely disappointing for Sally at this stage of the season, she has stepped up to cox one of our crews. A great show of Pymble spirit from Sally. We hope your arm is on the mend!
Year 9 parents must be having a quiet week as all Year 9’s are away at school camp. For this reason there is no training this week and we will hit the ground running on the weekend.
The Junior crews are all racing between 8.00am and 9.12am. All crews will boat from LRC and return to LRC after the race. This will give the rowers some good training miles as well as racing experience this weekend. Post-race, the Juniors are encouraged to make their way to St Ignatius College, Riverview to watch some racing and support their fellow team mates.
I will be sending through a crew list to Junior Rowers for specific details are racing on Saturday.
Keli-Jane Stapp Juniors Co-ordinator [email protected]
P.S Stay tuned for more details about a Squad pasta night after training Monday 2 March at the boatshed
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Junior 1st Quad
Learn To Row Report
Congratulations to all squad members for such a fantastic week of rowing. We had the opportunity to train on the water for two sessions on Sunday and take advantage of some really flat water. Our teams were adjusted to try and group girls of similar on-water styles and technique to allow each boat to get the most out of their training sessions.
I would like to welcome new coach, Gareth Deacon to our squad! He spoke so highly of you all after the Sunday session. Please continue to make him feel welcome!
This weekend, we will be at the Leichhardt Boatshed from 7.00am to11.00am as usual. Please note: there will be a regatta on in the bay and lots of people around the boatshed. The coaches and I have arranged a variety of sessions that we will complete during the day, with our focus continuing to be on developing you all as well rounded rowers of the future! If you are intending to park at the boatshed, be aware that it is likely to be busy (allow extra time)
I look forward to seeing you all again at training this week as all crews prepare for Head of the River.
Michael Jenkins Learn to Row Co-ordinator [email protected].
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Learn To Row
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Schedule Information Leading to Head of the River
Seniors
Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February
Saturday 21 February o 1st VIII arrive at 9.15am (Pickup time LRC at 3.30pm) o 2nd VIII arrive at 6.00am (Pickup time LRC at 12.00pm) o Quad arrive at 9.15am (Pickup time LRC at 2.00pm) o Four arrive at 9.15am (Pickup time LRC at 2.30pm) Sunday 22 February o Rest Day
Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March
Saturday 28 February o Saturday training rows at LRC 6.00am to 12.00pm Sunday 1 March o “Senior Day for Learn to Row” – arrive at 7.00am o Assist LTR teams on the water o Go for a short training row o Breakfast - Home at approx. 9.00am
Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March
Saturday 7 March o Rest Day Saturday 8 March o HOTR and then boat unloading at LRC post regatta (all Senior crews to attend) Intermediates
Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February
Saturday 21 February o Arrive at 10.15am to “hot seat” with our returning Junior rowers. (Pickup time LRC at 2.30pm)
Sunday 22 February o OPTIONAL sweep oar training with Jeff Patterson and Tom Minifie at LRC at 7.00am.
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Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March
Saturday 28 February o Training 6.00am to12.00pm (we will not be entering the MLC regatta). Sunday 1 March o OPTIONAL sweep oar training with Jeff Patterson and Tom Minifie at LRC at 7.00am.
Friday 6 March , Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March
Friday 6 March o Afternoon we will be boatloading for Head of the River (Bus after school to LRC from Kelso at 3.30pm, arrival at Pymble 6.30pm) Saturday 7 March o Rest day Sunday 8 March o Head of the River Juniors
Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February
Saturday 21 February o Arrival times at LRC: o Crews 5 to 7 arrive at 6.15am (Pickup time LRC at 9.30am) o Crews 1 to 4 arrive at 7.15am (Pickup time LRC at 10.30am) Sunday 22 February o Rest Day
Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March
Saturday 28 February o Training 8.00am to 12.00pm at LRC Please note: No Pymble crew will be rowing at the MLC Regatta on this date Sunday 1 March o Rest day
Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March
Saturday 7 March o Rest day Sunday 8 March o Head of the River
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Learn to Row Details
Training will remain as planned for the whole LTR squad between now and Head of the River.
The sessions are:
Wed – Lunch (Fitness) 12.50pm to 1.35pm
Wed – PM (Row) 3.30pm to 6.00pm, arrival at Pymble at 6.30pm
Fri – PM (Row) 3.30pm to 6.00pm, arrival at Pymble at 6.30pm
Sun – 7.00am-11.00am (Row)
Please note: This Sunday 22 February the boatshed will be busier than usual due to the Leichhardt Rowing Club Regatta being on. Appropriate sessions have been arranged.
Details around Head of the River will follow shortly
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Nationals
All of Pymble’s Senior rowing squad will compete in the upcoming Australian Rowing Championships in Sydney from Monday 23 March to Sunday 29 March.
This season there is an opportunity for a select number of Intermediate rowers and coxswains to also compete for Pymble in U17 events. The events Pymble will enter this year are the U17 Quad and U17 VIII. These events will provide the rowers and coxswains with race experience whilst further developing their skills from the season.
The selection will be completed by current squad coaches in consultation with:
Cameron Anderson - Director of Sport and Activities. Jeff Patterson - Intermediate Squad Co-ordinator Tom Minifie - Senior/Intermediate Coach
Intermediates and selected U17 eligible Senior candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
Rowers:
Attendance, performances and attitude at all sessions since commencement of the Rowing season, including camp Concept2 2000m erg test from Summer Rowing camp Coach observation on rower’s skill level with understanding of impending short preparation period until competition Particularly for VIII selection, considerations of scull to sweep ability transition in training and races Availability between 9 March to 29 March for trainings and races (specific times TBC)
Coxswains: Attendance, performances and attitude at all sessions since commencement of the Rowing season, including camp. Steering Motivation and communication Rowing stroke and technical understanding Availability between 9 March to 29 March for trainings and races (specific times TBC)
If you have any questions about the criteria or process above, please do not hesitate to speak to me or email me at [email protected].
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REGATTA RESULTS
NSW State Championships Results
Squad Crew Result Squad Crew Result
Juniors 1sts 3rd/8th 8+ Everingham 3rd
2nds 7th 8+ Campbell 2nd
1sts 3rd/2nd U21 8+ Campbell 4th
Inters 2nds 4th U19 4+ 1st/4th Everingham
1x Balcomb 2nd/1st/1st U19 4+ Gratwicke 5th
2x Stals, 4th/4th/7th 1x Jones 7th McCalman
2x Balcomb, Fell 2nd/3rd/2nd 1x Kour 3rd/9th
2x Heaven, Kowal 4th/7th 2x Campbell, 1st/2nd Hanley
U17 8+ Stals 5th 2x Erratt, Parker 5th
Seniors 4+ Gratwicke 5th U17 1x Saunders 2nd/1st/4th
4x+ Priddle 7th U17 1x Hilsberg 3rd/4th/7th
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PRSG NEWS
With rowers scattered everywhere this weekend, some great results for the Seniors and some Intermediates at SIRC were achieved as well as some good sessions at Leichhardt.
As all Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors will be taking part in the Gold Cup this weekend the RSG has decided to supply “Takeaway” with each girl being supplied with a bag of healthy goodies.
Intermediates are on duty this weekend so once you drop off your daughter it would be great if you could come and help pack some bags. Please note however the girls should bring their own water and gatorade.
For any parents interested in watching the Gold Cup we found a good vantage point at Riverview College and parking is available – please click on the link for directions. It is a great day. https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Saint+Ignatius'+College,Riverview
A special thank you this week to Roland Everingham who looked after the catering for the Senior girls last weekend and also again to Murray Newman for supplying an enormous amount of bacon to the shed.
The much anticipated HOPE (Have an Oarsome Pymble Experience) is about to get underway. This is an “Oarsome" experience for Pymble parents, friends and the wider community of Pymble to get in a boat, learn how to do it and then finish it off at Sydney International Rowing Centre (SIRC) in Penrith with a Regatta and a sumptuous lunch. There will be instructions on how to register coming out soon.
Please note: The next PRSG meeting is now scheduled and all are welcome. Please come and join us.
When: Tuesday 24 February Where: The DMC (David MacFarlane Centre adjacent to Marden Lawn and behind the main lawn) Time: 7.30pm
Merryn Cooper and Andrew Erratt
PRSG Group Leaders
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Catering for this weekend
Food will be provided at LRC by the PRSG on both Saturday and Sunday but you are also encouraged to bring your own food as well. Rowing this Weekend - Getting There
The Gold Cup at Riverview (St Ignatius College) is being held this Saturday. Please click on the link below for directions
Where: https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Saint+Ignatius'+College,Riverview
Additional Information: Parking is available Remember: Sunscreen, Hat Bring your own chair if you wish Riverview do provide some food and drink options on site
Leichhardt Rowing Shed:
Where: https://www.google.com.au/maps/search/leichhardt+rowing+club Got Any Photos/Videos?
If you have any photos you would like featured in Backsplash from training or regattas please email them to Michael Jenkins at [email protected]
Photos and videos to Merryn Cooper at [email protected] for the end of season dinner slide show
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