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2nd Long Distance Test Print E-mail
Monday, 29 June 2009 11:34

LDT2

 

This Sunday the 2nd Long Distance Test of the winter takes place. 

Assemble at Avon 09:00, start at Brighton at 10:00.

B-B-Q and hot soup at the finish.  All Welcome.

Last time we had over 50 people there, over 30 in the race, let’s beat that this time.  I want to see Men’s and Women’s 8’s, an U21 8 and a flock of small boats.  I will be talking to people during the week about crews but if you have an idea about whom you would like to race with let me know.

Volunteers to bring a pot of soup or run the B-B-Q would be appreciated.

Even if you don’t intend to race come down for a row or just to socialize.

 

Duncan
 
Selection Policy for 2010 Announced Print E-mail
Friday, 26 June 2009 11:26

Selection Policy.

 

Avon Rowing Club is serious about success at the National Championships.  Our aim is to win medals in most classes.  In order to achieve this we will select the best possible crews.

We are now in the fortunate position of having large numbers in some of our training groups.  For example we have 12 or more women training in the Club class.  This obviously means that not everyone who is training can be in the top crew for Nationals.  Our club policy is this:

                In each training group there will be nominated priority boats.  These will be selected so as       to be as fast as possible.Every member who trains hard, contributes to the team, and reaches a reasonable        standard will be selected into crews for nationals.

So this means that everyone who performs to a good standard will get a chance to race and the best will be put with the best to aim for the top.

When a group goes through the selection process and individuals don’t make the top boats we will not be abandoning you.  Every athlete who is training diligently and going reasonably quickly will be offered the chance to compete in an appropriate crew.

Selection is done by the club manager and the club selectors.  The selectors are chosen by the AGM.

The selection process will vary from group to group with the more senior crews undergoing more rigorous testing than younger or less experienced groups.  Selection testing will include racing, results at regattas and ergometer testing. The selectors will also take subjective factors such as willingness to learn, and general approach and attitude into consideration.

Any concerns about selection decisions should be discussed with the Club Manager in the first instance and with the Club Captain if no agreement is reached.
 
Club News Print E-mail
Friday, 29 May 2009 16:29


 

Avon Newsletter June 16 2009

From the manager;

 

Nearly the longest night!  One more week and we will be moving towards longer days, warmer weather and summer rowing.

Meanwhile the club is busy with winter training.  Last Sunday Avon had fifty people on the water, some sort of record for this time of year I think.  We are certainly ahead of where we were last year and the efforts now will pay dividends in increased speed next summer.  There is still too m uch irregularity in people turning up and we need to work on more consistent combinations, but we are heading in the right direction.

 1st Avon LTD 2009

 

LTD  =  Long Distance Test.  Last Saturday we had the first of what will be regular races from Brighton to the finish.  Eight crews started and fun was had by all.  The hot homemade soup afterwards was a highlight.

These races will be held every month and are open to all club members in any boat.  This one was won by a men’s eight with George and Warren putting in an impressive display in the 2x. 

The Next Avon LTD is at 10:00 on Sunday 5th July.  All welcome.

 Selection

Congratulations to Bea Heaphy-Hall of StAC on her selection for the NZ Under 21 eight to race in Australia.  A superb performance!

 Masters

The Old Fokkers, George and Warren, Angela and Justine all represented us at the recent Masters regatta at Dunstan.  Snow and ice were no deterrent and i hear reports of much fun and some speed!  Warren and George were the top men’s double in there category and also won the overall 2x title!

 Winter Training

We are carrying on with our regular training for the competitive group.  18:00 Tuesday and Thursday on the ergs and Saturday and Sunday mornings.  Weekend  rowing is now at 10:00 due to popular demand and there is also a keen group of High Performance athletes starting an early shift at 07:00 Sat and Sun.

This week we have an additional regular slot starting.  06:00 Monday on the ergs!  Well done to the keen ones who were there, Jen, Sara, David L. amongst others.

 High performance.

NZ Rowing has announced that selection for the RPC will be completed by the end of September this year.  The message is plain for those with representative ambitions – get on with it! 

 Planning

Planning is underway for next season, the traditional trip to Blenheim for the Marlborough Championships will be an early highlight.  We will also reinstate the New Year Training Camp. 

 Coaching

Dean Buckeridge has joined our coaching team.  Dean is known to many of us from when he rowed at Canterbury in the 80’s and as the father of Stefanie who was in our Club women’s crew last season.  Welcome Dean!

 Damage

The Elder 8 BR Walker was badly damaged last weekend .  It appears to have been knocked off the trestles it was on.  If anyone knows anything about this please let me know.

 

Duncan