ROWING (Gold)
Teacher in charge: Mr R Wilson-Pyne
Terms: Row season begins Term 4 for 2017 until the end of Term 1 in 2018
Competition: Lake Hood Pennant, Ashburton.
Otago Championship, Twizel
Canterbury Club Championship, Twizel.
South Island Club Championship, Twizel.
South Island Secondary Championship, Twizel.
Maadi 2017 (Dependent on performance).
Training:
First Year Crews (Novice)
3:30pm – 5:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.
9:30am – 12:00pm Saturday.
Second Year Crews (Senior)
3:30pm – 5:30pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
9:30am – 12:00pm Sunday.
Morning Erg sessions are also held on Wednesday and Friday as the session progresses.
Venues:
Kerrs Reach (training).
Waimakariri River (training).
Lake Hood, Ashburton.
Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel.
Lake Karipiro, Cambridge.
Uniform:
Avon Rowing Club race singlet to be purchased.
SBHS Rowing Singlet, row suit and jacket provided for regattas.
SBHS Crew polo as a uniform item for regattas available for $45.
SBHS Thermal gear available for $15
SBHS Rowing hat available for $20
Equipment: Boats are provided by Avon Rowing Club and SBHS.
Costs: Approximately $700 for a season Membership to Avon/SBHS rowing.
Costs for individual regattas (see above) range from $90-$150
The approximate cost for an 8 month season is $1300. This can be paid by instalment over the length of the season. Fundraising does play a significant part in reducing this cost.
Costs to Maadi are dependent on selection and venue.
Websites: PLease visit the "SBHS Rowing" facebook page and ask to join for information about rowing and the season ahead.