As a new rower, please help your rower prepare for training. As they become used to what is expected from them, they will be able to start looking after themselves. As a guide, always make sure they pack:
Please note: The School supplies sunscreen for rowers at all training. Coaches are not responsible for ensuring rowers have applied sunscreen. Please encourage your rowers to regularly apply sunscreen and to seek shade whenever possible.
Packing for regattas is a little more important than packing for training. As a guide, always make sure rowers pack:
Please note: The School supplies sunscreen for rowers at all training and regattas. Coaches are not responsible for ensuring rowers have applied sunscreen. Please encourage your rowers to regularly apply sunscreen and to seek shade whenever possible.
With regards to lunches - please don't scrimp on their lunch - they are always hungry! Plenty of fruit, sandwiches, rolls with vegemite, honey, or anything that won't wilt; mini quiches, anything left-over that can be eaten cold; . Muesli bars are ok; fruit loaf; muffins; wraps; yoghurt.
Food and all provisions are provided to rowers at camp either by the accommodation or by volunteer parents from the Pennefather Club.
Camp accommodation is usually at a Big 4 style leisure park in cabins of 6 with their own bathroom and mini kitchen. Girls and boys are accommodated separately. Coaches supervise their crews - so coaches' days are long, without any downtime, and commence before 5am until lights out at around 9-10pm.
Packing for camps is similar to packing for a regatta, however they will also need:
As part of the discipline of rowing, this also extends into the management of each room, so inspections will occur regularly and rowers will be encouraged to keep their rooms clean and tidy.
NB: Rowers who disobey rules, instructions or exhibit unacceptable behaviour at camps, will be sent home and parents will be notified to collect their child immediately. This will also result in the possible replacement in the crew going forward. Please refer below for information about school rules and regulations.
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