Expectation of Rowers

No matter whether it is training, a regatta, or a rowing function; students should always arrive on time. The Boat Club cannot function as a cohesive unit if crews have to be changed on a daily basis. Not only is your crew disrupted, but lower crews are also affected. If you are sick, please notify your coach or the Rowing Manager or Novice Programme Co-ordinator the night before. If you know you are going to be late, please contact your coach or the Rowing Manager or Novice Programme Co-ordinator. If coaches are kept informed, they can make the necessary changes. Remember, once you have signed on as a rower, regular attendance at training is compulsory.

All coaching staff are given the same respect as any other member of staff at St Andrew’s College. Rudeness, disrespect, and disobedience will be disciplined accordingly.

All students are to sign the Behaviour Code of Conduct. Below are the general guidelines for behaviour when rowing:

• do not run near or in the Boat Shed;
• do not run around the boats at regattas;
• ‘horse play’ will not be tolerated near or around equipment, at the shed, or at regattas
• treat your boats and all equipment with great care;
• the Boat Shed must be kept tidy at all times;
• no athlete leaves until all their crew’s equipment has been put away;
• biking to and from rowing must occur in groups of three in single file;
• hi-vis vests must be worn while biking to and from rowing, and the set route is to be followed;
• stay with the squad for the duration of the regatta/camp;
• students are not permitted to attend events held by other groups while away.

The rowing uniform is high quality and made to last multiple seasons; it is very important that the rowers are always well presented at trainings and regattas.

Training Uniform
St Andrew’s College Physical Education uniform, drink bottle, white base-layer top, and a StAC rowing singlet.

Regatta Uniform
StAC rowing suit, StAC row down top and StAC rain shell and StAC cap.

Note – only St Andrew’s sports clothing may be worn at regattas.

Compulsory Rowing Uniform - purchased via order form
StAC Rowsuit
StAC rowing camp
StAC row down top
StAC rain shell

Compulsory Rowing Uniform - not available by StAC rowing order:
Rain jacket
White polyprop
Polyprop/merino pants (long johns)
Bike vest
10mm spanner (for rigging boats etc

Optional Rowing Uniform - purchased via order form:
Training singlet
Training t-shirt (female style only)
Rowing hoodie
Swandri

Optional Rowing/ school sport uniform - purchased from school shop:
StAC polo
StAC beannie
StAC tracksuit pants
StAC sports/PE shorts

Whether at training, camps or regattas, rowers need to be prepared for all eventualities. The following should be carried in each rower’s backpack:

• hi-vis vest;
• puncture repair kit;
• complete change of clothes;
• waterproof jacket;
• thermal top and leggings, and warm hat;
• sunscreen, sun hat;
• snack (banana, sandwiches, muesli bar, etc.);
• extra drink bottle;
• lip balm;
• towel;
• all rowers are also required to carry a 10mm spanner, at all times for boat rigging.