Newsletter - 22 April 2020
Pay a visit to the HRC memorial as part of your exercise activity over the next week.
HRC Anzac Service
Each year it is HRC club tradition to remember our members who have served by hosting club races followed by an Anzac service at the club’s war memorial, (one of the oldest memorials in Australia). <The Origins of the HRC Memorial>
This year due to Covid 19 there will be no club gathering or service on April 25th. Members may instead consider adding a visit to the memorial into your daily exercise activities and stop for a minutes silence to reflect on those who have come before us and sacrificed so much for our way of life.
In line with tradition our club president Bill Olayos will lay a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the membership.
Do yo have access to an ergo?
Upcoming “ Virtual“ Regatta- 25th April.
For those who have access to an ergo RV are running a virtual regatta series.
Series one starts April 25th.
Rowing and Covid-19 restrictions.
There has been some conflicting advice recently on an easing of stage-3 restrictions suggesting sculling is OK. Our official club advice is don’t row, stay at home. Marine Victoria still have closure on all waterways, RV don’t sanction rowing, all clubs are closed and boat ramps are off limits, so realistically there is nowhere to row. Details from Rowing Victoria are below.
Committee Meeting
April 21st - Member Update
Clubhouse. Club, boat ramp and river are currently in forced lockdown due to Covid-!9. Members will be advised when status changes.
Locks & Security. Andrew Vogan & Vic Sibilin have taken the opportunity to upgrade security with web cams and a fob-key system installed. Members will be advised of details on these changes when club reopens.
Staging upgrade. Melbourne Water requested some independent modelling to demonstrate the pontoon won’t have a negative impact on the river. Council has commissioned this and results are due back on 24 April. If the results are positive, Melbourne Water has committed to review and approve the project within 5 days. This means that all being well, final (virtual) design meeting for early May and then proceed with the project shortly after. If the results from the modelling are not positive it is unlikely project will proceed until winter months of next year.
Head Of The Yarra 2020. Date is set for Saturday 28th November. HOTY committee will endeavour to field an event if at all possible. It is likely any 2020 event would be trimmed back with emphasis on local crews only. HOTY contributes close to 60% of the club’s operating costs, so an impending non-event year will severely limit the club’s financial capability.
Coaching Programs. Committee discussed forward priorities for coaching programs including Learn to Row, Junior Development and Club Regatta program. Club’s focus going forward, in view of financiial constraints, will be on a club rowing program that builds an active, cohesive and involved membership.
Coaching programs will be supported based on their financial viability and their contribution to developing an active, cohesive and involved membership.
Where’s Alan & Dimitrios?
On-Line BRO training
Get ready for next season by gaining your BRO certification. Rowing Victoria has an <Online BRO Level 1 Course> avaliable for free via website. HRC is regularly called upon to supply Boat Race Officials for the regattas we attend. As such, it would be great for all active rowers and a family member to complete the course .
