October 17, 2025
Included in this edition of the eNews:
- RT Board casual vacancy
- Women and Girls Sport Strategy draft open for comment
- RA Community Award nominations open
- Regatta information | What's coming up
- Education opportunities | Free training
- 2025 Annual Report
Rowing Tasmania Board casual vacancy
The Rowing Tasmania Board, pursuant to clause 17.1 of the Rowing Tasmania Constitution 2019, seeks to fill a Board casual vacancy with an appropriately qualified person. The Board has determined the desired qualifications for filling this casual vacancy to supplement existing skills on the Board.
Accounting skills
The individual is to ideally have accounting qualifications with sound financial experience in the areas of audit & risk, governance, legislation around reporting obligations and analytical skills.
Experience in grant funding application and project management would be of assistance.
To ensure the Tasmanian Government’s gender equity requirements are met the Board is looking to appoint a woman or gender diverse person to this casual vacancy.
The Board will continue to build relationships within the community that promote, support and inform our work to develop the sport of rowing in Tasmania.
As a diverse and inclusive Board, we are seeking a professional who will make a positive impact on our organisational performance by proactively contributing to shaping our culture, strategic focus, governance and financial sustainability.
Information that will assist you in understanding the role and responsibilities of Directors, a check list for your application and a Position Description can be found in the links below:
If you believe you meet the qualifications, please provide a CV and covering letter addressing the requirements of the positions.
Applications will close when suitable candidates are found, and we are hoping to achieve this by the end of 2025.
Contacts:
Justin Dent, CEO Rowing Tasmania, admin@rowingtasmania.com.au
Mick Casey, Public Officer Rowing Tasmania, public.officer@rowingtasmania.com.au
Active Tasmania is seeking community feedback in the development of the Tasmanian Women and Girls Sport Strategy.
Public comment is now open on the Draft She moves. She leads. She belongs. Tasmanian Women and Girls Sport Strategy 2025-2032.
You can read the strategy on the Active Tasmania website - Draft Women and Girls Sport Strategy 2025-2032.
Consultation is open until Wednesday, 22 October 2025.
Make sure to have your say and help guide the long-term vision for women and girls in sport in Tasmania.
2025 Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards
Rowing Australia is ready to celebrate our rowing community and is calling for nominations for the 2025 Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards and Rowing Australia Centenary Ball.
Anyone in the rowing community can nominate those who have gone above and beyond across the following Community Award categories: Volunteer of the Year, Official of the Year, High Performance Club of the Year, Program of the Year, Bont Club of the Year, and Service to Rowing.
Nominations close Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
To view nomination criteria for the Community Awards, click here. To nominate, click on the award below to fill in the online nomination form.
For more on this year's ROTY event in Canberra on Friday, December 5, and to purchase tickets to the Awards and Centenary Ball, click here.
All the action this weekend in on the Huon River.
Tomorrow, October 18: State Club Regatta #1 @ Franklin. Entries, draw and live results here.
Sunday, October 19: Head of the Huon @ Franklin. Long-distance race. Draw and other information here.
November 1 & 2: State Club Regatta #2 @ Franklin. More information here.
November 1: National Time Trial #1 @ Franklin. Find out more here.
November 15: North Esk Rowing Club Long Distance Races, Tamar River. More here as available.
November 22 & 23: Schools Regatta #1 @ Lake Barrington International Rowing Course. More here as available.
Not rowing but want to be part of the action? Become a Regatta Volunteer! More information, role descriptions and contacts available here.
Sign up for free training
Free training opportunites from the eSafety Commission:
November 12 - Online Safety 101 for Community Sport Clubs: These sessions are for community sport leaders and volunteers who want tips to create safer online spaces and learn how to respond to online abuse.
REGISTER HERE
November 26 - Social Media Self-Defence for Athletes: These sessions are for state, national and pathway athletes (18 years and over) who want to set up safer socila media accounts and learn strategies to respons to online abuse.
REGISTER HERE
Webinars for parents and carers: eSafety also offers a range of webinars to support parents and carers in helping their children navigte the online world safely.
EXPLORE SESSIONS
Upcoming presentations from Clubs Tasmania, in conjunction with CLUBMAP:
November 10 - Committee Structure & Volunteers Presentation: Learn how to create a thriving volunteer culture and a structure that encourages people to help. Discover tips and initiatives to help with:
- Recruiting and retaining more volunteers
- Setting up the right structure for your club
- Governance and finance framework
RSVP HERE
Rowing Tasmania's 2025 Annual Report is available on our website.
Our eNews editor is Roxanne Casey | 
