May 16, 2025
In the May edition of our e-Newsletter you will find:
- Recruiting Rowing Tasmania's next CEO
- National selection for Olivia and Sam
- Insurance for accredited coaches
- End of season survey | Have your say
- Opportunity to meet RA's Para Lead Coach
- AMRC25 Interstate Regatta Team announced
- Still time to nominate for Oceania teams event
- Education opportunites & webinars
We're hiring - Chief Executive Officer
Rowing Tasmania has started the search for its next Chief Executive Officer to take over the hands-on role of leading all operational aspects of the sport of rowing in Tasmania.
To find out more about the position or to apply, go to the Sportspeople Recruitment website: Current Vacancies – Sportspeople Recruitment
Congratulations to Olivia Yeates and Sam Mounter, who have been selected in the Australian Under 23 team for 2025.
Olivia (TUBC/TIS) has been selected in the U23 Women's Quad Sculls, and Sam (TUBC) will row in the U23 Men's Quad Sculls crew to compete in Poznan, Poland, at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships from July 23-27.
Olivia and Sam were selected after a rigorous trial process at SIRC, Penrith, in April. They will now relocate to NSW to train at the National Training Centre before heading to Europe to compete.
You can read the RA Team selection release here.
Insurance for RA-accredited coaches
V-Insurance Groups has worked closely with Rowing Australia to design and provide an insurance program for coaches that are accredited with RA.
Click here to view and download the Summary of Cover Brochure for coaches.
Q&A from the Brochure:
Q: I am a rowing coach with a club, however I am not accredited by Rowing Australia. Am I covered by the insurance program?
A: No
Q: I am paid a fee to coach by various clubs and individuals. Am I covered by this insurance program?
A: So long as you are an accredited Rowing Australia coach and coach within your accreditation, you are covered.
Q: Am I covered for allegations made against me relating to abuse or molestation?
A: Yes
You can find out more about Rowing Australia's Coaching Accreditation Scheme on the RA website.
The 2024-2025 regatta season is now completed and Rowing Tasmania would like to hear from you on your thoughts and feelings about the season.
The survey information that comes back from you will help the Board plan for the coming year.
This survey is only for our Pennant, Masters and School regattas and does not include Nationals and community events.
The survey is open now and will close on June 1, 2025. Here is the link: Season 2024-2025 Stakeholder Survey - Rowing Tasmania
We thank you for your contribution.
Opportunity to meet RA's new Para Lead Coach
Next week Rowing Australia's new Para Lead Coach, Christine McLaren, will be visiting Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) will host informal gatherings in the north and south of the State for coaches to meet Christine and to learn about RA's para program - athlete eligibility, coaching and general development of para rowing.
South
Date & Time: Wednesday 21st May from 6pm
Venue: Upstairs at New Town Bay Rowing Centre
North
Date & Time: Thursday 22nd May from 6pm
Venue: Bolters Bar & Grill, Country Club Villas, 10 Casino Rise, Prospect Vale
RSVP is essential by Tuesday 20th May for catering purposes.
Email: nadia.bleaken@tis.tas.gov.au
Masters Interstate Team announced
Rowing Tasmania recently announced the Masters Interstate Team that will represent Tasmania in the Interstate Regatta at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships later this month.
Women's 4X: Alison Kirkwood (Mersey RC), Sandra Wilson (Ulverstone RC), Jane Hilliard (Tasmania University BC), Gina Anderson (Ulverstone RC), Coach: Michael Wilson (Ulverstone RC)
Men's 4X: Michael Wilson (Ulverstone RC), James Cowley (Lindisfarne RC), Tom Wilcox (Lindisfarne RC), Philip Hutton (Lindisfarne RC)
Mens 8+: Shane Broad (Mersey RC), Jonathan Pitt (Lindisfarne RC), Patrick Bird (North Esk RC), Pete Gibson (Buckingham RC), Gregory Marshall (Mersey RC), Roberto Ojeda (North Esk RC), Robert Wrigley (North Esk RC), Deon Birtwistle (North Esk RC), Cox: Claire Gregg (North Esk RC)
Men's Reserves: David Palmer (Lindisfarne RC), Jason Dolbel (Ulverstone RC).
AMRC25 is at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith, from May 29 - June 1.
Entries for the regatta close 11.59pm (AEST) on Monday, 19 May 2025.
Rowing Tasmania wishes all our rowers competing at the AMRC great racing and every success!
Here's the link to the event website: Australian Masters Rowing Championships
Oceania Teams Rowing Championships
Rowing Tasmania is calling for nominations from Athletes and Coaches for the Oceania Under 22 Teams Rowing Championships which will be held in Adelaide from the 24th to the 27th of July 2025.
The event is for Under 22s and we will compete against the other states (and the ACT) plus teams from New Zealand.
To nominate, you must be 18 years of age as at the first day of competition and no more than 21 years of age as at the 31st of December 2025. Para athletes are exempt from the maximum age requirements.
NOTE: If you have made an U23 or Senior National team and are a current member of the Australian National Training Centres you are not eligible.
To find out more and view the event promo, see the news story on our website.
Team nominations close at 11:59pm on May 28. | 
