Developing Scholar-Oarsmen since 1924
As a GPS school, Sydney High is able to offer rowing as a summer sport. This
is a wonderful opportunity for High students to be able to row at a state high
school.
While rowing is physically and mentally challenging, it is also very
rewarding and enjoyable. It is one of the ultimate team sports promoting strong
friendships and camaraderie, a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and the
discipline necessary for good HSC study habits.
The High Rowing program takes place at the home of High Rowing, The
Outterside Centre in Abbotsford, a fully equipped rowing shed allowing students
to participate from Year 7 to 12.
The Program
Students may join the rowing program in any year but it is a skilful sport
which takes time to learn.
Junior Years
Year 7 may start rowing in Term 1. They learn to row in Quad Sculls
Thursday Afternoon and Saturday Morning
Year 8 ( Year 7 Term 4, Year 8 Term 1 ) In Term 4 the rowers continue
their skill acquisition while gaining fitness getting ready to race in the GPS
regattas in Term 1.
Year 9 (Year 8 Term 4, Year 9 Term 1) this is a repeat of Year 8 but
with greater skills and stronger rowers.
Junior Rowing is conducted on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings as
well as other times determined by coaches.
Thursday Training – School Afternoon
Rowers leave school at Lunchtime and travel by school coach to the
Outterside Centre at Abbottsford. They return by school coach at about 4pm.
Saturday Training – Morning (3rd Term) Year 7 (1st Term)
Rowers are expected to attend Saturday Training and must make their own way
to and from the Outterside Centre (Bus 438 goes very near, 100m). Generally
9am - 12noon.
Saturday Racing – Morning (1st Term)
All Rowers (except Year 7) race in GPS regattas on Saturday mornings and
must make themselves available at the Outterside centre at times determined by
their coaches.
Rowing is conducted on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings as well as
other times determined by coaches.
Senior Years
Year 10 (Year 9 Term 4, Year 10 Term 1) Start to row sweep oared
boats. The skills they acquired in the junior years enables them to row the
mighty 8s, learning in Term 3 and Racing in Term 1, culminating in the Head of
the River.
GPS (Year 10 Term 4 until Year 12 Term 1) these are the crews of the
pinnacle of sporting achievement in the GPS, the 1st XIII, 2nd XIII and the IV’s.
Senior Rowing is conducted on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, and
Saturday mornings. It includes overnight camps at the Outterside Centre.
Gym Training
It is important that the boys build strength and endurance. All rowers are
encouraged to use the gym at school. A tailored program for rowers has been
developed.
Fundraising
Rowing is an expensive sport to run, please support any fundraising
initiatives undertaken by rowing. Parking for nearby sporting fixtures on the
school grounds is a major source of income for rowing. Please help at least one
rowing parking day during the year.
Parents
Rowing would not operate without the support of parents. In year 7/8 parents
are requested to assist in barbecue operations at the Outterside centre on
Saturday Mornings. At least one morning per season is required. Senior year’s
parents are required to help at overnight camps either preparing food and/or
supervising overnight. At least once per term is required.
Location
SBHS Rowing Sheds are at the Outterside Centre, 5 Teviot Ave, Abbotsford:
Rowing Parent Committee
Rowing is supported by an active parent committee which meets once per month
during the rowing season. It supports the rowing program and provides vital
fundraising. For more information contact
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