After careful deliberation and consultation the Committee of ARC have created and formally adopted a Strategic Plan for the Club.

The Strategic Plan is designed to be a dynamic formal statement of the Club’s position and direction, reviewed annually or as required.· Authored by the Committee of the day with Membership contributions, it clarifies the Club's Vision, Purpose and Values which are in turn defined by five Key Business Areas.·

In it hoped that the Plan will assist current and future Committees and Members when making decisions and allocating resources, including capital and people, by outlining Goals, Objectives and Action Plans which are congruent with the Strategy's analysis of the Club's state and prospects.

You can view your Club's Strategic Plan here.· It will be permanently available on the website through the "For Members" button on the main page menu (in the "Policies, Forms & Other Information" tab).

Due to the increase in competitors entering into the official SASI Time Trials it has been requested by SASI that Rowing SA take over the responsibility of running the Time Trials in conjunction with SASI. With the large number of entries Rowing SA/SASI are required to implement a Risk Management Plan to ensure the safety of all athletes. It has also now been determined through Rowing Australia that all rowers/coaches need to be included on our data base to ensure they are covered by injury/personal accident insurance.

 Entries for the Time Trial are required to be entered through ROMS. SASI will still coordinate the Starting Order, issue the bow numbers and manage the Time Recording. Rowing SA will be providing BRO/Marshals and Safety Boats during the event. Rowing SA will be offering an honorary payment to the BRO/Marshals to encourage participation in these roles. To cover these costs there will be a minimum entry fee. Rowing SA does not want these events to be an income revenue stream but merely to cover the costs.

 An ‘A-Frame’ sign will be placed on the Finishing Pontoon to advise people that the Time Trial is in progress. A circular will also be placed on the Notice Board (next to the circulation map on the Umpires Boat Shed external wall) advising of the Time Trial dates and times.

 The following changes will be implemented at the next Time Trial on 31 July -

• Entries to be done through ROMS

• SASI have requested that Club Uniforms be worn to assist with identification of the rowers.
• There will be a $5.00 seat/entry fee which will cover the cost of an honorary payment to the BRO/Marshals as a contribution for their voluntary service.

Stormy conditions for first day of World Championships

Friday 23 July 2010

 The first day of the Under 23 World Rowing Championships was suspended late in the afternoon following a good start by Australia’s crews in the morning session in Brest, Belarus.

 With four Australian crews still to race on the opening day of the sixth staging of the Under 23 World Championships, a large thunder storm put a halt to proceedings, with the remaining heat races now to be contested on Friday morning local time.

 In fast, tail wind conditions in the morning, the Australian women’s four started proceedings well for Australia as they won their heat to book a place in the A Final on Saturday.

 The all South Australian crew of Jessica Molsher-Jones, Peta White, Renee Chatterton and Mary Connelly made use of the conditions to record a time of 6:46.02, leading home Germany by 1.5 seconds.

 The Australian men’s four suffered a setback shortly before racing as Joshua Dunkley Smith (VIC) withdrew from the heat due to a virus. Dunkley Smith was replaced by men’s eight member, Alex Fowler (TAS), with Fowler helping Dominic Grimm (NSW), Nicholas Purnell (NSW) and Will Lockwood (VIC) to a third place finish in a time of 6:21.43.

 Third place allowed Australia to qualify for the semi-final on Saturday, with Dunkley Smith still a chance to feature if he recovers in time.

 The Australian women’s lightweight quad scull of Hannah Jansen (WA), Annabel Gibson (TAS), Alexandra Hayes (WA) and Gabrielle Kukla (QLD) recorded third in their heat, while Adam Kachyckyj (QLD) and Ed de Carvalho (NSW) finished fourth in the heat of the men’s lightweight double scull, with both crews now set to race in the repechages on Friday.

 The men’s eight, men’s lightweight four and women’s and men’s quad sculls all were unable to race due to the storm and will row their respective heats on Friday morning.

 National High Performance Director Andrew Matheson says the first day of the regatta provided a bit of everything.

 “It always makes it hard on the crews when racing is suspended, especially when athletes have completed a full warm up and are ready to race,” Matheson said. “They should not be troubled by the delay though, as it is just part of racing, and will come out raring to go in the morning.

 “The women’s four set a good precedent for our crews by winning their heat and the three other crews only have a tiny bit to work on and they will be right in contention.”

 Day 2 of the regatta will commence at 8am Belarus time (3pm AEST) with the remaining heats that were held over from Thursday.

Please be advised that all 2010 SASI/Rowing SA Time Trials are now on the Regatta Home Page in ROMS and entries are currently open for the time trial on 31^st July 2010.  Close of entries will be Wednesday 28^th July 2010 at 5.00pm.

 Please ensure when entering that you enter the correct event depending on what type of boat you are racing in.  A separate event has been set up for singles, doubles/pairs, quads/fours and eights.

 CANCELLATION OF THE HEAD OF THE ONKAPARINGA – 14 August 2010

 Please also note that due to construction work being currently undertaken and tidal issues, the Head of the Onkaparinga has been cancelled.

Australia targets success at the Under 23 World Championships

Thursday 22 July 2010

 The Australian Under 23 Team commences their tilt at international success tonight as the 2010 Under 23 World Rowing Championships commence in Brest, Belarus.

 Eight Australian crews will line up at the sixth running of the Under 23 World Championships, with close to 900 athletes representing 57 nations entered in the 2010 regatta.

 Australia’s charge will be led by the men’s four crew of Joshua Dunkley Smith (VIC), Nicholas Purnell (NSW), Will Lockwood (VIC) and Dominic Grimm (NSW), who enter the regatta fresh off their successful senior World Cup tour.

 Dunkley Smith, Purnell and Lockwood claimed gold with Sam Loch in the men’s four at World Cup 2 in Germany, before backing this result up with a silver medal in the men’s eight at World Cup 3 in Switzerland.

 Grimm, meanwhile, won gold in the men’s coxed pair at World Cup 3 and replaces 26 year old Loch in the crew.

 Australia will also enter crews in the men’s eight, men’s quad scull, men’s lightweight double scull, men’s lightweight four, women’s quad scull, women’s lightweight quad scull and women’s four.

National High Performance Director Andrew Matheson says the results of these eight crews will be watched closely.

 “The Under 23 World Championships are always a hard regatta to gauge and there are a lot of very talented athletes floating around from a number of nations,” Matheson said. “Our eight crews contain many athletes who will have the 2012 London Olympic Games in the back of their minds.

 “They have had a good preparation and now have a chance to test themselves against some quality international competition.”

 Racing commences today at 10am (6pm AEST) in Belarus with the heats of the women’s four, while the regatta will conclude with the final of the men’s eight on Sunday 25 July.

Australian Under 23 World Championships Team

 Men’s Four: Joshua Dunkley Smith (VIC), Nicholas Purnell (NSW), Will Lockwood (VIC),   Dominic Grimm (NSW)

 Men’s Eight: Daniel Sweeney (VIC), Brendan Murray (WA), Tom Gatti (WA), Joshua Booth (VIC), Alexander Fowler (TAS), Adam Wertheimer (TAS), Scott Laidler (QLD), Alexander Scharp (VIC), Mark Alexander (cox) (QLD)

 Men’s Quad Scull: Zac Cleaver (VIC), Sam Martin (SA), Shane Jackson (VIC), Alexander Belonogoff (NSW)

 Men’s Lightweight Four: David de Lang (VIC), Jonothon Hookway (VIC), Timothy Widdicombe (WA), James Wilson (VIC)

 Men’s Lightweight Double Scull: Adam Kachyckyj (QLD), Edward de Carvalho (NSW)

 Women’s Quad Scull: Alexandra Hagan (WA), Sarah Perkins (VIC), Amy Fowler (ACT), Georgia Baker (WA)

 Women’s Lightweight Quad Scull: Hannah Jansen (WA), Annabel Gibson (TAS), Alexandra Hayes (WA), Gabrielle Kukla (QLD)

 Women’s Four: Jessica Molsher-Jones (SA), Peta White (SA), Renee Chatterton (SA), Mary Connelly (SA)