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CRA registered No. 35, built in 1996. Marine ply. Can be rowed four oared coxed, two oared coxed/uncoxed and two pair.
Any trial welcome. £850
Contact Chris Gunn 01209 860371 or mobile 07753 568675
Thanks to Dylan for these results.
Results:
1st. James, Tony + Ash (White Workingboat in one of the pictures)
2nd. Olly, Ed + one more which I can’t remeber the name.
3rd. Martin, Jess + Charlotte
British Rowing, in conjunction with the Cornish Pilot Gig Association and Cornish Rowing Association recently ran a series of ‘Fixed Seat Rowing Technique’ workshops for clubs based in the West and Wessex Regions.
The workshop is the culmination of two years of hard work by volunteers from a number of fixed seat rowing associations. A working group made up of British Rowing staff and representatives from clubs and fixed seat rowing associations was set up with the remit of developing a technique module, which could be used as part of the Fixed Seat Level 2 course, and also as a standalone workshop.
After a number of lengthy meetings and two photo sessions, a module was developed which was piloted in 2009 as part of Fixed Seat level 2 coaching courses being run in the West Region. Following this, it was felt it would be a good idea to role the workshop out more widely, so that as many clubs as possible could get the chance to attend.
A workshop series was subsequently set up, to run in the winter and spring of 2010, with eight dates arranged at a number of venues ranging from Penzance to Weymouth. The sessions were delivered by leading coaches from the CPGA and CRA, all of whom had been involved with the working group which put the workshop together.
The workshop series proved to be a huge success, with a total of 251 club coaches and rowers attending the eight workshops.
As part of the development of the workshop, British Rowing have also produced a Fixed Seat Rowing Technique Poster, which outlines key aspects of correct technique for rowing traditional fixed seat boats. This poster is available to download from the British Rowing website – www.britishrowing.org
British Rowing message from Rhiannon Halliday -
Can I just remind everyone who has completed the fixed seat level 2 coaching course since 2006, that unless you’re British Rowing membership is in date then your coaching qualification is not valid.
All coaches qualified by British Rowing are required to be individual members of the association for insurance purposes, and this membership must be renewed annually. If you don’t wish to become a member then you also have the option of providing evidence of appropriate individual insurance covering coaching activities. However, please note that this is very unlikely to come under the club’s insurance policy, as it needs to be individual insurance. Generally the cheapest and quickest way to obtain this insurance is by being a British Rowing member, which is why we ask all coaches to do so when they sign up for the course. However this must be renewed annually for the qualification to remain valid.
I’ve just been checking through the British Rowing membership records to compile figures for the total number of coaches in the region. Of the 36 people from the CRA and CPGA who registered for the qualification more than 12 months ago, only 6 have renewed their British Rowing membership. This means that there are 30 people in clubs who believe themselves to be qualified coaches, possibly funded by their club, possibly using certificates for things such as Clubmark, who currently are no longer qualified. This also means that as a region our number of qualified coaches is very low, as those who appear within the statistics we compile only includes up to date members. This tends to make my life harder when i’m lobbying for funding, etc for future courses.
If your membership is out of date or due for renewal shortly, please could I ask that renew this as soon as possible. The membership you require is ‘Non-Racing’ which costs £22 per year.
Thanks
Rhiannon
Rhiannon Halliday
HSCT scholarship coach, Cornwall
Building on the success at this year’s Cornwall Sports Awards, fixed seat rowers from Cornwall were recognised as sporting volunteers. Each year, British Rowing asks clubs around the country are asked to nominate members who have put in considerable time and effort within the sport. Winners from the West region in both the adult and junior section this year came from rowing clubs in Cornwall.
Dylan Jane, of was nominated by his own club, Penryn, who are affiliated to both the Cornish Pilot Gig Association, and the Cornwall Rowing Association. Dylans efforts were recognised for developing the club website, and also for the development of a website for the Cornish Rowing Association. A keen rower himself for a number of years, Dylan was presented the junior award by HSCT coach Rhiannon Halliday during the CRA annual presentation evening. This was not Dylan’s only award of the evening as he also picked up the under 16 championship for pair of paddles.
Report from Rihannon Halliday
UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Rowing) – Fixed Seat
British Rowing, in conjunction with the Cornish Pilot Gig Association and the West Regional Rowing Council, would like to notify clubs of an upcoming Fixed Seat Level 2 Coaching course.
Course Dates:
| Sat 8th May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
| Sun 9th May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
| Wed 12th May 2010 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Victoria Inn Roche |
| Wed 19th May 2010 | 6:30pm-9:00pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
| Sat 22nd May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Castle Dore Rowing Club |
| Sat 23rd May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
Assessment Dates: Following the main course dates above, candidates will be required to undertake a practical coaching assessment on one of the following dates:
September 6th/8th/13th/15th/20th/22nd/27th/29th, October 4th/6th
Applicants will be allocated with a date prior to the start of the course.
Course Content: The course focuses primarily on how to coach as well as the rowing specific knowledge of what to coach. Applicants must be 16 years or above, have some previous experience of rowing (either through participating and/or coaching) and must be able to attend all course dates outlined above, including their allocated assessment date.
| Course Modules |
| Introduction to Coaching |
| Coastal Risk Management |
| Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults |
| Aquatic First Aid |
| Coaching Immersion and Recovery Drill |
| Checking and Setting-Up Equipment |
| Developing Activity and Fitness |
| Flexibility and Core Stability |
| Dynamic Warm up |
| Developing Fixed Seat Rowing Technique |
| Developing Skill |
Level 2 Coach is qualified to;
Plan, deliver and review rowing coaching sessions. The course is based around development in the following areas;
Course Fees: £350 (cheques payable to West Regional Rowing Council)
*Please note that funding is currently being sought to subsidise this course, which may result in a reduced fee. However, this will not be known until closer to the course date, so applicants should apply on the basis of paying the full fee advertised above.
**Please note that prior to applying for the course all candidates must obtain individual membership of the British Rowing in the ‘non-racing’ category, for insurance purposes. This can be obtained at www.ara-rowing.org/membership.
Application Deadline: Friday 26th March 2010
(Strictly no late applications. Application forms and course fees received after this date, or those submitted without evidence of individual British Rowing membership unfortunately cannot be accepted)
Application forms and correct course fee must be returned to; Room Lower East 18, Seale-Hayne Campus, University of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6NQ, by the deadline date outlined above (late applications, those without course fee will not be accepted).
Enquiries to; Tom Pattichis – British Rowing Coaching and Development Team Leader
Office: 01626333020 Mobile: 07818576145 E-mail: tom.pattichis@britishrowing.org
Here is a list of courses and information of courses being run by British Rowing & The CPGA
When/Where
3rd February – Mounts Bay School, Penzance Contact: Helen Bowkett – helenbowkett@yahoo.co.uk
10th February – Newquay Treviglas School Contact: Beverley Davis – davis_beverley@sky.com
17th February – Falmouth Water Sports Centre Contact: Nick Maxted – nickmaxted@fsmail.net
24th February – St Austell College Contact: Rhiannon Halliday – rhiannon.halliday@britishrowing.org
17th March – Caradon Sailing Club, Saltash Contact: Steve Kent – stevelin18@talktalk.net
18th March – Trinity School, Teignmouth Contact – Rachel Holgate – famholgate@blueyonder.co.uk
31st March – Westfield School, Weymouth Contact – Tom Pattichis – tom.pattichis@britishrowing.org
Aim
The workshop covers the key concepts of effective technique, including correct posture and grip, and the correct sequence for catch, drive, finish and recovery/return.
When
Wed 12th May 2010, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Where
Victoria Inn, Roche
Aim
The workshop is endorsed by the NSPCC, and is the recommended training for all Club Welfare Officers, coaches and other volunteers working with young people in clubs. Topics covered include British Rowing/CPGA policies and procedures, CRB checking, and receiving and reporting procedures for child welfare issues within clubs
Cost
£15 per person
When/Where
Falmouth – February (dates tbc) Contact – Esther Oldrieve – metheven@hotmail.com
Devoran/Mylor – March 2nd/9th/13th/14th Contact: Rob Grose – gdavidrobert@aol.com John Bray – johnbray@metronet.co.uk
St Austell – January 25th/28th, February 1st/4th/6th/13th Contact: Tristan Netherton – tristan.netherton@microtest.co.uk
Saltash – February 20th/21st/27th/28th Contact: Nicola Davy – nicolajdavey@hotmail.co.uk
Tamar/Tavy – March 13th/14th Contact: Carolyn Dawe – carolyndawe347@btinternet.com
Weymouth – January 20th/27th, February 7th/10th Contact: Wendy Pearce – wendyduff@talktalk.net Steve Vince – Dee.Barron@colemaninsurance.co.uk
Aim
This course provides a certificate of competence in generic coxing skills. The certificate is not a formal qualification, however it can be used within a club to provide evidence of general coxing competency, to supplement the club’s own specific training.
Thanks to Dylan for letting us know about this weekends CRA event which has been cancelled due to bad weather.
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