There can be little doubt that Toowong left a strong mark on the 2010 Australian Master Rowing Championships held in Perth last weekend. TRC secured Gold in 9 events and Silvers in 4. Toowong dominated in the men’s A and B sweep events and women’s D, E and F events.

Congratulations to all those who participated.

Gold
Championship Womens Masters F Four
Championship Mens Masters A Eight
Championship Mens Masters B Pair (Coxless)
Championship Womens Masters D Four (Coxed)
Championship Womens Masters F Pair (Coxless)
Championship Mens Masters A Four (Coxless)
Championship Womens Masters E Four (Coxed)
Championship Mens Masters B Four (Coxless)
Championship Womens D Eight

Silver
Championship Womens Masters E Eight
Championship Womens Masters F Quad Scull
Championship Womens E Pair(Coxless)
Championship Mens Masters A Pair (Coxless)

Fourth
Championship Womens Masters F Single Scull
Championship Mens Masters B Pair (Coxless)

To all members

Our annual rowing camp at Maroochy River Resort has been booked for the weekend of March 13-14th March. Further details of cost etc to come but it will be approx $100 for accomodation and meals and a small extra for 'towing and other expenses". Those wanting to come just for the day or even afternoon are also welcome - cost to be decided. 

This weekend camp has proved very popular and  beneficial for both new and old members.  Apart from it being a great opportunity to get to know other members socially, the location is ideal for those wanting to try rowing in smaller boats ie singles, doubles and pairs in a quiet safe environment ie no river currents and shallow water but with esturies, and the Maroochy river as well for those up to the challenge.

The invitation is open to all members and also includes learn to row and transition rowing participants. Many rowers and coaches have commented in the past as to how much quicker rowers have learned as well as how enjoyable the whole weekend has proved to be. Members wanting to practice their coaching skills - this is an ideal time.

Families are welcome - so curious spouses can also come and have a try if they wish!

Cheers
Carol

TRC Elite Darryn Purcell is representing Australia for his 4th consecutive year. He is currently training, in a Lighty-Four, out of Melbourne in preperation for the World Championships. In his ample spare time he is hammering out his musings. You can track Darryn on his blog.

"I have been maintaing a blog to keep you all informed of how training and preparations are going leading into the world championships held at Poland in August. I will be endevouring to post some more frequent updates on www.darrynpurcell.blogspot.com so check it out"

The head of the Brisbane website is now open for business. Please go there for any of your HOB news, updates and information.

www.headofthebrisbane.com

To all members,

Coupled with the advise from Rowing Qld and direction from Chairman Andrew Tynan and acting Club Captain Keiran Dwyer - due to the force of the current and the amount of large debris in the river, ALL ROWING IN CLUB BOATS IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.   The conditions will be re-assessed on Saturday morning and an update issued.

Those rowing private boats need to keep in mind that should there be an accident incurring personal injury, insurance cover may be an issue, given the warning advise from Rowing Qld.

Carol

Dear all

A big thanks to all who have supported the Saturday morning raffles.  To date we have raised $536 and of that have purchased the industrial fan for the gym and 2 pink gym mats have also been ordered which leaves a profit of $67.

Our last raffle for the season will be this Saturday and a wonderful prize has been donated by Helen and Norm Case which is TWO GOLD CLASS MOVIE TICKETS  so we are hoping to make this one a goodie!! 

As the masters are heading off to Rocky in a couple of weeks and then will probably break for a while, numbers of course will dwindle on Saturday mornings which is one reason for temporarily ceasing the raffles and I have run out of prizes!!  However, I plan to start them again after winter (or sooner if there are sufficient numbers at breakfast) and again will accept all prize donations.  Our next purchase, depending on members input, may be an exercise bike for the gym but this has not yet been decided.  If you know of a worthwhile purchase for the raffle proceeds please advise but it has to be able to be used by ALL members and not just a few.

Thanks again
Helen Wintle 

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic year in 2009.

Regular visitors of the TRC Website will have noticed a noticeable decline in the performance of Toowongrowing.com

This has now been remedied, permanently. Preempting the complete failure of the old server, this website has been brought online. Content is now in the process of being moved across. 

Thanks for your patience.