Grafton Rowing Club News

“THE CLUB IS FOR EVERYONE OF ALL AGES YOUNG AND NOT SO YOUNG TO ENJOY A ROW, A PADDLE, MEET NEW FRIENDS AND ENJOY A DRINK OR TWO AND SOME PLEASANT COMPANY”

Also it may be worth a phone call to your Health Fund to see if are eligible to claim the rowing memberships, Most Health Funds will refund an amount

Please also remember its In your interests to be a paid member this ensures you are covered by the insurance cover within your membership, We don't want anything to happen out there!!!!!!!!!!!

SEPT 28		Clarence Schools Regatta
OCT 14		Murwillumbah Results
OCT 28		Lismore Results
NOV 11		SPRC Results
NOV 25		Iluka Results
DEC 8		Head of the River, Grafton Results
DEC 9		GRC Results
FEB 10 /02		Tweed Heads Results
FEB 24/02		Maclean
MAR 17 /02		South Grafton
MAY 18 & 19		NSWRA MASTERS GRAFTON

HOPE SANTA WAS GOOD TO YOU ALL, AND THOSE HUGE XMAS DINNERS DIDN'T CATCH UP TOO MUCH, AND NOW IT'S TIME TO GET BACK TO THE GRIND, OH I MEAN, THAT GREAT TRAINING FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON.

WHO TURNED UP THE HEAT?
Since xmas eve, the temperature has not been under 30 degrees in the Northern Rivers and has been up to 45 degrees more often than not, so training... well... a BIG HA HA HA RA HA HA RA RA HA,

Except for a "chosen" few who rowed to Koolkhan only a mere 10 k's up river, (thanks Max great idea of yours), but where were you Max?????????????

The first home was Neville, who quote unquote, "I'm stuffed", next in was Patrick, "I'm buggered", Michael and Donny choked out a "I'm stuffed and tired". Ken, "I have blisters and my bum hurts" and the young girls in the double, Amy and Cassie, they were "tired" but all were very pleased that they made it up and back and before the heat took hold of the day. Well done everyone, early training for the Rowathon perhaps!!!!!!

Yes, some of our devoted Club members have taken time out in the heat to spend a lot of time fixing some school sculls, to give our younger members a great start to the season, A HUGE THANKS TO YOU GUYS FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT, THE BOATS LOOK LIKE BRAND NEW

A group of 40 enthusiastic rowers turned up for Andrew Pierce to give some advice on how to row "Smarter". It was interesting and informative, videoing the rowers, checking their rowing styles, watching their strengths, and advising on weaknesses. He gave everyone some new ideas how to improve and how to row "smarter". Along with Accomplished Coach's Ken, Harold, Lyn, Terry and Col everyone received attention and assistance to improve our rowing styles to suit each individual and crew. Particularly interesting was the Physio's who attended to show us how and what parts of the body to use to minimise injuries, and strengthen areas to assist in rowing "smarter" remembering to stretch before and after rowing, finding and making use of the correct muscles, and by doing what seemed to be a simple techniques, really showed us just how we aren't making use of the correct muscles

Greg will let everyone know all the ins and out's of being a Boat Race Official.
Congratulations to those New BROs - we will see you on the water doing your thing good and proper?!

A group of Graftonians traveled up to compete again on the Murwillumbah course. It was a hot day, with the usual strong Surfers Paradise and Tweed Heads crews doing really well. South Grafton had a few wins amongst their young rowers, the Vet mens crews had Grafton receiving a few second's and South Grafton also placing well throughout the day. The Mens 8, always a winner with the crowds, had Surfers Paradise first, with a very close finish between Tweed Heads and Grafton the margin was only .03 seconds with Grafton grabbing second.

This is a reminder to all competing rowers, the "pay with nominations!' is going well

PLEASE ENTER YOUR MONEY TOGETHER WITH YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR ANY REGATTA OR YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED IN THE DRAW

Please Rut your entries in the locked box on the TUESDAY NITE BEFORE THE DRAW THANKYOU

This is gentle reminder for everyone who is rowing at Regattas to make sure they assist with the boat loading and un-loading - the more hands the less time it takes, otherwise you way get to a regatta and you may not have a boat to row! and where else can you effectively wear spanners as a fashion item??!!!!??

NOTE OF THANKS for everyone rowers, and parents. that turn up to load and unload. has been fantastic and the best in years

Just to clear up some questions about how old you have to be to compete in an aged event NSWRA LAWS clearly state the following: for example: UNDER 15, A competitor ceases to be Under 15 on 31st December of the year in which he/she reaches the age of 15 years. which applies to all other aged events held at a Regatta

Please let Ann Collins know as soon as you can, so the numbers and cost can be worked out

Plans are well under way to be prepared for the Masters in May 2002, and its not too late for you to come along and give a hand, there is much to do, and not enough to do it, the next meeting is Thursday 21.02.02, 7.30pm see you there

Please bring saleable goods, such as Oranges, Books, Plants, cooking and kitchen things, Jams, Club singlets and caps also available, If you can bring along any nic-nax you wish to donate to be sold in aid of GRC, you just never know if there is something there you may have been looking for!!!!

Amy Teale, Maree Wright, Stephen Herbert, Dom Chaseling, Peter James, Sam Little, Rhys Holroyd, Tahnee Wotton, Karina Marshall, Naomi, Karlie, Robyn Nixon, Lissa Cameron, Leila Woolmer, Deb, Aleisha Hayward, Sarah Baker, Lyn Lovering

HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY GUYS apologies for anyone I have missed you will feature in the next issue

Synchronized swimming was it? Coach Ken and Greg Ryan went for a morning "dip" - one down all down!

Also coming in for landing, was Big Bird - going for a dip instead, he didn't mind the dip, but wasn't happy about losing his sunnies

Hollie and Dennis have also gone for a dip, Hollie was showing off her "I'm coming
in to Ooops" landing - well it was a very hot morning and Dennis was out in the deep end, when he came to a watery end.

The battle is on to see just who will get that prestigious award this season. Its a tuff one for the judges

Are available for $25.00 each, see Daph's Trade Table. The new singlets are now available for $30 each, they are made from a light lycra with the emblem embroidered, a very nice singlet to proudly wear - very groovy

Have a look at the photos of the past and present and if you have any you wish to add, please let me know, our scrapbook of newspaper items is growing all the time, Pic's from the Regatta in December 2001 are there Are You In There?????

Again 2002 has kicked off with new faces turning up for the "art of rowing" and to enjoy the low impact sport, with great benefits for overall fitness and it's fun

First lesson is free for an hour or so, after that is a mere $5.00 a session, which is deducted from your membership, which is also very reasonable compared to other sports

There are a devoted group of "merry men" and "merry women" to assist each week with the learners under the direction of "ACE" coach Ken Maughan

There is also a "GO ROWING" Book available for $5.00, that gives you all the benefits, techniques and more on rowing, so catch up with Ann or Don on Saturday mornings if you would like one of these, they are for Learners or skilled rowers

Always have land close to you, just in case you do go for a dip, while heading west, row past the Crown, then cross over to Susan Island for your homeward trip and if you are heading down river (East), you row over near South Grafton Club, and back over to MacCauley College side for the home journey

Our thoughts are with Glenda - she has had quite a time of it during the holidays, get well soon, and your place is still there in the ladies 8

Also, Kate is having an Operation on her back we wish you all the very best Kate take it easy, from all of us at GRC we need you both back on the water with us as soon as you are able

This newsletter is brought to you by Ann, Chief and Editor. If you have anything to add to the next newsletter, please let me know. (66433347)

Senior competing	$110 per annum
Recreational	$85 per annum
Junior	$60 per annum
Non Rower (social)	$20 per annum

Favourite colour		Red
Favourite Movie		Chocolat
Favourite food		Chocolate
Favourite actor		Pierce Brosnan
Favourite actress		Sandra Bullock
Likes		Holidays
Dislikes		Broad beans, & fried tomato
Best holiday		4 weeks in Fiji
Hobbies		Rowing, Hockey, eating chocolate