BSRA - Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association

The Stuartholme rowing support parent group are incredibly resilient. When the regatta was cancelled, they didn’t complain, they just rolled with the punches and found themselves another market. The stall setup outside the Brookfield General Store was a winner. They had sold out of all their baked goods by 10:30am on Saturday morning. Well done 🙂 Thank you to all the schools that have offered to help them with $$ or buying their leftover food. I am so impressed and grateful for the empathy and the generosity of spirit from the BSRA community.

As you can appreciate, the weather is a factor in rowing and the forecast of windy conditions tomorrow cannot be ignored even for the most accomplished oarswomen.

I have been seeking advice from various coordinators, Rowing Queensland, the Boat Race Officials and of course studying the many weather apps to ensure we have an accurate picture. I am also reliving the regatta 2 years ago that was ultimately cancelled one third through with similar conditions and the threat to the safety of the rowers and the equipment. I don’t think we need to reinvent the wheel here. We were lucky then no one was hurt. Added to the windy conditions for boating is the impending dust storm forecast that will increase the likelihood of respiratory complaints.

The decision is to cancel the event entirely. This has been approved by the Chair of the BSRA, Kristen Sharpe.

The one bad taste in cancellation of Regatta #3 is the significant loss to the host school. An unlucky timing for them, that could happen to any school. There has been considerable outlay for equipment in readiness for tomorrow. I have been made aware of similar weather scenario’s in other states where the schools make a donation to the host school Support Groups to recoup their outlay. It is not a mandatory thing. It is a gesture of good will. With the $$ saved in buses maybe this could be a consideration?

FYI. Brisbane Bus Lines has a non-penalty cancellation until midnight tonight. Belbaker has similar terms, I am sure.

I hope you understand the decision was not made lightly, but with the best interests of the girls always as the top priority.

Club rowers, school rowers, state rowers, school alumni, BRO’s, coaches, administrators, Directors, parents, friends, partners, anyone and everyone.

Calm and flat for the most part and great racing conditions with a slight cross in the later part of the program.

The year 8’s (new racers) excelled themselves. It’s wonderful to witness the next generation of rowers.

Stuartholme hosted a wonderful night for the Rowing Captains and the coordinators. We celebrated the leadership they share and the role they play in cultivating a positive environment within their school program. Good luck to all schools in racing. Special guest speaker Liz Blatchford – Ironman.

Well done to Jacinta Edmunds,BSRA alumni (St Margaret’s) and one of two Queenslanders in the Senior A team competing for Australia in World Cup 2 campaign.

Australia’s Womens 8+ won GOLD in a time of 06:26.290 ahead of the USA and GBR, NZ, CHN, CAN

Women’s Eight, Men’s Four and Men’s Pair take top honours on closing day. Four gold, three silver and four bronze medals for Australian Rowing Team in Poland.

https://rowingaustralia.com.au/2019/06/24/australia-tops-medal-and-points-table-at-world-rowing-cup-2/

Our Crazy Coxes photographed backstage. They participated in the inaugural coxswain race for the indoor Rowing Championships. 10 x 200m each and competed it in 1:58.7 coming first place from the back. 😉

Thank you to my daughter Amy for creating the song list – she provided great tunes for the event!

A massive thank you to Andrew McNicol for managing all the technology. He works tirelessly in our sport and volunteers all his time and expertise. thank you Andrew – the BSRA is very appreciative.

There is an International Women’s Day row next Thursday morning 7 March at 5:30am.

All of the schools and clubs are invited, so there will be a dynamic mix of people.

Start is at the aerial at 5:30am, for a friendly race and then breakfast at the Somerville House shed until 6:30am.

$7,000

Very well looked after and in great condition.

Comes with;

– alloy scull wing rigger

– carbon seat

– size 7 newwave shoes

– fitted with impeller

Price includes Sykes boat and rigger covers, car cradle and 2012 Croker S2 soft oars.

Will be available April this year.

Contact Alice on 0437534732 or email on alice_doring07@hotmail.com

Oregon State University Q&A on Thursday 21 Feb 5pm at St Margaret’s

An opportunity exists for 2018 Year 12 and current 2019 Year 12 BSRA rowers gathering information for undergraduate study through sport to the USA in a face to face with Oregon State University this Thursday.

Aussie Athletes Agency and St Margaret’s are hosting Q&A and information with Michael Eichler – Head Recruiting Coordinator and Coach from Oregon State Rowing and David Hodge from Aussie Athletes Agency

Date: Thursday 21 February

At: 5pm

Venue: St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (see map) Arts Centre Foyer, end of Petrie Street, Ascot

Please note: In line with NCAA ruling, in-person presentations are for current and previous year 12. Current year 11’s may make phone and email contact and responses will be forthcoming. Year 10 and below can use the information on the website to make contact but responding is difficult for the universities due to the ruling.