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The King’s School Rowing Club 2018-2019

The Guide

Colouring their lives forever…

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Contents

1. Front cover

2. Contents

3. Mission Statement

4. Core Values

5. Kit Requirements: For a King’s Rower

6. Selection

7. Training Camps 2019 & Holiday

Training Periods

8. Parent Support & Responsibilities

9. Ergo & Gym Kit: Looking after the kit

10. 6th Form Parking & Buses

11. Coxing

12. Rules of the River Dee.

13. A Plastic free club, the why and how

14. Anti-Doping Policy

15. Club Welfare

16. Club Fundraiser – Friday 5th October

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Mission Statement

The King’s School Rowing Club is a club that has a clear and defined path. Rowing is a sport

that responds to organisation and teamwork and throughout the club this is the target for all

involved.

The King’s School Rowing Club is unique in its surroundings, facilities and pupils.

Success and strength within the ranks of the club is a key theme, whilst at the peak of that

summit are clearly defined objectives, winning junior women’s eights at the Henley Women’s

Regatta, the Princess Elizabeth Cup at Henley Royal Regatta as well as winning the

championship eights events at the National Schools Regatta and the Schools Head.

Pupils are expected to attend the sessions laid out by their squad and coach. It is the

responsibility of both the coaches and athletes that the standards of each squad within the

club is maintained. The KSRC has set the standards high and all coaches look forward to

helping pupils flourish within the club.

Whether at international, national or regional level, the club will support athletes who train

to the standards set.

The KSRC actively encourages athletes who wish to gain international honours.

Training camps are an integral part of the yearly development and from 2014 athletes will be

invited on the appropriate training camp over the Easter break.

To achieve success and personal goals both the pupils and coaches must work together.

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What is a Core Value? So, what are core values, really? Well, they are the deeply ingrained principles, our club`s cultural cornerstones, which can never, ever, be compromised. They are what make our club distinct and so must always be maintained.

Core Values KING’s – part of the history, paving the way for KSRC in the future. We strive to be the best that we can be, generous in victory and dignified in defeat. All members should pursue excellence in all areas of school life with self-respect and respect for others, whilst in an environment which enables them to explore personal limits both mentally and physically. SCHOOL - leaders within the school community All members of the KSRC will be part of a team and teamwork is essential; as is personal discipline to stay on top of all aspects of schooling and to always achieve the best an athlete can do. Coaches, students and parents are expected to act correctly even when others do not, and demonstrate fairness and equity in all contests and relationships. ROWING -the reason we’re here We hope that all rowers enjoy training and playing, to build a healthy lifestyle and personal confidence. All rowers are part of the KSRC team and represent the whole club. Rowers are expected to show respect by treating themselves and other athletes to the highest standards of conduct. Rowers will develop a level of self-sufficiency and responsibility, solve problems rather than make excuses and be accountable for their actions and decisions. Rowers will value their coaches and treat the boathouse with consideration. CLUB –the club we are all part of Rowers compete and train for themselves, their teammates and the club and take pride in representing the club. New team members are to be welcomed and included.

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KSRC Kit List 2018-2019 The club kit rules are simple and clearly defined. During games, athletes may only wear school rowing kit. In out of school training sessions athletes should attempt to wear King’s kit when possible, it is acceptable to wear plain sports kit when this is not possible. When racing, all athletes must wear matching school kit.

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Selection Crews will be selected on ability, for example: The 1st VIII will have the top 8 athletes and the top cox. King’s does not enter “1st crews” with weaker members in the boat for experience. This would only result in better rowers losing out. Criteria for Selection (in no specific order)

Attendance

Attitude to training

Physiological ability

Ergo consistency/ running/ lifting technique/ flexibility/ core strength

The sculling trials & pairs trials

Potential to move on

Responsiveness to coaching

Seat Racing

Ergo Test Performance

Racing Performance

Commitment to the goals of the crew

Coxes Coxes will be assessed according to the following criteria (in no specific order)

Attendance

Organisation

Steering/ boatmanship/ ability to motivate the crew

Responsiveness to coaching

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Training Camps The club runs four training camps during the Easter break. These camps are for performance athletes. There is no point in attending a training camp if you do not attend a full quota of training sessions at school. Athletes from each squad will be invited on the training camps after the first month of training (1st

October, 2018). Invitations will be sent to athletes who show the potential to progress and move on during the season. The training camps are as follows: Senior Training Camp – J15-J18 (Tilburg, Holland & Ghent Regatta – J15 & Above athletes) Friday 12th April – Friday 19th April, 2019 J14 Training Camp (Peterborough – J14s who attend x2 rowing session a week and one land session a week) Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th April, 2019 & Training Day Tuesday 23rd April Holiday Training Periods A rowing season is based on the development of strength and fitness throughout the year. Therefore it is essential to maintain fitness and strength levels during the holiday breaks. It is important for athletes to plan ahead and make sure that they are available for the squad sessions during the holiday breaks. To help with planning, the yearly planner below marks out when athletes are required for training. The coaching team understands that rest and recovery is important, as is the ability to see family, friends and going away on holiday. To assist with this there are periods left free in all breaks to allow for this. Athletes must recognise that rowing is a team sport and to ultimately achieve success planning must be done in advance to make sure that the key sessions are attended. Absence at these sessions not only limits personal progress but also progress of the others in the crew. Year Holiday planners for each squad can be found on the club website and will be updated frequently with any amendments to the yearly plan.

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Parental Support & Responsibilities The athletes will not be able to achieve their goals with the full support of their parents. We hope that all parents will take an active interest in their child’s sporting development. This will be across a range of areas: Nutrition Transport Financial Motivation & Support In addition to this, it is key that all parents play an active part within the rowing club. For the 2018-2019 we will be asking all parents to play an active role within at least one event during the season. This may be helping with tea and coffee on a Saturday morning pop up café or running the marquee at one of our away events. To help with the planning of this for the 2018-2019 season we will be holding a tea & coffee/ meet the coaching team/ parent social at 3:30pm on Saturday 6th October at the end of the open day, this will be held in 1541 at school. Further information to follow on the club website.

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Ergo & Gym Equipment – Looking After the Kit

GYM – Dos and Don'ts

Do Do use all apparatus properly as you have been taught.

Do wipe down equipment that gets dirty or covered in sweat: o Use paper towels and soapy water to clean the top of the monorail. o Wipe the handle and monitor clean.

Do put rubbish in the bins provided.

Do put cleaning materials back where you got them from.

Do remember to take all your kit away with you.

Do report any problems or concerns either on the board on the back of the gym door or to your coach.

Do enjoy your training session.

Don't Don't abuse the equipment or mess about on them.

Don't leave equipment dirty for someone else to use.

Don't leave faulty equipment without reporting.

Don't leave rubbish lying on the floor.

Don't leave cleaning materials lying about; put them back where you got them from.

Don't leave any of your kit in the gym after training sessions.

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6th Form Parking & Buses Unfortunatly there is no pupil parking available in the Boathouse Car Park. Buses Throughout the week, rowing buses run to make the commute to the rowing club easier for athletes. There is no charge for this bus service. It is a legal requirement that all pupils wear a seat belt at all times on the coach. Any pupil found in breach of this rule will not be allowed to use the bus service. Bus Schedule Please arrive 5 minutes before the bus departs, all buses depart from the bus lanes at school

6th formers driving to the rowing club 6th formers who have been given permission to drive to school by their parents may make the decision to drive to the club after school. The rowing club supplies transport to the club after school and all pupils are encouraged to make use of this facility. Sixth formers wishing to drive to the rowing club for the 2pm start of games on Wednesday must ask their parents prior to doing so to email Mr Blackham at djb@kingschester.co.uk . The email must state that the parent(s) are fully aware and happy that their child is travelling to the club by their own car. Pupils are not permitted to drive other pupils unless email consent has been supplied by their parents. All pupils are encouraged, for safety, environmental and convenience (parking) reasons to take the 1:30pm rowing bus to the club. 5th form pupils must take the rowing bus and are not permitted under any circumstances to travel in 6th formers cars.

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Coxing Coxing is a very important part of the rowing club. The coxing team has a very important role to play in the success of the club crews. It is also important that coxes feel fully integrated into their squads, to achieve this coxes are expected to work hand in hand throughout the season with their respective squads and coaches. Coxing Kit All coxes will be issued with a working cox box & lifejacket. Coxes will also be issued with a specific locker at the club, with charging hub to store their coxing kit overnight. This locker must be kept locked. Coxes are not allowed to take their coxing kit home unless it is the night before an away fixture or if they have been given specific permission from their coach/ Director of Rowing or Boatman. Coxes will do a complete check of their coxing equipment at the start of term with John &/or Mr Blackham. Coxes will be responsible for any damage and/or losses that occur due to reckless behaviour with the cox box setup. Tuesday Meetings, 12:50-1:30pm It is essential that all coxes attend the weekly meetings in room 25, weekly early lunch passes will be supplied so that lunch can be taken before the meeting, please inform Duncan in advance if you are not able to to attend one of the weekly meetings.

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RIVER DEE COURTESY CODE 14 February 2013

General

1 . That all boats take action to avoid conflict or collisions and if there is the risk of

a collision that they move to the right of the river or STOP!

2. All users should be safety conscious and take special care to ensure that collisions are avoided. All craft to maintain a look out in the direction of travel and take action to avoid a collision. If stationary, boats must continue to keep a look out so that they can alert or take avoiding action from an approaching craft.

3. Boats under power should give way to non powered boats. Due regard

should be had for the difficulties of navigation experienced by larger craft

and other users should also consider giving way to maintain safety.

4. When overtaking slower craft, pass in a safe and appropriate manor if the river ahead is clear to do so. If the river ahead is not clear, slow down or stop until it is safe to progress Take extreme care when overtaking large tour boats. They cannot always see smaller craft manoeuvring close by.

5. When turning, boats must ensure they are upstream of a bend with a clear

sight of down stream traffic and sufficient space for upstream traffic to

take action. Key locations are: Earls Eye, Red House bend, Heronbridge and

Ecclestone. At Crook of Dee, check the upstream side is clear prior to

turning. Progressing to the upstream side of this bend is not required.

Powered Boats

6. Powered boats (not assisting in coaching) should keep to the right hand side of

the river at all times.

7. Powered craft (not assisting in coaching) to adhere to the river bye-laws and

speed limit.

8. Powered craft (not assisting in coaching) to ensure that their wash is kept to an

absolute minimum when passing close to other craft.

9. When passing boats in the same direction of travel, if it is clear and safe to do so, pass on the opposite side of the river even if this is the left. Then return to a safe navigation position maintaining an even and progressive speed to clear the craft. If it is not safe, remain on the right side of the river and offer an appropriate wash.

Powered Coachinq Boats. (permission to exceed speed limit qranted)

10. When passing man powered boats in opposite directions of travel. Remain

on the right of the river and reduce the size of wash appropriately. (this could

include to plane at speed)

11. Use of megaphones for coaching must only be used between the hours of

9am and 8pm (all days). In the section between the Groves to the Red House

aim to keep this to a minimum.

Canoe . Rowinq, Sailinq and other non powered craft.

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12. All non powered craft should give way to all other non powered craft. If in

the likely hood of a collision both parties should take appropriate avoiding

action or both STOP!

13. Prior to turning a craft round, crossing the river or starting in motion, boats

must check that the river is clear in close proximity and that other boats are

at a safe distance.

14. Unless part of an agreed event, bends should be negotiated at a reduced

speed to allow safe passage. This could include stopping if to avoid a

collision.

15. At the Heronbridge start line (pumping station), keep waiting to a minimum to maintain a clear bend. Avoid stopping and turning in the area of the pumping station.

16. For all training activity using the river. When heading out, please make note of other users and volume of boats on the water. If the river is likely to be busy look to adjust speeds or the types of training session to reduce risks or the potential for a collision. Key locations are, the Mile Straight, Sandy Lane, Earls Eye, The Groves.

17. During works on the river, additional guidance may be produced. In areas of

works avoid stopping or turning to maintain a safe working area.

18. Prior to events, additional information may be produced. During events take

appropriate action and care to allow the event to continue unheeded. If this

requires actions contrary to the code of conduct, proceed with extreme care

to avoid a collision.

Canoes. 19. Heading upstream, canoes keep close to the bank. This should aim to be the

right bank but it is accepted practise that canoes may travel on the left in

some locations. To avoid a collision a canoe should either move right or stop

in a safe location. Locations to expect canoes on the left bank are: Groves,

Heronbridge, Road Bridge, Ecclestone bend and between the Crook of Dee

and Blue Bridge.

20. Heading down stream, canoes should keep to the right hand side of the river

at all times.

Rowinq

21. Rowing boats should keep to the right hand side of the river.

22. At the Groves, turning and approach to landing stages should follow the

one way system Head down stream on the right side of the river, turn at

the suspension bridge, head up stream on the right side of the river. When

it is safe to do so cross to the exit pontoons.

23. Boats should be launched pointing upstream and move to the right side

of the river when it is safe to do so. If launching down stream follow the

one way system via the suspension bridge.

24. When the river is busy, crews avoid side by side rowing.

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25. That coxes of rowing boats have appropriate experience to control the

boat and crew they are responsible for, related to the conditions.

26. Rowing craft to proceed with caution between the Red House and Sandy

Lane car park when sailing is in progress and at Earls Eye when canoeing

is taking place.

27. All hard rowing to stop at the kissing gate / Dee Lane

Sailinq

28. Sailing boats to be aware of the direction and path of other users and take action to

avoid collisions.

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Navigation It is essential that all athletes are clear on the navigational rules of the River Dee. These are clearly displayed outside of John’s workshop and should be studied. An understanding of the rules of the river are essential for all river users. The map below shows the river between Eccleston and the club. All athletes must ensure that they strictly keep to the rules of the river once they have passed the kissing gate on the meadows as the access and disembarkation points for the rowing clubs can be a dangerous area for any crew not keeping to the rules of the river. Crews should wait at the red life buoy opposite the barge and only cross to the club when they have checked that it is clear to do so. All crews must remember that crews coming downstream have right of way when looking to push off from our landing stage and you must always wait for passing crews before pushing off.

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The King’s School Rowing Club is a single use, plastic free zone. The athletes and coaches

are committed to improving the environment for all river users. Athletes & coaches work to

the following rules:

1. The use of single use water bottles is not permitted, all athletes use re-useable plastic

water bottles, due to the nature of the sport glass bottles are not allowed.

2. Plastic bags are banned from the club.

3. The KSRCPA, coaches and athletes will endeavour to make all social events at the

club “plastic free”

4. The move to a plastic free club is a better way of living for all of us, every athlete and

coach, as part of the rowing club and community has committed to doing “their bit” in

improving the environment.

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The King’s School, Chester

Anti-Doping Policy

School Policy

Athletes from the age of 14 upwards competing in all sports must be aware of the UKAD (UK Anti-

Doping) regulations and take personal responsibility for their own athletic passport.

The school does not endorse nor support the use of any supplements. A healthy, balanced diet is the

requirement of every athlete and should be the primary focus of any athlete competing within sport.

Medication – http://www.globaldro.com/UK/search

Athletes, as a rule should not be competing if they are currently using medication. Athletes using

medication who are competing must check their medication against the Global Dro UK directory

http://www.globaldro.com/UK/search

Supplements

Supplements are not endorsed by the school.

All supplements can be checked against the informed sport register at http://www.informed-

sport.com

100% me

The King’s School actively supports the 100% me program http://www.ukad.org.uk/athletes/elite/clean-sport/

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Club Fundraiser 2018 –

Friday 5th October

On Friday 5th October the

club will be looking to

break its own world

record by rowing a

million metres.

This is a substantial

challenge and one which

will require the best of

every athlete at the club.

Sign-up sheets and

schedules will follow in

the first few weeks of

term, as well as details

on how to set up your

funding page for this

challenge.