Adopt a School FINAL

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ADOPTASCHOOL

PROGRAM

GROWING

PARTICIPATION

INROWING

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Aims, Strategies, Funding 3

Value & Outcomes 4

Brief outline 5

Club requirements 6

School requirements 7

Applica#on form 8

School evalua#on form 9

Club evalua#on form 10

Acqui)al declara#on 11

Acqui)al form 12

Club Safety standards 13

More informa#on

for Clubs 14

CONTENTS

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Introduction and Overview

Following extensive nego#a#ons with the Australian Sports Commission

(ASC), Rowing Australia (RA) has been allocated two years funding to

conduct an ‘Adopt a School’ pilot program in Australia.

Aim

To increase par#cipa#on in rowing by engaging a wider range of schools and

school athletes in a structured and well resourced program that is safe and

ensures all growth is sustainable.

Strategies

Rowing Australia will establish an ‘Adopt a School’ program that provides

selected rowing clubs with seed funding to a)ract non-rowing schools

(and their students), from outer metropolitan and regional areas to take

up rowing and offer each school access to structured rowing sessions,

equipment and cer#fied coaching.

Funding

Up to $20,000 per Club, per School adopted, per year is available for successful

clubs. Max 2 years funding per Club.

Guidelines are included in the a�achments.

Aims

Strategies

Funding

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Values

When fully implemented, the ‘Adopt a School’ program will deliver new

rowers into a sport which:

◊ Is equally accessible to both male and female par#cipants and is a safe

and healthy ac#vity that is low impact and causes few injuries.

◊ Is accessible to both able bodied people and those with a disability. (further info on accessibility, transferring of wheelchair athletes into boats, equipment

specifica#ons, adequate seat strapping is available from RA)

◊ Is a sport for life that provides a defined par#cipa#on pathway from

school rowing through to club and masters rowing for athletes, coaches

and officials.

◊ Promotes and fosters desired values such as teamwork, inclusion,

respect, coopera#on and trust.

Outcomes

◊ Local Rowing Clubs will adopt schools in close proximity and offer them

facili#es, equipment, coaching and training to students and new members.

◊ Schools will commit to conduc#ng an ini#al pilot program and then

commit in principle to offering rowing as a regular spor#ng ac#vity at

the school.

◊ The program will provide funding to rowing clubs and club coaches – the

life-blood of our sport.

◊ All growth in the Rowing Community is sustainable as Clubs will gain new

members and new school programs will be created.

Values &

Outcomes

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Program outline

◊ The host Club ‘adopts’ a local non-rowing school—and develops a plan

with them to take up rowing.

◊ The target school age group is Years 9-11.

◊ Once the Club and School agree to develop a program, a formal applica#on (that

must be endorsed by the State Rowing Associa#on) is made to Rowing Australia

for program funding.

◊ An assessment panel from RA and ASC will assess the ‘Adopt a School’

applica#ons—and allocate funding on merit to successful Clubs. Funds will be

allocated directly to successful Clubs.

◊ A Club coach (underpinned by program funding), coordinates the Program

and promotes rowing within the school and the local rowing community.

◊ The host Club train staff and other coaches needed to operate the program

(if required) and then conducts a ‘Go Rowing’ learn to row program for the new

students.

◊ Rowing Ergometers (max 2) will be provided to each school. School staff

will then be trained in their safe and effec#ve use by the Club Coach.

◊ The host Club conducts a further general rowing program that will

include par#cipa#on in State Associa#on conducted rega)as.

◊ The school rowing program, with assistance from the host Club and State

Associa#on, becomes an ongoing sports program offered to students.

* Detailed guidelines are included in the a�achments

Brief

Outline

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Club guidelines

in brief

The Club must:

◊ Be affiliated with their State Rowing Associa#on, be inclusive for all

and offer a full range of memberships within the club.

◊ Have suitable and well maintained equipment.

◊ Have accredited coaches and be able to train School staff in basic rowing

technique if needed.

◊ Have a safe Club environment in which to run courses.

◊ Provide supervision and on-water safety control during each session.

◊ Follow the RA ‘Go Rowing’ learn to row program to train new school athletes.

*Detailed guidelines are included in the a�achments

Club

Requirements

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School guidelines

in brief

◊ The school Principal must support the introduc#on of the program.

- the benefits of the program to students include involvement in a dynamic

sport that is safe and inclusive of every level of ability, and one that develops

ac#ve minds and teamwork in course par#cipants.

◊ Authorise its students to par#cipate in courses – at #mes suitable to the school.

◊ Assist in the conduct of the program by authorising at least one staff member

or authorised parent/guardian team member (or similar role) to assist during

the sessions.

◊ Provide in principle commitment that rowing could be offered as an ongoing

sports program at the school.

*Should the School chose to start up its own rowing Club,

that Club must be affiliated with the State Rowing Associa on.

School

Requirements

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School proposed for the

‘Adopt a School’ program.

Please include all contact details

Signature and Name of

School contact

(Principal)

Signed_________________________ _______ Date______________

In signing this form, we (school) endorse and agree to par cipate in the iden fied ‘Adopt a School’ rowing

program and agree to adopt the requirements as outlined in the relevant sec ons outlined above. Also,

please read the ’Provisions’ sec on below.

Club

Club coach coordina#ng

the program.


Proposed Dates to conduct

the Program

1. (‘Go Rowing’ learn to row program)

2. (General rowing program)

Signature of

Club President

Signed_________________________ _______ Date______________

In signing this form, we (club) endorse and agree to par cipate in the iden fied ‘Adopt a School’ rowing

program and agree to adopt the requirements as outlined in the relevant sec ons outlined above. Also,

please read the ’Provisions’ sec on below.

Provisions

We, the above men#oned Club and School, acknowledge that funding alloca#ons will be made on a program by program basis and

that funding may be withdrawn by the ASC or RA at any #me. RA, the ASC, the State Associa#on will not be liable in any way for any

lost income, expenses, liabili#es or fees incurred in the conduct of any program, or resul#ng from the withdrawal of allocated fund-

ing of the program. Please note the funding guidelines and acqui)al requirements outlined in this program.

State Association Endorsement

We _________________________ (Rowing Associa#on), understand that although the direc#on, guidance and funding alloca#ons

for the program will be centrally determined by Rowing Australia, the actual implementa#on of the Clubs program will be opera-

#onally coordinated by this State Associa#on. We have sighted a completed Club Safety Audit Checklist from this Club.

We the aforemen#oned State Rowing Associa#on endorse this applica#on to conduct an ‘Adopt a School’ program.

Signed ________________________________________ Date ________________________________

Name _________________________________________ Posi#on _____________________________

NOTE: Scan and Email to Rowing Australia: [email protected]

Application Form

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School Evaluation Form

Name of School


Name of Club conduc(ng the program

Name of Teacher or authorised parent

assis#ng with conduc#ng the program.


Dates the course was conducted

‘Go Rowing’ learn to row course dates

How many students were involved in

the program?

(please a�ach a full list of a�endees on the Excel template that will be provided)

Ra(ng:

Using your best judgment, please rate

the success and conduct of the Program.

1 = Extremely Poor 10 = Excellent

Other comments or issues to note for

future programs, or to bring to the

a2en(on of the State Associa(on, or

Rowing Australia.

Signed __________________________________ Date ________________________________

Name __________________________________ Posi#on _____________________________

NOTE: Scan and Email to Rowing Australia at the comple#on of the course: [email protected]

* School Principal or authorised teachers: please fill out this form following the comple on of the Adopt a School

Program. Your considered feedback will assist in the planning of future programs.

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Club Evaluation Form

Name of School


Name of Club

Name of Club coach coordina#ng the

program.


Dates the course was conducted

How many students were involved in

the program?

(please a�ach a full list of a�endees on the Excel template that will be provided)

Number of training sessions conducted

per week

Number of weeks training conducted

Total number of hours delivered by

Coach

Number of individuals entered into

Associa(on Rega2as

Numbers of new members joining the

host Club from the School Program

Ra(ng:

Using your best judgment, please rate

the success and conduct of the Program.

1 = Extremely Poor 10 = Excellent

Other comments or issues to note for

future programs, or to bring to the

a2en(on of the State Associa(on, or

Rowing Australia.

Signed __________________________________ Date ________________________________

Name __________________________________ Posi#on _____________________________

NOTE: Scan and Email to Rowing Australia at the comple#on of the course: [email protected]

* Club Presidents: please fill out this form at the comple on of the Adopt a School program.

Your considered feedback will assist in the planning of future programs.

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Acquittal Declaration

- Adopt a School -

* To be filled out by the host Club Treasurer or Finance Director (or equivalent)

Funds for the ‘Adopt a School’ program may be used for:

◊ ‘Leasing’ Club equipment for the program

◊ Subsidising a new or exis#ng coach(es) to coordinate and manage the program;

◊ Equipment to be used for the program (provided it is available to program members following the

comple#on of the program) or,

◊ Other items that are directly related to the conduct of the program.

Funds may not be used for:

◊ Expenses or costs not directly related to the conduct of the program or to subsidise administra#ve staff.

I, the undersigned office bearer, who currently holds the posi#on of Treasurer (or equivalent) in the

____________________ Club, have reviewed all payments made against the Rowing Australia ‘Adopt a School’ pro-

gram grant - and state that all payments specified in the a)ached Acqui)al Form have been made in accordance

with the stated guidelines and the ‘intent’ of the program. The grant payment will appear in the Club’s audited fi-

nancial statements (within the Clubs Annual Report) – a copy of which will be provided to Rowing Australia, or the

State Rowing Associa#on upon request.

TREASURER or FINANCE DIRECTOR

Date of Adopt a School program: From ____________ to _____________ (insert dates)

Signed __________________________________ Date __________________________________

Name __________________________________ Posi#on held ___________________________

NOTE: Scan and Email – and a)ach with the ‘Acqui)al Form’.

Send to Rowing Australia at the end of the program: [email protected]

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INCOME

Total funding received from Rowing Australia $

TOTAL INCOME $

EXPENDITURE

Leasing club equipment for program $

Provision of coaching services for program $

Purchase of addi#onal equipment for program $

Other (specify) $

Other (specify) $

Other (specify) $

TOTAL EXPENDITURE $

Funds Acquittal Form

NOTE: Scan and Email – and a)ach with the ‘Acqui)al Declara#on’ form.

Send to Rowing Australia at the end of the program: [email protected]

Date of Adopt a School program: From ____________ to _____________ (insert dates)

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Club Safety

Standards

Standards include:

◊ Ensure that any Club coaches or staff engaged in the Program are suitable and fully compliant

with the Child Protec(on Legisla(on within the relevant State or Territory, including the

‘Working with Children’ check

◊ Available on State Department of Sport & Recrea#on Websites

◊ The Club will adhere to guidelines as outlined in the relevant State/ Territory Legisla(on or the

Rowing Australia ‘Safe On-Water Code of Conduct for Rowing in Australia’ and for the prac(ce

of safe on-water ac(vi(es

◊ Available on the Rowing Australia website. Go to:

◊ ‘About RA’

◊ Policies

◊ RA On-Water Safety Code and Guidelines

◊ The Club will complete the a2ached Club ‘Safety Assessment Checklist’ - and a2ach it to this

applica(on for funding.

◊ Available on the Rowing Australia website. Go to:

◊ ‘About RA’

◊ Policies

◊ RA On-Water Safety Code and Guidelines

◊ Safety Assessment Checklist

◊ Ensure the ‘Coordina(ng coach’ is a currently registered NCAS Level II (or higher) coach.

Other coaches involved in the opera(ons of the program, must be at least a current Level 1 coach.

◊ Informa(on related to the RA Na(onal Insurance Scheme, can be found on;

◊ the Rowing Australia website. Go to:

◊ ‘About RA’

◊ Insurance

There are addi(onal requirements that Clubs must

fulfill to receive funding.

Primarily, Clubs must ensure they provide a safe

and healthy environment in which to conduct an

‘Adopt a School’ program.

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◊ The club must be affiliated with their State Rowing Associa#on,

inclusive for all and offer a full range of memberships within the club.

◊ Have suitable and well maintained equipment for up to 20 people

◊ Have accredited coaches and be able to train School staff in basic rowing technique if needed.

The program coordinator must hold a current Level 2 NCAS and all other assis#ng coaches at least

Level 1. All sessions must be supervised.

◊ Have a safe Club environment in which to run courses. The RA Club ‘Safety Assessment Checklist’

informa#on is detailed on page 13.

◊ Ensure adequate on-water safety control during each session by abiding by the ‘Safe On-Water

Code of Conduct for Rowing in Australia’

◊ Follow the RA ‘Go Rowing’ learn to row program to train new school athletes—and as outlined

on the Na#onal Technical model poster (resources will be provided to Clubs if awarded funding).

◊ At the comple#on of the program par#cipants should be entered in State Associa#on conducted

rega)as.

◊ New members joining the Club from this program will be offered a ‘Student Membership’

(or similar reduced rate) joining fee for their first year.

◊ The Club (and School) must provide an evalua#on of the program and provide that report

to the relevant State Associa#on.

* Under RA’s Na onal Insurance Scheme, all affiliated Clubs are provided with automa c Professional Indemnity

and Public Liability Insurance. Group Personal Accident (coverage for Club individuals in the event of an

accident related to Club ac vity) is available through the State Associa on.

* Should any course involve par cipa on of disabled athletes or athletes with special needs, the RA Adap ve

Development Coordinator can provide assistance and informa on. Contact the RA office for further assistance.

More

Information

for Clubs

Rowing Australia Ltd

P.O. Box 7147,

Yarralumla, ACT 2600

Tel 02 6214 7526

For more informa(on, contact your

State Rowing Associa(on.

Go to:

www.rowingaustralia.com.au/

about_ra_states.shtm

For a full list of State contacts

Documents

Adopt a School FINAL