The Club charges an annual subscription which is put towards the day to day running expenses of the Club. Additionally, those who will compete at regattas pay an RNZ Affiliation (Competitive Licence) fee of $92.00 and regatta seat fees, travel, accommodation costs are additional.  

Fees and fee catagories are as follows;

Coxswain -                  $165.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $257.00

Novice Rower -          $370.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $462.00

School Rower -           $550.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $642.00

Tertiary Rower -          $460.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $552.00

Master Rower -            $465.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $557.00

Social Rower ( Max 1 row per week)   $200.00 + RNZ fee zero  = $200.00

Associate member      $50.00

Gym fee ( no rowing)  $ 165.00

Aramoho Wanganui Rowing Club has an active membership of over 100 rowers aged from 13 to late 60's.  Our membership is drawn from Wanganui High School, Wanganui City College and Nga Tawa Diocesan School tertiary students and the local community.

The Aramoho Wanganui Rowing Club teaches the sport of rowing, offering its facility to all sectors of the community.  A broad selection of new 'Novices' join annually, usually from the school sector, and are nurtured through the grades to senior level and even to national selection. They develop not only the ability and technique of how to row but an excellent training and work ethic. The teamwork, club spirit and camaraderie that comes from this stays with them through a lifetime.  The club has structures in place for those who wish to achieve elite sporting excellence and for those who wish to take part on a purly recreational level.  Its aim is that all and any who wish to take part in the sport of rowing, at whatever level be encouraged and made welcome.  Our efforts are supported by a strong Rowing School Parents support group which draws and encourages the support of our member’s families into the sport in a number of ways, coaching, regatta officials, committee members, fundraising events, etc.

The Club not only achieves high accolades in the sport of rowing, it also has an active input and profile in our community.  Taking part in local events, the Club hosts RNZ Coaching Courses, Water Safety Course for new rowers, run a Learn To Row program and a very successful “Business House Challenge” putting another dimension to the club’s community involvement where corporate teams are coached over 8 weeks and compete at a mini regatta celebration at completion.

NEW MEMBERS: Are always welcomed.  The Club competitive season runs from October to March.  A learn to row programme runs for School-age (or any age) rowers every pre-season.

TRAINING: Rowers, coxswains are sorted into training squads and assigned coaches, and training plant.  The training schedule will be advised by the coach and training sessions can range from 3 or 4 sessions per week to multiple daily sessions for the Senior competitive rowers.  Rowing takes commitment and discipline to train, work hard and importantly includes teamwork, camaraderie, good times and achievement.  Novice coaching is voluntary and we ask you to appreciate the time and effort they put in.  They deserve your respect, good manners, attention and timeliness in relation to training and learning the skill of rowing.

PARENT SUPPORT: Parent support is welcomed and valued in assisting the Club and rower to succeed.  WHS has an enthusiastic Rowing Parent Support Group which works well at co-ordinating support and fundraising for the School/Club rowers.  Both the Club and the Support Group hold monthly meetings which parents, members, etc are welcome to attend. The Executive meets 7:30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each Month at the Clubrooms.
Support Group Contact: Lisa Murphy (WHS) or Hamish Lowe (Nga Tawa).  Club Contact: Michele Old

MEMBERSHIP & FEES:  The Club charges an annual subscription which is put towards the day to day running expenses of the Club. Additionally, those who will compete at regattas pay an RNZ Affiliation (Competitive Licence) fee and regatta seat fees, travel, accommodation costs are additional. School rowing fees are mitigated by fundraising events throughout the year.

REGATTA INFO:  The Club/School attends a schedule of regattas throughout the season. Regatta fees are not included in Club Subscription fees and are payable at the time of each regatta.  Regatta fees vary, locally approx $4 per seat.  For away regattas a boat haulage fee is charged (calculated by distance and divided between the number of rowers attending.  Transport and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the individual.

FUND-RAISING & WORKING BEES ETC:   Annual Subs do not cover everything.  Plant and ongoing maintenance is a costly business.  The Club has a hardworking fundraising committee which endeavours to raise funds for additional expenses and projects and our members and supporters are asked to support and join in these activities when they occur.  Past activities have included pie sales, trivial pursuit evenings, firewood sales, hay gathering, etc.  Also from time to time it is necessary to have Club-shed working bees in readiness for events and occasions and sometimes with adverse weather conditions plant needs to be moved upstairs and clean-up after a flood.  We ask and appreciate our members/supporters to help out (MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK).  Club maintenance is ongoing and never ending – if you have skills or interest in mechanical, woodworking, boat repairing, painting, cleaning, food preparation we can certainly use you!!

AWRC is a community-based club with a vibrant volunteer committee which oversees the routine operation of the lower North Island's most successful rowing club. 

Committee

President:            Bruce Osborne - Tel 021 936 060

Vice President:    Barb Hammond - E mail: hammondgb@xtra.co.nz

Head Coach:       Pedro Figueira - Email: figueirapedro@hotmail.com

Secretary:            Michele Old- E mail: awrowing@gmail.com  

Treasurer:            Simon ManvilleE Mail: simon.manville@outlook.com

Patron:                 Allan Luff(06) 343 8060 | 027 447 7445

In 1954 a new clubhouse and boat storage was proposed by the committee of the day with work commencing on the foundations and structure by voluntary labour.  The existing club shed hall and boat storage was completed in 1959.

In 1972 the club embarked on an extension to the club shed building adding a lounge and motorboat storage on the northern end.  This project was undertaken by club members and funding for the project undertaken as construction proceeded.

Throughout the early years with the exception of 1940-45 (II World War) until the mid to late 70s the club drew its membership from mainly working class tradesman, apprentices employed by the NZ Railways, Freezing Works, and Private and Public entities.

In the 1980s the demographics changed with young people going to University, travelling offshore, seeking professional careers and membership of the three Wanganui rowing clubs dwindled to a low ebb.  The difficulty in keeping clubs actively and competitively viable led to discussions, the result being, in 1986 the merger of the then oldest club in Wanganui, Wanganui Rowing Club and the Aramoho Boating Club took place and the Aramoho-Wanganui Rowing Club was formed.

Throughout the history of the club, there has been strong leadership and periods of significant success of both National and International level.  This history is well recorded in the lounge trophy room both on honours board information and photographic displays.  This gallery of achievement gives an appreciation of teamwork, success, motivation and striving to become part of the club and NZ rowing history.

Hi All,

A few items to keep you up with what’s “going on” in the club shed and to seek your input/support as indicated below.

• The committee is hosting a farewell for Pedro & Helen plus Helen’s parents out from England this coming Saturday night (13^th) starting at 6.30pm.  Pot Luck (bring a dish) and a grocery item to place in a box as a small gift from us all. Bar open as a club fund raiser so bring some spare cash. Hope to see many of you there!

• The club is hosting two corporate eights for the Billy Webb. Jac’s Rush has agreed to coach a crew of accountants and the club is looking for a coach or coaches from the Masters squad to coach a “Laser Plumbing crew” For further details and offers to help please contact Bruce O. Billy Webb Sunday 02 December.

• The Head Coach position has now been advertised nationally and by weeks end will be advertised internationally. Position closes 30^th October.

• Des Lock has taken on in a “caretaking role”, the position of Head Coach along with all the responsibilities and demands that the role entails. Des is ably supported by Dave, Grader and Oscar and early next month Allan Greer formally a coach with Star Boating Club will be joining the AWRC coaching team.

• Whanganui Sports Awards 2018 – The club has made nominations in the following Categories. National Junior Sportsman, International Junior Sportsman, National Senior Sportsman, National team of the year, International Senior Sportsperson and Masters Sports category. To explain the Masters nomination- Sport Whanganui contacted me seeking a nomination based on our National NZ Champs results. I indicated that we would enter if a squad nomination would be acceptable. After due deliberation by the powers that be I was informed that our squad including Philippa and Martin from UBC would be accepted hence the entry. If I have my stats correct we won a total of 86 individual medals. Nominees price (up to 3 tickets) $40.00 otherwise $60.00. Masters will need to pay the $60.00.  AWRC have booked one full table of 10 at $550.00 and this table is already pretty much full. Date-Friday 16^th November Whanganui Function Centre 6.00pm. Please advise Grader the Honourable club Secretary awrowing@gmail.com if you wish to purchase a ticket at an AWRC Table. Ticket bookings need to be confirmed with Grader as soon as possible please.

• Club Day Sunday 21^st October. Please reference the attachment for details. Kerri Gowler will be in attendance – Two Trophy races and Masters encouraged to participate – Race distance 400m – BBQ Lunch – Start time 9.00am

• Clifton Regatta Saturday 24^th November- The entire club is being encouraged to attend including Masters. Goal, to win back the trophy. Masters wanting to participate please contact Grader the Honourable club Secretary awrowing@gmail.com or place your name on the Masters Notice Board.

• Jury Cup Saturday 01 December. AWRC has been asked by the Whanganui Rowing Assn to provide names for jobs on the day. Umpires, Race numbers person, Starters etc. Please let Grader know your availability some time over the next two weeks so that we can inform the association of our commitment. Note; Des and Uppy are our two representatives on the Assn and we need to support their efforts as much as possible.

• Health and Safety – Jac’s Rush is currently undertaking an Audit of our commitment to this critical aspect of our club activities and her results will be made public soon.  The Committee is firmly behind all endeavours to comply with Safety both on and off the water and as a step towards total compliance the committee has asked the Masters Squad to act as role models wherever possible and this includes the checking ‘out’ and ‘in’ of boats at all times. Your support and commitment on this front would be most appreciated.

I hope this Newsletter you find informative and also to say a huge thanks to those of you that helped out at our recent hosting of Caulfield Grammar and St Pats College. The financials of such events and the goodwill generated has been awesome - thanks!

Cheers

Bruce O

AWRC President

AWRC has a great history of National representation.  We currently have two of our senior rowers at the very top of the sport. World champions: Chris Harris (Double Sculls) and Kerry Gowler (Pairs).

• Summer rowing programme now underway.  From complete novice to world champion - all are very welcome.
• Novice Open Day - 07 April - 10.00am at the club shed Somme Parade Aramoho

Although the club is about to be completely refurbished, we are still using our comfy and unique "Oarsman'bar for the odd social time-out.

The training schedules are individually set for each rower and designed to develop their Rowing and Sculling expertise to the highest possible level.  As with the all sections of the rowing squad at AWRC, Pedro is assisted by a team of skilled and experienced volunteer coaches. Training sessions can range from 3 or 4 sessions per week to multiple daily sessions for the Senior competitive rowers during the racing season.  

New or 'Novice' rowers and coxswains are sorted into training squads and assigned coaches, and training plant.  Although rowing takes commitment and discipline to train and is work hard, it also builds superb fitness for all other sports. Not to forget the teamwork, camaraderie, good times and the joy of achievement.  Please remember most of our coaches are volunteers and we ask you to appreciate the time and effort they put in. 

Masters rowing is of a very high standard at AWRC and we are always eager to greet new members from Novice to old Olympians.  The facilities and social rewards are fantastic!

The Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club teaches the sport of rowing, offering its facility to all sectors of the community.  Novices are taken on annually, usually from the school sector and nurtured through the grades to senior level, to learn not only an ability and technique of how to row, but a training and work ethic, teamwork, club spirit and camaraderie that stays with them through a lifetime.  The club has a structure in place for those who wish to achieve sporting excellence and also acknowledges and provides for those who wish to take part on a recreational level.  Its aim is that all and any who wish to take part in the sport of rowing, at whatever level be encouraged and made welcome.  Our efforts are supported by a strong Rowing School Parents support group which draws and encourages the support of our member’s families into the sport in a number of ways, coaching, regatta officials, committee members, fundraising events, etc.

A finals galore and lots of 1st & 2nd places. Great reward for all the effort the athletes have put in (and coaches).

The Club charges an annual subscription which is put towards the day to day running expenses of the Club. Additionally, those who will compete at regattas pay an RNZ Affiliation (Competitive Licence) fee of $92.00 and regatta seat fees, travel, accommodation costs are additional.  

Fees and fee catagories are as follows;

Coxswain -                  $165.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $257.00

Novice Rower -          $370.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $462.00

School Rower -           $550.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $642.00

Tertiary Rower -          $460.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $552.00

Master Rower -            $465.00 + RNZ fee $92.00 = $557.00

Social Rower ( Max 1 row per week)   $200.00 + RNZ fee zero  = $200.00

Associate member      $50.00

Gym fee ( no rowing)  $ 165.00

The Club charges and annual subscription which is put towards the day to day running expenses of the Club. Additionally those who will compete at regattas pay a RNZ Affiliation (Competitive Licence) fee and regatta seat fees, travel, accommodation costs are additional.

The Club charges and annual subscription which is put towards the day to day running expenses of the Club. Additionally those who will compete at regattas pay a RNZ Affiliation (Competitive Licence) fee and regatta seat fees, travel, accommodation costs are additional.

The Club charges and annual subscription which is put towards the day to day running expenses of the Club. Additionally those who will compete at regattas pay a RNZ Affiliation (Competitive Licence) fee and regatta seat fees, travel, accommodation costs are additional.

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