Selection Process

Thursday April 7                Unley High School Rowing Information Presentation Evening

Friday April 8                     Application form available for access via Unley HS Website

Tuesday May 3                  Come and Try Rowing Sessions commence

Sunday May 22                 Come and Try Rowing Sessions conclude

Monday May 23                Application form deadline

Selection Criteria

Prospective students will be selected based on the following.

• Attendance at Unley HS Rowing Information Presentation (refer to the schedule below)
• Attendance at two or more Come and Try Sessions demonstrating (refer to the schedule below)
  • A willingness to learn,
  • Active participation in the session,
  • Basic fitness and hand-eye coordination
• A recent school report
• Reference from current Primary School Teacher (Unley HS will make contact with teachers where necessary)
• Completion of the questions on the application form

Introductory Sessions

Unley High School Rowing Information Presentation Session

Families (nominated student and at least one Parent/Carer) are asked to attend one of the two sessions schedule on Thursday 7^th April in the Unley High School Fitness Centre (Entry and parking  via Gate 1.)

Students are asked to arrive in suitable clothing for physical activity to their nominated session.

The sessions will include;

• A Presentation including an overview of the Unley HS Rowing Program and Selection Process (this will be held between 4:30-5pm)
• Practical introduction session where students will learn the basic rowing technique, basic terminology and safety using our equipment.

Students are asked to arrive in suitable clothing for physical activity to their nominated session.

Please note that due to COVID guidelines it is anticipated that Carer/s will not be able to be inside the Fitness Centre while the students complete the off-water rowing introduction and will be asked to remain outside during this time.

To nominate for these sessions please use the form here and submit it to anita.hughes64@schools.sa.edu.au If you are unable to attend your nominated  session, please contact anita.hughes64@schools.sa.edu.au and we will look to into offering an alternative date or a recording of the initial presentation.

On-Water ‘Come and Try’ Sessions

Students are asked to attend at least 2 of the ‘Come and Try’ sessions at the Unley High School Torrens Boatshed (located here )

These sessions will include.

• Practical on-water experiences under the supervision of Unley HS Coaches and rowers
• Introduction to rowing terminology and boat-handling processes

Students are asked to arrive in suitable clothing for physical activity to their nominated sessions.

To nominate/register for two of these sessions please use the form here. It is advised that individual ‘Come and Try’ sessions are booked more than a week apart.

If you are unable to attend a nominated session OR cannot attend any of the sessions below, please contact anita.hughes64@schools.sa.edu.au.