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 7th 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.
School Week |
Date |
Time |
Term 1, Week 10 |
Thursday 7th April |
3:45-5.00pm |
Thursday 7th April |
4:30-5:45pm |
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.
School Week |
Date |
Time |
Term 2, Week 1 |
Tuesday 3rd May |
8:15-10am |
Thursday 5th May |
8:15-10am |
Sunday 8th May |
9-10:30am |
Sunday 8th May |
10:30-12pm |
Term 2, Week 2 |
Tuesday 10th May |
8:15-10am |
Thursday 12th May |
8:15-10am |
Sunday 15th May |
9-10:30am |
Sunday 15th May |
10:30-12pm |
Term 2, Week 3 |
Tuesday 17th May |
8:15-10am |
Thursday 19th May |
8:15-10am |
Sunday 22nd May |
9-10:30am |
Sunday 22nd May |
10:30-12pm |