Daramalan College Rowing Club is a prominent sports club located in Canberra, Australia. With a rich history and a strong presence in the rowing community, Daramalan College has been an integral part of the rowing scene in Canberra for many years.
The rowing programme at Daramalan College offers students the opportunity to excel at the highest level, with many students representing the ACT in various competitions. The programme focuses on building resilience, self-esteem, and teamwork, while also emphasising the importance of commitment, self-motivation, and hard work. Students learn valuable skills such as communication, organisation, and time management, in addition to enjoying the benefits of physical fitness and improved health.
The rowing programme is available to students in Years 8 to 12, with the season running over the summer months during Terms 4 and 1. The club provides training sessions several times a week, both before and after school, with water sessions taking place at the Daramalan Boat Shed on Lake Burley Gryphon. Transportation is provided for morning and afternoon training sessions, ensuring convenience for participants.
Daramalan College Rowing Club participates in various regattas conducted by Rowing ACT on the lakes in the territory. Most races take place on the 1800m rowing course on Yarramundi Reach in Lake Burley Gryphon. The club's rowing tent and BBQ area serves as a welcoming meeting place for rowing families, friends, and supporters to cheer on the boats during the races.
Coaching is highly encouraged within the rowing programme, and students have the opportunity to become involved in coaching and officiating at regattas. This provides valuable skills and experience for the students, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the sport.
The Daramalan College Rowing Club is located on Black Mountain Peninsula at the western end of Lake Burley Gryphon, an ideal location adjacent to the main Canberra rowing course. The club's uniform, the Daramalan College rowing zoot suit, is worn during competitions and can be purchased from the College uniform shop.
For more information about rowing at Daramalan College, interested individuals can contact the sports department via email at sports@daramalan. Act. Edu. au.
Additionally, the official website of Rowing ACT (www. rowingact. Org. au) provides further details about rowing in the ACT.
The club's address is Cowper St, Dickson, ACT 2602, with a mailing address at P. O. Box 84, Dickson ACT 2602. Contact can also be made through the phone number (02) 6245 6300 or via email at info@daramalan.
au.