As a member of the Mercer Rowing Club I agree to:
Take pride in our club, always leaving the club clean and tidy. I will pick up rubbish and do my part to keep the club/campsite clean and tidy.
Respect all club members, officials, supporters and opponents.
As a Rower or Coxswain I will:
Take all reasonable care of boats, equipment and facilities. (Report any damage to your coach.)
Make sure I am on time for training and regattas – a whole crew is depending on me. If I cannot make a training / regatta, I will inform my manager.
Respect my coach’s decisions regarding crew selection.
Not run or fool around in the boatshed or around boats. (At the club and at regattas.)
Not go on the water without a coach if I am a school rower.
Represent Mercer Rowing Club with pride, dignity, honesty and loyalty.
Not consume alcohol, illegal drugs or banned performance enhancing substances.
Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
Display positive sportsmanship for all squad achievements.
Abide by the Code of Conduct when using all forms of Social Media.
Try my hardest and never give up!!
As a Coach I will:
Develop a positive and rewarding squad culture.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
Display positive sportsmanship and acknowledge all rowers achievements.
Be a positive role model.
Provide regular feedback to my squad, either one on one or in squad debriefs.
Encourage independence but take responsibility for my squad’s behavior and performance.
Be honest and fair with all crew selections.
As a Supporter I will:
Support my rower(s) by ensuring they attend all trainings and regattas where possible.
Display a positive attitude and be a role model for our rowers.
Applaud efforts from all crews.
Ask questions if I do not know.
Become involved in the club – many hands make light work!