Youth Indoor Rowing Competit

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Case Study - Intermediate Rowing Programme Outcome: 2 - Young People. Wanganui Rowing Association - Youth Indoor Rowing Competition 5th November - 15th November 2012. Flags have been detailed and explained

Yes

No

Outcomes have been:

Achieved

Not achieved

Funding has been:

All used and accounted for

Partially achieved and explained All used and most accounted for

Sustainability:

Project is likely to continue with planning already in place

Evidence of planning for sustainability is shown

No evidence of planning for sustainability is shown

Not all used and needs to be returned

Overview of Project: The Youth Indoor Rowing Competition was held from Monday 5th - Friday 16th November 2012. Two schools took part in the challenge, Wanganui Intermediate School and Rutherford Intermediate. Each school had two rowing machines for the duration of the competition, all Year 8 kids taking turns to see how many kms they could row over a five minute period. A coordinator was placed in the schools for up to 6 hours a week, showing correct technique and teaching kids how to use the rowing machines correctly. In total 262 kids took part in the initiative from the two schools, with a large number of those showing interest in rowing at Secondary School in 2013. Both schools also scheduled time for some of their Year 7’s to take part, which has already generated interest for the same challenge next year in the schools. There was also a teacher competition running in conjunction with the kids challenge at Wanganui Intermediate School. The winning school was Wanganui Intermediate, which managed to row the most kms in total over the two week period. Each school was also awarded 4 individual prizes for the following categories ($20 Subway Voucher and certificate each):  Most kms rowed (male)  Most kms rowed (female)  Fastest average over 5 minutes (male)  Fastest average over 5 minutes (female)

Looking forward: The Wanganui Rowing Association is keen to follow on from this project, especially with the participants who have showed an interest in taking part in the sport in 2013. As the cost to rowing is a barrier to some families, the WRA is currently thinking of ways to make it more affordable so all of these kids have the chance to experience the sport. The aim is to come up with a project that will be sustainable but at the same time allow those who would normally not be able to participate in the sport a chance to get involved. In regards to the Youth Indoor Rowing Challenge, we will look to continue this as a KiwiSport project in the schools for 2013, making it sustainable by possibly adding a small charge (gold coin) to the kids to take part.

Worked Well: 

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Having the project run in the schools, and leaving them in the schools for the duration of the project. This enabled the schools to create their own schedule of when the classrooms would have their turn. The coordinators going into schools during the project was great, as it made sure the kids were all using them correctly and eliminated the risk and possible injury that could occur from using the machines. It also generated a “buzz” in the room, as kids showed how to do it properly.

Work Ons: 

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It will be good to have 4 rowing machines in each school for 2013. This will ensure more kids can get through in a shorter period of time, and may make the project appealing for new schools. Giving the schools a bit more notice, and ensuring all of the equipment is booked and ready to go, to ensure there is no last minute panic trying to finalise things.