DEPARTURE: Saturday, 13th December at 6:30 AM from Blenheim Railway Station. Vans will leave at 6:45 AM.

TRANSPORT: The boys will travel in three vans, driven by coaches and/or camp parents. Vans will travel in convoy due to towing trailers.

RETURN: Estimated early afternoon on Tuesday, 16th December at Wairau Rowing Club after boats are unloaded. A timing update will be posted on Facebook on Tuesday.

LOCATION: All participants (rowers and camp parents) will be staying at the Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre.

MEALS: All meals will be provided and eaten together at the Lodge.

BEDDING REQUIRED:

• 1. Sleeping bag and pillow

  2. Bottom sheet for the single beds (recommended)

  3. Earplugs (recommended)

Ensure your son brings the following items for the camp:

• Training gear for multiple sessions

• Running shoes, warm layers, and a rain jacket

• Togs & towel

• Hat, sunscreen, and water bottle

• Toiletries & any required medication (notify Wendy at 021 954 759 in advance)

• Optional: Book or board games for downtime

On Saturday, please pack a day pack with lunch, water, row suit/training gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, and both 10mm & 13mm spanners (as they won’t be able to access their main bag during the first session).

Please review the full Gear List for a detailed checklist.

Meals will be provided at camp, but please notify us of any dietary needs.

All families are asked to contribute a container of baking and some grocery items. Sarah will send further details via email and the MBC Parent Facebook page.

Familiarise yourself with the Camp Rules and the Code of Conduct to ensure your son is prepared to represent the club with respect.

Rowers are expected to:

• • Respect coaches and camp parents at all times.

  • Respect each other and their gear.

  • Fully participate in all training sessions and maintain a positive attitude.

Camp parents will oversee daily tasks (such as washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, and tidying rooms). Rowers are expected to contribute.

The safety and wellbeing of our rowers is our priority. However, all rowers participate at their own risk and must accept responsibility for any injury or loss. In the event of serious injury, misconduct, or breach of the Code of Conduct, the head coach (Clayton Lindstrom) may decide to return the rower to Blenheim, with possible disciplinary action.

Phones: Lads may use phones at certain times, but they will be collected after 8:30 PM, or at the coach’s discretion. Misuse of phones may result in them being confiscated, and parents will be notified. 

• Boys are not allowed offsite without permission from the head coach.

• Shop visits are not permitted during the camp. They may be allowed on the trip home.

• Parents visiting the camp should check in with the coach before arriving. Rowers will be busy with training, meals, and rest, and may not have much free time to meet visitors.

Please ensure payment for the camp is made before departure or by arrangement with Catherine Randall.

Coaches:

• Clayton Lindstrom

• Grant Morgan

• Glen Marfell

• John Robinson

• Rich Shenfield (Sunday arrival)

• Kris Godsall (Saturday/Sunday)

Camp Parents:

• Sarah Girling (Sat & Sun)

• Kathy Taylor (Mon & Tues)

• Jenny Saggers

• Anna Dunn

• Gillian McLeod

• Mark Spencer (joining on Sunday afternoon)

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Wendy (prior to camp) or Clayton (during camp).

Phone numbers for primary contacts can be found in the information emailed to you.