Club Awards for 2008/09 Season
Most Successful Competitors These awards are for those competitors who, by their performance on the water, have gained recognition for the Club and should thus have their performance recognized in return.The most successful oarsman, oarswoman and coxswain are determined by the number of points each rower receives for their events. These are accumulated on the following basis:1. One point for each start in a race.2. An extra three points for a win in a final of that event.3. Two points for a second place in final if 3 or more crews in event.4. 1 point for a third place in final if 4 or more crews in event.5. Half a point for making a final if heats are required.6. 0.1 points for every crew in division defeated in time trial events.7. Championship races are awarded double points.The most successful coach is determined by the same system (results of crews, not individuals) however where 2 or more individuals share the coaching of a given crew, points are divided equally between the coaches.In the event of a tie, the winner is decided on count back of number of wins for the season. If wins are also equal, a tie is declared and the award is shared.The Committee would like to congratulate the following people on their success throughout the 2007/08 season:
Most Successful Oarsman:
Shane O'Connor-Smith Most Successful Coxswain:
Nicole Grant Most Successful Oarswoman:
Jenny Walter Most Successful Coach:
Drew Holman Cam Murrell Trophy for the Most Improved Oarsman This trophy is named in honour of Cam Murrell who is a past president and honorary Life Member of the Power House Rowing Club. This trophy is awarded each year to the oarsman who is considered by the Committee to have shown the most improvement in their rowing throughout the current season. This year, the trophy has been awarded to Dave Harris. Kate McKinnon Trophy for the Most Improved Oarswoman This trophy is named in honour of Kate McKinnon, who represented the Club during 1982 and in 1983 was selected to represent Victoria in the Women’s Lightweight Four. During that year, the Lightweight Four won at the Australian Championship. This trophy is awarded each year to the oarswoman who is considered by the Committee to have shown the most improvement in their rowing throughout the current season. This year, the trophy has been awarded to Sarah Millar. Master’s Award This award is one of peer recognition and is based upon input by all Club athletes who competed during the Master’s season. Because of work and family commitments, Master’s athletes often do not have the opportunity to compete for the traditional awards presented by the Club each year. This award aims to correct this imbalance and recognize our most outstanding Master for this season. This year, the Master’s Award is presented to Nicole Grant. Captain’s Trophy This trophy is awarded each year by the Captain at his sole discretion. The trophy is awarded to a Club member who has greatly assisted the Captain during the year or has made a significant contribution to the Club during the season. Drew Holman has awarded this trophy to Heath Stubbs. President’s Trophy This trophy is awarded each year by the President at his sole discretion. The trophy is awarded to a Club member who has greatly assisted the President during the year or has made a significant contribution to the Club during the season. Paul Dean has awarded this trophy to Kate Andrews. John Devlin Memorial TrophyThis trophy is named in honour of the late John Devlin, a former oarsman of Power House Rowing Club who was killed in a car accident. The memorial trophy is the highest award the Club can offer to a member and recognises outstanding service across all aspects of Club life over many years. The trophy was first awarded in 1963. This year, the committee would like to present the John Devlin Memorial Trophy to Nick Inglis who epitomises the true Somers spirit, “Service without recognition.” Honour Pocket Power House Rowing Club has long awarded Honour Pockets to individuals who perform above and beyond the course of normal service during the season.The Committee has decided to award Honour Pockets to Alissa Giarratana, Angelo Rizzardi and Nick Andreou.
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