WELCOME
President ’ s Message
Welcome to the 2024 South African Schools Rowing Championships .
On behalf of the South African Schools Rowing Union , I would like to welcome all participants , coaches , officials , parents , supporters and friends to the 2024 South African Schools Rowing Championships . In particular , we warmly welcome all who have travelled to Gauteng from farther afield to join us for the Championships . There is no doubt that this year ’ s Championships will once again provide us with ample action and healthy rivalry between our participating schools .
SASRU ’ s mission is not only “ to manage , promote , co-ordinate , control , discipline and plan the development of school rowing ” but also “ to ensure that the sport of rowing at school level operates in a manner that promotes the broad educational objectives of member schools . In particular SASRU stands for the highest possible standards of sportsmanship , respect for others , honesty , fairness and integrity in the sport and actively seeks to promote friendly rivalry and comradeship among rowers ”. I would encourage all our participating schools and their rowers to strive to meet those lofty ideals .
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SASRU Committee . In particular , I must thank Michelle Kleer who has so ably staged these Championships . On her behalf , I extended our gratitude to all stakeholders who have played a part . In addition and on behalf of the Committee , I must also thank Karen Fisher for her continued contribution as Treasurer of the Union .
We extend our gratitude to RMB who continue to provide the financial support that allows us to continually improve the Championships and provide the best possible experience for all .
On behalf of all our rowers and schools , I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the officials who have assisted us throughout the course of the last season . None of our participants would be able to row - this weekend or throughout the season - without the many officials who give freely and generously of their time and expertise .
We also express our gratitude to all those who are responsible for the upgrade and maintenance of the Roodeplaat facility over the course of this year . Thank you too to the many parents and coaches who have provided invaluable assistance in this regard .
In closing , I wish all crews three days of fantastic rowing and a very successful 2024 Championships .
Andre Oosthuysen
SASRU President
4 SA Schools Rowing Champs 2024