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On Saturday 27th March 2004, we saw the white racing singlets of the Trinity Rowers ‘shine’ like never before. We witnessed the magnificent ‘blue army’ of supporters erupt into a marathon of war cries and chants that will etch this wonderful day on all our minds for a lifetime. Whilst this day will be rightly remembered as the first time that Trinity College claimed the Hamer Cup and Challenge Cup on the same day, it will fire up many memories for the several generations of the Trinity Community in attendance. To win six races from thirteen starts in such ‘rough seas’ showed both enormous courage and resolute discipline from all the young men who rowed. To describe such a BIG day ‘in a blink’ doesn’t do it justice, but here goes. It began with an all the way win by our gutsy Year 9E Quad. Then several crews had to cop their dramas ‘on the chin’ in dreadful water while being highly placed. From here, crews pulled season best efforts and a wonderful win by the Year 10 Quad to rack up valuable points. Then came stunning wins by the PSA benchmarking 1st and 2nd Quads. Hearts were soaring. Next came the heart stopping but very popular half length victory by the 3rd VIII. Then our brave 2nd VIII resurrected their race despite the fury of the elements, to be a whisker off second place and finally, the trademark ‘storming home’ power display by our victorious 1st VIII. All our rowers and coxswains faced the ‘do or die’ challenge that is the hallmark of the Head of the River Regatta. Having been conducted in three different centuries it is jam-packed with history and drama and is definitely not for the faint hearted. Indeed some parents can’t watch it ‘live’; they prefer to see it on video when they know their sons have won! Before the season the Seniors could sense the chance to lead their club to the unique ‘Double-Triple’. That is to win Trinity’s third Hamer Cup (in a row!) and our third Challenge Cup at the 105th Head of the River. The boys’ high expectations, together with the Olympic quality knowledge of George Xouris and the hard work of the coaches and parents, led the club to weld into an irresistible force. A force with spiritual and physical dimensions that was to stun even some of the most hardened observers of PSA rowing. As the youngest club in PSA, these are exciting times to be a Trinity Rower. This season was our most successful Head of the River ever and was marked by many first and significant events. Term Four, 2003 began with winning the PSA Indoor Rowing Championships for the first time. Future Captain of Boats, Rhys Grant also claimed the Overall Champion Individual of the PSA, a Trinity first. Training in all its forms was marked by genuine and deliberate purpose. Team unity was paramount at all times leading to numerous sacrifices

of self for the greater good of the team. Christianity at work! Once regattas got under way, the Captains Rhys Grant, Adam Cherubino, Jamie Hewlett and Patrick Riley together with their fellow Seniors set a tone, building towards that ultimate Double. Thanks Men.

We are blessed to have such willing coaches who sacrifice personal preferences to coach wherever needed. Their efforts have in no small way contributed to our three Hamer Cups. Singling out coaches is dangerous, but I will risk it. Thanks to Paul Abrahams for his flexibility with his ever-changing Year 10 Quad. Their CWC victory was an appropriate farewell gift. Congratulations to Claire Woolfitt who coached the undefeated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quads and has the record achievement of victories in each of the last three years. It was also fitting that Colin Webster’s mighty 3rd VIII finally became our inaugural winners. Phil Jurjevich’s (’85) second great victory as 1st VIII coach, against the collective quality of the PSA armada is no small feat. His passionate coaching and ‘hand in the fire’ resolve was a huge factor in our 1st VIII powering home over a valiant Hale, to remain undefeated over 2000m. It is also great news that Phil’s reputation as an inspiring coach has reached higher with his selection as Assistant for the Australian Junior World Championship Quad. Green and Gold at last! Whilst on Australian representation, congratulations goes to inaugural Olympians Ben Cureton (’98) and Stefan Szczurowski (’99) for making crews bound for Athens. Also, Rhys Grant has been selected in the Quad for the Junior Worlds in Spain. In closing, properly thanking everybody involved with the successes of this season is nearly as hard as the Regatta. So in keeping with Uncle George’s style, the more difficult it gets the more you turn to simplicity. Genuine thanks goes to the boys who pull and steer, both in crews and as reserves. Thanks to all the coaches for passing on the traditions. To the always legendary Parents Auxiliary, led by President Mr Guy Grant, your endless contributions are a blessing, thank you. Finally to all the Old Boys, friends, especially Rick Denniston and family businesses that provide often unseen but genuine support, thank you.

Raymond Kosovich

Co-ordinator

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ROWING FIRST V111

Patrick Riley [Cox], Rhys Grant [Stroke], Russell Thomas, Mark Knedler, Thomas Nelligan, Gerard Caporn, Ben Gryta, Jamie Hewlett, Adam Cherubino [Bow]

Mr Phil Jurjevich [Coach]

ROWING SECOND V111

Sam Reid [Cox], Brennan Cummuskey [Stroke], Shaun Dee, Jordan Caine, Matthew Slack-Smith, Justin Colangelo, Brendan Longman, David Rossbach, David Napier [Bow]

Mr Rein Rapp [Coach]

ROWING THIRD V111

Josh Bauer [Cox], Zachary Sinagra [Stroke], Steven Rimmer, Mark Marinovich, Lee Vanbiezen, Bohdan Dowsing, Thomas Cox, Ben Creighton, Louis Westbrook [Bow]

Mr Colin Webster [Coach]

ROWING FIRST QUAD SCULL

Erik Bell [Cox], James Dryka [Stroke], Philip Murray, Michael Moroz, Joseph Ryan [Bow]

Miss Claire Woolfitt [Coach]

ROWING SECOND QUAD SCULL

Daniel Scivolo[Cox], Brad Sells [Stroke], Ben Hayes, Andrew Horsfall, Sam Gillies [Bow]

Miss Claire Woolfitt [Coach]

ROWING YEAR 10 ‘A’ V111

Jay Colton [Cox], Aaron Grant [Stroke], James Ielati, Cameron Cherubino, James Oddie, Nathan Pollin, Ben Fairclough, Sean Comiskey, William Brockwell [Bow]

Mr Daniel Privilege [Coach]

ROWING YEAR 10 ‘B’ V111

Riccardo Carbone [Cox], Isaac Meegan [Stroke], Rob Thomas, Matthew Stockton, Tom Platts, Blake Dalton, Daniel Oswald, David Gomboc, Jarred Elliot [Bow]

Mr James O’Regan [Coach]

ROWING YEAR 10 QUAD SCULL

Austin Fox [Cox], Desmond Yeo [Stroke], Andrew Vinciguerra, Liam Plummer, James Debowski [Bow]

Absent: Mr Paul Abrahams [Coach]

ROWING YEAR 9 ‘A’ QUAD SCULL

Daniel Randazzo [Cox], Luke McKenzie [Stroke], Brendan Murray, Christian Eyres, Luke Bonnett [Bow]

Mr Andrew Krawczak [Coach] Sport

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ROWING YEAR 9 ‘B’ QUAD SCULL

Joshua House [Cox], Jerram Gibson [Stroke], Shaun Riley, Brad Shaw, Andrew Wilson [Bow]

Mr Joe Tamigi [Coach]

ROWING YEAR 9 ‘C’ QUAD SCULL

Alex Govan [Cox], Guy Dryka [Stroke], Michael Mather, Ben Coakley, Caleb Dowsing [Bow]

Mr Matthew Oswald [Coach]

ROWING YEAR 9 ‘D’ QUAD SCULL

Michael Antonas [Cox], Jerome Davenport [Stroke], Daniel Jenkins, Dean Foley, Joel Tavener [Bow]

Mr Nam Nguyen [Coach]

ROWING YEAR 9 ‘E’ QUAD SCULL

Liam Dee [Cox], Sebastian Fitzgerald [Stroke], Anthony Hermawan, Blair Bayens, Daniel Russell [Bow]

Mr Kris Kaminskis [Coach]

BELOW: ROWING YR 8 ROWING SQUAD

Back row: Bennett Moran, Alexander Ekin, Jeremy Platts, Michael Tobin, Corbin Mondy, Sam Collins, Stuart Love, Josh Bracken Middle row: Simon Tonkin, Joseph Crock, Benjamin Melville, Nicholas Buckley, Matt Watson, Christopher Quinn, Liam Dowling, Tom Robertson, James Davies, Xavier Newton-Burriss Front row: Richard Sorriba, Francis Staude, Mr Doug Simpson [Coach], Dannel Yeo, James Ambrogio Absent: Tom Shaw