Our Members
Our rowing programme is carried out by a dedicated team comprising of school staff, voluntary coaches, parents and our rowing crews.
TGSRC COMMITTEE
The Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club Committee is formed annually to coordinate the delivery of our objectives.
The Committee, consisting of approximately 14 volunteer members who organise the various required activities including fundraising, maintenance, training camps, communications and generally assist in the conduct of the club's operations and administration.
Each year Committee Members and our Executive Officers are elected by club members at the Annual General Meeting.
2019/20 Committee Members
The following members were elected for the 2019/20 season:
Executive Officers:
Paula Halliday President
Martin Sharrock Vice President
Sharon Norman Treasurer
Emma Grant Secretary
Appointed Executive Committee Members:
Mike Tolhurst Head Coach
Tim Ryder TGS Teacher in Charge
Committee Members:
Andy Grant Health and Safety Manager
Alex Bacchus Accounts Manager
Allison Butcher Camps Manager
Charlotte Judge Transportation Manager
Anna Foster (& Safra) Uniforms Manager
Neil Halliday Events Manager
Cheryl Montgomery Sponsorship/Fundraising Manager
Ange Rees Integrity Officer
COACHING
Our coaching team is comprised of highly successful rowers, who each ensure that our crew members enjoy a safe and rewarding sport:
Mike Tolhurst (Head Coach)
Katie Halliday
Epernay Norman
Jess Hamlin
Anton Andres
Tom Ferguson
Jack Featherstone
Ella Grant
CLUB CAPTAINS
Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club Captains are ambassadors for both the club and the school, and are responsible for supporting the coaches and all crew members.
Club Captains are selected by all club members annually from the Under 18 Senior Crew (Year 12), and are announced at our Annual Prizegiving.
Club Captains (2020/21 Season):
Connor Bacchus
Sydelle Langis
To discuss any issues pertaining to the management of the club you can contact any of our Committee Members, either in person or via their club email address, or via our Club Secretary: secretary@tgsrowing.org.nz. Fresh ideas and parent participation is very much welcomed.
Life Members
Our Life Members are the foundation of Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club. We are incredibly lucky to have such an engaged and supportive group of Life Members who provide endless support and advice and are ambassadors for both the club and the sport of rowing.
Ian Lissette
Ian Pratt
Lee Pratt
Nicky Hume
Chris Hume
Terry Tidbury
Malcolm Iversen*
Barbara Iversen
Colleen Tonei
John Beck
Robin Holding
Terry Holding
Erwin Drok
* Deceased
