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SUMMER TOURNAMENT WEEK
Left to Right U15 8+: Lucy Pettit, Natalie Spillane, Phoebe Glynn, Rosa Marshall, Ava Phillimore, Serena Bhindi, Clementine Dryden, Fanni Meron (coxswain), Eva Colyer
MAADI CUP ROWING The 2019 Maadi Cup took place at the home of New Zealand rowing, Lake Karapiro. The early stages of competition provided a tough battle ground for the Dio crews, and the Diocesan squad of 38 performed strongly throughout the week, showing grit and determination as they powered their way to nine A finals, two B finals and three C/D finals. All crews performed superbly in their finals, with special congratulations to the U15 8+ who claimed a silver medal and the U15 4x+ who placed third in the country. It is also worth noting the strong efforts 52
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Left to Right U15 4x+: Courtney McCormick (coach), Serena Bhindi, Jasmine Ireland, Charlie Barclay, Clementine Dryden, Sophie Ryan (coxswain), Maddie Palmer (coach)
of three other crews that placed fourth in the A finals. The 2018/19 season has been another strong one for Diocesan rowing, in its 26th year of existence. Thank you to Josh Wedlake, in his first year at the
helm, and his coaching team for the amazing work they have done with the entire rowing squad of 60 girls throughout the season. Thank you also to the Dio Rowing Committee and to all parents for their amazing support during this season.
