16th June 2023

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝒂𝒓 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕!

The World Rowing Cup II kicked off today, and our Australian crews have been garnering well-deserved praise from commentators for their outstanding performances.

Tomorrow, get ready for the All Schools Regatta #2 at Champion Lakes, promising another day of thrilling races.

Don't miss out on the latest updates about the Head of the Yarra entries, while also marking your calendar for the closing of entries for the Guildford to Garratt Head Race on Monday, June 19th, 2023.

𝐻𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 & ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑒𝑛𝑑!

World Rowing Cup II Kicks Off!

The prestigious World Rowing Cup II commenced today, attracting over 650 rowers from 42 nations. Among the contenders are our extremely talented Aussie rowers who we will be cheering on from home here in the West!

World Rowing highlighted our Aussie crews as being amongst those to watch this weekend! Read all about it HERE

For all the details on WHEN to watch, WHO to watch & HOW to watch - click HERE

All Schools Regatta #2 | Saturday, 17.06.2023

Don't miss out on the All Schools Regatta #2 happening tomorrow at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre!

Hosted by Murdoch Uni Rowing Club, the event promises exciting racing action, & you can enjoy an array of heart-warming snacks & drinks while cheering on the crews. Rug up & come show your support for these talented rowers!

Click HERE for all your race information & live results on the day!

Hour of Power | Session 3 Wrap-up

Greg Kerr from Horizon Physiotherapy hosted the third Hour of Power of the year - a fantastic presentation called "The Resilient Rower".

Greg is a highly experienced rower & physiotherapist, & is the clinical director at Horizon. The workshop drew around 30 participants & covered common rowing injuries, how to avoid them in the first place, how to manage them once they've appeared, & how to optimise training & technique to stay healthy & pain-free.

Among other things, we learned about why Greg likes to see 'fishing rod' posture in rowers, why we should be paying way more attention to the Thoraco Lumbar Fascia, & why the 'Kerr Squat' should be considered as a part of everyone's warm-up routine.

Huge thanks to Greg for sharing his time & expertise with us.

You can find more information about Greg's work as a physio here

Entries Close Monday, 19th June 2023

Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the Guildford to Garratt Head Race on Sunday, 25th June 2023! Entries will close on Monday, 19.06.2023 at 12:00 midnight.

Gather your crews & experience the scenic beauty of rowing along a stunning waterway in this popular regatta.

Click HERE to enter!

Head of the Yarra Entries

The Head of the Yarra, a prestigious rowing event, will open its entries exclusively to Australian clubs at 7:00am AWST on 01.08.2023.

With a limited capacity of 270 crews, clubs are encouraged to be well-prepared & swift in securing their spots, as the entries are expected to sell out rapidly.

Further details & important updates can be found in the Head of the Yarra 2023 newsletter - CLICK HERE

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IGSSA WA 2023 Head of the River | 1 Week to Go!

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated IGSSA WA 2023 Head of the River, set to take place on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.

With the girls putting in their best efforts during training, the excitement is mounting for the race of the season.

Put on your school colours, make your way to Champion Lakes, & join the enthusiastic crowd to cheer on the impressive crews as they compete for glory.

Click HERE for all Head of the River information from IGSSA WA

First WA Team Attempt to Row Atlantic Ocean

Embarking on 12.12.2023, the first WA team will undertake the incredible challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in what is widely regarded as the 'World's Toughest Row.'

Notably, this crew will be the sole Australian representatives in this year's arduous undertaking. Enduring a demanding schedule of rowing for two hours on, two hours off, non-stop for approximately six weeks, they will cross the vast expanse from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean.

In addition to their remarkable feat, the team is dedicated to raising funds for two worthy causes, a military veterans transition centre near Jarrahdale, and a women's crisis accommodation centre in Kununurra, highlighting their commitment to making a positive impact beyond their extraordinary journey.

Click here to read more about this gutsy crew & to donate to their endeavour.

#HaveAGo at Olympic Sports | Friday 23 June

Friday, 23.06.2023 marks Olympic Day, a special occasion for the rowing community to celebrate the essence of the Olympics. It presents a wonderful opportunity to foster the Olympic spirit by encouraging individuals to embrace rowing and "HaveAGo" at this magnificent sport.

To find out how your club can share the joy & camaraderie that rowing brings to athletes & enthusiasts alike - CLICK HERE.