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Cover photo: The Australian Olympic Rowing Team. Credit: Rowing Australia.
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Folks I can't believe I'm writing this but we are officiallyless than THREE WEEKS until the 2024 Olympic Games!!!!!
18 DAYS!!!
And we have finally had our Aussie Olympic Rowing Team announced after months and months of selection.
Massive congratulations to the following WA rowers who were named to the team:
Annabelle McIntyre OAM
Bronwyn Cox
Giorgia Patten
Jacqui Swick
Josh Hicks
Annabelle (FRC) will race the Women's Pair, Bronnie (UWABC), Giorgia (WARC) and Jacqui (SRRC) will all race in the Women's Eight, and Josh (SRRC) will race in the Men's Eight.
Explore the Olympic regatta here: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/sports/rowing
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Sure, you COULD watch the Olympic racing on your phone, by yourself on the couch...
OR! you could join us at The Rowing Pavilion - every and any night of the games, for FREE, to watch it on the big screen with the rest of the rowing community there to share the joy?!
Option two definitely sounds like more fun.
We're running an official Olympic Live Site in collaboration from the wonderful people at the Pav!
There's a huge big screen on the balcony, where we'll be able to watch every second of the racing live! The balcony area is now fully heated and closed in if the weather gets chilly!
Bookings are preferred so the Pav can organise staff etc. appropriately - if you reckon you, your club or your mates are going to head along, consider booking a balcony table at therowingpavilion.com.au and put 'rowing' in the comments section.
The (Tentative) Schedule - book in now!
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The IGSSA Head of the River went off with a bang on Saturday 22 June with PLC taking their ninth consecutive Head of the River First VIII title, and 12th consecutive Overall Pointscore winners.
PLC were certainly the favourites for both heading into the regatta, and with a total of 14 wins on the day cemented their status as 2024's outstanding performers - a huge congratulations to PLC's rowers, support staff (including Director extraordinaire, David Milne!), and all their supporters who make rowing programs work. The PLC First VIII - as far as we can see - clocked the second fastest HOR time on record (6:48.23 - MLC's 2009 crew clocked 6:39.90) , partly thanks to the tailwind they were dealt and partly thanks to the great rowing and tenacity on display from this crew!
It wasn't a clean sweep by PLC though - St Hilda's won four events, showing strength through their Freshman and Year 9 groups, Penrhos and JTC three each, with some good success with their scullers and quads. MLC, PC and Iona were two a piece, with Iona impressively winning both the Year 9 A and B Quads in their first year in the IGSSA Rowing competition.
Huge congratulations to everyone involved in yet another amazing IGSSA season!
We are looking forward to seeing IGSSA Old Girls Bronnie Cox (MLC), Giorgia Patten (Perth College) and Jacqui Swick (PLC)!
The IGSSA Rowing Captains!
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The longest Head Race in the Southern Hemisphere* took place last Saturday with record* entries!!
Competitors faced 16 long kilometres with a variety of conditions expected across the course. The more intrepid athletes were in sculls, a daunting task for even the most experienced among them! 23 Coxed Eights followed them out of the Narrows, into Matilda Bay and beyond. Swannies' Elinor Scott was kind enough to share her best navigational advice on the RWA Instagram - it was clear the crews who took that advice!!
Volunteer Marshals and Safety Boats dotted the course to ensure that crews were accounted for and safe - a massive thank you to all our BROs and club volunteers who filled these roles on the day!
The two big prizes on offer were for Line Honours for the Scull and the Eights - first sculler or eight to cross the line was the winner. RWA's GM Ops, Nick Wakeford, carefully adjusted the handicaps in the draw to come up with a fair starting order given the quality of the crews.
Through a blustery first 6kms, crews started to make their way closer to Fremantle RC and into the more protected waters offered at that end of the course.
ANA's Hilary Smale was the first Sculler across the line in a total time of 1:20:05, breaking clubmate James McGrath's winning streak in that event. Fremantle's Open Men's Eight took Line Honours for the Eights, in a total time of 50:59.69 - just a few seconds ahead of Swan River RC in a nailbiting drive to the finish!
ANA's Hilary Smale with the Sculling Line Honours trophy!
Fremantle's OM8+ with the Eights Line Honours trophy!
You can explore the full results here: https://rowingmanager.com/regattas/6380
*Both unverified but we are pretty sure...
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We are excited to announce several new initiatives for the upcoming 2024 Rowing WA Pennant Regatta Season. After careful consideration and feedback from our rowing community, we will be trialling a seat fee cap for the four Champion Lakes Pennant regattas this season, excluding the State Championships.
The maximum seat fee per athlete will be capped at $44.10, equivalent to three events. This trial aims to provide significant benefits to both athletes and clubs by making costs predictable and manageable. We hope this will allow athletes to better budget for regattas and encourage greater participation. While Rowing WA will see a reduction in revenue, we are optimistic that this will be offset by greater participation, with athletes racing in multiple events.
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Number of Events
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Seat Fee
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1 event
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$14.70
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2 events
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$29.40
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3 or more events
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$44.10
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In addition to the fee cap, we are pleased to announce the expansion of the event programme to include a U19 1X (2000m) and alternating Masters 4- and 4X (1000m) events. The addition of a Masters 4- or 4X in the RWA Pennant regattas will give Masters athletes the option to race many 1,000m races during the Pennant season.
Please note that during 2024, we will not be looking to implement this in other RWA regattas (i.e., All Schools or Masters).
We look forward to seeing the positive impact these initiatives will have on our rowing community. Your feedback during this trial season will be invaluable in assessing the success of these changes and their potential for future seasons.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Rowing WA is hiring two casual positions - come join us!!
Full details including Position Descriptions can be found here.
INCLUSION OFFICER
Rowing WA is seeking a dedicated and organised casual Inclusion Officer to support the administration and delivery of the Rowing Radiance program. This innovative program aims to promote inclusivity and empowerment through indoor rowing, specifically targeting seniors, women, individuals of all abilities, and adolescent girls. The Inclusion Officer will play a crucial role in managing relationships with program partners, overseeing program development, and assisting partner clubs with logistics and implementation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful program that fosters community engagement and physical activity. The Inclusion Officer will also be instrumental in program marketing and promotion to engage these identified target demographics. They will work closely with partners to develop and implement strategies that reach seniors, women, individuals of all abilities, and adolescent girls through various channels and platforms.
ASIAN ENGAGEMENT PROJECT OFFICER
Rowing WA is seeking a dedicated and organised casual Asian Engagement Project Officer to support the administration and delivery of this international engagement program. This innovative program aims to build on existing and develop new international rowing relationships to provide outbound pathway opportunities for athletes and coaches as well as inbound opportunities for international squads to utilise WA’s world-class rowing coaching, facilities, and equipment. The Asian Engagement Project Officer will play a crucial role in managing relationships with international partners, overseeing program development, and assisting with logistics and implementation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful program that fosters international engagement and enhances the development of WA athletes and coaches. The Asian Engagement Project Officer will also be instrumental in program marketing and promotion to engage the target international communities. They will work closely with partners to develop and implement strategies that reach the target countries through various channels and platforms.
Applications for both roles close 5pm Monday 15 July
More information including how to apply can be found on our website.
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Congratulations to Ben Scott (FRC-Harvard) and Alex Baroni (WARC-Cal) who have been selected to the US-Based Under 23 Australian Rowing Team.
Both athletes have had exceptional seasons with their college rowing teams - Ben stroking the Crimson Varsity VIII to 2nd place at the IRA National Championships, and Alex's Golden Bears crew just one place behind them on the podium.
Their crew will commence training in Canberra at the Reinhold Batschi Men's National Training Centre from Monday, July 8. After camp, they'll head back to Princeton on July 30 for a two-week training camp with the rest of the U23 Squad before traveling to St. Catherines, Canada, to prep for Worlds!
In the mean time - Alex is competing at Henley Royal Regatta in the UK (racing for Cal in the Visitors' Challenge Cup) and Ben is having a week at home training with home club FRC.
A fun fact for this crew - Ben Scott and Drew Weightman will be rowing together just as their fathers did - Rob Scott OLY (former RA President & member of Curtin University Boat Club) and Dave Weightman OLY, won a silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in the Men's Pair!
Congratulations fellas and we are looking forward to following your journey to Worlds alongside the rest of the team!
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Westies’ junior squad caters to all school-ages male and female athletes. Our leadership group and team of experienced coaches aim to help junior athletes work towards personal goals, whatever they may be.
We aim to get our junior squad on water twice a week plus one land session, with an additional small boat session to try out a scull, double or pair that you may not get a chance to row at school.
Junior athletes have the opportunity to race in both All schools and Club Pennant regattas during the season Our women’s squad will begin training next Friday (12th of July). However, we welcome anybody who is away and would like start after this date or those who would like to trial a session beforehand.
Please email Joely at captain@warowingclub.com or send a message to 0499267932 for more information
Or use our link to sign up: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/warowing/registration/
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Grab your seat pad and plan your pasta night- entries are open for the 2024 Indoor State Championships, hosted by Fremantle Rowing Club!
Welcoming rowers, non-rowers (that means you, Crossfit gyms!!), everyone who's keen on erging or pennant points!
 Medals for winners of every category
 And this year brings a new Masters category to make sure our 27+ friends are catered for
This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for participants of all backgrounds, whether or not they have prior rowing experience, to showcase their skills and join in on the fun.
With a wide range of categories and divisions available, individuals can choose the one that best suits their age and skill level. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts are encouraged to seize the chance and test their mettle in this thrilling competition.
Entries close midnight Wednesday July 10 - clubs can enter normally via RowingManager!
More info here: https://www.rowingwa.asn.au/our-regattas/2024-indoor-rowing-champs
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Ongoing role to commence Term 3, 2024.
Applications Close: 2pm, Wednesday 10 July 2024
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our sport team in the role of Director of Rowing. The successful candidate must be suitably experienced to coordinate the rowing program at the College.
It is preferred that applicants for this position are proficient, effective leaders, able to lead in the Secondary School (Years 7 to 12). The rowing season runs mid August to the end of March of the following year.
Position Objective:
The Director of Rowing at Aquinas College will be a committed and organised person who will provide leadership and organisation of the Coaching program. This person will be responsible to the Head of Sport.
The Director of Rowing should be an experienced person who has had significant experience in the coaching of rowing. This person will provide a coordinated approach to the coaching of rowing under the College’s philosophy, values and mission. This person will work collaboratively with staff, coaches, students and parents.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an extensive rowing program, develop some outstanding rowers and grow your career. Attractive compensation on offer for the right candidate.
More information can be found here: https://www.aquinas.wa.edu.au/about/employment
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Applications close 9am, Thursday, 18 July 2024
Scotch College and St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls have an exciting opportunity for two Rowing Coordinators to join the combined Scotch College and St Hilda’s Rowing programmes commencing Term 4, 2024.
We are seeking two Coordinators, one for the Scotch College programme and one for the St Hilda’s programme with both positions reporting to the Head of Rowing at Scotch College. This unique opportunity allows you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of young rowers and promoting a vibrant sporting culture within two of Australia's leading independent schools.
The coordinators’ role will include coordinating the schools rowing programme (0.6FTE) and a teaching and or other operational role, subsequently at Scotch or St Hilda’s, subject to negotiation with the successful candidates.
About the Roles:
As a Rowing Coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the rowing programme of the respective school under the guidance of the Head of Rowing. This role involves:
• Student coaching and management: Promote a strong sense of teamwork, safety, set expectations for students and staff, sportsmanship, and more.
• Administration: Organise and process sign-ups, handle finance activities, maintain documents and procedures, assist in scheduling coaches, and more.
• Communication & Community Engagement: Be the point of contact for your programme, develop relationships with key stakeholders and the wider community, promote the culture of the rowing programme, and more. A full job description is available on our website: https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/employment/working-at-scotch
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PBR's WA representative Rene Brovelli now has a variety of amazing Demo Boats available for interested buyers to come and have a look!
Rene is aiming to be out at as many regattas as she can this season with her big blue tent & boats on display - make sure you say hi!
They have also now partnered with Handy Pay to offer finance with a simple payment plan for private buyers, from $2001 - $75,000! More info on this: https://www.perfectbalancerowing.com/finance
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