VenuesWest Join AMRC 2026

VenuesWest Join Australian Masters Rowing Championships 2026 as Venue Partner

The Australian Masters Rowing Championships (AMRC), celebrating lifelong participation in sport, is bringing together rowers aged 27 to over 90 years across four days of racing from 27–30 May 2026. The event is expected to attract more than 1,000 athletes, supporters and officials, delivering strong participation, community and economic benefits for Western Australia.

Rowing WA is pleased to announce VenuesWest as our Venue Partner of the 2026 AMRC to be held at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre.

VenuesWest’s support is integral to the successful delivery of one of Australia’s premier masters sporting events, supporting a high‑quality experience for athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators travelling to Western Australia from across the country.

Champion Lakes Regatta Centre is recognised nationally as a world‑class rowing venue, and the partnership with VenuesWest ensures the Championships are delivered in an environment that showcases Western Australia’s capability to host major national sporting events.

Rowing WA Chief Executive Officer Daniel Tackenberg welcomed the partnership, highlighting the importance of strong venue partnerships in delivering events of national significance.

“We’re delighted to partner with VenuesWest for the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships,” Tackenberg said. “Champion Lakes is a premier rowing venue and a key asset for our sport in Western Australia. VenuesWest’s support plays an important role in enabling us to deliver a high‑quality Championships and to welcome the national masters rowing community to WA.”

VenuesWest CEO, Janis Carren, said the organisation was pleased to support an event that brings significant participation and visitation outcomes to the state.

“VenuesWest is proud to support the Australian Masters Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre,” Carren said. “Events like the AMRC showcase the strength of Western Australia’s sporting infrastructure and highlight the role our venues play in bringing communities together through sport. We look forward to welcoming competitors and supporters from across Australia to Champion Lakes in May.”

Organisations interested in partnering with the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships are encouraged to contact Rowing WA to discuss tailored partnership opportunities aligned with this nationally recognised event.

About Rowing WA

Rowing WA is the peak not‑for‑profit sporting organisation for rowing in Western Australia, representing affiliated rowing clubs, school programs, coaches, officials and volunteers across the state.

In addition to delivering participation pathways from community rowing through to high‑performance, Rowing WA is periodically entrusted by Rowing Australia with hosting national championship events. These events leave a lasting legacy by strengthening local clubs, increasing participation, and showcasing Western Australia as a premier destination for major sporting events.

Media Contact:

Stacey Francis‑Bayman
General Manager – Operations
Rowing WA
📞 08 9364 3905
✉️gmoperations@rowingwa.asn.au