WA Making a Splash at Trials
Published Mon 19 Feb 2024
WA Athletes Making a Splash at National Selection Trials
Congratulations to the 17 WA athletes who have been invited to Rowing Australia's Senior, Australia A and U23 Team trials in Penrith from 25 Feb - 3 March.
Athlete |
WA Club |
Trials Group |
| Annabelle McIntyre OAM | FRC | Senior Women’s Sweep |
| Bronwyn Cox | UWABC | Senior Women’s Sweep |
| Giorgia Patten | WARC | Senior Women’s Sweep |
| Jacqui Swick | SRRC | Senior Women’s Sweep |
| Alex Rossi | WARC | Senior Men’s Sculling |
| Jack Cleary | WARC | Senior Men’s Sculling |
| Josh Hicks | SRRC | Senior Men’s Sweep |
| Emma Wilson | SRRC | Australia A Women’s Sweep |
| Myles McQuillan | SRRC | Australia A Men’s Sweep |
| Riley Rees-Turner | SRRC | Australia A Men’s Sweep |
| Becky Pretorius | SRRC | U23 Women’s Sweep |
| Charlotte Broad | FRC | U23 Women’s Sweep |
| Gen Hart | FRC | U23 Women’s Sweep |
| Holly Cannon | FRC | U23 Women’s Sweep |
| Zoe McKellar | SRRC | U23 Women’s Sweep |
| Blake Whyatt | WARC | U23 Men’s Sculling |
| Jake Sangster | FRC | U23 Lighty Men’s Sculling |
Off the back of some exceptional racing at the NSW State Championships, and with months of gruelling training, Time Trials & erg tests behind them, these rowers are now getting ready to face off for places on 2024 National Teams. The added logistical challenges faced by many WA athletes mean that they will all have made significant sacrifices to even get a look in at these Trials - testament to their resilience, resourcefulness and determination to reach their potential, and to the coaches & supporters who have their backs. No matter the result, they can rest assured that they have put it all on the line. We wish them the absolute best of luck!!!
Key Dates:
March Selection Trials: 25 Feb - 3 March
World Cup Tour (Senior) Team Announcement: 3 March
U23 Team Announcement: between 3 - 8 March
World Cup 1: 12 - 14 April
World Cup 2: 24 - 26 May
World Cup 3: 14 - 16 June
Senior, U23 and U19 Combined World Championships: 18 - 25 August
The Olympic Rowing Team will not be selected until later in the year - that announcement is due by 21 June.
The Under 21 Team will be selected from results at the Australian Rowing Championships from 18 - 23 March.
The Under 19 Team will be selected from results at the Underage Selection Trials from 14 - 18 April.
The Australia A Team is new this year, designed for Senior-aged (so 23 or older) athletes who aren't quite ready to make a Senior team to have another representative opportunity after they're done with U19/U21/U23 levels. They will race at World Cup 1.
Full lists of invitees: https://rowingaustralia.com.au/2024-national-senior-para.../
