12th February 2021

Dear [[FIRST_NAME]],

This fortnight's edition of Oar Talk is a BUMPER ISSUE!

Entries are now open for the Elizabeth Quay Neon Lights Regatta, the South West Schools Head of the River & the XVIII Australian Masters Games! Read also about the Every Club Grant received from DLGSC & what this means to our clubs. All this & more!

Rowing WA Secures 2yr Club Development Grant

Rowing WA has been awarded a 2-yr $20,000 grant from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) through the Every Club Grant Program.

Only three State Sporting Associations received funding. The remainder of recipients were local Government authorities.

Click HERE to read the full story & media release


 

Congratulations to WA Rowers Invited to the
National Senior Selection Trials!

Rowing Australia (RA) today released the invitation list for the National Senior Selection Trials to be conducted at the Sydney International Regatta Centre from 27 February to 6 March 2021.

An Australian Rowing Team will be announced at the conclusion of trials. This team will then compete and train in Australia, including at the upcoming 2021 Aon Australian Rowing Championships at Lake Barrington, Tasmania.

Click HERE to read the full story from Rowing Australia.


 

Lockdown Transition Restrictions Reminder

Job well done to everyone in our rowing community for observing the restrictions currently in place for WA's transition out of lockdown.

A reminder that the restrictions are still in place up to 12:01am Sunday, 14.02.2021. Keep up the good work everyone! Keep WA Safe!

Click HERE for further information.


 

Rock Up & Row at the Elizabeth Quay Neon Lights Regatta!

Check out how easy it is to participate in this unique event. Find yourself a crew of 8 & register.

Entries are NOW OPEN

Download our flyer HERE for more information.


Save the Date!

The date has been set for Rowing WA's "Rower of the Year" Awards. Join us on Saturday, 23rd October 2021! Save it in your calendars & diaries.

Watch this space for more information as it comes to hand!


 

Entries are now open for the South West Schools Head of the River hosted by Bunbury Rowing Club.

Entries are open to:

  • All school aged rowers
  • No seat fees
  • No entry fees

Entries can be made through Rowing Manager.


 

Rowing Australia green light the 2021 Australian Rowing Championships!

In an exciting announcement made by Rowing Australia on Monday, 1st February 2021, the green light was given for the go ahead of the 2021 Australian Rowing Championships to be held at beautiful Lake Barrington, Tasmania.

Click HERE for further information & entries.


 

Be a SunSmart Rower all Year Round!

SunSmart are proud to have one of the longest running – & most successful – skin cancer prevention programs in the world. Their work has resulted in melanoma rates, the deadliest form of skin cancer, declining or stabilising in all age groups under 60.

Whatever you’re up to - be it training or competing - remember to be a SunSmart Rower & - Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek & Slide - when the UV is 3 & above.

Protect your skin & help ensure we keep melanoma rates heading in the right direction.


 

What's On & General Interest
What's On & General Interest

West is Best!

Do you have local club based photos to send us? Rowing WA is looking for photos!

We're after any stock images the WA rowing community may have that you are happy for us to use copyright free.

Please email your images to: admin@rowingwa.asn.au

 

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