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Mid Year Updates
Wrap Ups and Start Ups - Season news coming your way! Read on to make sure you stay in tune with our busy winter calendar and much more!
- Australian Masters Rowing Championships Wrap-Up
- Masters State Team Racing
- WA Indoor State Championships Wrap-Up
- IGGSA #4
- All Schools Kick off
- Heads Race Season Kick off
- Perth to Fremantle Head Race Take 2
- and much more
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“Event Day Ready” Hour of Power
Get race day right! A workshop designed to help athletes perform at their best when it matters most.
This practical workshop will cover pre-race nutrition, hydration, recovery, and fuelling strategies across a full regatta day, along with tips to manage nerves and common gut issues.
📅 Monday 15 June 2026
⏰ 6:00-7:00pm
📍 Rowing WA Offices, Canning Bridge
Don’t leave performance to chance—be prepared, fuel well and race strong.
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Hour of Power - Sport Psychology
Join us for an insightful performance workshop with Jess Edwards, Performance Psychologist.
This session will explore imposter syndrome and its link to overtraining, while building practical skills in mindful awareness. Learn how to step away from negative self-talk, manage challenging emotions, and overcome the fear of others’ judgement (FOPO).
• 📅 Sunday 21 June
• ⏰ 4:00 - 5:00pm
•📍 Rowing WA Offices, Canning Bridge
A valuable opportunity for athletes and coaches looking to strengthen their mental approach.
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Guildford to Garrett Entries Open!
The Heads season kicks off with the Guildford to Garrett race on 21 June.
Set over a winding 5km course on the Upper Swan River, crews will race from Guildford Bridge to Garrett Road Bridge, with the first events starting at 8:30am. It’s the perfect way to test speed and endurance early in the season.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action—get your entries in today and line up for the first Head race.
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Perth to Fremantle - Take II
With Perth to Fremantle now set for 12 July following the extreme weather on 31 May, it’s time to regroup and get race-ready.
Take II of Perth’s favourite Heads race is locked in, with entries open for Singles, Master's Coxed Quads and Eights. Gather your crews, plan your race, and don’t miss the chance to be part of this iconic event.
Secure your spot on the start line and be ready to take this epic race!
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2026 Youth Olympic Games Opportunity
The journey to Dakar 2026 is underway.
Rowing Australia has secured one male and one female quota place for the Youth Olympic Games, with selection to be finalised at the Beach Sprint Australian Rowing Championships (3–6 September, Gold Coast).
Athletes born on or after 14 November 2008 are invited to nominate for this unique opportunity.
• Athlete and coach applications now open
• Nominations close 30 June 2026
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Coach Development Funding Still Available
Have you been thinking about stepping into coaching or building your skills further? Now is the time.
Through the G’Rowing Clubs Grants Program, clubs can access funding to support coach development, including Level 1 accreditation, first aid, CPR, and other relevant training opportunities. With funding still available across clubs, this is a great opportunity to invest in your development and give back to your club community.
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IGSSA Regatta #4
Hosted by Penrhos, IGSSA Regatta #4 takes place at Champion Lakes on Saturday 13 June.
PLC once again claimed the win in the first Eight, increasing their gap on second place by over 10sec, compared to the 3 second gap at IGSSA #2! Schoolgirl A Single goes to John XXIII with a cracker time of 6:35! Will they catch her at IGSSA #4?
Only two more bacon & egg burgers to go, will MLC hold onto their 2025 victory?
See below for full results from IGSSA #3
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All Schools Season Kicks Off
The All Schools Season kicks off Sunday with entries driven growth in school programs and return of Great Southern Grammar, rowing Albany Rowing Club.
Racing with the Year 9 Mixed Coxed Quads at 8:30 am and concludes at 2:30 pm with the Open Schoolboys’ and Schoolgirls’ Coxed Eights. It been seven years since Great Southern Grammar competed, and their return to Champion Lakes for All Schools #1 is welcomed.
The season includes three regattas and a State Championships in August. Shenton College will be chasing the Champion School title for the 3rd consecutive year!
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WA Delivers on Home Water
Western Australia’s state team rose to the occasion at the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships, delivering standout performances in front of a home crowd at Champion Lakes.
From blue-ribbon racing to Para events, the interstate program showcased the depth, pride and competitiveness of Masters rowing across the country, with WA crews stepping up when it mattered most.
Relive the highlights, results and key moments from a memorable morning of interstate racing:
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Thank you for an Unforgettable AMRC
As the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships wrap up, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who made it possible.
To Rowing Australia, our partners, officials and volunteers—your commitment and expertise delivered a world-class event on and off the water. To our athletes and supporters, thank you for bringing the energy, spirit and community that define Masters rowing. And finally, a quiet thank you to the weather gods for delivering when it counted.
Relive the week through these images and explore more images via Australian Rowing Images.
If you participated and can spare a few minutes to provide feedback on your AMRC experience the survey can be found here
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Indoor Champions Crowned
WA’s Indoor Rowing Champions have been decided, with a great day of racing at All Saints’ College showcasing strong performances across all age groups and distances.
From 2km pieces to fast-paced sprints and relays, the day highlighted the depth of indoor rowing right across our community.
A big thank you to the All Saints’ volunteers who helped the event run smoothly and kept everyone fuelled throughout the day.
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WA Squad Takes on Shanghai
A team of five WA athletes recently represented the state at the Rose Regatta in Shanghai, gaining valuable international racing and cultural experience through the Asian Engagement program.
Racing strong crews from Estonia, China, New Zealand, Italy and the Czech Republic, the squad combined well across quad and doubles events, showcasing both performance and teamwork on the water.
The tour also provided a valuable international coaching opportunity, with Caine Bristow supporting the campaign.
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WA Rowing Member Recognised in 2026 King's Birthday Honours
Congratulations to ANA Rowing Club’s Anthony “Tony” Beech AM on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Recognised for his distinguished career in industrial relations and service to the Western Australian community
A dedicated ANA member for more than 29 years, Tony has contributed as a volunteer, coach and former president, leaving a lasting legacy on the club and wider rowing community
A well-deserved honour – congratulations Tony 👏
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On-Water Safety Accreditation - Speed Exemption
Rowing WA reminds all members that the Swan and Canning Rivers Speed Exemption is currently in place, allowing coaching and safety vessels to operate effectively during rowing training and events.
All coaches are required to ensure they have completed the On‑Water Safety Accreditation online and that they are familiar with the current conditions and updates under the speed exemption.
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Perfect Balance Rowing
Supporting the Australian Rowing Community Since 2018!
A message from Alastair and Katelyn,
"Congratulations to all those who competed at the AMRC, it looked like a great experience and we were proud to spot many of our happy customers on the Winners Jetty!"
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Pre-loved Equipment
New on the page is a 2017 Wintech Cobra Single, 85-105kg, fully kitted with carbon accessories, extra shoes and a new spare rigger! In excellent condition, this is one not to be missed!
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