About Us
Rowing is one of Australia’s oldest and most successful sports, recognised as much for its tradition and appeal to athletes of all ages as for its fantastic health benefits. Rowing is often referred to as the ultimate team sport due to the dependence on timing and synchronisation. athletes learn resilience, accountability & communication as they work together in pursuit of a common goal, and time management & organisation skills as they maximise training time and create routines to support their goals.
Rowing rewards hard work, effort, and perseverance which in turn builds self-esteem & confidence as athletes see their improvement in their technical proficiency and the data produced by their training efforts and racing results.
Rowing values holistic health and teaches the importance of recovery and nutrition alongside physical fitness and strength. rowers develop lifelong fitness habits and familiarity and comfort on the water and in gym settings.
Rowing is a team sport and gives opportunities for individuals in a non-contact & low impact sport. Low impact meaning the risk of injury is low and it is suitable for all athletes, and particularly those prone to injury. For this reason, rowing is truly a sport for life with some participants still rowing into their 90s. Often referred to as the ultimate team sport due to the dependence on timing and synchronisation. athletes learn resilience, accountability, and communication as they work together in pursuit of a common goal, and time management and organisation skills as they maximise training time and create routines to support their goals.
Rowing is a part of Australia’s national sporting and cultural heritage, with international success dating back to 1867 when Edward “Ned” Trickett won Australia’s first ever sporting World Championship. Rowing continues to play an important part in Australia’s sporting culture, providing safe, fun and healthy opportunities for Australians of all ages and abilities to participate in a sport that provides unparalleled health benefits.
As an Olympic sport, the pathway for many Olympic rowers began in school programs throughout the country. In October 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Rowing announced the addition of Beach Sprint Rowing to the Olympic program for the 2028 Olympic Games. This inclusion of the emerging discipline marks a significant milestone in the history of rowing. The inclusion of Coastal Rowing at the 2028 Olympics presents an exciting opportunity to grow the nation’s elite Coastal Rowing program.
What's new?
Oceania U22 Teams Championships
The 2025 Oceania U22 Teams Rowing Championships will be held at West Lakes, Adelaide from July 24-27. This will be a premier event, featuring teams from all Australian states and New Zealand, and it presents a fantastic chance for your athletes to compete at this high level.
We encourage clubs to see this event as an opportunity to engage athletes, particularly those who have taken a break since the National Championships, and get them back on the water. It’s also a perfect time to help your athletes get fit and prepared for selection in the South Australian U22 Team for this competition.
Key Details:
Event Dates: July 24-27, 2025, at West Lakes, Adelaide
Eligibility: Athletes must be aged between 18 (as at the start of the event) and 21 (as of December 31, 2025), with para-athletes exempt from the age limits. Eligible athletes cannot have been selected for the U23 or Senior A National Teams in the year of competition.
Selection Process: Click on the button below for all details
Congratulations to the following athletes and coaches on their 2025 State Team Selection. We wish them all the best for a successful regatta in Lake Barrington.
Click on the gallery for all details.
2025 Streaming services
Regatta Season 2024 - 2025
Rowing SA has a full regatta program with many events being run both at West Lakes and in the Riverland and other regional areas. Please head to our regatta page by clicking on the button above to look at our calendar.
Our 2024 – 2025 Regatta Program is now available on Rowing Manager. You can download this to your phone in an ical version.
2024 Paris Paralympics
Nikki Ayers (ACT) and Jed Altschwager (SA) made history by winning the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls event at Vaires-sur-Marne, claiming Australia’s first-ever Paralympic Gold medal in para-rowing.
Coached by Christine MacLaren, the double became the first crew to win gold in this event. We are beyond proud of this pair, as Paralympic champions. #ImagineWhatWeCanDo | #Australian Paralympic Team
Beach Sprint Rowing combines traditional rowing skills with running, navigation, and power on a field of play where anything can happen. This event is an exciting, fast-rowing format of Rowing where your ability to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of competition will be tested alongside your physical abilities, and it’s all over in a matter of minutes.
Coastal Rowing
OAR is located at our West Lakes Precint. They offer a modern and vibrant brunch and lunch experience in a relaxing, and picturesque lakeside location. Priding themselves in taking local, fresh ingredients and using them to create flavours from all around the globe.
Oar also takes advantage of fresh fruit and vegetables sourced directly from our farm in the Adelaide Hills. The menu has all the usual brunch suspects, however also hosts more interesting and fun dishes for people looking for something new.
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm
Friday – Sunday 7:30am to 4pm
(Kitchen Closes at 3pm)
Check the menu or book a table via the website.
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