Rowing SA Academy Program
The Academy is an introduction to high performance training and competition for talented rowers ages 16-20, primarily school leavers. It prepares athletes to take the next step in their rowing journey, such as state or national team representation, or transitioning onto a SASI Training Agreement.
Selected athletes will be introduced to a high-performance training environment where they will develop their technical rowing skills and physiological capabilities. On-water training and programming is conducted by State Pathways Coach Katie Healy, and S&C is run by SASI Coach Hamish Eglington.
Katie Healy — State Pathways Coach
Katie Healy is a high-performance rowing coach with years of experience in developing athletes from beginners to Australian Team rowers. Since 2021 she has achieved successful results at National and International Competitions with athletes ranging from U17s to Seniors.
- 2023: Trans-Tasman Regatta, Australian U21 Women’s Quad and Eight
- 2024: U19 World Championships, Australian Women’s Quad – A-Final
- 2025: U23 World Championships, Australian Team AIS Scholarship Coach
Rowing SA Academy Nominations
Applications are open now and will be open until Monday the 24th of August 2026.
Academy Training Schedule
Water Sessions
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:00am–8:30am
- Club/State Team boats encouraged on Tuesdays and Fridays
- Saturday: 6:30am–8:30am, 9:30am–11:30am
Strength & Conditioning
- Tuesday and Thursday gym (SASI): 5:00pm–6:30pm
- Thursday ergs (SASI): 8:00am–9:30am
- Monday & Wednesday: self-directed erg/cardio
Applications
Applications to join the Academy will open and invitations to successful applicants will be on a 6-monthly basis starting in October and April, with the following benchmarks acting as a guideline:
- 2km erg standard: 7:25.0 (women), 6:25.0 (men)
- Raced in top school or club crew in prior season
- Competent in a small boat
Ongoing involvement in the Academy is conditional on demonstrated improvements in boat speed, technique, ergometer results, physiology and mental fitness.
Winter Academy Program
The Winter Academy is currently closed. It will re-open in 2027.
Training Schedule
- Monday/Wednesday on-water: 4:30–6:30pm
- Saturday on-water: 6:30–8:30am, 9:30–11:30am (optional)
- Thursday Strength and Conditioning: 5:00–6:30pm
Winter Academy Program Nominations
Very limited places available. Nominations are currently closed.
Academy in Action
