Governance and Structure
Rowing SA follows the governance platform provided by Rowing Australia through the Rowing in Australia Framework and Whole of Sport Policies. As a Member Association, it is our responsibility to be compliant with the Governance Principles and continue to provide the underpinning framework from which rowing in Australia can grow and achieve sustainable success. Rowing SA adopts the relevant required governance to comply with both the Australian Sports Commission’s requirements and good governance principles.
The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Rowing SA and has oversight of its activities. Each member of the Board is elected to serve terms up to 2 years. At least 3 Elected Directors are subject to re-election annually. Once nominations are received, board members are elected by the Rowing SA membership by way of secret ballot conducted at the AGM each year. The Staff of Rowing SA, led by the CEO, are responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of Rowing SA in achieving the strategic direction set by the Board.
Rowing Australia (RA) is governed by a Board, which is elected by the seven State Associations that make up the Australian rowing community. The RA Board answers to the RA Council, a body comprising Councillors from each State/Territory association. Rowing SA, together with Rowing WA, Rowing Queensland, Rowing Tasmania and Rowing ACT each have one delegate, whilst Rowing Victoria and NSW Rowing Association are both allocated 2 delegates due to their larger number of active participants.
Rowing South Australia Board Members 2025–2026
Patron
A message from Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Patron of Rowing SA:
As Patron of Rowing SA, I am pleased to acknowledge the important role that the organisation plays in supporting and strengthening rowing across South Australia.
Rowing has long held a special place in my life. As a student at the University of Adelaide, and as the first female Captain of the Adelaide University Boat Club, I came to appreciate the discipline, trust and shared purpose that define the sport. It is an experience that teaches individuals to work together in pursuit of a common goal, and to persevere with quiet determination.
By supporting clubs throughout the State, developing pathways for all ages and abilities, and encouraging participation at every level, Rowing SA ensures the sport is welcoming and accessible to everyone. Rowing continues to bring South Australians together on our waterways, creating bonds across generations.
I commend Rowing SA for its ongoing contribution and wish the entire rowing community continued success in the seasons ahead.