Masters State Team
Every year, the Australian Masters Rowing Championships (AMRC) is held as a separate event from the Australian Rowing Championships. The AMRC are held in a similar fashion to the Australian Championships, with Interstate events held with each state given the opportunity to enter a crew in the following boat classes with their respective trophies:
- Men’s Masters Quad Scull for the Interstate Masters Championship Trophy
- Women’s Masters Quad Scull for the Veteran’s Cup
- Men’s Masters Eight for the Brian Vear Memorial Trophy
- Women’s Masters Eight for the Interstate Masters Championship Trophy
- Men’s PR3 Masters 1x Interstate Masters Championship Trophy
- Women’s PR3 Masters 1x Interstate Masters Championship Trophy
2026 Australian Masters Championships
Thursday 27 – 30 May 2026, Champion Lakes Regatta Centre WA
The Australian Masters Rowing Championships 2026 (AMRC26) will be held at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre WA. This event promises to unite masters rowers from across the nation, celebrating their talent and dedication in a highly competitive and spirited environment. The championships are scheduled to take place from 27 – 30 May 2026 next year and preparations are already underway to ensure a seamless and memorable event for all participants. Stay tuned for more updates and information about #AMRC26.
Rowing SA Policy Documents
Please download and read the event requirements and Selection Policy for the Masters State Team clicking the links below.
Please download the 2026 policy documents. The following documents contain all information relevant to the Interstate State Team selection process.
- 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Selection Policy – amended from 2025
- 2026 Rowing South Australia Benchmark Policy
- 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Appeals Policy – amended from 2025
- 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Ombudsman
- 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Equipment Policy
- 2026 Conflict of Interest Policy – NEW
Event Requirement – new 2026
Click the button below for the 2026 Masters State Team event requirements
Nomination Forms
Nominations open 22nd December 2025
1km Erg Submission Form
Please use the link below to submit your 1 km erg times.
Manadory selection event.
Exemption Form
Please use this form to apply for any exemption.
This form must be completed for all exemption requests. Please note: A medical certificate or a letter from a medical specialist may be required to ensure the exemption is approved.
The exemption form must be submitted prior to the event that will be affected.
In the case of the event being a mandatory regatta, the exemption must be received before the close of entries to be considered. *
Key Personnel
2026 – State Team Selectors
State Selectors
Emily Elkhoury
Catherine McDougall – Board selector
email: stsp@rowingsa.asn.au
2026 – Selection Ombudsman
State Ombudsman
2026 – State Coach Men’s Squad
Masters Men State Coaches
Rob Cheesman
John Bentley
2026 – State Coach Women’s Squad
State Coaches
Daren Potts
Bernard Le Riche
2026 – Key Dates Masters
Activity | Athletes | Coxswains | Date |
Nominations open for Selectors/Coaches/athletes |
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| 22nd December 2025 |
1000m Erg Test | Mandatory | Not Required | 19th January – 15th February 2026 |
Nominations close for selectors/coaches |
|
| 1st February 2026 |
Nominations close for athletes |
|
| 15th February 2026 |
February West Lakes Regatta | Mandatory | Mandatory | 21st February 2026 |
1000m Erg Test | Upon request by selectors | Not Required | 2nd – 8th March 2026 |
March West Lakes Regatta | Mandatory | Mandatory | 7th March 2026 |
IF REQUIRED: Seat Racing and/or Speed Order (to select squad) | Mandatory | Mandatory | 15th March 2026 |
IF REQUIRED: Seat Racing and/or Speed Order – morning by negotiation/availability (to select final crews) | Mandatory | Mandatory | 12th April 2026 |
Crews Announced |
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| 17th April 2026 |
State Team Presentation Event Following the Masters State Championship Regatta where selected athletes are strongly encouraged to attend | Mandatory | Mandatory | 2nd May 2026 |
Australian Masters Rowing Championships (WA) | Mandatory | Mandatory | 27th May – 30th May 2026 |






