Masters State Team

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.

  1. 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Selection Policyamended from 2025
  2. 2026 Rowing South Australia Benchmark Policy
  3. 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Appeals Policy amended from 2025
  4. 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Ombudsman
  5. 2026 Rowing South Australia State Team Equipment Policy
  6. 2026 Conflict of Interest PolicyNEW

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

Amber Halliday and Fearnley Szuster

Email: appeals@rowingsa.asn.au

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

 

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

 

 

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