Masters State Team 2027

2027 Masters State Team

Event
2027 Australian Masters Rowing Championships
19 – 22 May 2027
Canberra

2027 Masters Event Requirements

The Event Requirements set out the activities that rowers, coxswains and coaches must complete to be eligible for selection consideration, and may be updated or varied by Rowing SA.

View Event Requirements (PDF) →

2027 Nomination Forms

Athlete / Coxswain Nomination

Nominate as an athlete or coxswain for the Masters State Team.

Every year, the Australian Masters Rowing Championships (AMRC) is held as a separate event from the Australian Rowing Championships. The AMRC is held in a similar fashion, 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 — Interstate Masters Championship Trophy
  • Women’s Masters Quad Scull — Veteran’s Cup
  • Men’s Masters Eight — Brian Vear Memorial Trophy
  • Women’s Masters Eight — Interstate Masters Championship Trophy
  • Men’s PR3 Masters 1x — Interstate Masters Championship Trophy
  • Women’s PR3 Masters 1x — Interstate Masters Championship Trophy

2027 Key Dates — Masters

ActivityAthletesCoxswainsDate
Athlete nominations open; Coach and Selector EOI open12 October 2026
Coach and Selector EOI close26 October 2026
Nominations close for athletes29 January 2027, 11:59pm
February West Lakes RegattaMandatoryMandatory6 February 2027
1000m Erg TestMandatoryNot Required1 – 14 February 2027
March West Lakes RegattaMandatoryMandatory6 March 2027
IF REQUIRED: Seat Racing and/or Speed Order (to select squad)MandatoryMandatory7 March 2027
1000m Erg TestMandatoryNot Required8 – 28 March 2027
Masters & Sprint Regatta #1MandatoryMandatory3 April 2027
IF REQUIRED: Seat Racing and/or Speed Order – morning by negotiation/availability (to select final crews)MandatoryMandatory4 April 2027
Australian Masters Rowing Championships (Canberra)MandatoryMandatory19 – 22 May 2027

Key Personnel

State Selectors

TBC — selectors to be confirmed for 2027.

Email: stsp@rowingsa.asn.au

Selection Ombudsman

TBC — to be confirmed for 2027.

Email: appeals@rowingsa.asn.au

State Coach — Men’s Squad

TBC — to be confirmed for 2027.

State Coach — Women’s Squad

TBC — to be confirmed for 2027.

Rowing Australia Benchmarks

The Rowing Australia benchmarks spreadsheet is required for State Team selection. Please download and refer to it when completing your erg tests and selection activities.

Rowing Australia Benchmarks Spreadsheet →

Exemption Form & Erg Submission

Exemption Form

If you are unable to attend a mandatory activity listed in the Event Requirements, you must apply for an exemption before the activity (for a mandatory regatta, before entries close). Use one form for each activity. Medical requests must include a medical certificate or a letter from a medical specialist. Exemptions are considered by the Selectors.

1km Erg Submission Form

Submit your 1km erg times. Mandatory selection event.