Pathway State Team 2027

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2027 Pathway State Team

Event
2027 Pathway Regatta
11 – 13 April 2027
Dates to be confirmed by Rowing Australia

2027 Pathway 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 Pathway State Team.

Pathway U19

  • Men’s Pathway Eight — Under 19s (in school)
  • Women’s Pathway Eight — Under 19s (in school)
  • Men’s Pathway Coxed or Coxless Quad Scull (in school)
  • Women’s Pathway Coxed or Coxless Quad Scull (in school)

Interstate U21 and Open

  • Men’s Youth Eight — Under 21
  • Women’s Youth Eight — Under 21
  • Men’s / Women’s Single Scull (Open)
  • Men’s / Women’s PR3 Single Scull (Open)
  • Lightweight Men’s Coxless Four (Open)
  • Lightweight Women’s Quadruple Scull (Open)
  • Kings Cup, Men’s Eight (Open)
  • Queens Cup, Women’s Eight (Open)

2027 Key Dates — Pathway

ActivityType (Minimum)Date
Nominations open (school and club nominations)12 October 2026
Coach and Selector EOI (selected by the CSSP)12 – 26 October 2026
2000m Erg, Rate 24Mandatory2 – 13 November 2026
Nominations close13 November 2026, 5:00pm
Pathway Trial and Training Day #1 – 2 x 1500m Time Trials (1x or 2-) and crew boat trainingMandatory29 November 2026
2000m Erg (Open)Mandatory1 – 29 January 2027
Pathway Trial and Training Day #2 – Seat Racing and crew boat trainingMandatory31 January 2027
2000m Erg (Open)Mandatory1 February – 8 March 2027
State Team Presentation FunctionMandatory14 March 2027
Pathways Squad and Junior Trials training window, including final crew seat racingMandatory30 March – 9 April 2027
2000m Erg (U19 triallists only)Mandatory5 April 2027
Pathway RegattaMandatory11 – 13 April 2027 (TBC by RA)

Key Personnel

State Team and Pathway 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

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.

Erg Submission Template

Submit your erg results using this document template, then email it to stsp@rowingsa.asn.au.