Athletes, Coxswains and Coaches must all nominate to be part of the selection process.

Annually, a selection panel is convened, and a selection policy is produced to outline the selection criteria and expectations of athletes aspiring to be on the team. This is part of SA’s high performance pathway.

The Pathway State Team is for athletes still at school, where they compete at the Pathway Regatta and Underage Australian Team Trials.

The Interstate State Team is for our Youth (under 21) athletes and our Senior Open Athletes including Para, where they compete at the Interstate Regatta at the Australian Rowing Championships.

The Masters State Team which is for our Masters competitors aiming for a crew average age of 50 years to compete at the Masters Interstate Regatta at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships.