WAIS Holds Inaugural Athlete Advisory Committee Meeting
The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) recently hosted the first meeting of its newly established Athlete Advisory Committee >
Are You an Olympian in the Making?
Test Your Potential at the WAIS Talent Search Day The Western Australian Institute of Sport have partnered with >
Becky Pretorius
Between winning a medal at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria and sitting in on an array of >
Rowing – World Championships
September 3rd - 10th
Netball – World Cup 2023
August 8th - 12th
Swimming – World Aquatics Championships
July 14th - 30th
Boxing – National Championships
August 8th - 12th
Rowing – Under 23 World Championships
July 19th - 23rd
WAIS Athlete Voice – Gen Hart’s Journey
My name is Gen Hart and I’m a 20-year-old athlete, training in the WAIS Rowing Program. I’m a bubbly >
Seven WAIS athletes selected into Rowing Australia National Training Centres
Seven WAIS graduates have been selected into the Rowing Australian National Training Centres for 2023. Olympic gold medallist Annabelle >
WAIS graduate Jack Cleary wins double sculls at Henley Royal Regatta
Olympic bronze medallist Jack Cleary has claimed the win in the men's double sculls with Caleb Antill at the Henley >
Rowers return to international competition with medals at World Rowing Cup in Poland
Seven WAIS scholarship holders and graduates, from Olympic Champions to debutants represented Australia at the World Rowing Cup in Poland
Jacqueline Swick, Genevieve Hart and Alex Rossi selected in the Australian Rowing Team for the U23 World Championships
Jacqueline Swick, Genevieve Hart and Alex Rossi have been selected in the Australian Rowing Team for the U23 World Championships in Verese, Italy
Tom Gatti appointed WAIS Rowing Pathway Coach
The Western Australian Institute of Sport is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Gatti as WAIS Rowing Pathway Coach.
Seven WAIS athletes selected to Australian Rowing Team for 2022 World Cups
Seven WAIS scholarship holders and graduates have been selected in the Australian Rowing Team to compete at the 2022 World Rowing Cups
Jamie Hewlett appointed WAIS Rowing Head Coach
The Western Australian Institute of Sport is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Hewlett as Head Coach of the WAIS Rowing Program
Rower Alex Rossi awarded AIS Education Scholarship
WAIS rower Alex Rossi is one of 37 athletes to have been awarded more than $100,000 in AIS Education Scholarships.
WAIS Rowing Head Coach Rhett Ayliffe appointed Rowing Australia National Head Coach
WAIS Rowing Head Coach Rhett Ayliffe has been appointed Rowing Australia Head Coach of the Reinhold Batschi Men's National Training Centre
Annabelle McIntyre makes history as first Western Australian to win Olympic rowing gold
Annabelle McIntyre completed a first for Western Australian sport on Wednesday 28 July winning Olympic gold in rowing
Annabelle McIntyre’s rowing campaign begins with Olympic best time
Annabelle McIntyre is off to a fast start in her first Olympic Campaign with an Olympic best time in the women's four
5 rowers to make Olympic debut in Tokyo in WA rowing resurgance
Annabelle McIntyre, Bronwyn Cox, Giorgia Patten, Jack Cleary and Josh Hicks will make their Olympic debuts in Tokyo after being selected to the Australian Olympic Team
Six WAIS graduates named in 2021 Australian Rowing Team
Six WAIS rowers in line for Olympic selection after being named in the 2021 Australian Rowing Team
Six WA rowers named in 2020 Australian Rowing Team
Six Western Australian rowers have been named in the Australian Rowing Team to contest the 2020 World Rowing Cups 2 and 3 and the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta in May.
WAIS Rower Hamish Henriques awarded the 2019 Young Haleians’ Endeavour Award
WAIS Rower and 2019 junior world champion Hamish Henriques has been awarded the 2019 Young Haleians' Endeavour Award
Rowing wins 2019 WAIS Program of the Year Award
Rowing claimed the Program of the Year award at the 2019 WAIS Annual Awards of Excellence at the Pan Pacific Hotel, November 14.
Bronwyn Cox named Young Athlete of the Year for second time
Rowing's Bronwyn Cox was named WAIS Young Athlete of the Year for the second time at the 2019 WAIS Annual Awards of Excellence at the Pan Pacific Hotel, November 14 2019.
Seven West Australian rowers selected for 2019/20 National Training Centre
Seven West Australian rowers will form part of the National Training Centre intake for 2019/20.
Annabelle McIntyre and Bronwyn Cox nominated for the Crew of the Year Awards at Australian Rower of the Year Awards
West Australian rowers Annabelle McIntyre and Bronwyn Cox have been nominated in the Female Athlete/Crew of the Year Award for the Hancock Prospecting 2019 Rower of the Year Awards.
WAIS Talent Search | The Constant Drive to be Better – Amber Webster
There are few WA athletes better equipped to comment on what it takes to achieve at the highest level than Amber Webster.
Twin Silver Medals for McIntyre at Rowing World Champs
Annabelle McIntyre has collected two silver medals at the 2019 Rowing World Championships in Austria as the Australians enjoyed a strong campaign.
WA Athletes Make Strong Start to Rowing World Champs
WA's representative rowers competing at the World Championships in Austria have enjoyed a strong start to the week's racing.
Australian Rowing Team for World Champs Announced as the Hunt for Tokyo Begins
The Australian team for the 2019 Rowing World Championships in Linz, Austria has been confirmed, with four Western Australians to compete at the Tiles across August 25 - September 1.
Henriques Wins Junior World Championship Title
Hamish Henriques has won a Junior World Championship title in the men's pair racing with Victorian Harrison Fox.
World Championship Silver for WA Rower Patten
A silver medal to Giorgia Patten has highlighted a strong campaign for WA's representative rowers competing on the Australian team at the U23 World Championships in the USA.
Women’s Pair Title for McIntyre Helps Aussies to Top of the Table
Annabelle McIntyre has helped the Australian Rowing Team to the top of the medal table at World Cup III in the Netherlands after she and Jessica Morrison claimed victory in the women's pair.
WAIS Mourns Loss of Much Loved National Coach
The Western Australian Institute of Sport extends its condolences to the family and friends of Nick Garratt AM, as well as to all members of the Australian rowing community that his lasting legacy touched so profoundly.
Talent Search Test Leads Riley Rees-Turner to Junior World Championships
It's an odd stretch to think that playing basketball during a school PE class could springboard to a representative rowing career. Yet it's this peculiar twist of fate that has landed WA teen Riley Rees-Turner on a path to the Junior World Championships in Tokyo.
Australian Rowing Team Complete Impressive World Cup Performance in Poland
The Australian Rowing Team has produced a highly impressive performance at World Cup II in Poland winning three gold, two silver and three bronze medals in the Olympic class events to top the medal table and points rankings.
WA Rowers to Contest World Cup II in Poznan
Rowing Australia will send 17 crews to compete at World Cup II in Poznan which starts this Friday.
WA Set for Signficant Representation at Junior and U23 World Champs
Western Australia is set to boast strong representation in both Australian Junior and U23 teams at this year's Rowing World Championships.
WA Dominant on Day Five at SIRR
Western Australia has enjoyed an outstanding day at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta with a series of medal winning performances.
McIntyre Wins Sarah Tait Memorial Trophy
Annabelle McIntyre has collected a gold medal in the women's pair at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta in Penrith.
WA Athletes Selected on Australian Rowing Team
Four Western Australian athletes have been confirmed on the Australian Rowing Team for the World Cup season in Europe.
The Evidence Based Solution to the Missing Coxswain
The role of Physiologist will often challenge scientists to think on their feet and find creative solutions to performance barriers in the aim of helping athletes find that extra edge.
WA Rowers Shine at NSW State Championships in Penrith
The momentum of a successful 2018 campaign appears to be carrying over anew with Western Australia's peak rowers in excellent form at the NSW State Titles held in Penrith last weekend.
WA Talent Selected for NTC
Seven Western Australian athletes have earned selection for Rowing Australia's 2018/19 National Training Centre intake.
WA Rowers Named Amongst Cream of the Crop
A number of Western Australians have earned nomination across athlete and coaching ranks for peak honours at the 2018 Rower of the Year Awards.
Medal Success for WA Rowers at World Championships
Western Australian rowers have won medals across three boats at the 2018 World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria.
WA Rowers Win Junior World Championship Bronze
Western Australian athletes Ben Gerrard and Hamish Henriques have earned a bronze medal at the Junior World Championships in the Czech Republic as members of the Australian men's coxed four crew.
WA Youngsters Set for Junior World Champs
WA rowers Ben Gerrard and Hamish Henriques will commence their Junior World Championships campaign today in the Czech Republic as members of the Australian men's coxed four.
WA Rowers Selected for World Champs
Western Australia is set to feature athletes in three crews at this year's world championships after Rowing Australia announced its team for the titles to be held in Bulgaria next month.
U23 World Champs Completed
WA rowers have competed in two A Finals and one B Final from their campaigns at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Poland.
WA Rowers Make Impressive Start at U23 World Champs
WA's representatives at the 2018 U23 World Rowing Championships in Poland have made a bright start on the opening day of competition.
WA Rowers in Action at World Cup III
Western Australia's competing senior and U23 rowers have enjoyed a successful campaign at World Cup III in Lucerne over the weekend.
WA Rowers Earn Medals at World Cup II
WA rowers have shared in a successful World Cup II campaign for the Australian Rowing Team in Austria.
Marsh Added to Australian Team for World Rowing U23 Champs
Swan River Rowing Club member Sam Marsh has earned selection in the single scull for the World Rowing U23 Championships in Poland.
WA Rowers Selected for Representative Honours
Western Australian rowers Giorgia Patten and Bronwyn Cox will compete for Australia at the U23 World Championships in Poland in July.
WA Athletes Compete at the 2018 Sydney International Rowing Regatta
With the 2018 Sydney International Rowing Regatta currently underway, WA's competing talent have registered some encouraging performances.
Men’s Four Claim Historic Gold Medal Win
The Australian men's four crew have won world championship gold at the titles recently completed in Sarasota, USA.
Watts and Letcher Fall Short of Semi-Final
After finishing in fifth place in their repechage yesterday, the Australian Men's Double Scull crew of Luke Letcher and Western Australian David Watts have missed out on the semi-final at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
WA Rowers in Action at World Champs in Florida
WA athletes competing for Australia at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Florida have all been in action across the opening three days of competition.
Cox and McIntyre Win World Championship Silver
WA rowers Bronwyn Cox and Annabelle McIntyre have returned a silver medal performance in the women's pair final at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria.
McIntyre and Cox Qualify Direct for A-Final at U23 World Champs
WA rowers Annabelle McIntyre and Bronwyn Cox have earned direct qualification for the final of the women's pair at the 2017 World Rowing U23 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
WA Rowers Compete at World Rowing Cup III
Western Australia's elite rowers were in the thick of the action at the weekend World Rowing Cup III in Lucerne with athletes competing across four crews.
Rowers prepare for World Rowing Cup III
In the last World Cup before the 2017 World Rowing Championships, a number of Western Australian rowers will be competing across three different events.
Watts Fourth at World Rowing Cup 2 in Poland
Olympian David Watts has narrowly missed a medal in the men's double scull at the World Rowing Cup 2 in Poznan, Poland.
McIntyre and Cox Selected for U23 World Champs
WA rowers Annabelle McIntyre and Bronwyn Cox have earned selection for the Australian U23 squad for July's World Championships in Bulgaria.
WA Breaks Eight Year Drought to Win Penrith Cup at Interstate Regatta
Western Australia has claimed a famous win in the Penrith Cup at the Interstate Regatta in Sydney to end Queensland's recent dominance of the men's lightweight four event.
WA Rowers Compete at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta
WA's elite rowers have been in action at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta in Penrith this week as the domestic season draws to its conclusion.
WA Rowers Selected for World Cup Campaign
Western Australian rowers have earned the opportunity to represent their country at international level after Rowing Australia today announced its crews to compete at World Cups 2 and 3 in Europe.
Rowing Australia Release Invitation List for Senior Australian Rowing Team Trials
Rowing Australia has issued athlete invitations for selection trials onto the senior Australian Team for 2017.
Rio Review | LTA Mixed Coxed Four Make History in Rio
Competing in her first Paralympic Games, Davinia Lefroy made history in qualifying Australia's first LTA Mixed Coxed Four crew for the Games.
First Place Finish for Ingram and Lefroy in Final B
Australia's LTA Mixed Coxed Four crew has finished seventh overall in their Paralympic debut.
Grant Third in B Final
Western Australian rower Rhys Grant has completed his debut appearance at the Olympic Games with a third place effort in the men's single scull B Final.
Rio Campaign Ends for WA Rowing Duo
The Rio Olympic journey has ended for WA rowers Alex Hagan and David Watts, with the women's eight exiting at the repechage stage, whilst Watts claimed victory in the Men's Double Scull - B Final.
Grant Earns Single Scull Semi FInal Berth
WA rower Rhys Grant has safely earned passage to the semi finals of the men's single scull at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games after finishing second in the first quarter final on Day 4 to book his spot.
Aussie Crews Progress in Rowing Heats
Western Australian rower Rhys Grant has qualified for the quarter final of the men's single scull after finishing second in his heat on the opening day of competition at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Women’s Eight Set for Rio Repechage
Western Australian rower Alex Hagan and the Australian women's eight have finished fourth in their heat on Day 3 of the Rio Olympic Games and will now face a repechage to qualify for the final.
Introduction to Olympic Rowing
Rowing at the Rio Olympics will be staged at the scenic Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, overlooked by the Christ the Redeemer statue atop the Corcovado Mountain.
#Rio2016 | Watts Set for Pinnacle of Sport
Western Australian David Watts will take to the water of Rio in August to represent Australia in the Men's Double Sculls alongside Chris Morgan.
#Rio2016 | Ingram and Lefroy Rio Bound
Western Australian rowers Brock Ingram and Davinia Lefroy have today been named on the Australian Paralympic Team for the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
#Rio2016 | WA Rowers Confirmed for Olympic Debut
Western Australians Rhys Grant and David Watts have today been officially named on the Australian Rowing Team for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Second in B Final for Watts at World Cup III in Poznan
WA rower David Watts has finished second in the B Final of the men's double scull at World Cup III in Poznan over the weekend.
Watts Set for World Cup Test
Western Australia rower David Watts will contest World Cup 3 in Poznan this weekend in the final international regatta for the Australian rowing team ahead of the Rio Olympic Games.
Grant Qualifies Australia in Men’s Single Scull for Rio Olympic Games
WAIS scholarship athlete Rhys Grant has sensationally qualified Australia's boat for the men's single scull at the Rio Olympic Games and virtually guaranteed that he fills that spot after finishing second in the event at the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland overnight.
Olympic Fate Rests on Regatta of Death
A competition coined the "Regatta of Death" might on the face of it seem extreme, but for crews yet to qualify Olympic boats for Rio, the symbolism probably isn't lost.
Ingram and Lefroy Help Aussies Qualify for #Rio2016
Australia's Legs, Trunk and Arms Mixed Coxed Four secured an historic victory at the Final Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Italy >
Ingram and Lefroy Targeting #Rio2016 Berth
WAIS para-rowers Brock Ingram and Davinia Lefroy will this week contest the final qualification regatta in their quest to represent >
Grant Claims President’s Cup Win
Western Australian rower Rhys Grant won the men's single scull at the Interstate Rowing Regatta in Penrith over the weekend >
Vale Sarah Tait
Please see below release from Rowing Australia, regarding former WAIS scholarship holder and greatly respected athlete Sarah Tait. Rowing Australia >
WA Rowers Named in Australian Senior Squad
Rowing Australia has announced the 2016 Australian Rowing Team that will compete at World Rowing Cups 2 and 3, along >
WA Rowers Earn Invites to Final Selection Trials
Rowing Australia has announced the athletes invited to attend the final National Senior Selection Trials in Canberra which will determine >
Ayliffe set to Coach at Rio 2016
WAIS Rowing Head Coach, Rhett Ayliffe was recently selected as an Australian Rowing Team coach for the upcoming Rowing World >
Aus Eight Miss Olympic Qualification
The Australian women's eight has missed the opportunity to qualify the boat for next year's Rio Olympics at the 2015 >
B-Final for the Australian Women’s Eight
WAIS athletes Alex Hagan, Hannah Vermeersch and the Australian women's eight will contest the B Final at the 2015 Rowing >
Rowers Compete at World Cup III Ahead of World Champs
WAIS rowers have competed at World Cup III in Lucerne, as the build up to this year's World Championships in >
Hagan Wins World Cup Silver
WAIS athlete Alex Hagan has won a silver medal at World Cup 2 in Italy as a member of the >
WAIS Rowers Ready for World Cup 2 in Varese
Australia's senior rowers will be in action this week as Varese hosts the second edition of the World Cup Series across June 18-21.
Victoria Dominate Interstate Rowing Regatta
Victoria enjoyed a successful day at the 2015 Interstate Regatta last Sunday, after winning the King's Cup, the Queen's Cup >
King’s and Queen’s Cup Preview
The 2015 King's and Queen's Cups Interstate Regatta will take place this weekend at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith as part of the 2015 Sydney International Rowing Regatta.
WAIS Rowers Named on Australian Senior Team
Four WAIS rowers across three boats have earned selection for the 2015 Australian Rowing Team following selection trials in Penrith.
Silver for Simmonds and Aussie Lightweight Quad Scull
WAIS athlete Maia Simmonds has claimed a silver medal at the 2014 Rowing World Championships in Amsterdam after finishing second in the women's lightweight quad scull as a member of the Australian crew.
WAIS Rowers in Contention at World Champs
WAIS rowers competing at the World Championships in the Netherlands remain in contention, with Maia Simmonds earning progression into a final.
Four WAIS Rowers Selected for World Championships
Four Western Australian Institute of Sport rowing scholarship holders have today been confirmed onto the Australian Rowing Team for the 2014 Rowing World Championships in Amsterdam from August 24-31.
WAIS Rowers Return Medal Performances
WAIS athletes have returned medal winning performances at both the Sydney Rowing World Cup and Australian Rowing Championships held in Penrith over the past week.
WA Rowers Selected for Sydney World Cup Event
Rowing Australia today announced a 60-strong team to compete in the first round of the World Rowing Cup to be held as part of the 2014 Sydney International Rowing Regatta (SIRR 2014).
Bronze Medal for Hagan and Vermeersch
WAIS rowers Alex Hagan and Hannah Vermeersch have won a bronze medal in the women's four at the 2013 Rowing World Championships in Chungju, Korea.
WAIS Rowers Still in Contention at World Champs
All WAIS rowers competing at the 2013 Rowing World Championships in Korea remain in contention despite a big scare for the Australian women's lightweight double scull.
Repechage Required for Simmonds at Rowing World Champs
WAIS athlete Maia Simmonds and her women's lightweight double scull partner Alice McNamara have begun their campaign at the Rowing World Championships in Chungju, Korea.
U23 World Championship Title for Vermeersch and Hagan
WAIS rowing scholarship holders Hannah Vermeersch and Alex Hagan have been crowned U23 World Champions as members of the Australian women's four.
Silver Medal for Hagan and Vermeersch at World Cup III
The Australian women's four crew containing WAIS athletes Alex Hagan and Hannah Vermeersch have won a silver medal at World Cup III in Lucerne.
Vermeersch and Hagan to Compete in World Cup 3
The Australian Rowing Team will aim to build on its performance from the last World Cup in Eton Dorney (UK) this weekend as they take to the water at World Cup 3 in Lucerne, Switzerland (July 12-14).
WAIS Rowers Selected for World Championships
The Rowing Australia Board has officially announced the 2013 Australian Senior A Rowing Team following the conclusion of the 2013 National Selection Trials at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith.
WAIS Rowers to Contest Seat Trials for National Selection
The 2013 Australian Rowing Team Selection Trials will kick-off Tuesday 22 April with National Team Selection up for grabs in the Senior A, Para Rowing, World University Games, Under 23 and Junior teams.
World Cup Success for WAIS Rowers
WAIS rowing athletes and 2012 London Olympians Alex Hagan and Hannah Vermeersch have won gold as members of the Australian women's eight, at the Sydney Rowing World Cup in Penrith.
WAIS Rowers in Action at Sydney International Rowing Regatta
WAIS rowing athletes have been involved in small boat finals at the 2013 Sydney International Rowing Regatta in Penrith.
Australian Rowing Set for its Biggest Nationals Ever
The inaugural Sydney International Rowing Regatta (SIRR) has attracted record number of athletes for the open national championships, which includes the 2013 Australian Open Rowing Championships, the Australian Open Schools Rowing Championships as well as the King's and Queen's Cups Interstate Regatta. Entries for these events closed this week.
Seven WAIS Rowers Named on Australian Team for World Cup
Seven WAIS athletes have earned selection for the Australian rowing team for next month's World Cup event in Sydney.
Heartbreak for Aussie Lightweight Four
Australia has missed out on the medals in the lightweight men's four and women's eight on the second day of finals at Eton Dorney.
Cureton and Skipworth Qualify for Olympic Final
The Australian men's lightweight four crew featuring WAIS athletes Ben Cureton and Todd Skipworth has qualified through to the final of the Olympic Games where they will contest for medals.
Australian Women’s Eight Advance to the Olympic Final
WAIS athletes Alex Hagan and Hannah Vermeersch have helped the Australian women's eight boat qualify through to the Olympic final after a gutsy third place finish in the repechage at Eton Dorney.
Women’s Eight Finish Second in Heat – Progress to Repechage
Australia's self-titled women's eight "Motley Crew" made its London bow at the Olympic regatta where it faced women's eight world >
Women’s Eight Finish Second in Heat – Progress to Repechage
Australia's self-titled women's eight "Motley Crew" made its London bow at the Olympic regatta where it faced women's eight world >
Skipworth and Cureton Second in Lightweight Four Heat
WAIS rowing athletes Todd Skipworth and Ben Cureton have made an encouraging start to their 2012 London Olympic Games campaign, >
Bronze for WAIS U23 Rowing Trio
Three WAIS rowers have featured in the men's eight boat that won bronze at the Under 23 World Rowing Championships in Trakai, Lithuania over the weekend.
Silver for WAIS Lightweight Rowers
WAIS rowers Todd Skipworth and Ben Cureton have captured silver in the final of the men's lightweight four at World Cup 3 in Germany over the weekend.
World Cup Final Appearance for Women’s Eight
WAIS rowers Alex Hagan and Hannah Vermeersch have helped Australia to a fourth place finish in the final of the women's eight at World Cup 2 in Lucerne.
Vermeersch and Hagan Realise Olympic Dream
WAIS athletes Hannah Vermeersch and Alex Hagan have helped the Australian women's eight crew qualify for the 2012 London Olympic Games following a superb victory at the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Aussie Women’s Eight Crew Claim Middle Lane for Olympic Tilt
Three Australian crews have tasted victory in their respective heats at the 2012 Final Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Australian Olympic Rowing Hopefuls Depart for Destiny
The four Australian boats that are yet to qualify for the 2012 London Olympic Games have departed Australia ahead of the Olympic Qualification Regatta in Switzerland from May 20-23.
WAIS Duo Selected in National Women’s Eight Squad
Rowing Australia has today announced the women's eight crew that will attempt to qualify for the 2012 London Olympic Games next month at the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland (May 20-23).
Vermeersch and Hagan in Rowing Australia Squad
The Rowing Australia Board has officially announced the Australian Rowing Team following the conclusion of the 2012 National Selection Trials at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith.
World Champions Face Off
Two of Australia's crews that were crowned world champions last year will line up against each other this Friday as the 2012 Rowing Australia National Selection Trials commence in Penrith.
Hagan and Vermeersch Added to Extended Shadow Squad
Rowing Australia (RA) has added six new members to its 2012 Shadow Team following strong performances at the 2012 Australian Rowing Championships in Perth last week.
WAIS Rowers in the Medals at Australian Rowing Championships
WAIS rowing athletes returned a medal glut from the recent Australian Rowing and Interstate Championships at Perth's Champion Lakes.
WAIS Rowing Duo Edged in a Photo Finish
The current strength of Australian rowing was underlined today as WAIS rowing duo Ben Cureton and Todd Skipworth missed out on the highly competitive final of the men's pair at the 2012 Australian Rowing Championships at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre in Perth.
WAIS Rowers Claim Gold at NSW State Champs
WAIS rowers Hannah Vermeersch and Alex Hagen have warmed up for the Australian Rowing Championships in March with a successful campaign at the NSW State Championships.
Cureton and Skipworth on Track for Olympic Selection
Following the conclusion of the first round of national selection trials for the 2012 Australian Rowing Team, the Olympic and Paralympic Shadow Squads have been reduced to 55 athletes.
Australia Secures Home World Cup
Rowing in Australia is entering a new and exciting chapter. At the 2011 World Rowing Championships held in Bled, Slovenia >
WAIS Lightweight Rowers Claim World Championship Gold
The Australian lightweight men's four crew of Todd Skipworth (WAIS), Ben Cureton (WAIS), Sam Beltz (TAS) and Anthony Edwards (TAS) has won gold at the 2011 World Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia.
Junior Rowing World Championships Set to Begin
The Australian Junior Rowing Team tonight will commence its 2011 World Junior Rowing Championships campaign at Eton Dorney, England.
WAIS Rowers Compete at U23 World Champs
Australia's women's quad scull flew the flag for the Australian Under 23 Rowing Team with a bronze medal at the Under 23 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, Holland.
U23 Rowing World Champs Set to Start in Amsterdam
Australia's next generation of rowers will ply their trade this week as they contest the Under 23 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (July 20-24).
Cureton Fourth in Men’s Lightweight Four Final in World Cup
WAIS rower Ben Cureton has featured in the final of the men's lightweight four at World Cup 3 in Lucerne, >
WAIS Pair in Boat for Men’s Lightweight Four at World Cup 3
The Australian Rowing Team will aim to build on its performance from the 2011 Henley Regatta this weekend as they take to the water at World Cup 3 in Lucerne, Switzerland (July 8-10).
Rowing Australia Announces Family Grant
In a move to further assist its athletes win Olympic and world championship medals, Rowing Australia has announced a number >
Rowing Australia Amends Selection Process
Rowing Australia has taken steps to end the talent drain by selecting a Men's Coxed Four for the Australian National >
National Rowing Centre of Excellence Opened
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has officially opened the National Rowing Centre of Excellence (NRCE) this morning in Yarralumla, ACT.The >
WAIS Rowers Earn World Championship Selection
At the completion of the 2011 National Rowing Selection Trials in Sydney last week, WAIS has had four athletes selected into the Australian team for August's Senior World Championships.
WAIS Rower Selected for World Junior Championships
WAIS rowing scholarship holder Natasha Gay has been selected by Rowing Australia to represent her country at August's World Junior Rowing Championships in Eton, England.
WAIS Rowers Invited to Selection Trials
Following from last weekend's Australian Rowing Championships in Adelaide, a group of WAIS athletes have been invited to contest the 2011 National Selection Trials in Penrith, Sydney.
Australian National Rowing Championships
WAIS Olympians Todd Skipworth and Ben Cureton have come away with a silver medal from the men's lightweight pair A Final at the National Rowing Championships in Adelaide.
WAIS Rowers to Feature in A Finals on West Lakes
The Australian National Rowing Championships are reaching the business end of proceedings from West Lakes in Adelaide with WAIS crews qualifying for a wide range of finals.
Inside WAIS – Don’t Rule Me Out
WAIS rowing athlete Natalie Bale knows the maxim "blood, sweat and tears" better than most. But as Luke Quinlivan finds, she has a lot left to give before she calls time on an already impressive career.
Silver Success for Skipworth
Western Australian Institute of Sport rowing scholarship holder Todd Skipworth and his men's lightweight four boat captured a silver medal in the final at the World Championships in New Zealand on the weekend.
Skipworth to Row for World Title
Western Australian Institute of Sport rower Todd Skipworth has advanced through to the A Final of the lightweight men's four, and will compete for a world championship this weekend on Lake Karapiro in New Zealand.
Bronze Medal Effort for Cochran and Watts
WAIS rowing scholarship holders Matthew Cochran and David Watts have earned bronze in the final of the men's pair at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
WAIS Rowers Win Junior World Championship Medals
WAIS athletes have contributed to both of Australia's bronze medal successes at the 2010 Junior World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic.
WAIS Rowing Athletes Compete in World U23 Champs
WAIS rowing athletes were in action at the World Under 23 Championships in Brest, Belarus last weekend. There was disappointment >
WAIS Rower in World Cup Action in Germany
WAIS athlete Todd Skipworth and his men's lightweight four crew finished fifth in the final of the World Cup 2 event in Germany this weekend.
Three WAIS Scholarship Holders in Senior A Rowing Team
Western Australia's strong tradition in men's lightweight rowing has continued with three members of the WAIS rowing squad selected for >
Three WAIS Athletes Selected in Australian Junior Team
WAIS rowing Performance Manager Antonio Maurogiovanni has suggested WA has a "bright" future in the sport after three athletes secured inclusion into the Australian Junior Rowing Team.
Vermeersch on Target for World Juniors
Australia's next crop of rowers will be under the spotlight at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra this week, as the first Australian Junior camp of 2010 commences.
WAIS Rowers Win Medals at Australian Rowing Champs
The 2010 Australian Rowing Championships have concluded at Lake Nagambie, Victoria with WAIS's young squad producing some impressive results.
WAIS Rowers Compete in Nationals
The WAIS rowing squad has commenced its medal assault at the 2010 Australian Rowing Championships and Interstate Regatta in Victoria despite ordinary racing conditions at Lake Nagambie.
Bale is Back in the Boat and Ready for Nationals
Beijing Olympian Natalie Bale is looking forward to returning to the water this weekend to compete at the Victorian Championships.
WAIS Talent Selected for Rowing Camp
WAIS rowing scholarship holders David Watts and Ashleigh Miles received a boost this week after scoring invites to Rowing Australia's >
WAIS Athlete Canberra Bound for Rowing Training Camp
WAIS rowing athlete Perry Ward will travel to Canberra to take part in a Rowing Australia training camp next week >
Rose and Alderman Take Fourth at Rowing World Champs
AIS-WAIS scholarship holders Emily Rose and Libby Alderman have narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in the final of >
Lightweight Four Eliminated in Repechage
WAIS rowing scholarship holder Ross Brown and his men's lightweight four crew have finished third in their repechage at the >
Medals Up for Grabs in Poland
AIS-WAIS scholarship holders Libby Alderman and Emily Rose have qualified as part of the women's four crew for Saturday's final, >
Brown Facing Repechage in Lightweight Four
WAIS rowing scholarship holder Ross Brown and his men's lightweight four team mates have finished fourth in their heat at >
WAIS Junior Rowers Produce Medal Glut in France
Western Australian Institute of Sport rowers completed an impressive campaign at the World Junior Rowing Championships in Brive la Gaillarde, >
WAIS Rowers Ready for World Champs
The Australian rowing team is in the final stages of preparation before heading for Poland and the Rowing World Championships. >
Three WAIS Rowers Named for Senior A World Champs
Following the completion of the 2009 Australian rowing selection trials, WAIS has had three senior, four U23 and four junior >
Rowing Selection Update
WAIS rowing athletes Perry Ward and Ross Brown have put themselves firmly in the minds of selectors after the lightweight >
WAIS Athletes Prepare for World Championship Selection
WAIS rowing athletes will compete at the national selection trials for the 2009 Australian Rowing Team which commences on Friday at >
Interstate Rowing Championship Results
WAIS rowing athletes Todd Skipworth, Perry Ward, Ross Brown and Tom Nicholls yesterday combined to help Western Australia win a >
WAIS Olympians Win National Medals
WAIS rowing athletes have won medals today at the 2009 Australian Rowing Championships at Tasmania's Lake Barrington with Todd Skipworth >
WAIS Junior Rowers Produce Medal Glut
The next generation of WAIS rowers has produced a fantastic start to the Australian Rowing Championships at Tasmania's Lake Barrington >
WAIS Rowers Prepare for Australian Rowing Championships
WAIS rowing athletes are in the final stages of preparation for next week's Australian Rowing Championships, which are being held >
WAIS Trio in Line for London
The search for Australia's next crop of Olympians continued yesterday when the National Rowing Centre of Excellence (NRCE) named its >
Cureton and Skipworth Produce Ironman Effort
2008 Beijing Olympians and WAIS athletes Ben Cureton and Todd Skipworth competed in the gruelling Busselton Ironman last weekend with >
National Senior Rowing Coach Positions
The Australian Institute of Sport and Rowing Australia are seeking the services of a suitably qualified senior coach to support >
WAIS Athletes Medal in Brandenburg
WAIS athletes have returned two medals from the World Under-23 regatta in Brandenburg, Germany. Emily Rose and Libby Alderman combined >
Seven WA Athletes Form Part of Record Rowing Squad
Seven Western Australian athletes have been named as members of the record rowing squad that will be representing Australia at >
Eight is Great as Rowers Take Gold
WAIS rowers lifted gold in both the women's and men's eight races over the weekend at the first rowing World >
WAIS Rowers Heading for Munich
As the build up to Beijing continues, six of Australia's eleven qualified rowing crews have headed for Germany to compete >
Statement from Sally Robbins re: Non-Selection
Western Australian Institute of Sport rower Sally Robbins would like to issue the following statement regarding her non-selection in the >
Bradley Beijing Bound
After weeks of speculation and hype, Rowing Australia has announced its final selection of rowers for the 2008 Beijing Games. >
Penrith Selection Trials Update
WAIS rowers have been busy this weekend in Penrith, vying for team selection ahead of the Beijing Games. James Gatti, >
WAIS Rowers in Action in Penrith
The final Selection Regatta for the Australian rowing team has commenced in Sydney with WAIS athletes aiming for a Beijing >
Rowing Selection Trial Preview
The third and final round of selection trials for the 2008 Australian Rowing Team will begin at the Sydney International >
WAIS Rowers Learn From Langer’s Legacy
WAIS rowers Ben Cureton and Todd Skipworth today had the opportunity to gain from the experiences of Former Test cricketing >
WA Rowers Produce Golden Weekend
WAIS rowing athletes enjoyed a productive weekend at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith over the weekend with Amber >
National Title for Amber Bradley
WAIS rower Amber Bradley has secured her second National title after combining with Tasmanian Kerry Hore to take out the >