Rowing

Becky Pretorius

14 August 2023|

Between winning a medal at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria and sitting in on an array of >

WAIS Mourns Loss of Much Loved National Coach

9 July 2019|

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.

WA Dominant on Day Five at SIRR

29 March 2019|

Western Australia has enjoyed an outstanding day at the Sydney International Rowing Regatta with a series of medal winning performances.

WA Talent Selected for NTC

26 October 2018|

Seven Western Australian athletes have earned selection for Rowing Australia's 2018/19 National Training Centre intake.

WA Rowers Win Junior World Championship Bronze

13 August 2018|

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

9 August 2018|

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

2 August 2018|

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

30 July 2018|

WA rowers have competed in two A Finals and one B Final from their campaigns at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Poland.

Watts and Letcher Fall Short of Semi-Final

28 September 2017|

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 Selected for World Cup Campaign

21 March 2017|

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.

Grant Third in B Final

14 August 2016|

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

12 August 2016|

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

9 August 2016|

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

8 August 2016|

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

8 August 2016|

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

5 August 2016|

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.

Watts Set for World Cup Test

16 June 2016|

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

25 May 2016|

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

18 May 2016|

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.

Vale Sarah Tait

3 March 2016|

Please see below release from Rowing Australia, regarding former WAIS scholarship holder and greatly respected athlete Sarah Tait. Rowing Australia >

Ayliffe set to Coach at Rio 2016

6 January 2016|

WAIS Rowing Head Coach, Rhett Ayliffe was recently selected as an Australian Rowing Team coach for the upcoming Rowing World >

King’s and Queen’s Cup Preview

26 March 2015|

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.

Four WAIS Rowers Selected for World Championships

1 May 2014|

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

31 March 2014|

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

20 February 2014|

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

2 September 2013|

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.

Vermeersch and Hagan to Compete in World Cup 3

11 July 2013|

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

6 May 2013|

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.

World Cup Success for WAIS Rowers

25 March 2013|

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.

Australian Rowing Set for its Biggest Nationals Ever

7 March 2013|

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.

Cureton and Skipworth Qualify for Olympic Final

1 August 2012|

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.

Bronze for WAIS U23 Rowing Trio

16 July 2012|

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

18 June 2012|

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.

Vermeersch and Hagan Realise Olympic Dream

23 May 2012|

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.

WAIS Duo Selected in National Women’s Eight Squad

26 April 2012|

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

2 April 2012|

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

22 March 2012|

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.

WAIS Rowing Duo Edged in a Photo Finish

8 March 2012|

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

16 February 2012|

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.

Australia Secures Home World Cup

19 September 2011|

Rowing in Australia is entering a new and exciting chapter. At the 2011 World Rowing Championships held in Bled, Slovenia >

WAIS Rowers Compete at U23 World Champs

25 July 2011|

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.

WAIS Rowers Earn World Championship Selection

27 April 2011|

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 Rowers Invited to Selection Trials

16 March 2011|

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

14 March 2011|

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.

Inside WAIS – Don’t Rule Me Out

16 November 2010|

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

8 November 2010|

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

4 November 2010|

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.

Vermeersch on Target for World Juniors

8 April 2010|

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 Compete in Nationals

2 March 2010|

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.

Medals Up for Grabs in Poland

26 August 2009|

AIS-WAIS scholarship holders Libby Alderman and Emily Rose have qualified as part of the women's four crew for Saturday's final, >

Rowing Selection Update

20 April 2009|

WAIS rowing athletes Perry Ward and Ross Brown have put themselves firmly in the minds of selectors after the lightweight >

WAIS Olympians Win National Medals

6 March 2009|

WAIS rowing athletes have won medals today at the 2009 Australian Rowing Championships at Tasmania's Lake Barrington with Todd Skipworth >

WAIS Trio in Line for London

13 January 2009|

The search for Australia's next crop of Olympians continued yesterday when the National Rowing Centre of Excellence (NRCE) named its >

WAIS Athletes Medal in Brandenburg

28 July 2008|

WAIS athletes have returned two medals from the World Under-23 regatta in Brandenburg, Germany. Emily Rose and Libby Alderman combined >

WAIS Rowers Heading for Munich

7 May 2008|

As the build up to Beijing continues, six of Australia's eleven qualified rowing crews have headed for Germany to compete >

Bradley Beijing Bound

21 April 2008|

After weeks of speculation and hype, Rowing Australia has announced its final selection of rowers for the 2008 Beijing Games. >

WAIS Rowers in Action in Penrith

11 April 2008|

The final Selection Regatta for the Australian rowing team has commenced in Sydney with WAIS athletes aiming for a Beijing >

Rowing Selection Trial Preview

9 April 2008|

The third and final round of selection trials for the 2008 Australian Rowing Team will begin at the Sydney International >

WA Rowers Produce Golden Weekend

10 March 2008|

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

7 March 2008|

WAIS rower Amber Bradley has secured her second National title after combining with Tasmanian Kerry Hore to take out the >

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