Student Life


Facilities

KWS Rowing Shed and Pontoon are situated at Spring Creek Reservoir on the edge of town. Access is only allowed by bus into and out of the Shed. Unfortunately private cars and spectators are not able to enter the Spring Creek Reserve area.
Rowing machines are situated in a dedicated room in the school gymnasium.

Training

Competitive crews have high levels of fitness and technical skills. KWS rowers strive for perfect training sessions every time they are in the gym, on the rowing machines (ERGs) or on the water. KWS rowers are expected to be on time and in correct training uniform for every session. There are separate programs for Summer and Winter so that all rowers maintain a level of fitness throughout the year.

Selections will be based on a number of criteria, none of which will solely determine selection to a crew. Crew selection will be determined by a combination of all of the factors listed below

  • Ability and performance in a Single Scull.
  • Ability and performance in a Pair (senior rowers mainly).
  • Performance on the rowing machine.
  • Commitment to training, punctuality and general attitude.
  • Ability to perform with the crew or group of rowers under selection.

 

Regattas 2008/2009 season

  • December 13th: NSWRA Sprint Championships, Penrith
  • February 8th , 9th: NSWRA Championships, Penrith
  • February 14th , 15th: Independent Schools Regatta, Canberra
  • February 28th to March 8th: National Championships, Tas.
  • March 28th: NSWRA Schoolboys Head of River, Penrith
  • March 29th: NSWCISSA Schoolgirls Head of River, Penrith 

 

 Nationals

The school will be competing at the National Regatta on Lake Barrington Tasmania in 2009, but only limited transport and accommodation are available so those students who are capable of performing at that level and who have trained hard will be selected to compete during the week long competition.

 

For recent Highlights and Results, click here. To view photos of recent regattas, click here.

 

Captains of Rowing for 2008/2009

Congratulations to Andrew Fisher and Alex Wallace who have been announced as Captains of rowing for the next season.