ROWING
Rowing at Kinross WOlaroi
At Kinross Wolaroi School rowing is more than just a sport—it’s a tradition of excellence, teamwork, and personal growth. Each season, we welcome a squad of 80 to 90 dedicated rowers who train at the stunning Spring Creek Reservoir, just 10 minutes from our main campus.
Tailored training
Rowing Program
Rowing at Kinross Wolaroi School begins in Year 8, where students are introduced to the fundamentals through Physical Education classes, including technical training on ergs and visits to our rowing shed. From there, students can progress through our Junior and Senior Squads, with tailored training programs designed to build skill, strength, and endurance.
- Junior Squad (Years 8–10): Five training sessions per week
- Senior Squad (Years 11–12): Nine training sessions per week
Training extends beyond the water, incorporating strength and conditioning sessions in our on-campus Weights Room and Rowing Studio, ensuring our rowers are prepared for every challenge.
Rowing Achievements
Since 2021, Kinross Wolaroi School has proudly held the title of top-performing school at the NSW State Championships, a testament to our dedication, talent, and strong rowing culture.
Australian Representatives:
- Lucy Searle (2023) - University of Texas
- Alec Hoskin (2022) - Sydney Rowing Club
- Freya Neville (2021) - Sydney Rowing Club
- Bella Scammell (2021) - Sydney Rowing Club
- Daniel Whitehead (2012) - Syndey University Boat Club
- Hannah Richardson (2022) - University of Tennessee
Milestone Victories
2010 | First national gold medal won by the Schoolboy 4+ crew.
2024 | Australian Record Holders – Schoolboy Coxed Quad Scull with a record time of 6:23.69.
2021 & 2022 | Schoolgirl 1st VIII won the Head of the River consecutively both years.
2025 | Schoolgirl 1st VIII crowned State Champions.
2025 - NSW SGHOR 1st 8 Champions/top performing school on medal tally at NSW Schoolgirl Head of the River.
2025 - Year 9 Schoolboy Coxed Quad Sydney International Regatta Centre course record holders after NSW Schoolboy Head of the River in a time of 3:11.4 which still stands.
International Success
The 2019 Schoolgirl Quad crew (Bridget Yeomans, Bella Scammell, Freya Neville, and Lucy Jenkins) competed at the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta.
In 2025 Kinross Wolaroi sent a Prince Phillip Challenge Trophy crew (Schoolgirl 1st 8) and Fawley Cup crew (Schoolboy 1st Quad). The Schoolboy Quad made it through to the round of 16 and the Schoolgirl 8 made it to the semi-finals of the Prince Phillip Challenge Trophy.
National and State Championships
2024 Nationals was our most dominant campaign to date, securing five gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. Kinross Wolaroi School was the best-performing school at the Nationals regatta, ranking sixth overall on the medal tally.
Historic excellence was also evident in the 2014 and 2015 seasons, with the school earning nine and eight medals, respectively, at the national level.
At the 2024 NSW State Championships, our rowers won four gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals. The success continued at the 2025 NSW State Championships, where we secured five gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.
In 2024 at the Rowing Australia Annual Awards night, Kinross Wolaroi was nominated for the program of the year.
At the National Championships in 2025, Kinross Wolaroi finished the regatta with 10 medals (two gold, four silver and four bronze).
At the most recent 2026 State Championships, Kinross Wolaroi finished 8th overall on the medal tally and was the top performing school finishing with eight medals (three gold, four silver and one bronze), winning the Schoolgirl 1st 8 for the second consecutive year in a row.
