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Participation
Getting involved in rowing is easy and rewarding. Rowing is a sport suitable for people from any age group and for individuals of all skill and fitness levels. Rowing caters for all individuals, from those who are simply looking for fun, fitness and recreation in a friendly, inclusive environment to those who are interested in becoming the best rower they can be. Rowing has successful pathways which carry talented athletes from club rowing to the Olympics.
Rowing is an excellent way for anyone to stay active and to experience the health benefits of physical activity in an enjoyable and social environment.
Rowing also provides participants with valuable life skills and fosters an environment that reflects rowing’s traditional values of teamwork, focus discipline and determination within a club culture that is friendly and welcoming.
To find out more about rowing in your State or Territory, including location and cost, please contact the relevant State contact listed below.
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Find a club
Rowing is a sport for life, accessible to people of all ages, genders, fitness and skill levels, and currently enjoyed by over 60,000 participants and 25,000 active members ranging from young rowers at school through to those at universities and in the wider community right through to masters rowing.
Rowing Australia member associations operate in seven states with over 185 schools and 156 clubs offering rowing programs.
QUEENSLAND CLUBS
- BOND UNIVERSITY
- BRISBANE & GPS
- BRISBANE GRAMMARIANS
- BRISBANE
- BUNDABERG
- CAIRNS
- CENTENARY
- COMMERCIAL
- DRAGONS
- GOLD COAST MASTERS
- GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
- INNISFAIL
- KAND
- KING'S COLLEGE
- LAKE MACDONALD
- MACKAY
- MAROOCHY RIVER
- MURWILLUMBAH
- NOOSA
- OLD COLLEGIANS
- OUTBACK
BOND UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB
Description: Bond University Boat Club is a fun and friendly club promoting the sport of rowing within the Bond community. The club caters for rowers of all abilities and is based out of the Rowing Shed on campus. The club competes competitively at many regattas and also runs a Learn to Row Program for beginners.
Location: 14 University Drive, Robina Queensland, Australia
Contact: chrwilso@bond.edu.au
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BRISBANE & GPS ROWING CLUB
Description: The Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club has been rowing on the Brisbane River since 1885 and offers programs for learn to row, junior girls (up to 20 years old), high-performance squad (over 20 years old), competitive masters and social rowing.
Location: 98-108 Hill End Terrace, West End, Brisbane Qld 4101
Contact: admin@brisbanegpsrowing.com.au
Ph: 0409 355 870
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BRISBANE GRAMMARIANS ROWING CLUB
Description: A rowing club for BGS old boys both youth and masters (26 or older) based in West End.
Location: 150 Jane Street West End Queensland 4101
Contact: secretary.bgrc@gmail.com
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BRISBANE ROWING CLUB
Description: Brisbane Rowing Club is a micro club for masters rowers – beginners, social rowers and local, state, national and international competitors – who range in age from 30s – 70s. The club has both social and competitive rowers amongst our members and a fleet of high-quality boats. The club offers refresher and learn to row courses.
Location: 150 Jane Street West End Queensland 4101
Contact: Bnerowingclub@gmail.com
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BUNDABERG ROWING CLUB
Description: Bundaberg Rowing Club celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2013. Being established in 1888 it is one of Australia's oldest rowing clubs. The club is located on two rivers and caters to rowers living in the greater Bundaberg region from Childers through to Gin Gin and beyond. Members row and train on either the Burnett River or the Kolan River.
Location:
- Bucca Rowing Facility – Rowing Road, Bucca QLD 4670
- Town Shed Bundaberg Toonburra Street, Bundaberg & Rowing Road, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670
Contact: secretary@bundabergrowing.com.au
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- Facebook @BundabergRowingClub
CAIRNS ROWING CLUB
Description: The Cairns Rowing Club services the sport of rowing throughout the Cairns region and caters for all aspects of the sport, both competitive and recreational. We operate in an open and friendly environment to ensure members feel welcome and included at all times. If you are new to the sport, we welcome you to take part in our next Learn to Row program to get you started.
Location: Cairns Rowing Club, Trawler Base Road, Portsmith, QLD, 4870
Contact: cairnsrowingclub@gmail.com
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CENTENARY ROWING CLUB
Description: Centenary Rowing Club is a public rowing club located in Riverhills (Brisbane). The club focuses primarily on a Youth Rowing program which is offered to both public and private secondary school students. The club also offers Masters rowing and a learn to row program for adults.
Location: 552 Sumners Rd, Riverhills QLD 4074
Contact: enquiries@centenaryrowing.com.au
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COMMERCIAL ROWING CLUB
Description: Commercial Rowing Club is a large friendly rowing club in West End, Brisbane. The club caters for both the competitive and social rower as well as offering learn to row programs for adults. The club is competitive in regattas locally, interstate and internationally and in all levels of the sport from juniors to masters to elite rowers.
Location: Jane Street West End Qld 4101
Contact: captain@commercialrowing.com
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DRAGONS ROWING CLUB
Description: Dragon’s Rowing Club is an active and successful Masters (over 27 years of age) and Para Club, offering a range of rowing programs to cater for the growing interest in this physically and mentally challenging sport. We offer sculling and sweep rowing … this does not include kayaking or dragon boating (despite our name!).
Location: 60 Sandgate Road, Albion QLD 4010
Contact: dragonssecretary@gmail.com
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- Facebook Dragons Rowing Club
GOLD COAST MASTERS ROWING CLUB
Description: Gold Coast Master Rowers Inc. is a Community Rowing Club that is based at the Varsity Lakes 'Sports House' on Lake Orr. The Club supports rowing at all levels including people who wish to develop their rowing skills for competition, to those who simply wish to keep fit and healthy. The Club welcomes applications for Membership from current and previously experienced rowers regardless of gender or background
Location: Sports House Boat Shed, Lake Orr 337 Christine Avenue Varsity Lakes Qld
Contact: gcmrowers@gmail.com
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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY SYRFER'S PARADISE ROWING CLUB
Description: GUSPRC is a friendly Gold Coast rowing club located near Chevron Island in Surfers Paradise. Our club provides rowing opportunities to suit all levels of experience and aspiration. Whether you are keen to learn to row and give it a go for the very first time, refresh your rowing skills, row purely for recreation and fitness, or train to compete in regattas or at an elite level, GUSPRC has fully coached sessions for every level and age from 12 years.
Location: 159 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Contact: rowing@gusprc.com.au
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INNISFAIL ROWING CLUB
Description: Rowing club located on the beautiful Johnstone River in Innisfail Far North Queensland Australia.
Location: Fitzgerald Esplanade, Innisfail Queensland 4860
Contact: rowinnisfail@yahoo.com.au
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- Facebook Innisfail Rowing Club page
KAND ROWING CLUB
Description: KAND rowing club is a unique private rowing club based on the Brisbane River. Founded in 2006, It is the brainchild of two founders Kelly Armitage (KA) & Neville Doughan (ND) who are lifelong rowers sharing a common vision of rowing for both enjoyment and success.
Location: Tennyson
Contact: scottbr9@hotmail.com
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KING'S COLLEGE BOAT CLUB
Description: King’s College Boat Club is a boat club available to residents of King’s College at the University of Queensland. It has been active in its pursuit of international competition, most notably competing bi-annually at the Henley Royal Regatta in the UK.
Location: Kings College 72 Upland Road, St Lucia QLD 4067
LAKE MACDONALD ROWING CLUB
Description: Lake Macdonald Rowing Club is located in Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Location: Mary River Cod Park, Collwood Road, Lake Macdonald, Qld
Contact: mocupcork@gmail.com
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MACKAY ROWING CLUB
Description: Mackay Rowing Club is a friendly community rowing club based on the Pioneer River at Pleystowe (15km west of Mackay). Whether your favourite boat is a single scull or a sweep eight, there’s a great sense of camaraderie.
Location: Pioneer River Pleystowe Qld
MAROOCHY RIVER ROWING CLUB
Description: The Maroochy River Rowing Club is located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. The club was established primarily to provide a training and development hub for school and university students on the Sunshine Coast. With a solid membership from a variety of schools and universities, the club offers recreational and competitive rowing options.
Location: Muller Park Road Muller Park Bli Bli QLD
Contact: info@maroochyriverrowing.com.au
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MURWILLUMBAH ROWING CLUB
Description: The Murwillumbah Rowing Club is situated on the beautiful Tweed River only minutes from the main town full of cafes and specialty shops. With a 2,000m course it is suitable for hosting all types of regattas. The club caters for all types of rowing from social to competitive and whilst their membership is predominantly masters, they encourage all ages in the Learn to Row programs as well as school rowing.
Location: 33 Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah New South Wales 2484 ·
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NOOSA YACHT AND ROWING CLUB
Description: Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club is situated on the banks of the pristine Noosa River. The NYRC prides itself on the spirit of achievement by participation, where both the club and the individual mutually benefit. The club offers a range of rowing options to cater for all levels of capability: learn to row, club rowing for ages 18 and up, training to competitive standard, recreational and social rowing.
Location: 142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566
Contact: rowing@nyrc.com.au
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OLD COLLEGIANS ROWING CLUB
Description: A rowing club for Brisbane Boys College Old Boys who rowed at least one season at school to help Old Boys connect with their alumni.
Location: Keith Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland
Contact: waderuffin05@gmail.com
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- Facebook Old Collegians Rowing Club Inc
OUTBACK ROWING
Description: A two day festival of VIIIs racing in the Australian outback consisting of The Outback Springs (a short course Henley-style elimination series) followed by The Head Of The Outback (a 6km race on the Thomson River). The racing is set amongst the spectacular backdrop of the Australian Outback. A series of serious competition combined with camaraderie and fun in the bush.
Location: Barcaldine and Longreach Queensland
Contact: hello@outbackrowing.com
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TALENT ID
Rowing Australia is always on the lookout for new potential talent.
As a sport, we are constantly striving to be the best in the world and for us to achieve that we always have to foster and develop new athletes. If you are an athlete who has shown talent in another sport and is interested in making the change to rowing or; are an athletic person who has made the jump to rowing later in life and is showing potential then fill in the form below and join our Talent ID Pool.