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Queensland Rowing Announcement!

Published Tue 30 Sep 2025

Queensland Rowing Announces 2026 Selector Panel, Crew Coaches and New Pathway Lead

Rowing Queensland is proud to announce the appointment of the Queensland Team Selectors and Crew Coaches for the 2026 Interstate Regatta. This year’s group brings together a wealth of national and international rowing experience, while also fostering the development of future coaching leaders.

Coach Appointments

  • QLD Head Coach – Don McLachlan
  • Queens Cup – Richard Powell & Charlie Betts
  • Kings Cup – John Bowes & Randall Martin
  • Women’s Youth 8+ – Jacinta Edmunds & Clare Raven
  • Men’s Youth 8+ – Lachlan Johnstone & Scott Laidler
  • Victoria Cup (LW4x) – Alex Field
  • Penrith Cup (LM4-) – Simon Daly
  • Development Coach – Tom Ryals

Our single scull coaches will be appointment once athletes are confirmed for all 4 categories.

ARC Interstate QLD Team Selector Panel

  • Jack Armitage (Chair / RQ Board Representative)
  • Karl Schmidt
  • Ross Tong
  • Michael Toon
  • Caitlin Hockings
  • Tom Coates

Rowing Queensland is pleased to also announce Chris Holliday as the Head Coach of the QLD Pathways and Oceania teams. Chris was the Head Coach of our inaugural Oceania team this year and will expand his role in 2026 as we continue to evolve our pathways to achieve high performance for all QLD teams. This is part of our strategy to build a clear, connected, and visible athlete pathway from school to under 21, under 23, and open-age rowing. We’ll be announcing coaches and event requirements for these teams later this year.

“Queensland has a proud tradition of success in rowing, and these appointments reflect both our commitment to excellence and our focus on developing the next generation of athletes and coaches,” said Anthea O'Loughlin, CEO.

Rowing Queensland congratulates all selectors and coaches on their appointments and looks forward to an outstanding 2026 season.

If you’re keen to be involved in our 2026 QLD Pathways, Oceania or Masters teams as a selector or coach, send through your nomination by completing this survey https://www.rowingqld.asn.au/surveys/8804. 

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