Beyond School Rowing

The Queensland Schools’ Rowing Championships aren’t just about racing. Athletes and families will have the opportunity to learn more about where rowing can take them beyond school.

Rowing Queensland will be hosting information sessions across the Championships covering both the Queensland athlete development pathway and U.S. university rowing opportunities.

Queensland Rowing Pathways

Interested in what comes next after school rowing?

The Rowing Queensland Development Pathway provides opportunities for emerging athletes to progress through representative rowing and gain experience at state level.

The pathway supports athletes as they develop toward future Queensland and Australian representative opportunities, with programs currently spanning emerging U17 athletes through to U22 competition. Athletes involved in the pathway can gain experience in representative racing, selection processes, different coaching environments and the technical and performance expectations of higher-level rowing.

The Queensland Pathways information session will give athletes and families an opportunity to learn more about the pathway, the opportunities available and what young rowers can be doing now if they want to continue progressing in the sport.

Recommended for: athletes and parents interested in representative and high-performance rowing opportunities.

U.S. College Rowing Recruitment with Robbie Tenenbaum

For athletes considering rowing and studying in the United States, Robbie Tenenbaum from Robbie Consulting will be available throughout the Championships to help families better understand the U.S. university recruiting process.

Robbie has more than 30 years of experience coaching and recruiting within NCAA rowing programs, along with experience coaching the USA junior national team. Through Robbie Consulting, he works directly with student-athletes and their families to help them identify universities that fit their academic and rowing goals and navigate the recruiting and scholarship process.

His message to families is simple: you do not need to wait until Year 12 to start thinking about U.S. recruitment. Robbie works with athletes several years out from graduation as well as those who only begin exploring their options later.

The sessions will provide an introduction to:

• how U.S. rowing recruitment works;
• when athletes should start preparing;
• university and rowing program selection;
• scholarship opportunities; and
• where families can seek support through the process.

These sessions will be particularly useful for parents of high-school rowers, although athletes and coaches are also welcome.

Register your interest

We are currently gauging interest so we can schedule the sessions at times that give as many athletes and families as possible the opportunity to attend.

If you are interested in attending the Queensland Pathways session, U.S. College Rowing Recruitment session, or both, please complete the Expression of Interest below.

https://www.rowingqld.asn.au/surveys/11227

Session times and further details will be communicated once the program is finalised.

Level 2 Coaching Practical Workshop

Rowing Queensland will be offering a Level 2 Coaching Practical Workshop during the Queensland Schools’ Rowing Championships for coaches who have already completed the required Rowing Australia Level 2 online learning modules.

This session is designed to complete the practical component and assessment required as part of the Level 2 accreditation process.

The workshop will focus on practical coaching skills, including areas such as:

• rowing technique and technical observation;
• rigging and equipment setup;
• applying coaching knowledge in a practical environment; and
• demonstrating the competencies required for Level 2 sign-off.

Who should register?

This workshop is for coaches who:

• are progressing towards their Rowing Australia Level 2 coaching accreditation;
• have already completed the required online Level 2 learning modules; and
• still need to complete the practical workshop and assessment component.

This is not an introductory Level 2 course and is not intended for coaches who have yet to complete the online modules.

Register your interest

If you would like to complete your Level 2 practical assessment during the Championships, please register your interest below.

https://www.rowingqld.asn.au/surveys/11228

Further information regarding session timing, location and any preparation requirements will be provided closer to the event.

Rowing Queensland advises that all media wishing to attend the 2026 Queensland Schools Championship Regatta in Rockhampton, from 19 to 21 September 2026, will be required to obtain media accreditation prior to attending the event.

Due to significant media interest in this year's Championship, Rowing Queensland is introducing a managed media accreditation process to ensure the event can continue to operate safely and effectively as a school sporting competition.  

Accreditation will be subject to venue capacity, operational requirements and the safeguarding requirements associated with an event involving school-aged athletes.

Media representatives should not directly approach school-aged athletes for interviews without prior approval from Rowing Queensland and the appropriate school or team representative.  Rowing Queensland will hold a list of student athletes who have parental consent to third party media interviews or photography.

Access to athlete, boat storage, marshalling, start, finish and other operational areas will be restricted. Accredited media will be advised of approved locations for photography, filming and interviews.

Rowing Queensland may also establish designated media opportunities during the Championship to assist media seeking interviews, vision and photographs while minimising disruption to racing and event operations.

Media Accreditation Registration

Enteries via Rowing Manager

In collaboration with Rowing Queensland, The Regatta Shop is proud to offer a range of Event Merchandise for the 2026 Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta.

1. Pre orders will close on Tuesday 1st of September at 10am. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE or via
2. Pre-orders must be collected from the TRS pop-up shop at Wyaralong on September 19th - 21st —shipping and click-and-collect from our office prior to the event are not available.
3. When checking out, choose “Click and Collect” and select “Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta” to avoid shipping charges.
4. On-the-day purchases will be available at the event from our pop up shop. Custom name items will NOT be available for purchase on site. 
5. Custom Name garments are not available for exchange or return so please ensure you check your size before ordering.

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For those visiting the region during the championships, there's so much to see and do beyond the event itself. Much of Rockhampton's accommodation puts you in the heart of nearby attractions and experiences, with easy access to the Riverside dining precinct for post-event meals. During downtime, explore more of the Top Things To Do In Rocky.

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ROWING QUEENSLAND LIMITED (RQ)

QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA (QSC)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ANY PERSON WHO ATTENDS AND PARTICIPATES IN THE QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA (PARTICIPANT) AGREES, AS A CONDITION OF ENTRY, TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT BELOW.

1. Warning and acceptance of risks and requirements
• The Participant is aware that by attending at or participating in the QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA (QSC)  the Participant will be exposed to many significant risks, including, without limitation, risks of death, physical and mental injury, disease, loss and damage, and economic loss. The risks associated with the Participant’s attendance at or participation in the QSC include, without limitation, the risk that the Participant may suffer harm as a result of: (a) exhaustion; (b)injuries to bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the Participant’s muscular skeletal system (c) aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of an existing injury or disease; (d) dehydration; (e) oxygen deprivation; (f) falls; (g) allergic reactions; (h) infections; (i) grazes, cuts, abrasions, wounds and blisters;(j) psychological and psychiatric injury; and (k) many other causes.
• The Participant accepts the venue as it stands with all or any hazard defects hidden or exposed.
• The Participant fully appreciates the nature and extent of all risks involved and by attending at or participating in the QSC the Participant freely, voluntarily and absolutely ACCEPTS ALL RISKS howsoever arising out of or in relation to the Participant’s attendance at or participation in the QSC, whether caused by the negligence of RQ and the Associated Entities, or otherwise.
• By participating in the QSC the Participant undertakes that the Participant can swim 50 metres fully clothed, can tread water for 3 minutes unaided, and has no known medical conditions which would preclude the Participant from training (including pre-race and post race preparations both on land and water) and racing.
2. Release and indemnity
• To the full extent permitted by law, the Participant agrees to INDEMNIFY AND KEEP INDEMNIFIED RQ, its Officers and the Associated Entities against all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, damages, costs, losses, expenses or liabilities of any kind, including legal costs, that may be brought or made by any person for death or physical or mental injury, disease, loss and damage, or economic loss of any description whatsoever (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any claim, demand, action or suit brought against RQ or any of its Associated Entities by the owner of any venue under any contractual or common law right of indemnity such owner may have against RQ or an Associated Entity) arising out of or as a consequence of the Participant’s acts or omissions in the course of or consequential upon or incidental to the Participant’s attendance at or participation in the QSC, whether caused by the negligence of RQ and the Associated Entities, or otherwise.
• To the full extent permitted by law, the Participant agrees to RELEASE RQ, its Officers and the Associated Entities from all liability to the Participant, the Participant’s personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, for the Participant’s death or physical or mental injury, disease, loss and damage, or economic loss of any description whatsoever which the Participant may suffer or sustain in the course of or consequential upon or incidental to the Participant’s attendance at or participation in the QSC, whether caused by the negligence of RQ and the Associated Entities, or otherwise
3. Foregoing rights under relevant law
• The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Participant has been given notice under Annexure A that certain statutory rights, in particular, guarantees under Commonwealth, State and Territory consumer laws have been excluded, restricted or modified including in the manner set out in Annexure A.
4. Medical
• The Participant declares that the Participant is and will continue to be medically and physically fit and able to participate in the QSC. The Participant will immediately notify RQ in writing of any change to the Participant’s fitness and ability to participate. The Participant understands and accepts that RQ will continue to rely upon this declaration as evidence of the Participant’s fitness and ability to participate.
• The Participant acknowledges and agrees that if required, RQ may arrange medical or hospital treatment (including without limitation, physical examination, first aid, defibrillation and ambulance transportation) for the Participant. The Participant authorises such actions being taken by RQ and agrees to meet all costs associated with such action.
5. Rules and Policies.
• The Participant and the parent acknowledges, understands and agrees that it is a condition of the Participant’s participation in the QSC that the Participant agrees to be bound by, and subject to, the rules and policies of RQ and the jurisdiction of RQ, as well as the rules and policies of Rowing Australia (RA). Copies of all rules and policies are available from the RQ website at https://www.rowingqld.asn.au/about/policies and by contacting RQ.
• The Participant and the parent warrants that the Participant is not precluded from participating in the QSC, including due to any suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary measure.
6. Anti-Doping
• The Participant and the parent acknowledges, understands and agrees that the Participant is bound by the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy (copy available at https://www.rowingqld.asn.au/about/policies).
• The Participant and the parent acknowledges and agrees that they may be subject to drug testing conducted by Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) in accordance with the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 (Commonwealth) and the National Anti-Doping Scheme. This involves the taking of a sample (any human biological fluid or tissue whether alive or otherwise, or any human breath) for the purpose of detecting the use of a Prohibited Drug or Doping Method
• The Participant and the parent acknowledges and agrees that an anti-doping rule violation may result in sanctions under the Anti-Doping Policy including but not limited to disqualification.
7. Photos/Images/Videography

The Participant and the parent recognises that at the EVENT many competitors and spectators will wish to take photographs (including videography) and all participants should be aware of this. Additionally, RQ may engage photographers who will take photos and videos for commercial purposes. Accredited photographers will be identified at the EVENT and details published https://www.rowingqld.asn.au/our-events/event-official-photographer

The Participant and the parent acknowledges that live streaming may occur at the EVENT, and consents to their inclusion in such broadcasts. Participants and their parents acknowledge that RQ and other third parties authorised by RQ may make, create, store, record, transmit, reproduce, or use any Recording, Image, or any likeness at or in relation to an EVENT (including, without limitation, of Participants). Each Participant and their parent grants RQ and third parties authorised by RQ a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free licence to use Recordings or Images, or other images or likenesses of the Participant (including sound recording), in any media worldwide and for any purpose (including for commercial and advertisement purposes), without identification, compensation, or payment of any kind.

Where reasonably practicable, Participants or parents who do not wish to be intentionally featured should notify RQ before participating. However, RQ cannot guarantee that Participants will not appear incidentally in recordings or livestreamed footage of the QSC.

1. Defined Terms and Interpretation
• In these terms and conditions, the expression Associated Entities means all persons, corporations and entities other than RQ that are in any way connected with organising, promoting, sponsoring, supporting, running or staging the ARC or receiving benefits from the QSC, and includes without limitation the, charities, sponsors, volunteers, contractors, service providers, safety officials, and venue owners, lessees, licensees and occupiers.
• In these terms and conditions, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference toa person, corporation or entity includes a reference to its officers, servants, employees, agents and representatives.

AUSTRALIA CONSUMER LAW – ANNEXURE A

To the full extent permitted by law, the Participant acknowledges and accepts the guarantees under Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 3-2 of the ACL are EXCLUDED and do not apply to the supply of any recreational services to the Participant by RQ under or in connection with this agreement, and The Participant RELEASES RQ from all liability for a failure to comply with a guarantee under those provisions, except where RQ has acted recklessly.

Recreational services to which the Australian Consumer Law (Commonwealth) applies

The Participant agrees that the provisions of Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 3-2 of the ACL are excluded and do not apply to the supply of any recreational services (as defined in section 139A of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) to the Participant by RQ under or in connection with these terms and conditions. To the extent permitted by law, and except where RQ has acted recklessly, the Participant agrees to release RQ from liability of RA in relation to a recreational service for any:

1. death;
2. physical or mental injury (including the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of such an injury); or
3. contraction, aggravation or acceleration of a disease; or
4. coming into existence, the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of any other condition, circumstance, occurrence, activity, form of behaviour, course of conduct or state of affairs:
1. that is or may be harmful or disadvantageous to the individual or community; or
2. that may result in harm or disadvantage to the individual or community,

that the Participant may suffer (or a person on whose behalf the Participant acquires the services may suffer) is excluded.

Proudly presented by Rockhampton Grammar School, all events live streamed throughout the weekend.  Real time results for every event and division published on Rowing Manager throughout racing.

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INTER-REGIONAL ROWING CHALLENGE

Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta #QSC26

• Open Schoolboys Quad Scull
• Open Schoolgirls Quad Scull
• Under 17 Schoolboys Quad Scull
• Under 17 Schoolgirls Quad Scull
• Mixed 8
• Mixed Quad (coxed)

• Greater collaboration between schools and rowing programs
• Increased regional representation within school rowing
• Development opportunities for athletes and coaches
• Stronger statewide connections across the rowing community
• Participation pathways aligned with Queensland Representative School Sport regions

Regions