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The Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta is the pinnacle event for school rowing in Queensland.
9–21 September 2026 | Rockhampton, Queensland

The Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta returns to Rockhampton in 2026, bringing together the state's best young rowers for three days of racing on the Fitzroy River.

As the pinnacle event of the Queensland school rowing season, the regatta is expected to welcome more than 800 athletes from across the state, competing in 49 championship events from Year 9 through to Year 12. For many crews, it is the culmination of months of training and the opportunity to race for school pride, championship titles and medals.

Held on the Fitzroy River, the event showcases the strength and depth of school rowing in Queensland, with crews representing metropolitan, regional and remote communities lining up side by side.

Beyond the racing, the Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta is renowned for its atmosphere. Families, friends and supporters gather along the finish line precinct to cheer on competitors, creating a vibrant backdrop to one of the most anticipated weekends on the rowing calendar.

Rockhampton's warm hospitality, riverfront setting and easy access to local attractions make it an ideal destination for athletes and spectators alike. Whether you're chasing a championship, supporting a crew or experiencing school rowing for the first time, the Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta promises an exciting conclusion to the 2026 school rowing season.

Everything you need to know

 

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.

Live Stream via Youtube 

Attractions | Archer Park Motel

Choose your own adventure in Rockhampton, Australia's Beef Capital. Experience world-class mountain bike trails, trophy Barramundi to be caught right in the heart of town, full-bull adventures, treetop boardwalks, visiting cheeky animals at the Zoo, exploring ancient caves, bushwalks and hikes, farm stays, indigenous experiences, events to rival those of Australia's big cities, a significant art collection that includes some of Australia's greats, heritage and history, breweries, bars and eateries all over town and daytrips to the Southern Great Barrier Reef... that's just a short list of what you can experience when you Explore Rockhampton.

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INTERREGIONAL ROWING CHALLENGE

Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta #QSC26

 
The Interregional Rowing Challenge brings together school-aged rowers from across Queensland to represent their Queensland School Sport region at the Queensland Schools' Championship Regatta.
 
More than just races, the Interregional Challenge is an opportunity for athletes from different schools and rowing programs to come together as one crew, racing for regional pride and representing something bigger than their own school community.
 
The Challenge is conducted as part of the #QSC26 and will feature representative crews from Queensland School Sport regions competing in:
 
Regions are encouraged to appoint Regional Co-ordinators to support athlete selection, crew organisation, communication and regional engagement leading into the Championships.
 
The Interregional format creates opportunities for:
 
Queensland school rowing spans metropolitan, regional and remote communities, with more than 30 schools and six school rowing competitions operating across the state. The Interregional Challenge provides a platform for these diverse programs to connect and compete together.
Whether your region has a long-established rowing history or a growing school program, the Interregional Challenge is designed to be inclusive, representative and community-focused.
 
Select your crews.
Design your regional zootie.
Represent your region.

 

Queensland school rowing comes together in Rockhampton this September.