The first major Queensland regatta of the 2026 season is almost here! The Queensland State Championships will take place from Thursday 23 to Sunday 25 January at the Queensland State Rowing Centre on Wyaralong Dam — a landmark regatta and an important part of the season for rowers across the state. Rowing Queensland
Whether you’re planning to race, cheering from the banks, or supporting friends and teammates, this event is a great chance for MRRC athletes to test their speed, refine race skills, and measure progress early in the year.
Here’s the key information from the official regatta notice and event calendar:
When: Friday 23 to Sunday 25 January 2026 (Australia Day is the Monday following)
Where: Queensland State Rowing Centre, Wyaralong Dam
The State Championships is open to club and school crews across Underage, Open, and Masters categories. It’s one of the season’s most competitive events. We will be competing as a club as none of our schools will have signed up for the season given that they're all on holidays. Check your age category - Under 16 means that at 11:59pm on the 31st December 2026 you will be 15 years of age or less. Under 19 = 18 years of age or less and so on.
Racing will be conducted across multiple age groups and boat classes. Expect heats, semis, and finals — structured to give crews multiple chances to compete and advance through the programme.
Talk to your coach now: Please speak with your coach as soon as possible about your availability to attend and the races you want to contest so that training plans, insurances and registratrations can be finalised in time.
Coaches will be confirming crews and race entries in the coming weeks, so early communication ensures you’re in the right events.
Final race schedules, start lists, and regatta details will be published closer to the event — keep an eye on Rowing Manager and the Rowing Queensland Socials for updates.
The State Championships are more than just another regatta. It’s where rowers can:
test themselves against the very best in Queensland,
gain valuable racing experience early in the season,
and set momentum heading into the bigger race blocks later in the year.
For many athletes, this regatta sets the tone for their 2026 campaign — whether you’re chasing personal bests, aiming for finals, or building confidence one race at a time.
Stay tuned for more details as the official race program and event bulletin are released — and make sure to lock in your plans with your coach so you can be race-ready at Wyaralong in January!