We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 South Queensland School Age Regatta Conference (SQSARC), kicking off this Saturday, 10 May at Wyaralong Dam!
This much-anticipated regatta series, delivered by Rowing Queensland, brings together school-aged rowers from across South-East Queensland and Northern NSW to compete in a structured, inclusive and exciting competition environment. It’s the perfect stage for developing athletes to sharpen their skills, race against peers, and grow their love for the sport.
🌊 What is the SQSARC?
The SQSARC is a dedicated regatta series designed for eligible school-aged athletes from schools and clubs across:
The event caters for all levels of youth rowing with formats including:
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Traditional lane racing
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Time trials
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Sprint racing
Each regatta offers different events and age categories, culminating in the Trophy Regatta on 14 June, where medals and trophies will be awarded.
✅ Key Eligibility
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Athletes must be 12 to 19 years old and enrolled full-time in an approved school.
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No previous BSRA or GPS season rowers are eligible.
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Freshmen must have never competed in any regatta.
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Novices must be younger than Year 8.
🧑🤝🧑 Crew Rules & Team Makeup
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Athletes can row for a club or a school, but not both at the same regatta.
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Crews may be made up of:
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Athletes can row up age groups, but must apply for exemption to row down.
📋 Uniforms & Entries
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Uniforms must follow Rowing Australia guidelines.
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Transitional uniforms are permitted for all events except the Trophy Regatta.
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Entries close 6pm on the Monday prior to each regatta and must be submitted via Rowing Manager.
🏆 What’s at Stake?
The final regatta on 14 June will crown overall winners in several categories:
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Steve Hinchy Trophy – Highest overall points
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Rowing Queensland Percentage Trophy – Points corrected for squad size
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Jenny Pemberton Cup – Best boys’ school program
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Andrew Butler Trophy – Best girls’ school program
🛶 Event Line-Up
Each age group races different boat classes and distances:
Events include 1x, 2x, 4x(+) and 8+ boats across all year levels and genders.
📣 Let’s Go Maroochy!
This is the first of four regattas in the series:
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10 May – Wyaralong
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24 May
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7 June
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14 June – Trophy Regatta & Medals Day
We can’t wait to see our young rowers representing the club with pride, passion, and power. Parents and supporters—your encouragement means the world. Let’s show up strong and make this a season to remember!
🚣♀️ Good luck to all our crews racing this weekend!
