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title: South Queensland Schools Regatta Series Kicks Off This Weekend!
description: Join us for the 2025 South Queensland Schools Regatta Series at Wyaralong Dam, uniting young rowers in an exciting and inclusive competition.
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# [South Queensland Schools Regatta Series Kicks Off This Weekend!](https://rowing.mrrc.club/blog/south-queensland-schools-regatta-series-kicks-off-this-weekend)

 Written by [Secretary](https://rowing.mrrc.club/blog/author/secretary) | May 2, 2025, 10:21:14 AM

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:

- Sunshine Coast
- Brisbane (North, Metro, South)
- Gold Coast
- Northern Rivers (NSW)

The event caters for all levels of youth rowing with formats including:

- **Traditional lane racing**
- **Time trials**
- **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

- Athletes must be **12 to 19 years old** and enrolled full-time in an approved school.
- No previous BSRA or GPS season rowers are eligible.
- Freshmen must have **never competed** in any regatta.
- Novices must be **younger than Year 8**.

### 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Crew Rules & Team Makeup

- Athletes can row **for a club or a school**, but not both at the same regatta.
- Crews may be made up of:
  
    - A single school
    - A club
    - A combination of clubs and schools
- Athletes **can row up** age groups, but must apply for exemption to **row down**.

### 📋 Uniforms & Entries

- Uniforms must follow Rowing Australia guidelines.
- Transitional uniforms are permitted for all events **except** the Trophy Regatta.
- 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:

- **Steve Hinchy Trophy** – Highest overall points
- **Rowing Queensland Percentage Trophy** – Points corrected for squad size
- **Jenny Pemberton Cup** – Best boys’ school program
- **Andrew Butler Trophy** – Best girls’ school program

### 🛶 Event Line-Up

Each age group races different boat classes and distances:

- **Years 8–9**: 1000m
- **Year 10**: 1500m
- **Open (Yr 11–12)**: 2000m
- **Freshmen & Mixed crews**: 1000m or age-appropriate 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:

1. 10 May – Wyaralong
2. 24 May
3. 7 June
4. **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!**

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