The Laurie Stepto Scholarship is an annual award provided by the Laurie Stepto Trust to an aspiring New South Wales based rower to commemorate the great contribution of Laurie Stepto to the sport of rowing to ensure that his name and legacy live on.
The Laurie Stepto Scholarship provides the successful candidate a cash award totalling $5,000 over a two year period to continue his or her competitive rowing career
Rowing NSW expresses our deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims, their families, and friends affected by the tragic events at Bondi Junction. Our thoughts are with you.
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the courageous individuals who selflessly stepped forward to assist during this crisis.
Take care
You are invited to attend the inaugural Rowfest at Grafton on the Clarence River from May 31 to June 2, 2024.
The festival consists of a meet and greet on Friday, a wooden boat day on Saturday and the annual two island row on the Sunday.
The NSW Union of Rowers awards scholarships to young rowers who display potential and
are in need of financial assistance to achieve their goals in rowing. This year at least five
awards of $1,000 will be made if there are sufficient applications of an appropriate standard.
Any young rower or coxswain aged from 14 to 19 years at 31st December this year is eligible
to apply, provided they are currently registered as a Competing Member of Rowing NSW
Sadly we report the passing of John Hudson last Saturday 16 March 2024. John was a Life Member of Leichhardt Rowing Club and an Olympian. John, with his wife Jenn, had only recently attended the special Morning Tea at the club for Club Patron and great mate Lionel Robberds. John has been living on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Rowing NSW is pleased to announce the confirmation of the 2024 NSW State Team that is set to compete at the Interstate Regatta tomorrow at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith.
The following athletes have been selected in the NSW Junior Pathways Squad, from which a team will be selected to compete at the Junior Pathways Regatta.
The Board of Directors of Rowing NSW have appointed the following Selectors for the NSW Masters State Team for a period of up to 2 years until 1 January 2026:
Kathleen Hextell (Drummoyne RC)
Ken Ambler (Sydney RC)
Tim Bland (Glebe RC)
On Saturday, 2nd March at 10.00am, Patron of Leichhardt Rowing Club, Lionel Robberds A.M.Q.C, with his wife Sandra, intends to visit Leichhardt Rowing Club in spite of his ongoing health issues,
As a Life Member, Olympian, Australian Representative in dual sports and noted Legal Counsel, there would be a number of friends and former associates who may like to pop in and say hello.
Congratulations to all athletes who have been invited to the upcoming Rowing Australia 2024 National Senior, Para, U23 and Australia A Team Selection Trials