2025-26 Annual Award Finalists announced

Rowing NSW is excited to announce the finalists for our 2025-26 Annual Awards - winners will be presented at the 2026 Annual Presentation Dinner on Thursday 11 June at Watergrill, Sydney Rowing Club.

Stephen Handley OAM Elected to Rowing Australia Board

Rowing NSW advises that Stephen Handley OAM has stepped down from his role as Deputy President and Director of Rowing NSW following his election to the Rowing Australia Board. Stephen’s election to the national board is a significant recognition of his extension knowledge of the sport, his long-standing service to rowing, and the respect he holds across the rowing community in New South Wales and nationally.

2026 Laurie Stepto Scholarship | Applications Open

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.

Announcement | 2026 NSW Masters Interstate Team

Rowing NSW is proud to announce the athletes selected in the 2026 NSW Masters Interstate Team. They will contest the Interstate Regatta at the 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships in WA.