At the board meeting of Rowing NSW on the 15th of July 2020 it was resolved that the following Rowing NSW Laws of Boat Racing be amended as shown here.
Bob Stone (Life Member of Leichhardt Rowing Club) in recent months has experienced serious health issues, and is to move into palliative care following current hospitalisation.
Bob was President of Leichhardt from 1986-2001 and as a young member in the 1950's/1960's had State Championship wins in Eights (3), Lightweight eights (7) and 3 in Lightweight Fours - it was a very successful era for Leichhardt.
Rowing NSW is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member and former Australian Rowing Team doctor, Dr Stephen Hinchy OAM ASM. Stephen passed away today (8 July) in hospital in Brisbane after a short illness.
At the Board Meeting of Rowing NSW on Wednesday 17 June 2020, Rowing NSW resolved to create a new class of the Competing Member category of Registered Members pursuant to clause 12(3)(iii) and clause 14 of the Constitution. The new class of Competing Member will be known as an “Indoor Rowing Memberâ€, and such members will have the same rights as Competing Members, but limited to participation in rowing events and regattas designated by Rowing NSW as ‘indoor rowing events.’
The NSW Government is calling on the community to provide feedback on three scenarios which will help inform a final precinct plan for Blackwattle Bay and the Sydney Fish Markets.
Rowing NSW is excited to announce that Greg Smith, experienced International, National and State Boat Race Official will be leading a Level 1 Boat Race Official Information Session via Zoom.
Rowing NSW wishes to recognise two Rowing NSW members who have recently been awarded the annual Laurie Stepto Scholarship and NSW Olympic Council Athlete Grant respectively.