Vale: Lee Chaumont

Rowing NSW is saddened by the passing of Lee Chaumont after a long fight with cancer.  Lee passed away on Saturday 6th October 2018, aged 61 years. A member of Nepean Rowing Club where a single scull is named the "Lee Chaumont", Lee competed for Nepean up until 2015 and has been a regular volunteer in recent years.  Lee was renowned for her incredible accuracy, matched with her calm and friendly demeanour, while at work timekeeping at regattas at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

LATEST GRANT: Local Sporting Champions

The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

ASC Mentor Training Course

The next Mentor Training Course being conducted by the Office of Sport will be held on Sunday, 18 November 2018. 

Clubs in Focus | Lake Macquarie Rowing Club

My name is Lisa Greissl, I live in Newcastle, NSW and having been rowing as part of Lake Macquarie Rowing Club for approximately a year and a half now.  I am also a Mum of two girls, a wife and a cancer survivor.

Election of Board Members & Office-Bearers

Pursuant to Section 32 (4) of the constitution Constituent Members are advised of the following nominations with respect to the election of Office-Bearers and Directors have been duly received;

Australian Umpires at Chengdu International Universities Regatta in China

For the second time, Australian umpires have been invited to officiate in China at the Xinjin International Universities Rowing Regatta.  Phil Fraser and Greg Smith were asked to return for their second regatta in the Sichuan Provence, while Brett Ralph and Bill Webster formed the rest of the international Official team in 2018. 

LATEST GRANT: Local Sporting Champions

The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. If successful, applicants can receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships. The grant is an ongoing opportunity, and is available to eligible participants year round.

Vale - John St Vincent Welch

Rowing NSW has been advised of the passing of John St Vincent Welch last week at St George Hospital after a brief illness.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 140th Annual General Meeting of the Members of Rowing New South Wales Incorporated (“RNSW”) will be held at Leichhardt Rowing Club, 62 Glover St, Lilyfield NSW 2040, at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday 19 September 2018.