Rowing

Rowing is a wonderful sport that leaves a lasting impression on all those who pick up an oar.  Our program is aimed at providing students with an opportunity to gain a sense of responsibility  toward others, self-improvement, time management, enjoyment, fitness and teamwork.

The rowing team is more like a family and we are grateful to have awesome coaches Jason Parris-Oswald (Head Coach), Jason Drake (On Water Coach), Alistair Burgess (S&C Coach & Physio), Assistant Coaches Jodie Barclay & Rylee Wills.  Assisted by an extremely supportive parent community.

Howick College rowing has come a long way since the introduction of the sport to the school in 2015 by rowing icon and NZ Rowing Olympic Gold medallist and our coach, the late Dudley Storey OBE, and Keith Hibbard (Hibbo). Year on year we continue to have crews make finals at AON NISS champs or AON Maadi Regatta (Nationals) with crews taking home medals. 

Some of our rowers continue rowing beyond school, we are extremely proud of Dan Williamson NZ Rowing Olympic Gold Medallist who started his rowing career rowing for Howick College in 2015 winning a bronze medal at AON NISS champs.


Teacher-in-Charge: Adelita Sotutu

Learn to Row (3 week program): ​​​​​​​$50 

Preseason Camp: tbc (Additional charge)
Season Fees inc AON NISS Champs (trips away included): $3000 TBC AON Maadi (Nationals):  $ Additional charges


Uniform Requirements: ​​​​​​​Rowsuit

2025/2026 Key Dates

  • Friday 24th - Sunday 27th January 2025 | Camp @ Mercer
  • Saturday 8th February 2025 | Head of Harbour - Lake Pupuke
  • Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd February 2025 | Aon Junior Regatta
  • Friday 7th - Sunday 9th March 2025 | Aon NISS Champs
  • Monday 24th - Sunday 30 March 2025 | Aon Maadi Regatta (Includes Reserve Day) 
  • Friday 6 June 2025 | Learn to Row 
  • Friday 19-21 September 2025 | Preseason camp
  • Term 4 2025 & Term 1 2026 | Rowing Season