ROWING

Overview

The Whakatipu Rowing Club (WRC) deliver the rowing programme for students at Wakatipu High School. The rowing club is situated on the shores of Lake Hayes. Training takes place before and after school and during weekends. Students row for WRC at a number of club events and for Wakatipu High School at the South Island Secondary School Champs and Maadi Cup. All fees and registrations are processed through the club.

Crews

Crews are based on age groups and tailored each season to the students who sign up.

Season Details

Open day at the WRC takes place in early September for students interested in giving rowing a go.
Pre-season training begins Term 3.
Regattas begin in Term 4 and culminate in Term 1 with the South Island Secondary School Champs in early March and the Maadi Cup regatta at the end of March.

Events	Dates	Location
SISS Rowing Champs	6th - 8th March	Lake Ruataniwha, Canterbury
Maadi Cup	23rd - 28th March	Lake Ruataniwha, Canterbury

2026/2027 Estimated Costs

		2 Days Volunteer	1 day Volunteer	No Volunteer
Subs	Novice	$990	$1190	$1390
	Returning Rower	$1100	$1300	$1500
	Coxswain	$0	$200	$400
Regatta Fees
	Twizel	$1325
	Maadi - North Island	$1100

Notice Board

To get involved with rowing please join the Rowing Google Classroom. This is where key information and opportunities will be posted throughout the year. You will need to sign in using your school email.

You can also join the classroom manually by entering the code becb6sq

Notice Board

Club Link

Wakatipu High School

47-49 Red Oaks Drive
Frankton, Queenstown, 9300
03 4427370

Contact:

Director of Sport: Bruce Hunter

Sports Coordinator: Courtney Stjernqvist

Sports Coordinator: Jen Grant

Sports Administrator: Kate Ferguson

Quick links:

Sports List