GPS Rowing regattas run on Saturday's during the first 7 weeks of Term 1.
BSRA Rowing regattas run on Saturday's during the first 7 weeks of Term 3.
Please refer to the Events Calendar and Sport this Week.
The selection policy is designed so that rowers and coxes can demonstrate their ability and suitability for the boats program.
Review the GPS Rowing results
Review the BSRA Rowing results
BSHS Rowing Shed
The BSHS Rowing Shed is located at 150 Jane Street, West End.
Team App for Coaches, Rowers and Parents
Both Boys and Girls Rowing are using a smartphone app as the main means of communication between coaching staff, rowers and parents/guardians.
Team App keeps member contact details private and no members can communicate with each other through the app.
To download, go to https://teamapp.com/app
- Sign-up using your name, date of birth and email address. You'll be sent an email to confirm your registration.
- Search for 'BSHS Boys Rowing' or 'BSHS Girls Rowing' and request access to the group which applies to you.
- Once your request is approved, you will be able to see news and upcoming events on your device or by checking your emails.
- Please note that turning on push notifications on the app allows you not to miss important posts as they are made, however, this can be switched off at any time.
Water Safety
All rowers will be required to participate in a capsize drill at the beginning of each season, and must also complete Safety Course 1—Brisbane River (online) to uphold the safety standards of our program.
To enrol and complete the course, go to the Rowing Queensland website:
- Select Rowing Queensland: Safety Course 1—Brisbane River.
- Select Enrol in this course, Personal checkout and select BSHS from the school drop down menu.
- Create new account and enter your name into the checkout field.
Select Go to the course and Get started.
There are three modules to complete under Assessments. On completion, a Water Safety Card will be issued. Please note you do not need to complete the course in one sitting. You can save and return to the course later.
Levy
Rowers must pay an annual levy. All prior levies are required to be finalised before commencing the 2025 season.
2025 GPS (Boys) Rowing Levy: $498.00
2025 BSRA (Girls) Rowing Levy: $498.00
Regattas
GPS 2026 - TBC
BSRA 2025
26 July 2025
| Somerville House
| Lake Wyaralong, Allenview
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2 August 2025
| St Peters Lutheran College
| Lake Wyaralong, Allenview
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9 August 2025
| Stuarholme School
| Lake Wyaralong, Allenview
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16 August 2025
| St Hilda's School
| Lake Wyaralong, Allenview
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23 August 2025
| All Hallows School
| Lake Wyaralong, Allenview
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30 August 2025
| BSRA/Lourdes Hill College
| Lake Wyaralong, Allenview
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Please refer to Sport this Week for up-to-date information on times and venues.
Transport
- Training transport is the responsibility of parents. It is essential that rowers are picked up on time.
- A return charter bus is supplied for all regattas & for the Head of the River Championships.
Uniforms
- Rowers are required to wear a rowing zootsuit which is available for purchase from the Uniform Shop.
- During training, every rower and coxswain must wear a State High approved white rowing shirt or zootsuit.
- Caps and sunscreen must be worn at all training sessions and regattas.
Volunteers
Rowing is entirely a volunteer activity and any interested parent can contact the rowing Master in Charge. Please feel free to help with any of the tasks including loading/unloading boats:
- marshalling on regatta days
- towing boat trailers
- setting up and taking down marquees
- assistance at rowing camp
- assisting with functions/events
Sub-Committee
The Rowing Sub-committee is led by:
The Rowing Sub-Committee meets at the State High Rowing Shed, Jane Street, West End each month. Parents are actively encouraged to get involved and are welcomed as an essential part of State High Rowing.
End of Season Presentation
End of season presentation dinners are held for both BSRA and GPS Rowing. Details regarding confirmed venue and ticket availability will be advised once the season begins. Tickets are sold at the B Block Finance Counter and must be purchased by the closing date to enable catering numbers to be finalised. Once ticket sales are closed, no further tickets will be available for purchase.