Rowing
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August
The WSAS Rowing program is delivered in partnership with Rowing NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.
WSAS is proud to deliver an exciting talent identification and development program aimed at uncovering the next generation of Olympians. We’re looking for aspiring rowing athletes who are committed, driven, and ready to embark on a high-performance journey supported by Sydney Rowing Club’s elite athlete program, in collaboration with Nepean Rowing Club.
The program is delivered through a network of endorsed RAS and includes structured on- and off-water training, coaching by accredited professionals, education sessions, and development camps. It also provides valuable opportunities for athletes and coaches to access state-level resources and expertise.
Program Partners
Program Benefits
Selected athletes receive:
- High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
- Access to quality training facilities
- Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
- Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
- Opportunities to represent WSAS at events
- Access to Sydney West Sports Medicine’s Long‑Term Athlete Development opportunities
Additional WSAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through WSAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Be aged 15–18 years
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Rowing
- Be a registered member of a Rowing NSW affiliated club, school program or RNSW nominated entity within the Western Sydney region.
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, Penrith, or The Hills.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Selection Timeline
- Nominations Open: Early August 2025
- Nominations Close: Early September 2025
- Trials and/or Selection Period: September 2025
Program Delivery Period
October 2025 – April 2026
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-18th April, 2026 (Tamworth)
- U16 National Titles: April 2026
- U18 National Titles: July 2026
- U18 Academy Challenge: TBC
2025/26 Squad
Ellie Taylor
Ezekiel Pratt
Jessica Harris
Maiya Edwards
Sophia Whitelaw
Viti Young
