Rowing
The Epsom Girls Grammar School Rowing Club Incorporated is run by a Committee, in conjunction with the School, and is affiliated to the Auckland Rowing Club in Ōtāhuhu. We have a dedicated team of highly experienced coaches who run the programme and our squads have thrived under their direction with strong performances at nationals, and international selection.
Rowing is a high intensity sport that requires dedication and perseverance. It demands a level of commitment and team work that will see students develop strong friendships and transferable skills that will be invaluable in future endeavours far beyond school and sport.
Key Season Dates & Information
Term 2-Term 3: Winter Training (existing rowers)
Offered to all rowers but this is flexible taking into account other winter sports commitments. This is a combination of land-based training and on-water sessions
Term 2-Term 3: Learn to Row Programme (new rowers)
Students who have not previously rowed will be given the opportunity to give it a go with the EGGS Learn to Row Programme. At the conclusion of the programme, students who wish to continue, can enter themselves for selection to the Club as novice rowers for the summer season.
Term 4-Term 1: Summer Season
This involves an intense programme combining land based fitness and erg sessions with on-water training at Auckland Rowing Club. The programme will fluctuate throughout the season but rowers should expect to train between 6-8 times a week
Training Camps
Start of Season Day Camp runs for five days at Auckland Rowing Club, usually in the second week of the Term 3 School Holidays
Mid-Season Intensive Camp is held over a period of one week at Lake Karapiro, generally in the second or third week of January.
Regatta Schedule
The full squad will compete in a number of regattas throughout the summer season, November 2024 - March 2025
One Day Regattas
• Clive Steenson Memorial Regatta
• KRI Memorial Regatta
• Mercer Regatta
• Head of Harbour
Multi Day Regattas (all held at Lake Karapiro)
• KRI Christmas Regatta
• North Island Club Championships
•Junior Regatta & Auckland School Champs
• North Island Secondary Schools Championships
We also compete at the NZ Secondary School Championships (Maadi Cup) which is held on alternate years in Cambridge or Twizel
Fees
Season subscriptions are approx. $4500-$5000 and cover the following:
• Auckland Rowing Club season membership fees
• Use and maintenance of boats, coaching boats, ergometers, coxswain box and other required equipment
• Entry fees for regattas
• Coaching costs
• Training camp accommodation and food
• Regatta accommodation and travel.
• NZRA affiliation fees
• Administration costs such as insurance, auditing, etc.
Additional regatta costs
Those rowers who are selected to participate at the NZ Secondary Schools (Maadi Cup) Regatta will need to pay an additional cost to cover the associated accommodation, food, entry and transport costs.
Uniform & Equipment Required
All rowers will need to purchase the following EGGS gear: Rowing Spandex, T-Shirt, Cap (Yellow), Jacket. This can be ordered through the Epsom Rowing Committee at the start of each season (Term 4)
Key Contacts
Sports Co Ordinator
Anna Nielsen: anielsen@eggs.school.nz
Epsom Girls Grammer School Rowing Club
