Rowing | Westlake Girls High School

2026 ROWING

Westlake Girls Rowing is a successful and established sports programme and as one of the targeted sports at school, students are extremely committed to being the best they can be.

Led by Head Coach, Jordan Stanley, the Rowing team attends all the local regattas in Auckland and then regionally at Karapiro, culminating in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships at Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel in March.

The rowing season begins in September with Spring Camp and concludes in March at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship. Learn to Row is offered to beginners and it is an excellent programme for novice rowers to get started. The 8-week coaching sessions begins in June and runs through winter, so students are ready to sign up for Spring Camp at Karapiro in the first week of the September school holidays. All Year 9 rowers begin their rowing careers at Lake Pupuke in late October/early November with the Bennett Shield.

Rowing is run by the Rowing Society, and each season starts with an Open Day for parents and students to learn more about the programme, the commitment, the fees and the event schedule.

For more information or to register for the Learn to Row Programme and the 2026 season, please complete the form on CLIPBOARD. https://westlakegirls.bridge.school.nz/

Rowing Contact:

Ms April Ieremia – Director of Sport

P: 09 489 4169 Ext 704

E: [email protected]

REGISTRATION:

All registrations for SPORT are made on CLIPBOARD VIA SCHOOL BRIDGE. https://westlakegirls.bridge.school.nz/

What to expect from rowing

Rowing is a high-intensity, team-focused sport that fosters discipline, resilience, and camaraderie. Athletes are expected to support one another, work hard, and maintain a positive attitude. While enjoyment is key, commitment and effort are essential.

Summer Season: Runs from September to March/April, depending on the timing of the Maadi Cup.
Winter Training: Begins in late May/early June and is optional. Winter sports take priority until their season ends, after which rowing training intensifies.

For parents

Rowing is rewarding but it can be quite demanding for families. Parents often take on roles such as transport, event support, and fundraising. The experience offers meaningful challenges for students and fosters independence. It also builds a strong community among parents, creating lasting friendships.

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