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Located on the Maribyrnong River, we are one of few government schools in Victoria with a comprehensive rowing program. Our close partnerships with Footscray City Rowing Club and Lowther Hall provide students access to shared facilities, mentoring, and opportunities to train alongside experienced rowers.
The Footscray High Rowing Program builds a driven, dedicated, and supportive team culture. We expect both students and coaches to work hard on and off the water, representing the school with honour, integrity, and teamwork.
We aim to:
We believe in doing the basics well — rowing is simple at its core, and with knowledge and consistency, success follows.
Selected students train in squads suited to their skill and fitness levels. Commitment to all sessions and regattas is expected (except for illness or injury).
Training Schedule:
The summer season runs from the end of Term 3 to Term 1.
Regattas are generally held on Saturdays with some on Sundays. They can be either day long events (~6am-6pm) or half day events. Regattas are held in a number of locations including: The Barwon River – Geelong, Lake Nagambie – Nagambie, Lake Wendouree – Ballarat, The Yarra River – Melbourne, The National Water Sports Centre -Carrum.
Crews will compete in regattas throughout the season that are suitable for their skill level culminating in an end of season regatta.
Regattas will be confirmed at the beginning of term 4 so families can plan their time.
Scholarships and financial assistance are available.
Fees include coaching, regatta entries, equipment use, and storage.
Head of Rowing:Kasey Jobling 📧 rowing@footscray.vic.edu.au