Our Rowing Program
Rowing into the Record Books!
The St Catherine's Rowing Club has had a relatively short but illustrious history. Starting in 1987, the program has become one of the largest and most successful in the country. We were especially proud that our First Eight placed Third at the Australian Rowing Championships and a Second (0.026 seconds behind Geelong Grammar) at the Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta in 2009 - amazing achievements! St Catherine's was the only school to be on the podium at the Nationals in both 2008 and 2009.
Based at the Power House Rowing Club on the Yarra River, St Catherine's rowers travel great distances each year to attend State and National Championships, various club regattas and the annual Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta, in which the School has enjoyed much success.
After students leave School, girls are provided with the opportunity to develop their coaching skills as part of the St Catherine's Rowing Club coach development program.
The St Catherine's Rowing Program Vision is to:
- Enhance the physical, mental and personal development of students through the enjoyment of rowing
- Challenge girls to achieve their personal best through team and commitment
- Foster friendships and school spirit amongst rowers, coaches, parents and staff.
The Heyington Club Auxiliary
The Auxiliary is affiliated with the St Catherine's Parents' and Friends' Association, comprising St Catherine's families. This Club supports the advancement and promotes the enjoyment of the School's Rowing program. The fundraising activities run by the Club enable the purchase of new boats, oars and other rowing equipment for our Rowing girls.
To download the Order Form for the Heyington Club Souvenir 07-08 Season DVD, Magazine and Jewellery please click here. Please note a 1.5% surcharge will apply to all credit card transactions.
Our Regatta Calendar
- October: Training commences at the start of Term 4
- Late October: Rowing Information Evening (new rowers welcome)
Major Training and Competition Dates for 2008-2009 Rowers
- Saturday 22 November, Sat 29 November & Sunday 30 November 2008: Junior Rowing Camp
- Saturday 6 Dec 2008 - Wednesday 10 Dec 2008: Senior Rowing Camp
- Thursday 15 January 2009: Senior Rowing Test Ergo
- Friday 16 January - Thursday 22 January 2009: Senior Rowing Camp (Geelong)
- Sunday 18 January 2009: Junior Rowing Test Ergo
- Monday 19 January - Thursday 22 January 2009: Junior Rowing Camp (Geelong)
Junior Crews
Term 4 Regattas 2008
- 15 November - Junior Regatta Day: Rowing Victoria Regatta (Barwon River, Geelong)
Term 1 Regattas 2009
- 31 January - RV Schools Regatta - Firbank (NWSC Carrum)
- 14 February - RV Schools Regatta - Morongo (Barwon River, Geelong)
- 28 February - RV Junior School State Championships (NWSC Carrum)
- 14 March - Junior Regatta Day - Rowing Victoria (Barwon River, Geelong)
- 19 - 22 March - Head of the Schoolgirls (Barwon River, Geelong)
Senior Crews
Term 4 Regattas 2008
- 22 November - Melbourne Head (Yarra River)
- 29 November - Head of the Yarra (Yarra River)
Term 1 Regattas 2009
- 31 January - Barwon Regatta (Barwon River, Geelong)
- 7 February - Wendouree Ballarat Regatta (Nagambie Lakes)
- 14 February - RV State Championships (Nagambie Lakes)
- 21 February - Australian Henley Regatta (TBC) (Yarra River)
- 5 - 8 March - Australian Rowing Championships (Tasmania)
- 14 March Scotch - Mercantile Regatta (TBC) (Nagambie)
- 19 - 22 March - Head of the Schoolgirls (Barwon River, Geelong)
Click here for all the latest information on the Head of Schoolgirls.