High performance
Do you dream of representing Australia? Do you want to earn the priviledge of wearing the maroon or green and gold on the national or world stage?
Join Commercial Rowing Club, Queensland's premier rowing club and go further with your rowing career!
Building tomorrow's rowing champions starts with belonging to a club that offers a positive squad culture and supports its athletes in achieving their goals.
Under the guidance of our experienced coaching staff, you'll train with athletes from other schools and age groups, including international representatives, where you'll learn what it takes to be one of the best in the sport.
The program is overseen by Head Coach Jacinta Edmunds, who will guide you in honing your technical skills and fine-tuning your racing performance.
Jacinta has been a member of the Australian rowing team for over 10 years, from junior world championships to the 2020 Olympics. In her first season with us, 4 of our athletes competed at the Australian Rowing Championships and medalled. Since then, Jacinta has coached 10 crews to Australian Rowing Championship podium finishes.
Her favourite piece of advice if you're trying to decide where to row? "Pick a coach you trust, and you have confidence they will back you".
Program
July to September (base phase)
The focus of this phase is to build endurance and technical development.
October to November (race preparation)
The phase works on building speed, developing race skills and seat racing.
Athletes will race at local regattas as part of their training and preparation, culminating in the Queensland State Championship.
December to April (race season)
Athletes who meet strict requirements may be eligible for selection to compete at:
- NSW State Championship
- Australian Rowing Championship
- Pathways Regatta
- Australian Junior Rowing Selection Trials
May to July (off season)
This phase is for rest and recovery. Our high performance athletes are encouraged to cross train and prepare for erg testing.
Eligibility
The number of athletes accepted into our high performance program is limited. Selection is based on:
- 2km ergonometer score benchmark
- school, club or state championship results
- technical proficiency on the water
- physiological attributes relevant to targeted crews
- temperament and ability to excel in a team environment
- commitment to training sessions
- demonstrated competitive drive
- coach recommendations.
Program cost
The program cost for a university (competitive) athlete is listed on our members web page. Please do not pay any fees until relevant applications have been assessed and you are notified by the membership secretary.
Athletes are also required to purchase their CRC zootie ($90), t-shirt ($35) and a cap or visor ($25).
Additional costs include seat and trailer fees.
How do I apply?
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 season. Apply here.
For any further information please email membersecretary@commercialrowing.com
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