Alannah Scott, Amanda Rukuwai, Edan McDonald, Rebecca Biddle
Rockover River Rowers Squad
The Rockover River Rowers are a competitive development squad at Maroochy River Rowing Club, designed for athletes who have shown strong potential and are committed to advancing their skills, strength, and racing ability.
This squad is for rowers who are ready to step up to a higher level of training intensity, with the long-term goal of moving into the club’s High Performance Program or consistently achieving strong results at State and National school competitions.
Program Structure:
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On-Water Sessions: 3 structured rowing sessions per week (early mornings and weekends), focused on improving technical consistency, race readiness, and crew combinations.
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Off-Water Training: 2 afternoons per week (land-based), including strength training, fitness circuits, core stability, and rowing-specific mobility work.
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Skill Development: Focus on refining boat skills, improving split times, developing race strategies, and building confidence under pressure.
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Competition Focus:
- Head of the Maroochy (July)
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Queensland Schools Championships (September)
- Head of the Brisbane (October)
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Club Grade Championships (December)
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Queensland State Championships (January)
- Other key regattas throughout the year
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Performance Progression: Gradual exposure to performance benchmarks, race simulations, and feedback sessions to prepare athletes for future High Performance opportunities.
Expectations:
Rockover River Rowers are expected to show a strong work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-first mindset. This squad is about developing the discipline, habits, and technical foundation needed to succeed at higher levels of competitive rowing.
Vision:
The Rockover River Rowers are the rising force at Maroochy River Rowing Club — passionate young athletes forging their pathway toward elite competition through commitment, teamwork, and perseverance on the water.
