Wendouree Ballarat Rowing Club

The World Rowing Championship kicked-off Monday on the Bosbaan in Amsterdam.

The women's Quad Scull (coached by our very own Jamie McDonald) race in their heat on Tuesday at 2:14pm (10:14pm AEST).

It has been three and a half months of training in Penrith, Spain, Switzerland, Italy and now Amsterdam since Jamie left Ballarat in May.
We wish them every success as they start racing.

Follow link below 👇🏼 to cheer them on tonight!

https://worldrowing.com/event/2026-world-rowing-championships/

Training starts on Monday 24th August, email [email protected] if you have any questions!

Head to https://www.wbrc.com.au/registration to register as a member.

WBRC - 142nd AGM
📆 Sunday August 23
🕚 11am - 12pm
📍Kings Room

Celebrating the 2025/2026 Season 🏆

We recently hosted our annual awards night in the Kings Room. It was a wonderful evening recognising the achievements of our award winners, whilst also celebrating the dedication, hard work and support behind the scenes that makes our club what it is.

Congratulations to our award winners
Junior rower - Oliver Wright
Adult rower - Josh Matheson
Masters rower - Lee Martin
Maverick award - Olivia Clark
Eric Waller award - Paul Blanchfield

Thanks to everyone who joined us and here’s to another exciting season ahead!

Join us this Saturday!
Follow the link to purchase your ticket…

https://www.wbrc.com.au/events/362389

❗️WBRC MERCH DROP❗️
Get your WBRC merch ordered now! All items are made to order & they are ordered in bulk (excluding the bag & beanie, these have a limited supply).

Good quality items from a local merchandise supplier. Logos are embroidered!!

Ordering window closes on Saturday 30th May 2026 9:00pm - items will be delivered shortly after.

Link 👇🏼
https://www.wbrc.com.au/shop

Jamie McDonald Confirmed as Coach, Australian Women's Quad

We are delighted to announce that Jamie McDonald has been selected to coach the Women's Quad for the Australian Rowing team.

This outstanding appointment reflects Jamie's proven expertise, dedication to excellence, and exceptional ability to develop elite rowing athletes. His appointment to this prestigious coaching role is a testament to his deep knowledge of the sport and his track record of success in bringing out the very best in his crews.

Jamie's selection to coach at the highest level of Australian rowing is an honour well deserved, and we have every confidence he will continue to elevate the performance and resilience of the Women's Quad as they pursue their competitive goals on the national and international stage.

Jamie's appointment is a reflection of the values that define Wendouree Ballarat Rowing Club—excellence, integrity, community, and a commitment to nurturing talent at all levels. The club's strong foundation of coaching expertise and inclusive culture has long been a catalyst for developing athletes who excel not only on the water but as valued members of our community. Jamie's elevation to the national coaching stage demonstrates the impact our club continues to have in advancing Australian rowing and building leaders who inspire the next generation of rowers.

We congratulate Jamie on this fantastic achievement and wish him every success in this important role.

Congrats to WBRC member Lee-Ann Martin on her selection in the 2026 Victorian Masters Women's Quad Scull. Lee-Ann and her crew will be racing for Victoria at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Perth, WA on Friday 29th May 🚣‍♀️

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Keen to continue rowing in term 2??

Click the link below for details on how to sign up to our program!

https://www.wbrc.com.au/rowing/term-2-rowing-program