There have been some changes to the conditions of racing – please be aware. Summary of principal changes. See file below for the full details. Entries Open: April 3rd at 10 am Entries Close: April 17th at 10 pm Supplementary Entries Open:…
Looking for the right training recipe to boost your results this year? Race pace workouts are a key ingredient for boat speed. Your conditioning is going to improve through the season. In the early weeks develop a solid base of…
The Regatta Committee are keen to get more trophies to present and when asking around, the Auckland Rowing Association told us “we’ve got lots of trophies which are no longer presented”. Wow, what a find! Terry Tidbury reviewed the cupboard…
Your boat fleet should match the needs of your group. Many masters group ‘inherit’ boats but for optimal club alignment match the boats with the membership needs. Assess the current fleet – look for the manufacturer’s label – serial number,…
Following our plan to offer regular masters rowing camps, The Legion is hosting a camp on 5-6th April 2025 hosted by Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club. Lead coach is Chris Jones who also coached on our August camp last year. He’s…
A survey was circulated after the New Zealand Masters Championships Regatta in September 2024. The results are summarised below.
Lesley Milne, Past President of the Legion of Rowers spoke at Brian’s funeral on Friday 4th October 2024. Good afternoon everyone – I would like to acknowledge Brian’s 40+ years of dedicated service to the Legion of Rowers. Most of…
The speakers after the 2024 Legion AGM were an intrepid group who created the foundations for womens rowing in New Zealand. Each gave a personal account of their introduction to rowing and the amazing things they achieved and the barriers…
Just back from racing at the “mega worlds” in St Catharine’s Canada, we are getting the first report back from the U19 rowers who received financial support from the Legion of Rowers. Emma Bagrie Emma designed this lovely collage for…
Thanks to everyone who filled in the survey after the North Island Masters championships. High level findings
To apply for grants here. Legion membership dues and profits from our regattas go to support U19 Junior rowing. If you would join the Legion enables more $$ to be made available in future years.
Lesley Milne (nee Keys) Lesley Milne has given nearly five decades of service to rowing. All these hours have been voluntary, over and above her day job as a primary school teacher, where she also excelled. Much of the voluntary…