Ignite your rowing journey. 

Are you in Years 9 - 12 and hungry to get faster, stronger and sharper on the water?

Join the UTS Schools Winter Program to sharpen technique, boost fitness and push toward top school crews — or make the jump straight into club rowing. UTS Haberfield Rowing Club has a proud history of taking school rowers to club level, then on to NSW and Australian teams.

By the numbers: in 2023, UTS had the highest number of athletes on U19, U21 and U23 Australian teams.

Ambitious, high-performing school rowers are invited to trial. 

What you’ll do

• Focused sessions prioritising technique and rapid skill acquisition.
• Targeted physical development to make you more powerful and resilient.
• Flexible schedule: up to three sessions per week across a 12-week with a Winter Holidays break.

Pathway opportunities

Top Year 11–12 athletes may be invited to join the UTS U19/21 squads in addition to the Winter Program and continue training with UTS afterwards.

Cost & kit

• Program fee: $750 (payable after acceptance).
• Includes a UTS club zootie and visor. Additional regatta entry fees may apply.

Tryouts

Be ready, spaces are strictly limited. Tryouts include skill, strength and fitness testing; selection is data-driven. Tryouts will be from 4pm-6pm on Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th May. Squads will be announced Friday 8th May. Further details to be emailed out after signup. 

The program will begin on the week of 11th May. Time and days TBC.

Racing opportunities

Successful applicants will have the chance to race for UTS at Iron Cove regattas (additional entry fees may apply).

Ready to go?

Submit your Expression of Interest now — spots will fill fast.