What does Rowing Australia do?

Rowing Australia is the national governing body for rowing in Australia, established in 1925. It is the only organization recognized by FISA, the Australian Sports Commission, and the Australian Olympic Committee to oversee rowing activities in the country. The organization supports over 60,000 participants, including school and university rowers, recreational athletes, and masters competitors, through its member associations across seven states. Rowing Australia focuses on grassroots development and high-performance rowing. It selects teams for international competitions, organizes major national regattas, and promotes standards for umpiring. The organization aims to inspire excellence and wellbeing through rowing, with a vision to be the number one rowing nation in the world. Its core values include integrity, teamwork, respect, courage, and alignment, while prioritizing inclusion, performance, innovation, and sustainability in all its operations. The headquarters is located in Yarralumla, ACT.