Rowing NZ Annual Report 2020 by rowingnz

134 th ANNUAL REPORT

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CONTENTS Chairman and CEO Report

Service Awards

High Performance Report

Financials 28

New Zealand International Crews

Audit Report

Domestic Rowing Report

Governance Report

Licensed Race Officials

Social Media

2020 Rocket Foods NZ Championship Results

Rowing New Zealand Officers / Staff

New Zealand Rowing Awards

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CHAIRMAN AND CEO REPORT 2020 T GERRY DWYER, Chairman of the Board

SIMON PETERSON, Chief Executive

he year in review will be historic for what did not happen, as much as for what was able to be achieved prior to a COVID-19 lockdown. The Rocket Foods New Zealand Rowing Championships became a solitary ‘main event’ for the calendar year, with the Aon Maadi Cup, Aon New Zealand University Rowing Championships, New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships and all international regattas sadly cancelled. HIGH PERFORMANCE We worked with our elite athletes and coaches to ensure their training and support continued away from Lake Karapiro throughout New Zealand’s lockdown. Our sincere thanks go to HPSNZ for continuing elite athlete’s PEG payments throughout this time, HPSNZ funding also allowed our programme to continue, albeit without international travel at any level. HPSNZ provided early and clear communication that our support would be extended into 2021. Our athlete representative group (ARG) provided guidance on our 2021 planning, and in consultation with our coaches and staff we enter 2021 with a postponed 2020 Olympics now scheduled for July 2021. DOMESTIC The rowing community adapted quickly to 2020’s challenges through multiple indoor rowing challenges with Commonwealth countries, including the introduction of the ANZAC Indoor Rowing Challenge supported by the Colgan Foundation, which will remain on the domestic —1—

rowing calendar for years to come. Our Coach Development education programmes were hosted online for the majority of 2020 which has allowed for wider participation across the country. A very significant change was the first ever virtual AGM but we were pleased to hold the Whole of Sport forum as a face to face meeting in the Waikato in October. MANAGEMENT 2020 saw the departure of Chief Operating Officer Rachelle Stoddart after 10 years, throughout which she provided outstanding leadership in the commercial and financial management of Rowing NZ. Tim Wilson departed our Domestic team after three years as Rowing Coordinator, and Jared Cummings undertook Rebecca Beattie’s Coach Development role throughout her maternity leave. South Island Rowing’s Trevor and Cath Wilson completed a wonderful tenure looking after all aspects of rowing at Lake Ruataniwha. Doctor Chris Milne retired after many years of wonderful medical support to an ever growing HP programme. Chris was appropriately acknowledged by our athletes and staff having cared for our athletes and teams both within New Zealand and throughout multiple tours. We thank them all for their fantastic contribution to Rowing NZ. PARTNERSHIPS We are very grateful and respectful of having Rocket Foods and Aon recommit to 2021 and the

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ongoing positive support of Sean & Bibi Colgan, David Richwhite, Peter Masfen, Peter & Kate Harris and Campbell Myers. Our relationship with the Waikato River Authority including athlete restoration work on the Waikato River banks has continued as a positive strategic alignment. The uniqueness of 2020 provided financial challenges that will be felt well into 2021 and we acknowledge the wonderful support provided by Derek and Judy Jones and to Geoff Blampied, Russell Bailey and the team at Aon for standing alongside us in uncertain times. Our thanks to Grassroots Trust and NZCT for their continued support in 2020.

GOVERNANCE We welcomed Jane Davel and Thornton Williams to the Board and farewelled Tonia Cawood and Jerry Rickman, both of whom have provided professional and positive leadership in their Marketing/Communications and Finance/ Governance fields respectively. We acknowledge the sad passing of international rowers Jim Hill (also a life member), George Paterson, David Gould, Eric Verdonk and Keith Heselwood, all of whom contributed much to New Zealand rowing. To New Zealand’s domestic rowing community, thank you for your patience and understanding during uncertain times within our

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sport. We look forward to carrying your spirit of positive resilience into a better 2021 and beyond. Postscript Since time of writing this report for the year ending 2020, Rowing NZ has accepted with regret, the resignation of CEO Simon Peterson effective April 2021, after 12 years of outstanding service to our sport. On behalf of the whole community Rowing NZ expresses our sincere gratitude to Simon and extends every best wish to him for the future.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT 2020 2 JUDITH HAMILTON, General Manager - Performance 2020 SELECTORS: Elite Barrie Mabbott (convenor) Gary Hay (women sweep and sculling, men sculling) Tony O’Connor (men sweep) Under 23 Luke van Velthooven (convenor) Janey Charlton Junior Janey Charlton (convenor) Alex Meates Alison Storey North Island U18 Nick Barton, Sean Durkin, Robin Clarke South Island U18 Josh Schmidt, Natalie Matheson, Tim Babbage

020 will be remembered for the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent response plus the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and other international regattas. Both events had a major impact on people’s daily lives in New Zealand and worldwide. Our domestic regatta season concluded with the Rocket Foods New Zealand Rowing Championships for club-based rowers and the respective North Island and South Island Secondary Schools Championships for schoolage rowers. Due to Covid-19 restrictions in March 2020, the Aon Maadi Cup was cancelled. Our elite World Cup team and our U23 team were selected in early March. Other teams were not able to be selected due to restrictions. On 24 March Tokyo 2020 and the IOC announced the Tokyo Olympics would be postponed until 2021, one day after our NZ government announced, beginning on 25 March, that NZ would move to Alert Level 4, putting the country into a nationwide lockdown. During the lockdown period there was no onwater training, so training became home-based with remote coaching. Zoom meetings and other technologies were introduced to keep all connected. Athletes and coaches of our elite team based at the High Performance Centre on Lake Karapiro were able to resume training on 18 May, albeit under strict protocols, which included contact tracing, social distancing and hygiene sanitation. —3—

Singles were used, with staggered training times to minimise the number of people in the building at any one time. The administration team continued to work from home. Once we moved to alert level 1, training was able to be resumed in all boat types and administration staff returned to work from the office. There was a conscious decision to end the 2020 season on 13 June to allow for an optimal preparation period ahead of the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and for athletes and coaches to take their normal four-week break post a pinnacle event. Our official 2021 season began on 13 July 2020. As the World Rowing U23 Championships was also cancelled, we brought our U23 team into Karapiro for four weeks for a camp experience training alongside our elite team in a high-performance environment. This took place immediately prior to the second development camp as outlined below. DEVELOPMENT CAMPS Two age-group development camps were held this year. The January camp, from 2–8 January 2020, targeted potential U23 eligible athletes and had a total of 38 athletes in attendance, of whom 17 are currently studying at US universities. The camp coincided with the US athletes being on Christmas break and gave the selectors and coaches an advanced look at both NZ and USbased athletes within the same camp. The second camp ran from 26 September

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– 2 October 2020 and was part of the RPC and elite development squad selection process. It included our selected U23 team athletes. In contrast to previous years’ RPC trials, there was a significant focus placed on training, education and development over the weeklong camp. Athletes engaged in small-boat racing at the start of the week and were then selected into big-boat crews for the remainder of the week. The camp culminated in big-boat racing. Throughout the week athletes and coaches engaged in personal development, with athletes attending education sessions related to performance planning, media, drug-free sport, Athlete Development Pathway, identity on and off the water and nutrition. REGIONAL PERFORMANCE CENTRE Each year RPC squads are officially named for the start of the summer season. Based on the 5km and 2km ergometer testing that took place through the winter RPC programme, and the trials conducted at the development camp, 62 athletes were selected into the RPCs. Twentysix of these athletes were selected subject to further testing in November as they did not meet the selection criteria, their preparation for testing was compromised either through injury/ illness or due to the Covid-19 lockdown and the

shorter than usual run up to trials. In line with RNZ strategy to create more opportunities for athletes to enter the pathway at a later age, four talent-transfer athletes who have been rowing for fewer than two years were selected into the RPCs. ELITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The Elite Development Programme was initiated to address the fact that 2020 is the first year of the Paris Olympic cycle and there was a need to bridge the gap between the RPCs and Summer Squad. Based on performances throughout the lockdown period, Dan Williamson and Charlotte Spence were invited into the programme in July 2020. Following the U23 camp and Development Regatta, a further two additions were made to the programme, with Ollie Maclean and Ella Cossill gaining selection. These athletes will follow a transition training programme aimed at integrating them into the elite programme. HALBERG AWARDS Rowing had a strong presence at the 57th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards – New Zealand’s preeminent event to celebrate and honour sporting achievements from 2019. Our women’s eight and women’s double, who achieved gold at the 2019 World Rowing Championships, were finalists in the Team of the Year category, while Gary Hay

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was a finalist in the Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year award. COACHING Prime Ministers Scholarship – Performance Coaching With the support of HPSNZ, two age-group development workshops were held this year. The first was in May during the Covid-19 lockdown. This included 14 performance coaches (RPC, U23, U21 and Junior) who gathered for a twoday workshop to upskill and reconnect in what were very trying times. In Late September, while gathering for the Athlete Development Camp, 16 performance coaches participated in daily sessions of development, in what was a more modular style of coach education. This modular format meant that the development delivery did not need to be repeated by the experienced coaches. New coaches experienced a mixture of video presentations and associated exercises to allow them to be upskilled. This meant we were able to continue to extend all the performance coaches with each workshop by providing a more tailored approach to suit those who are both more experienced and those who are new to the Rowing NZ coaching system. Prime Ministers Scholarship – Career Coach To drive change and create a more inclusive environment, in 2019 Rowing NZ with the help of HPSNZ launched a programme to develop leadership, confidence and capability in female coaches. This began in July 2019 and will continue through to July 2021. It consists of residential workshops, one-on-one development and online group forums. Over the past 12 months the group has completed three residential workshops (in Auckland, Lake Karapiro and online), and they are now undertaking three research projects covering a range of enquiries in women’s sport and coaching. A fourth workshop was held at Lakeview Lodge in Lake Karapiro in September 2020, and the fifth and final workshop is scheduled for July 2021. Pending Prime Minister Scholarship funding, Rowing NZ will again host the programme 2021–23, with expressions of interest being

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invited in early 2021. The July 2021 workshop will be attended by both existing participants and participants selected into the second programme launching mid-2021, allowing for an exchange of information between a broader pool of coaching talent and providing a networking opportunity. Te H paitanga – Hannah Starnes In September, Rowing NZ’s Junior coach Hannah Starnes was selected to join High Performance Sport New Zealand’s holistic coach development initiative, Te H paitanga. This programme aims to improve gender equity in sport. Supporting the implementation of the Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation Strategy is a priority for High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ). Te H paitanga is a holistic coach development initiative designed to enable more females to pursue and maintain a career in high-performance coaching in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 18-month initiative will provide a range of opportunities that enable up to 14 future or emerging female high-performance coaches to test and develop their coaching ability, and to develop new skills to navigate a complex and challenging career in high-performance sport. Te H paitanga invited applications from women coaching in paid (full-time, part-time or contract) and unpaid positions, who have been identified by their NSO as a potential highperformance coach. After gaining selection into Te H paitanga with Rowing NZ’s support, Hannah Starnes will remain part of the development initiative for a period of 18 months, including attending five residential workshops. ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT Rowing NZ initiated a review of the athlete development pathway in September 2019. A comprehensive survey was conducted, aimed at high-performance athletes and staff and those involved in high-performance in the wider rowing community. A total of 101 current and former high-performance athletes, 27 staff members and 95 members of the wider high-performance community responded to the survey. The survey covered a wider range of topics related to the entire pathway, and some of the key findings are summarised below.

High-performance athlete and staff survey • General satisfaction with the programme has increased in the last six years. • T he centralised high-performance environment at Karapiro was rated extremely highly (average of 8/9 out of 10 over a range of factors). • There has been a culture shift over the course of the last Olympic cycle, with athletes reporting a more collaborative and athletecentred approach in the last cycle. • This culture shift is reported less strongly at RPC level than at Summer Squad level, suggesting that further work needs to be done to transfer the learnings from Karapiro into the pathway. • Over 50% of the athletes reported that the most difficult transition they faced over the course of their career was into the RPC.

The centralised highperformance environment at Karapiro was rated extremely highly (average of 8/9 out of 10 over a range of factors)

• RPC athletes reported wanting to feel a greater connection to Rowing NZ and a sense of belonging to a wider system. The lack of a consistent programme across all RPCs was reported negatively. • The opportunity for U23 and RPC athletes to train together (development camps) was highlighted as something that would increase athlete engagement and performance. • A need to have a long-term planning approach including personal development as well as rowing development was highlighted. Athlete retention was higher when athletes reported feeling that their coach supported their personal development outside of rowing as well as their rowing development. —5—

• The way in which athletes are looked after post-career was highlighted as an area for development. Wider high-performance community survey • There is a lack of clarity around the purpose of the age-group teams and aims of the agegroup programmes. • There is a belief that athletes must get into a Junior team or into an RPC straight from school in order to make it as an elite athlete. There need to be multiple entry points into the high-performance pathway. • There are very few projects aimed at getting post-secondary school-aged athletes into rowing. • The domestic competition structure was highlighted as an area that needs to be developed to encourage more athletes to stay in the sport. • Communication around the Rowing NZ strategy, aims and projects needs to be improved in order to include the wider highperformance community. Further to the survey, a review of internal Rowing NZ data as well as international data took place to understand the nature of high performance and identify any trends that could help inform a more fully integrated athlete development pathway. This data showed that there are strong correlations between physiological markers (as measured by ergometer or strength tests) and on-water performance. Both male and female athletes followed a similar performance curve over the course of their careers, with steep gains in performance until the age of 26 and a flattening of the curve from this point. The peak performance age based on physiological tests was identified as 28 years of age, with most rowers achieving their lifetime personal best scores within six years of entering the elite highperformance programme. The average age of Olympic rowers is 30 and the average age of Olympic medalists 32, with NZ tending to select young Olympic teams in comparison to the international norm (average age 28). The key age-group team in terms of identifying future elite athletes is the U23 team, with 60% of athletes going on

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to represent NZ at elite international level. Attrition rates for the junior and U21 teams is high, with only around 20% of athletes selected into these teams going on to represent NZ at elite level. As rowing is a sport with a late peak performance age, it is not unexpected that athletes selected at a young age do not stay in the sport; however, it does emphasise the importance of keeping athletes in the sport for longer who are not selected into junior teams, as they may well go on to perform later. The optimal daily training environment for athletes varies depending on the stage they are at within the pathway. Elite athletes have gained the most benefit from the high-performance environment at Karapiro, where they receive wrap-around support tailored directly to their individual needs. Athletes seeking selection into elite or U23 teams and operating at this level require a competitive daily training environment with other athletes of their ability. This is where the RPC network has been successful in developing athletes and helping them to prepare for elite-level performance. Athletes not yet at the level to challenge for U23 selection are best suited to a local training environment in which they can gain race experience and mature physically while also pursuing their own personal development. These athletes need to be encouraged to have fun in the sport, form social connections, and develop at a speed appropriate to them. Retention data shows that asking these athletes to relocate leads to dropping out, as they struggle to make the transition. Relocation should only take place when the individual

athlete is ready to progress. Based on the findings of the review, several changes have already been implemented, with two development camps taking place in 2020 and three further camps planned. An end-of-career manual has been produced by members of the athlete rep group to help athletes prepare for retirement. A monthly RPC athlete rep meeting with the RNZ HPAD leader takes place over zoom to connect RPC athletes with Rowing NZ, and a member of staff from Karapiro sits in on RPC athlete IPP meetings. Exit interviews are offered to all athletes not selected to RPCs as well as any athlete retiring from the sport. Lisa Holton has taken on an additional role to support athletes who are long-term injured or leaving the sport, and also checks in regularly with all members of the elite team. An additional area is being developed for the Rowing NZ app, which will enable targeted pathway athletes to gain access to educational resources and make it possible to track their progress. Further work is being done around developing a fully integrated athlete development pathway based on the findings of the review, coupled with a communication strategy to ensure that the wider rowing community fully understands the pathway and what support is offered. ATHLETE RETIREMENTS Over the course of the year the following athletes retired from our elite training squad: Anthony Allen, James Lassche, Sophie Mackenzie and Lewis Hollows. —6—

Rowing NZ wishes them the best on their next adventure. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Our elite team has continued to maintain a high level of engagement with the New Zealand community. Athletes made official appearances at regional rowing events, rest homes, and primary and secondary schools. They also undertook multiple restoration sessions along the Waikato River in support of our relationship with the Waikato River Authority. Led by Ruby Tew, Rowing NZ’s elite team raised over $4500 for cystic fibrosis throughout September. SUPPORT I would like to acknowledge the continued support of High Performance Sport NZ, not only as our major funding partner but as a key contributor with athlete performance support services directly working with our coaches and athletes. We remain continually grateful to Derek and Judy Jones at Rocket Foods for their ongoing support of our sport. Sean and Bibi Colgan’s support for our women’s and men’s eight programme was paramount to 2019, particularly after our men’s eight did not achieve Olympic qualification in Linz. In a turbulent year we are grateful for the continued support of Rocket Foods, Aon, Colgan Foundation, 2XU, Waikato River Authority and Filippi. We thank them for the adaptive approach to all challenges we faced. Sadly our relationship with Gallagher concluded in 2020, and we thank them for their support of our sport.

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NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL CREWS 2020 ELITE TEAM Women’s Single Scull Emma Twigg (Hawke’s Bay Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Mike Rodger (coach) Women’s Coxless Pair Kerri Gowler (Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club, Central RPC) Grace Prendergast (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Gary Hay (coach) Women’s Double Scull Olivia Loe (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Brooke Donoghue (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Women’s Lightweight Double Scull Jackie Kiddle (Star Boating Club, Central RPC) Zoe McBride (Nelson Rowing Club, Central RPC) James Coote (coach) Women’s Quadruple Scull Hannah Osborne (Te Awamutu Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Georgia Nugent-O’Leary (Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club, Central RPC) Eve Macfarlane (Canterbury Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Ruby Tew (Star Boating Club, Central RPC) Gary Roberts (coach) Women’s Sweep Squad Kelsey Bevan (Counties-Manukau Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Emma Dyke (Timaru Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Jackie Gowler (Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club, Central RPC) Kerri Gowler (Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club, Central RPC) Ella Greenslade (Wairau Rowing Club, Central RPC) Grace Prendergast (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Beth Ross (Petone Rowing Club, Central RPC)

Lucy Spoors (Canterbury Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Davina Waddy (Canterbury Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Kelsi Walters (Counties-Manukau Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Cox - Caleb Shepherd (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Gary Hay (coach) Men’s Single Scull Mahe Drysdale (West End Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Mike Rodger (coach) Men’s Coxless Pair Michael Brake (North Shore Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Tom Murray (Blenheim Rowing Club, Central RPC) Gary Roberts (coach) Men’s Double Sculls Chris Harris (Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club, Central RPC) Robbie Manson (Wairau Rowing Club, Central RPC) Calvin Ferguson (coach) Men’s Quadruple Scull Jordan Parry (Tauranga Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Isaac Grainger (Auckland Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) John Storey (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Nathan Flannery (Union Christchurch Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Mark Stallard (coach) Men’s Eight Phillip Wilson (Petone Rowing Club, Central RPC) Tom Mackintosh (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Hamish Bond (North End Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Shaun Kirkham (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Ian Seymour (Wairau Rowing Club, Central RPC) Brook Robertson (Nelson Rowing Club, Central RPC) Stephen Jones (West End Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) James Lassche (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Cox - Sam Bosworth (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Tony O’Connor (coach)

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Travelling Reserves Sophie Mackenzie (Wairau Rowing Club, Central RPC) Phoebe Spoors (Canterbury Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Sam Voss (Cambridge Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Matt Dunham (Cambridge Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Cameron Webster (North Shore Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Matt MacDonald (North Shore Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Non-Travelling Reserves Kirstyn Goodger (Wairau Rowing Club, Central RPC) Ashlee Rowe (North Shore Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Cameron Crampton (Timaru Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Team Managers Jan Taylor Sonya Walker

U23 TEAM Women’s Sculling Squad Juliette Lequeux (Otago University Rowing Club) Kathryn Glen (Avon Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Katie Lush (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Nina Hearn (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Stella Clayton-Greene (Hauraki Plains Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Josh Schmidt (coach) Women’s Sweep Squad Brooke Kilmister (University of Washington) Charlotte Spence (Auckland Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Ella Cossill (University of Washington) Grace Holland (Tauranga Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Grace Watson (St Paul’s Collegiate Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Kate Haines (Auckland Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Matt Cameron (coach)

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U23 TEAM (CONTÕD)

JUNIOR TRIALIST LONGLIST

Men’s Quadruple Scull Jamie Hindle-Daniels (Wellington Rowing Club, Central RPC) Jonte Wright (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Seth Hope (Cambridge Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) TK McLaren (Tauranga Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Marion Horwell (coach)

Women Alice Fahey (Wellington Girls’ College) Amy Patten (Baradene College) Anna Wilson (St Margaret’s College) Aoife Taylor (Aquinas College) Atlanta Ieremia-Bruce (St Peter’s School, Cambridge) Bailey Morrison (Hauraki Plains College) Rebecca Leigh (Cambridge Rowing Club/Waikato RPC) Brooke Pitchford (Westlake Girls’ High School) Charlotte Darry (St Margaret’s College) Charlotte McKinlay (Whanganui Collegiate School) Courtney Ryan (Tauranga Girls’ College) Daisy Forsythe (North Shore Rowing Club) Grainne Walsh (Baradene College) Holly Schiele (Diocesan School for Girls) Holly Williams (St Peter’s School, Cambridge) Isabella Carter (Diocesan School for Girls) Isobel Eliadis-Watson (Waikato Rowing Club) Jaime Breen (Epsom Girls’ Grammar) Jane Schellekens (Epsom Girls’ Grammar) Jessica Horrigan (Waikato Diocesan School for Girls) Kyla Otway (Rangi Ruru Girls’ School) Lucy Burrell (Baradene College) Mollie Nicol (Queen Margaret College) Phoebe Collier (Whanganui Collegiate School) Samantha Vance (Rangi Ruru Girls’ School) Shakira Mirfin (Southland Girls’ High School) Sophie Bowden (Christchurch Girls’ High School) Sophie Hill (Christchurch Girls’ High School) Sophie Robinson (Baradene College) Stella Janissen (Aquinas College) Tessa Reid (Rangi Ruru Girls’ School) Tori Cox (New Plymouth Girls’ High School)

Men’s Coxed Four and Men’s Coxless Four Squad Angus McFarlane (Blenheim Rowing Club, Central RPC) Blake Bradshaw (North Shore Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Cameron Smith (California Berkeley) Elliott Jenkins (Boston University) Flynn Watson (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Luca Kirwan (Auckland Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Lucas Clarke (Harvard University), withdrew due to Covid and replaced by Dan Williamson (Yale University) Sam Monkley (Harvard University) Cox - Kaitlyn Shields (Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Tom Stannard (coach) Reserve Men’s Double Scull Chris Stockley (West End Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Mark Taylor (Oamaru Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Marion Horwell (coach) Team Manager Annika Wing

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Men Adam Clark (Sacred Heart College) Ben Farrell (St Andrew’s College) Blair Ellis (Hamilton Boys’ High School) Blake Hogan (Whanganui Collegiate School) Bowen de Gouw (Westlake Boys’ High School) Caleb Brown (St Andrew’s College) Ethan Graham (Auckland Grammar School) Guy Chaffey (Christ’s College) Henry Windhager (Lindisfarne College) Henry Woelders (Christchurch Boys’ High School) Jacob Lorkin (Lindisfarne College) Josh Vodanovich (Hamilton Boys’ High School) Joshua Gordon (Hamilton Boys’ High School) Max Burggraaf (Sacred Heart College) Michael Hiddleston (Auckland Grammar School) Oli Taylor (Christchurch Boys’ High School) Oliver Welch (Auckland Grammar School) Sam Logan (Westlake Boys’ High School) Tait Wilson (Hilton Boys’ High School) Tom Leonard (Hauraki Plains College) Tom Tothill (Christ’s College) Tyler McNutt (Hamilton Boys’ High School) Xavier Smidt (Sacred Heart College) Evan Williams (Takapuna Grammar School) Oscar Ruston (Gisborne Boys’ High School) Callum Tutbury (Aquinas College) Angus Kenny (John McGlashan College) Liam Behrnes (Christchurch Boys’ High School) Finn Hamill (St John’s College Hamilton) Scott Shackleton (Christchurch Boys’ High School) Harry Fitzpatrick (St Peter’s College, Auckland) Marine Arnerich (St Peters College, Auckland) Arie Rasmussen Magasiva (St Patrick’s College Town) Leo Hanna (Whanganui Collegiate School) Reuben Cook (Otago Boys’ High School)

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NEW ZEALAND ELITE TEAM WORLD BEST TIMES

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6:33:260

MEN’S SINGLE SCULL ROBBIE MANSON 2017 WORLD ROWING CUP II POZNAN, POLAND

MEN’S COXED PAIR ERIC MURRAY, HAMISH BOND, CALEB SHEPHERD (COX) 2014 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

6:49:080

7:24:460

WOMEN'S PAIR GRACE PRENDERGAST, KERRI GOWLER 2017 WORLD ROWING CUP II POZNAN, POLAND

LIGHTWEIGHT WOMEN’S SINGLE SCULL ZOE MCBRIDE 2015 WORLD ROWING CUP II VARESE, ITALY

6:08:500

6:14:360

WOMEN’S FOUR GRACE PRENDERGAST, KAYLA PRATT, KERRI GOWLER, KELSEY BEVAN 2014 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

MEN’S PAIR ERIC MURRAY, HAMISH BOND 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES DORNEY LAKE ETON/LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN

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2016 2017 2018 2019

ELITES

ELITE ROWING TEAM ATHLETES

UNDER 23s

JUNIORS

2017 45 ELITE ATHLETES 13 BOAT CLASSES 29 U23 ATHLETES 9 BOAT CLASSES 21 JUNIOR ATHLETES 8 BOAT CLASSES

2018 49 ELITE ATHLETES 13 BOAT CLASSES 26 U23 ATHLETES 9 BOAT CLASSES 20 JUNIOR ATHLETES 7 BOAT CLASSES

2019 51 ELITE ATHLETES 16 BOAT CLASSES 28 U23 ATHLETES 8 BOAT CLASSES 14 JUNIOR ATHLETES 4 BOAT CLASSES

OLYMPIC GAMES COMPETING ATHLETES

2004 ATHENS

2008 BEIJING

2012 LONDON

2016 RIO

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DOMESTIC ROWING REPORT 2020 2 Jock Mackintosh, Domestic Committee Chairperson

020 was a unique year for rowing in many respects. For the first time ever, the Aon Maadi Cup was cancelled due to the onset of Covid-19 in New Zealand. This unprecedented cancellation did see a group of rowers miss out on the event that culminates their school rowing experience. This regatta became the first of many areas of life that faced disruption over the course of the year, but an ever-resilient group the school rowers overcame disappointment with much grace. Rowing NZ worked hard to provide clubs with guidance as the alert-level information was established and changed over the lockdown period. Getting club members back out on the water safely at a local level was the aim around the country.

Bruce Tong, Schools Committee Chairperson

Getting club members back out on the water safely at a local level was the aim around the country.

Annabel Ritchie, University Committee Chairperson

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Indoor Rowing Challenge, Row to the Moon and the One Minute Challenge, to ensure participation and connection within our sport was maintained. Technology enabled these interactions and has been one of the major benefits we have garnered from the pandemic. Zoom has become second nature for many, and this has meant sharing, collaborating and consultation occurred more regularly and with a greater range of members. This engagement across our community was extremely beneficial for the sub-committee of the Domestic Rowing Committee, who developed the 2020 proposal for the Rocket Foods New Zealand Rowing Championships. The sub-committee consisted of Mat Jensen, Alex Meates and Natalie Matheson, along with board members Jock Macintosh and Gerry Dwyer, and staff members Annika Wing, Sonya Walker and Tim Wilson (before his departure in June 2020). The proposal was voted on unanimously by the associations for a first roll-out of the changes in 2021. The purpose of the changes was to excite those rowers already at the event but crucially to entice those who haven’t been attending (whether they are new or returning rowers). The changes provoke more connections through showcase racing (which also provides variety each year) and event-related social functions, and more

excitement through a new draft system for premier big boats and a refined programme in a block format where racing is faster paced down the course. Rowing NZ would like to thank Mat, Natalie and Alex in particular for volunteering their time and for the hard work they undertook to establish a regatta that will excite and entice. Initial feedback from the 2021 event suggestions they achieved this goal. Meanwhile 2020’s national championships event was the last of the old format. 825 rowers from 46 clubs attended the 2020 Rocket Foods New Zealand Rowing Championships. This was more rowers than the previous championship regatta hosted at Lake Karapiro, so it was great to see numbers return. With only some small disruptions due to fog, the racing was enjoyed by all throughout the week. This regatta would prove to be the final national event held for the year due to the onset of Covid-19. The usual New Zealand Masters Championships was also unfortunately cancelled as a result of Covid-19. 2020 saw the introduction of Rowing NZ’s masters virtual seminars, with many members of

New Zealand’s masters community joining subject matter experts such as former elite athletes Eric Murray and Sophie Mackenzie, and High Performance sport nutritionist Christel Dunshea-Mooij. Rowing NZ was also pleased to enhance the connection with masters rowing in New Zealand through the appointment of a specific masters position on the domestic committee. For the 2020/21 season the master appointed is Rebecca Caroe. Rebecca will be seeking input from fellow masters to provide the connection to the committee and to provide advice on the direction of domestic rowing. Rowing NZ also introduced a closed New Zealand Masters Facebook page, where masters are encouraged to share their thoughts and guidance, seek assistance, and further connect with the New Zealand masters community. Unfortunately, University Rowing also had events cancelled due to Covid-19: the 2020 Aon University Rowing Championships at Lake Ruataniwha in April and the Battle of the Bombays on the Waikato River in August. The international opportunities for this group of athletes were also not possible

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in 2020. In December the University Rowing Council was able to gather for a strategy day. The nine university representatives discussed perceived strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to university rowing. These points will now be used to create a strategy to guide university rowing over the next four years. The Whole of Sport Forum was held in Hamilton during October, a later date than usual as a result of Covid-19, and was well supported by association representatives and, for the first time, also attended by members of New Zealand’s elite team. This event remains a great opportunity for Rowing NZ and the rowing community to engage with one another. Race officials who were planning overseas placements – our Australian exchange, FISA jury members and the FISA exam candidates – were all impacted by Covid-19, and all of these areas were put on hold and subsequently cancelled. When travel restrictions are lifted we hope to resurrect all of these opportunities for our officials. This year also saw Lesley Milne officially retire from the Race Official Coordinator’s

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role she has so enthusiastically taken on for the last few years. Rowing NZ’s Race Official programme has truly benefited from her dedication to developing new officials so that our sport can continue to be run with professionalism. We thank Lesley for the time and energy she has given to this role and all the support she has provided our officials. She will be greatly missed. COACH DEVELOPMENT In early 2020 domestic coach development switched to online. Nearly 50% of the participants in 2020 used the online format. Attendance in total was up 30% on 2019, with 124 coaches attending courses. The online format allowed more people from the wider regions to attend, and meant modules were delivered over a series of evenings rather than in the weekend. Once gatherings could take place in person, modules were able to take place. These were delivered in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago. There was an increase in female coaches attending these courses – over 50% of total participants were women. Every second year Rowing NZ funds the Coach Scholarship programme with coaches nominated from every region. This year

with funding changes due to Covid-19, each region also contributed to their coaches attending. This was vital in allowing Rowing NZ to deliver this course, which is always well received. Overall, the 31 domestic scholarship places were eagerly filled by the associations.

...more excitement through a new draft system for premier big boats and a refined programme in a block format where racing is faster paced down the course.

The three scholarship weekends were held at Rowing NZ during October and November. The first of these workshops included extra coaches who had missed out on the Career Coach programme’s first intake in 2019 and were invited by Rowing NZ. Presentations were received from Rowing NZ and HPSNZ staff, and external lectures were given on nutrition, athlete life, S&C, skill acquisition, planning, safe sport, the

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new Nationals programme and the schools survey. This was alongside daily on-water sessions with the elite and age-group coaches. Overall we had 14 female and 17 male coaches attend, 19 from the North Island and 12 from the South Island. Looking back at the previous coach scholarships in 2018 & 2016, several of our current pathway coaches have had their first experience at Rowing NZ through this programme. Additional development opportunities in 2020 included an online erg seminar and a technique seminar. Eric Murray presented ‘Tips and Techniques on the Erg’ for which 40 people tuned in online from around the country. The technique seminars were held at both the Christmas regatta at Karapiro and the Otago Championships in Twizel. In the North Island approximately 60 people turned up to listen to presentations from Tony O’Connor (NZ M8+ coach), Martin Simoncelli (St Paul’s Collegiate and previous U23 coach) and Tina Manker (ex-German elite rower). In the South Island approximately 20 people turned up to hear presentations from Duncan Holland (ex-NZ coach and current Rowing NZ coach developer) and Kirsty Dunhill (Otago Boys’ High School coach).

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LICENSED RACE OFFICIALS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

FISA UMPIRES

AUCKLAND

BAY OF PLENTY

CANTERBURY

EAST COAST

John Hatwell Vanessa McIver Roger Milne Markus Molly Lee Spear Drew Tierney Simon Walker

Tony Allen Murray Discombe Twan Duivenbooden Barbara Etzinger Murray Macdonald Andrew Maclean Steve Mayo-Smith Lesley Milne Roger Milne Peter Monti Brian Parr Warren Rhodes Chris Russell Paula Storey Terry Tidbury Colleen Tonei

Steven Brine Peter Crane John Hatwell Miles Mander Adele Marsden Jesse Rogers

Allan Bain Warren Blazey Barrie Clydesdale Gerry Dwyer Athol Earl Mark Gebbie Michele Hawke Michael Hennessey Audsley Jones Philip Knight Alan Martin Vanessa McIver Pat McQuinn Peter Midgley Christine Moffat Markus Molly Darrel Purton Chris Smith Danny Steven Sophie Strachan Geoff Taggart Justin Wall Nohopuku Williams Gary Wright

Richard Ellis Robert Harrison Jack Quirk

MARLBOROUGH OTAGO

SOUTHLAND

WELLINGTON

WANGANUI

WAIKATO

Michaela Rush Kevin Strickland Elwyn Thomas

Kevin Flutey Julie O’Connor John O’Connor Rex Ryan Peter Sinclair

Tony Debbage Gordon Dobson

Craig Smith Simon Walker Jemal Weston

Alec Auld James Barnes Karen Barnes Colin Birch Mary Birch Tina Duff-Dobson Kim Harrison David Haydock Tony Nelson Andrew O’Reilly Eric Pitcon Lee Spear Drew Tierney Roger Watts Peter Yeoman

Alex Clark Lauren Farnden Max Gold Gerard Mulvey Ellen Seaton Neil Seaton Royce Wilson Trevor Wilson

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2020 ROCKET FOODS NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 46 CLUBS COMPETED

77 EVENTS

383 FEMALES

465 MALES

ENTERED AT THE 2020 NATIONAL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

848 ATHLETES ENTERED IN 2020

OVER 5 DAYS LAKE KARAPIRO

CAMBRIDGE ALTERNATING EACH YEAR BETWEEN THE COUNTRY’S TWO PREMIER ROWING VENUES

LAKE RUATANIWHA

CENTENNIAL OAR

TWIZEL

OVERALL CLUB POINTS WINNER WAIKATO ROWING CLUB

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RE SULT S 2020 ROCKET FOODS

NEW ZEALAND ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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1ST

2ND

3RD

NYAC/West End 6:54.09 Avon 7:02.12

Cambridge/Clifton 7:04.57

Waikato 7:04.88

Tauranga 7:37.20

Petone 7:51.85

Wellington 7:56.92

Men’s Novice Coxed Quadruple Sculls

Avon 6:50.10

Hawkes Bay 6:55.18

Petone 7:00.74

Men’s Senior Coxless Four

Waikato 6:19.73

Waikato 6:21.57

Avon 6:22.12

Men’s Under-20 Pair

Auckland RPC 6:51.76

Southern RPC 7:01.19

North Shore 7:03.72

Women’s Under-20 Pair

Waikato RPC 7:51.29

Waikato 8:04.29

Southern RPC 8:11.24

Men’s Under-22 Quadruple Sculls

Waikato RPC 6:03.38

Southern RPC 6:08.97

Cambridge/Tauranga 6:28.92

Waikato 7:07.98

Nelson 7:22.67

Auckland 7:23.56

Avon Rowing Club 7:45.86

Hawkes Bay 7:50.47

North Shore 7:58.15

Hamilton 7:31.72

Hawkes Bay 7:35.13

North Shore 7:35.69

Wairau 6:05.06

Waikato 6:07.92

Aramoho Whanganui 6:27.20

Women’s Under-22 Quadruple Sculls

Waikato RPC 6:49.71

Southern RPC 6:55.19

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Women’s Premier Quadruple Sculls

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North Shore 1:25.05

Avon 1:25.96

Auckland 1:27.88

–

Waikato 5:50.43

Avon 5:53.79

West End 6:00.25

Central RPC 7:02.53

Southern RPC 7:03.25

Takapuna Grammar 7:09.67

West End 6:56.72

Dunstan Arm 7:02.42

Hawkes Bay 7:03.81

Avon 7:03.54

North Shore 7:10.46

Takapuna Grammar 7:14.43

West End 8:00.91

Cure Boating Club 8:01.55

North Shore 8:18.04

Union 6:43.83

Waikato 6:46.33

Nelson 7:03.71

North Shore/Auckland 7:28.74

Takapuna Grammar 7:33.33

Petone 7:36.20

Women’s Senior Quadruple Sculls* New York Athletic Club/West End 6:54.09 not awarded national title as international club

Women’s Intermediate Coxed Four

Men’s Premier Lightweight Double Sculls Men’s Intermediate Single Sculls Women’s Novice Eight Men’s Premier Quadruple Sculls

Mixed Exhibition Senior Eight Open Para Double Sculls Men’s Club Eight Men’s Under-20 Single Sculls Women’s Club Quadruple Sculls Men’s Novice Double Sculls Women’s Premier Lightweight Single Sculls Men’s Premier Lightweight Double Sculls Womens Exhibition Intermediate Quadruple Sculls

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1ST

2ND

3RD

Waikato RPC 7:53.67

Auckland RPC 7:56.08

Auckland RPC 7:56.37

Avon 8:05.46

Hamilton 8:06.23

Hawkes Bay 8:22.98

Southern RPC 6:33.98

Central RPC 6:35.35

Auckland RPC 6:41.51

Women’s Senior Pair

Waikato 7:57.25

Avon 8:00.70

North Shore 8:02.47

Mens Exhibition Intermediate Eight

Waikato 6:28.59

Waikato 6:28.87

Hawkes Bay 6:38.25

Whakatane 7:21.17

Waikato 7:25.79

Dunstan Arm 7:27.43

Southern RPC 7:43.15

Central RPC 7:43.20

Central RPC 7:52.78

Men’s Senior Single Sculls

Waikato 7:53.89

Waikato 7:58.97

Wairau 8:03.28

Women’s Club Coxed Four

North Shore 8:06.03

Auckland 8:09.52

Dunstan Arm 8:12.04

Men’s Under-22 Double Sculls

Southern RPC 7:22.44

Waikato RPC 7:23.21

Auckland RPC 7:29.44

Women’s Senior Single Sculls

Invercargill 9:16.22

Avon 9:20.74

West End 9:23.42

Avon 7:53.51

Waikato 8:03.12

Hawkes Bay 8:07.66

–

Auckland RPC 8:03.71

Southern RPC 8:48.66

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Men’s Senior Pair

Wairau 7:59.87

Avon 8:05.32

Dunstan Arm 8:06.65

Men’s Club Quadruple Sculls

Waikato 7:05.57

Avon 7:05.78

Wakatipu 7:12.13

Women’s Club Double Sculls

West End 8:45.07

Invercargill 8:50.35

Petone 8:50.64

Women’s Under-22 Single Sculls Women’s Novice Coxed Four Men’s Premier Pair

Men’s Club Double Sculls Women’s Premier Pair

Men’s Novice Coxed Four Women’s Under-22 Four Men’s Under-22 Pair

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1ST

2ND

3RD

Men’s Intermediate Coxed Four

Porirua 7:47:28

Hawkes Bay 7:48:18

Waikato 7:50:39

Women’s Premier Double Sculls

Waikato RPC 7:57.50

Southern RPC 8:02.85

Central RPC 8:18.76

Men’s Premier Double Sculls

Central RPC 6:47.54

Waikato RPC 7:09.05

Wairau 7:24.29

Auckland RPC 8:08.15

Southern RPC 8:18.05

Waikato RPC 8:29.29

North Shore 9:02.01

Tauranga 9:06.25

Dunstan Arm 9:07.36

Women’s Senior Eight

Waikato 7:33.16

Avon 7:43.77

North Shore 7:45.64

Men’s Senior Eight

Waikato 6:35.48

Avon 6:42.73

Auckland 6:45.21

Open Para Single Sculls

Hawkes Bay 9:56.17

Rotorua 10:09.34

Waikato 10:25.20

Men’s Club Coxed Four

Waikato –

Auckland –

Wellington –

Otago University –

West End –

Hawkes Bay –

Women’s Under-22 Double Sculls

Waikato RPC –

Auckland RPC –

Southern RPC –

Men’s Under-22 Single Sculls

Waikato RPC 7:50.29

Waikato RPC 7:50.58

Auckland RPC 7:52.17

Women’s Premier Four

Central RPC 6:55.77

Southern RPC 7:01.94

Waikato RPC 7:24.38

Waikato 6:31.54

North Shore 6:33.88

Auckland 7:03.78

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Waitemata 7:06.71

Hawkes Bay 7:11.94

Takapuna Grammar 7:13.24

Takapuna Grammar 7:19.28

Waikato 7:21.91

Whanganui Collegiate 7:22.10

Wellington 7:39.56

Porirua 7:43.06

Petone 7:53.79

Waikato 7:46.07

Avon 7:55.01

West End 7:56.81

–

Waikato 8:17.26

Waikato 8:18.82

Wellington 8:34.62

Southern RPC 7:34.74

Auckland 7:50.16

Otago/Wanaka 7:57.03

Women’s Under-20 Double Sculls Women’s Intermediate Double Sculls

Women’s Club Single Sculls

Men’s Premier Four Women’s Under-19 Coxed Four Men’s Exhibition Intermediate Coxed Quadruple Sculls Men’s Under-19 Double Sculls Women’s Exhibition Intermediate Eight Women’s Senior Four Women’s Premier Lightweight Double Sculls Men’s Premier Lightweight Single Sculls Men’s Under-20 Double Sculls

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1ST

2ND

3RD

Women’s Novice Double Sculls

Auckland 9:30.47

Clifton 9:40.37

Bay of Plenty Coast 9:43.48

Women’s Under-20 Single Sculls

Southern RPC 9:25.90

Auckland RPC 9:33.91

Central RPC 9:43.51

Waikato 8:02.30

Wellington 8:03.62

Waikato 8:06.72

Women’s Club Eight

Dunstan Arm 7:33.17

Mercer/Auckland/Bay of Plenty Coast 7:39.03

Petone 7:40.74

Men’s Premier Single Sculls

Central RPC 7:16.97

Waikato RPC 7:21.53

Auckland RPC 7:24.93

Women’s Premier Single Sculls

Waikato RPC 8:00.19

Waikato RPC 8:03.99

Southern RPC 8:05.50

Avon 7:19.44

Waikato 7:21.90

Waikato 7:23.01

Waikato RPC 7:56.89

Auckland RPC 7:58.67

Waikato RPC 8:20.74

Men’s Intermediate Double Sculls

Waitemata 7:38.77

Mercer 7:40.99

Waikato 7:44.82

Women’s Novice Coxed Quadruple Sculls

North Shore 8:30.12

Clifton 8:34.79

Star Boating Club 8:42.77

Women’s Under-19 Double Sculls

Cambridge 7:45.25

Clifton 7:50.08

Hawkes Bay 7:53.50

Men’s Club Single Sculls

North Shore 7:30.76

Avon 7:37.79

Wairau 7:37.90

Men’s Under-22 Four

Waikato RPC 6:22.54

Southern RPC 6:35.69

West End 6:45.11

Waikato 8:52.47

North Shore 8:54.75

Dunstan Arm 8:54.76

Otago University 7:52.97

West End 7:57.39

Cambridge 7:59.97

Waikato 6:48.58

Hamilton 6:56.56

Petone/Wellington 7:16.88

Waikato 6:31.05 Wairau 6:31.05

–

Avon 6:39.42

Women’s Club Pair

Auckland 8:56.59

Counties-Manukau 9:08.35

Dunstan Arm 9:09.89

Men’s Under-19 Coxed Four

Auckland 7:19.87

Waikato 7:20.57

North Shore 7:22.54

–

Southern RPC 6:00.85

Waikato RPC/Waikato 6:12.60

Mercer/Auckland/Tauranga/ Cambridge/Aramoho Whanganui 6:33.98

Men’s Club Pair

Men’s Senior Pair Women’s Under-22 Pair

Women’s Intermediate Single Sculls Women’s Senior Double Sculls Men’s Novice Coxed Eight Men’s Senior Quadruple Sculls

Women’s Premier Eight Men’s Premier Eight

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NEW ZEALAND ROWING AWARDS CLARRIE HEALEY CUP 2020

HALLYBURTON JOHNSTONE ROSE BOWL

2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AWARDS

Caleb Shepherd The Clarrie Healey Cup is awarded annually at the completion of the New Zealand Rowing Championships to the male rower who is judged to have achieved the highest standard of rowing and record of performance for the year.

Waikato Rowing Association Awarded to the top association (leading region) in the eight boat events at the New Zealand Rowing Championships.

Club of the Year

CHAMPIONS CUP 2020

2020 NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler The Champions Cup is awarded annually at the completion of the New Zealand Rowing Championships to the female rower who is judged to have achieved the highest standard of rowing and record of performance for the year.

Due to the cancellation of the 2020 New Zealand Secondary School Rowing Championships, the Presidents Scull (Sculling Champions), Executive Trophy (Sweep Oar Champions) and Star Trophy (New Zealand Premier Rowing School) were not presented.

Waikato Rowing Club

Volunteer Of The Year Auckland – Mathew Jensen Bay of Plenty – Glen Reichardt East Coast – No nomination received Canterbury – Helen Steven Marlborough – Kevin Taylor (Mouse) NZSSRA – Chris Williams Otago – No nomination received Southland – Suzanne Townshend Waikato – Pete Yeoman Whanganui – Des Lock

LUD BROOKER MEMORIAL SALVER 2020

2020 NEW ZEALAND MASTERS ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Gary Hay The Lud Brooker Memorial Salver is awarded annually at the completion of the New Zealand

Due to the cancellation of the 2020 New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships the Union Rowing Club Trophy (for most successful club at New Zealand Masters Championships) was not presented in 2020.

Rowing Championships to the coach who has made the greatest significant contribution to the standard of rowing.

NEW ZEALAND ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020 Centennial Oar Waikato Rowing Club Awarded to the top club in all events at the New Zealand Rowing Championships.

2020 NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS Due to the cancellation of the 2020 New Zealand University Rowing Championships the Ashes Trophy (Overall Points Trophy) was not presented in 2020.

Centennial Scull Waikato Rowing Club Awarded to the top club in all sculling events at the New Zealand Rowing Championships.

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Wellington – Caroline Robertson

2020 Service Awards Services to Associations Whanganui Rowing Association Stephanie Rush Southland Rowing Association Rex Ryan Southland Rowing Association Kevin Flutey

SIR DON ROWLANDS MEDAL No nominations were received for the Sir Don Rowlands Medal in 2020.

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SERVICE AWARDS PRESIDENTS Anthony Johnson Evan McCalman Fred Strachan, QSM Don Swales Jim Hill Lesley Milne Mike Hartley Bruce Fraser John Wylie, MNZM Tony Popplewell, ONZM Bill Falconer

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COUNCIL AND BOARD Leslie Arthur Rob Bristow Mark Brownlee Douglas Burrowes Tim Castle Tonia Cawood Jack Collin Ross Collinge Alan Cotter Raechel Cummins Jane Davel Hayden Dillon Gerry Dwyer Bob Evans William Falconer, CNZM Graham France Bruce Fraser Mike Hartley Virginia Le Bas Barrie Mabbott Jock Mackintosh

Charles Martin Eddie Martin Bruce McClintock George McDonald David W. Moloney, OBE John O’Connor Joanna Perry Tony Popplewell Jerry Rickman Annabel Ritchie Gillian Simpson Glen Sinclair Ivan Sutherland Michael Stanley Geoff Taylor Bruce Tong George Tuffin Peter Twigg Luke van Velthooven Bill Vine Simon West Paul Wolland John Wylie

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NEW ZEALAND SELECTORS

SERVICES TO ASSOCIATIONS

Peter Abbott Noel Donaldson Athol Earl Gary Hay Brian Hawthorne David Lindstrom Barrie Mabbott Conrad Robertson Ivan Sutherland, ONZM Richard Tonks, MNZM Lindsay Wilson

Auckland Rowing Association Barry Brown Rod Cameron Leith Menzies Lesley Milne Brian Parr L.E. Rennie Terry Tidbury Murray Twining Max Weston Clive Williams Bay of Plenty Rowing Association Chick Hammond Tim Richardson, MNZM Canterbury Rowing Association Alan Bain Judith Bain Philip Bell Warren Blazey Desmond Borgfeldt Tony Brough Gerald Dwyer Trudy Keys Harry Lamplugh Patrick McQuinn Christine Moffat

SPECIAL AWARD FOR SERVICE Olive Falconer Lisa Holton

Brian McNeill Darryl Purton Michael Schaper James Sheehan Danny Steven Armin Svoboda Justin Wall Ray Wiese East Coast Rowing Association Anthony Austin Tony Bone Hugh Norris Marlborough Rowing Association Donald Gardiner Dave Henry George McDonald Errol Millar Leicester Bryan Saul, MNZM Otago Rowing Association Leslie Bennett Sydney Broadley Loraine Bruce, QSM Neil J. Burrow Alex Clark Ronald Lawrence John Letts Don Lyon Michael McClelland Ron Moore

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Karl Morgan Glen Sinclair Johnny Williams Royce Wilson Trevor Wilson Catherine Wilson Southland Rowing Association Cliff Buchanan Ray Cleveland Kevin Flutey Stuart Hamlin George Kempton Sam McGregor Barry McKenzie John O’Connor Graeme Robertson Rex Ryan Peter Sinclair Anthony Vella Waikato Rowing Association Bryce Arnold Don Barron David Blackie Alf Bruce Dianne Campbell Colin Green Tim Malcolmson Tony Nelson

Whanganui Rowing Association Robert L. Ackroyd Graham Carey Bob Evans Bruce Gichard Donald Gordon Bruce Keith Donald McDonald Peter McGuiness Patrick Montgomerie Stephanie Rush Leslie Saywood Gus Scott Peter Smith Grace Thrush Alan Tong Murray Wright Wellington Rowing Association Deidre Burke Andrew Carr-Smith Br Terrence Costello Laurie Counsell Anthony Debbage Peter Delaney Gordon Dobson Ian Dobson Stewart Mitchell Paul O’Brien George Tuffin Paul Wolland

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COVID-19 I

n March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared an outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and governments around the world declared states of national emergency and implemented lockdowns, border closures and international travel restrictions. As a result, local and international regattas, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, were cancelled or postponed. This led to a significant decrease in highperformance costs for the year as a result of no international travel, while the cancellation of

local regattas resulted in a significant reduction in sponsorship income and regatta delivery costs. All other domestic expenses were reduced as a result of the decreased income and activity for the year. At the 2020 AGM the decision was made to rebate 50% of competition licence fees in 2021 to support local rowing communities financially impacted by the pandemic. Despite the extreme volatility during the year, the group’s small portfolio of investments has performed well, with an increase in the total portfolio value over the year.

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FINANCIALS Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense 29 Statement of Movement in MembersÕ Funds

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Cashflows 32 Notes to the Accounts Audit Report

33-40 41

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Statement of

Comprehensive Revenue and Expense 2020

For the year ended 31 December 2020

2019

2020

GROUP REVENUE

Notes

Sport New Zealand funding

2019 PARENT

5,461,389

5,630,519

5,461,389

5,630,519

Gaming trust donations

101,369

146,554

101,369

146,554

Sponsorship

362,305

713,043

362,305

713,043

29,564

405,118

29,564

405,118

Athlete tour contributions Membership income

380,273

395,869

380,273

395,869

Philanthropic funding and donations

341,739

762,402

330,464

699,352

12,022

17,362

8,912

12,671

206,024

119,260

182,763

109,034

Interest received Other income Revaluation of Sport New Zealand loan

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment Total Revenue

70,535

148,761

50,669

148,761

50,669

7,043,446

8,311,331

7,005,800

8,233,364

4,194,261

6,455,176

4,194,261

6,455,176

104,766

220,405

104,766

220,405

EXPENSES High performance tour and operating costs Regatta delivery Sport development

87,296

233,058

87,296

233,058

Communications and marketing

89,869

221,158

89,869

221,158

Administration

810,609

1,086,011

804,745

1,006,354

Depreciation and amortisation

430,756

466,644

430,756

466,644

5,717,557

8,682,452

5,711,693

8,602,795

1,325,889

(371,121)

1,294,107

(369,431)

17,419

31,052

1,343,308

(340,069)

1,294,107

(369,431)

Total Expenses Net Surplus / (Deficit) for the year

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE Change in fair value of investments Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

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Statement of

Movements in MembersÕ Funds Accumulated Revenues & Expenses

Capital Fund

Fair Value Reserve

Total Members’ Funds

5,745,400 (371,121)

585,558 -

23,573 -

6,354,531 (371,121)

31,052

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

(371,121)

31,052

(340,069)

Balance at 31 December 2019

5,374,279

585,558

54,625

6,014,462

Balance at 1 January 2020 Net surplus / (deficit) for the year

5,374,279 1,325,889

585,558 -

54,625 -

6,014,462 1,325,889

For the year ended 31 December 2020 GROUP Balance at 1 January 2019 Net surplus / (deficit) for the year Other comprehensive revenue and expense

Other comprehensive revenue and expense

17,419

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

1,325,889

17,419

1,343,308

Balance at 31 December 2020

6,700,168

585,558

72,044

7,357,770

Accumulated Revenues & Expenses

Total Members’ Funds

6,028,335 (369,431)

PARENT Balance at 1 January 2019 Net surplus / (deficit) for the year Other comprehensive revenue and expense

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

(369,431)

Balance at 31 December 2019

5,658,904

Balance at 1 January 2020

5,658,904

Net surplus / (deficit) for the year

1,294,107

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

1,294,107

Balance at 31 December 2020

6,953,011

Other comprehensive revenue and expense

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Statement of

Financial Position 2020

As at 31 December 2020

2019

2020

GROUP Notes Members’ Funds

2019 PARENT

7,357,770

6,014,462

6,953,011

5,658,904

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Sport New Zealand loan

Total Non Current Liabilities CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable

422,869

599,341

422,123

546,806

Revenue with future obligations

151,797

89,214

151,797

89,214

Derivative liability

Total Current Liabilities Total Funds Employed

883

13,880

883

13,880

575,549

702,435

574,803

649,900

7,933,319

6,716,897

7,527,814

6,308,804

represented by: NON CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment

4,851,416

4,948,405

4,851,416

4,948,405

Intangible assets

Investments

Total Non Current Assets

254,135

221,769

5,105,551

5,170,174

4,851,416

4,948,405

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents

2,023,234

752,014

1,974,813

666,991

Short term deposits

440,000

340,000

Debtors and receivables

125,581

73,321

122,632

72,020

113,725

198,112

113,725

198,112

125,228

83,276

125,228

83,276

Total Current Assets

2,827,768

1,546,723

2,676,398

1,360,399

Total Assets

7,933,319

6,716,897

7,527,814

6,308,804

Prepaid expenses Clothing and inventory Derivative asset

26 MARCH 2021

For and on behalf of the Board: — 31 —

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Statement of

Cashflows 2020

For the year ended 31 December 2020

2019

2020

GROUP Notes

2019 PARENT

7,593,637

8,545,434

7,582,362

8,482,384

29,002

403,525

29,002

403,525

384,459

392,713

384,459

392,713

11,672

17,127

8,912

12,671

Other income

157,813

98,913

157,813

98,913

GST

-44,964

7,384

-44,964

7,384

Payments to suppliers

(1,931,811)

(4,658,506)

(1,874,159)

(4,630,809)

Payments to employees

(2,542,753)

(2,712,074)

(2,542,753)

(2,712,074)

Payments to athletes

(2,207,501)

(2,039,130)

(2,207,501)

(2,039,130)

(38)

(152)

(38)

(152)

CASHFLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash was provided from: Sponsorship, grants, donations and fundraising projects Athlete tour contributions Membership income Interest received

Cash was applied to:

GST Interest paid Net cash inflow (outflow) from Operating Activities

1,449,516

55,234

1,493,133

15,425

CASHFLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash was provided from: Sale of property, plant and equipment

165,918

68,711

165,918

68,711

6,104

6,294

29,894

30,181

(351,229)

(126,025)

(351,229)

(126,025)

(28,984)

(70,176)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from Investing Activities

(178,296)

(91,015)

(185,310)

(57,314)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held

1,271,219

(35,781)

1,307,822

(41,889)

752,014

787,795

666,991

708,880

2,023,233

752,014

1,974,813

666,991

Dividends from investments Sale of investments Cash was applied to: Purchase of property, plant and equipment Transfer to short term deposit Purchase of investments

Cash at start of year Cash at end of year

4a — 32 —

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2020 Reporting Entity New Zealand Rowing Association Incorporated (“Rowing New Zealand”) is an incorporated society under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. The financial statements of Rowing New Zealand for t he year ended 31 December 2020 comprise Rowing New Zealand, and the consolidated financial statements of the Group. “The Group” comprises of Rowing New Zealand and its controlled entity New Zealand Rowing Foundation Inc (“the Foundation”). The principal aim of Rowing New Zealand and the Group is to provide leadership that enhances performance and participation in rowing. Statement of Compliance The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand (NZ GAAP). In the case of Rowing New Zealand and the Group, NZ GAAP is International Public Sector Accounting Standards as appropriate for Tier 2 Not-for-profit, Public Benefit Entities applying the Reduced Disclosure Regime (PBE St andards RDR). Rowing New Zealand and the Group have taken all disclosure concessions available. Rowing New Zealand and the Group are eligible to apply PBE Standards RDR as they have less than $30 million annual expenditure. Basis of preparation The accounting policies detailed in the following notes have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements and have been applied consistently by the Group. T he Group controls an entity when it has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to benefit from its activities. Under PBE IPSAS 6 Rowing New Zealand is considered to have control over the Foundation as Rowing New Zealand receives the majority of the benefits of the Foundation and appoints the majority of the governing body. T he financial statements of Rowing New Zealand and the Group have been prepared using the going concern assumption. The measurement basis adopted is that of historical cost, other than the revaluation of foreign exchange contracts and equity and debt instruments. Covid-19 In March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared an outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic resulting in the New Zealand Government declaring a State of National Emergency and governments around the world implementing varying degrees of lockdowns in an attempt to contain the outbreak. The New Zealand Government implemented lockdowns, border closures and international travel restrictions in response to the pandemic. As a result, local and international regattas, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, were cancelled or postponed. T he cancellation of the international tours resulted in a significant decrease in high performance costs for the year as a result of no international travel. The cancellation of local regattas resulted in a significant reduction in sponsorship income and regatta delivery costs. All other domestic expenses were reduced as a result of the decreased income and activity for the year. A further significant decision made at t he 2020 AGM was to rebate 50% of competition license fees in 2021 to support local rowing communities financially impacted by the pandemic. Significant Accounting Policies The following specific policies have been applied to all aspects of these financial statements: ( a) Presentation Currency The presentation currency and functional currency is the New Zealand Dollar. All amounts have been presented in New Zealand Dollars (rounded to the nearest dollar). ( b) GST Except for trade receivables and trade payables which are stated inclusive of GST, all amounts have been reported exclusive of GST. ( c) Taxation Rowing New Zealand has an exemption from income tax under section CW46 of the Income Tax Act 2007 as a body promoting amateur games or sports. As such no income tax is payable. The Foundation has charitable status and is exempt from income tax.

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2020 1 Revenue by Operating Unit

Year to 31 December 2020 Revenue Expenses

High Performance 5,858,617

Domestic & Admin 1,147,183

Foundation 37,646

Total Group 7,043,446

4,194,260

1,086,677

5,864

5,286,801

Depreciation allocation

215,594

215,162

430,756

Net surplus / (deficit)

1,448,763

(154,656)

31,782

1,325,889

High Performance 6,541,947

Domestic & Admin 1,691,417

Foundation 77,967

Total Group 8,311,331

Year to 31 December 2019 Revenue

6,455,176

1,680,975

79,657

8,215,808

Depreciation allocation

Expenses

237,371

229,273

466,644

Net surplus / (deficit)

(150,600)

(218,831)

(1,690)

(371,121)

2 Revenue Recognition evenue from exchange transactions R Exchange transactions are those where the Group receives value (cash or other assets) and gives something (usually goods or services) of approximately equal value in return. The Group receives exchange revenue from a number of sources. This revenue relates largely to services provided by Rowing New Zealand. These services include international tours for selected athletes, sponsorship benefits to commercial partners, member benefits for licensed rowers and coach development programs for athletes, schools, clubs and universities. The Group recognises revenue from providing these services in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at the reporting date.. evenue from non-exchange transactions R Non-exchange transactions are those where the Group receives value (cash or other assets) without giving approximately equal value in return. The Group receives non-exchange revenue in the form of government funding, grants, philanthropic funding and donations. Cash or other assets received from non-exchange transactions are recognised as either revenue or a liability at the reporting date. The specific recognition criteria in relation to the Group’s non-exchange transactions are: - Government Funding and Grants The recognition of government funding and grants depends on whether the revenue comes with any ‘conditions’ or ‘restrictions’. If the revenue comes with ‘conditions’ that specifically require the Group to return the grant if the grant is not used in the way stipulated it is initially recognised as a liability. It is subsequently recognised as non-exchange revenue when the ‘conditions’ are satisfied. ‘Restrictions’ that do not specifically require the Group to return the cash or asset if it is not utilised in the way stipulated do not result in the recognition of a non-exchange liability. Such funding or grants are immediately recognised as non-exchange revenue. - Philanthropic Funding and Donations Philanthropic funding and donations are voluntary transfers of cash, other monetary assets, goods or services that the Group receives which are free from conditions or restrictions. Philanthropic funding and donations are recognised as revenue at their fair value at the date the funding is received.

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts 2020

For the year ended 31 December 2020

2019

2020

GROUP

2019 PARENT

Exchange revenues

1,138,949

1,701,321

1,112,578

1,686,404

Non-exchange revenues

5,904,498

6,610,010

5,893,223

6,546,960

Total Revenue

7,043,446

8,311,331

7,005,800

8,233,364

70,028

24,076

70,028

24,076

Gaming trust funding

31,769

65,138

31,769

65,138

Other Revenue in Advance

50,000

151,797

89,214

151,797

89,214

59,428

51,547

56,479

50,246

Exchange and Non-exchange Revenue

Non-exchange Revenue with Future Obligations Sport New Zealand funding

Total Grants with Future Obligations 3 Debtors and Receivables Debtors and receivables are stated at their estimated net realisable value. Receivables from exchange transactions GST Total Debtors and Receivables

66,153

21,774

66,153

21,774

125,581

73,321

122,632

72,020

4 Cash and Short Term Deposits Cash and bank equivalents comprise cash and call accounts and other deposits held with financial institutions with maturity dates less than 3 months. Short term deposits include all cash investments with maturities between 3 and 12 months. The average interest rate prevailing on cash and short term deposits at 31 December 2020 was 0.05% (2019: 0.10%). The philanthropic funding account is used for the purpose of receiving donations from philanthropists. Donated funds are used in accordance with the wishes of the donor. Board approval is required to allocate funds from this account. There is no obligation to repay the funds. The liquidity account is used to ensure that Rowing New Zealand has ready access to liquid assets to sustain operations in the event of significant unanticipated increases in operating expenses or decreases in revenue to enable the organisation to preserve its capacity to deliver the domestic rowing programme and support the high performance programme. Funds can only be transferred out of this account in particular circumstances and with Board approval. 4a Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and bank balances Philanthropic funding account Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

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1,481,406

411,227

1,432,985

326,204

541,828 2,023,234

340,787

541,828

340,787

752,014

1,974,813

666,991

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts 2020

For the year ended 31 December 2020 4b Short Term Deposits

2019

2020

GROUP

Short term deposits (liquidity account)

2019 PARENT

340,000

Short term deposits

100,000

Total Short Term Deposits

440,000

340,000

5 Property, Plant and Equipment Items of property, plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost and depreciated as outlined below. Initial cost includes the purchase consideration, or fair value in the case of a donated asset and those costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for its intended use. Costs cease to be capitalised when substantially all the activities necessary to bring an asset to the location and condition for its intended use are complete. Depreciation is provided on a straight line basis. The depreciation rates of the major classes of assets reflecting their estimated economic life are as follows:

Boats and oars 20% - 33% Coaching and gym equipment 10% - 20% Vehicles 10% - 20% Computers and furniture 5% - 33% High performance centre 3% - 4% PARENT AND GROUP Cost Balance 1 January 2020 Additions

Boats & Oars

Coaching & Gym Equipment

High Performance Building

Computers & Furniture

Total

1,832,913

432,915

118,674

5,498,821

254,936

8,138,259

252,385

49,491

11,574

40,158

353,608

Vehicles

Disposals

(417,423)

(1,971)

(4,279)

(423,673)

Balance 31 December 2020

1,667,875

480,435

130,248

5,498,821

290,815

8,068,194

Balance 1 January 2020

951,225

343,911

87,666

1,640,452

167,108

3,190,362

Depreciation expense

172,246

37,273

6,074

181,934

33,229

430,756

Accumulated depreciation

Disposals

(399,962)

(99)

(4,279)

(404,340)

723,509

381,085

93,740

1,822,386

196,058

3,216,778

Balance 1 January 2019

990,986

119,703

37,010

4,040,302

107,784

5,295,785

Balance 31 December 2019

881,688

89,005

31,008

3,858,369

88,336

4,948,405

Balance 31 December 2020

944,366

99,350

36,508

3,676,435

94,757

4,851,416

Balance 31 December 2020 Carrying value

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2020 6 Intangible Assets The intangible asset owned by Rowing New Zealand is the website and member management system. Intangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Costs for intangible assets are capitalised if the criteria for capitalising development costs are met. Amortisation is recognised in the net surplus/deficit on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful life for the website and member management system is 5 years. Website & Member Management System

PARENT AND GROUP Cost Balance 1 January 2020

158,976

Additions

Disposals

158,976

Balance 31 December 2020 Accumulated Amortisation Balance 1 January 2020

158,976 -

Amortisation Expense

158,976

Balance 31 December 2020 Carrying Value As at 1 January 2019

11,280

As at 31 December 2019

As at 31 December 2020

7 Investments Available for Sale Financial Assets Investments are initially measured at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investments are measured at fair value. Changes in fair value, other than impairment losses, are recognised in other comprehensive revenue and expense and accumulated in the revaluation reserve. When these investments are sold or mature, the gain or loss accumulated in the fair value reserve is reclassified to surplus or deficit. For the year ended 31 December 2020

2020

2019

2020

GROUP Available for sale investments Shares in listed companies Bonds Total Investments — 37 —

2019 PARENT

173,626

183,830

80,509

37,939

254,135

221,769

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts 2020

For the year ended 31 December 2020

2019

2020

2019

8 Accounts Payable Accounts Payable are stated at the estimated amounts payable. Short-term employee benefits are amounts owing to employees where the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee. This liability is created (and the expense recorded) as the related service is provided. The employee benefit liability relates to accumulated annual leave and days in lieu owing to employees. These amounts are only recognised as a liability if the obligation can be reliably estimated. GROUP

Trade creditors

PARENT

177,207

281,757

176,461

229,222

Expenses accrued

92,886

88,502

92,886

88,502

Employee benefits

152,776

229,082

152,776

229,082

Total Accounts Payable

422,869

599,341

422,123

546,806

9 Loans and Borrowings Non-Current Loans Non-current loans are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Fair value is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. The market rate of interest used is determined by looking at assets of a similar maturity and credit risk. Movements in fair value, including those arising from impairment, are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense. GROUP Sport New Zealand Loan

PARENT

Loan drawn down

1,300,000

Previous loan repayments

(174,500)

(1,125,500)

(1,054,965)

(1,125,500)

(1,054,965)

Balance 1 January

Previous fair value movements

70,535

Loan repayments

Fair Value movement

(70,535)

Balance 31 December

Total Non-Current Loans

At each balance date the carrying value of the Sport New Zealand loan is determined based on the discounted cash flows of the expected repayments for the loan. Rowing New Zealand must exercise judgement to determine both the expected future cash flows and the appropriate discount rate to apply to each loan. When doing this Rowing New Zealand takes into account the expected repayment term. During 2020 Rowing New Zealand was not required to make a loan repayment under the agreed repayment calculation formula. Based on the formula, Rowing New Zealand also does not expect to make a repayment during 2021. As at 31 December 2020 the balance of the loan has been written down to nil based on forecast future cashflows.

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2020 10 Foreign Currency Transactions and Financial Instruments Rowing New Zealand is subject to foreign currency risk when purchasing equipment and attending regattas outside New Zealand. Where exposure to foreign currency is certain, it is Rowing New Zealand’s policy to reduce the uncertainty around exchange rates using forward exchange contracts and foreign currency bank accounts. The Group holds derivative financial instruments to hedge its foreign currency. Derivatives are initially measured at fair value; any directly attributable transaction costs are recognised in surplus or deficit as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognised in surplus or deficit. As at 31 December 2020 commitments on forward exchange contracts totalled $18,331 (2019: $744,110). 11 Commitments and Contingencies There were no capital commitments or contingent liabilities at balance date.

At 31 December 2020 an amount of $87,932 was due in respect of future operating lease payment for vehicles (2019: $78,946).

12 Related Party Disclosures The controlling entity of the group is Rowing New Zealand.

Rowing New Zealand Board Members

From time to time, Board Members or their related entities may transact with the group. Rowing New Zealand Board Members have interests in related entities as follows: Gerald Dwyer

Life Member, Canterbury Rowing Association Life Member, Avon Rowing Club

Jock Mackintosh

Coach, Hawkes Bay Rowing Club

Annabel Ritchie

Life Member, Wakatipu Rowing Club Director, Wellington Rowing Association

Raechel Cummins

Coach, Wellington Rowing Club Subcommittee member and consultant, Wellington Rowing Association

Genevieve Macky

Life Member, Waihopai Rowing Club

Thornton Williams

Member, West End Rowing Club

Related Party Transactions Rowing New Zealand paid $4,000 to Findex NZ Limited for the provision of accounting services for the four regional performance centres. Hayden Dillon is a Rowing New Zealand board member and a managing principal/shareholder of Findex NZ Limited. Rowing New Zealand paid $207 to Canterbury Rowing Association for vehicle hire. Gerald Dwyer is a Rowing New Zealand board member and a life member of Canterbury Rowing Association. Rowing New Zealand paid $43,442 to Karapiro Rowing Incorporated for regatta entry fees, course costs, entry system fees and regatta sponsorship. Raechel Cummins is a Rowing New Zealand board member and a Karapiro Rowing Incorporated board member.

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2020 Key Management Personnel Compensation of the Group’s key management personnel includes salaries and non-cash benefits. The Group has recognised an expense of $571,912 relating to compensation of key management personnel (2019: $643,681). Controlled Entity NZ Rowing Foundation Incorporated As at 31 December 2020, Gerry Dwyer and Jock Mackintosh were Rowing New Zealand Board Members in addition to being trustees of the Foundation. During 2020 Rowing New Zealand re-appointed Ivan Sutherland and Murdoch Dryden to be trustees of the Foundation. Rowing New Zealand provides administrative services to the Foundation. Rowing New Zealand does not charge for these services or for other goods and services purchased on behalf of the Foundation.

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Independent Auditor’s Report To the members of New Zealand Rowing Association Incorporated Report on the audit of the incorporated society and group financial statements

Opinion In our opinion, the accompanying incorporated society and group financial statements of New Zealand Rowing Association Incorporated (the ’incorporated society’) and its subsidiary (the 'group') on pages 29 to 40:

We have audited the accompanying incorporated society and group financial statements which comprise:

—

the incorporated society and group statement of financial position as at 31 December 2020;

i. present fairly in all material respects the incorporated society's and group’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date; and

—

the incorporated society and group statements of comprehensive revenue and expense, movements in members’ funds and cash flows for the year then ended; and

—

notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

ii. comply with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime (Not For Profit).

Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (‘ISAs (NZ)’). We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. We are independent of the incorporated society and group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (Including International Independence Standards) (New Zealand) issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (‘IESBA Code’), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the IESBA Code. Our responsibilities under ISAs (NZ) are further described in the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the incorporated society and group financial statements section of our report. Other than in our capacity as auditor we have no relationship with, or interests in, the incorporated society and group.

Use of this independent auditor’s report This independent auditor’s report is made solely to the members as a body. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the members those matters we are required to state to them in the independent auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the members as a body for our audit work, this independent auditor’s report, or any of the opinions we have formed.

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Responsibilities of the directors for the incorporated society and group financial statements The Directors, on behalf of the incorporated society, are responsible for:

—

the preparation and fair presentation of the incorporated society and group financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand (being Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime (Not For Profit));

—

implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a incorporated society and group set of financial statements that is fairly presented and free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and

—

assessing the ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the incorporated society and group financial statements Our objective is:

—

to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the incorporated society and group financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and

—

to issue an independent auditor’s report that includes our opinion.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs NZ will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these incorporated society and group financial statements. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of these incorporated society and group financial statements is located at the External Reporting Board (XRB) website at: http://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards-for-assurance-practitioners/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-7/ This description forms part of our independent auditor’s report.

Hamilton 26 March 2021

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

GOVERNANCE REPORT 2020 Meeting Dates/ Attendance

21 Feb 3 April

5 May

(Virtual)

11 June

9 July

(Virtual)

14 Aug 11 Sept 12 Nov (Virtual)

Dec

G. Dwyer

J. Mackintosh

A Ritchie

T Cawood

–

H Dillon

G Taylor

J Rickman

–

B Tong

R Cummins

V Le Bas

Jane Davel

–

(Until May 2020)

(until October 2020)

(From May 2020)

Genevieve Macky (Co-opt)

Thornton Williams (Co-opt from May 2020)

*A - Apology

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

SOCIAL MEDIA 2020 YOUTUBE

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

ROWING NZ

2,005

7,173

ROWING NZ

AON MAADI CUP

SUBSCRIBERS

428,619 VIDEO VIEWS

LIKES

8,135 LIKES

23,200 FOLLOWERS

AON MAADI CUP

3,238 FOLLOWERS

ROWING NZ ATHLETES

4,791 LICENSED ROWERS FOR 2019/2020 — 44 —

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2020

2020 ROWING NEW ZEALAND OFFICERS AND STAFF PATRON The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO, Governor General of New Zealand

2020 NATIONAL SELECTION PANELS

William Falconer, CNZM

Elite Barrie Mabbott (convenor), Gary Hay Under 23 Luke van Velthooven (convenor), Janey Charlton Junior Janey Charlton (convenor), Alex Meates, Alison Storey

NZRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NZ ROWING FOUNDATION INC.

VICE PATRON Fred Strachan, QSM

PRESIDENT

Gerry Dwyer (chair) Raechel Cummins Jane Davel (from May 2020) Hayden Dillon Virginia Le Bas Jock Mackintosh Jerry Rickman (until October 2020) Annabel Ritchie Geoff Taylor Bruce Tong Genevieve Macky (Co-opt) Thornton Williams (Co-opt from May 2020)

LIFE MEMBERS Gerry Dwyer William Falconer, CNZM Mike Hartley Jim Hill Johnny Johnson Evan McCalman Lesley Milne Tony Popplewell, ONZM Fred Strachan, QSM Ivan Sutherland, MNZM George Tuffin John Wylie, MNZ

Executive Ivan Sutherland, MNZM (chair) Juliette Drysdale Gerry Dwyer Murdoch Dryden Jock Mackintosh Pat Peoples

AUDITORS KPMG

HON. LEGAL COUNSEL Rob Hart

ROWING NEW ZEALAND STAFF Chief Executive Simon Peterson General Manager – Finance Gail Nell Rowing Manager Sonya Walker Marketing and Communications Manager Anna Williams Coach Development Manager Jared Cummings (maternity cover February 2020 – December 2020) Office Manager Rachael Kennedy General Manager – Performance Judith Hamilton High Performance Operations Manager Lisa Holton High Performance Coordinator Michele Munro High Performance Athlete Development Leader Annika Wing Chief Operating Officer Rachelle Stoddart (until July 2020) Rowing Coordinator Tim Wilson (until June 2020)

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High Performance Coaches James Coote Calvin Ferguson Gary Hay Tony O’Connor Gary Roberts Mike Rodger Mark Stallard Auckland Rowing Performance Centre Ian Bright (head coach) Fiona Bourke (coach November 2019 – October 2020) Bryce Abernethy (coach) Waikato Rowing Performance Centre: Tom Stannard (head coach) Nick Barton (coach) Fiona Bourke (coach, from October 2020) Central Rowing Performance Centre: Mark Stallard (head coach) Marion Horwell (coach) Southern Rowing Performance Centre: John O’Connor (head coach) Josh Schmidt (coach)

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Auckland Rowing Association Bay of Plenty Rowing Association Canterbury Rowing Association East Coast Rowing Association Marlborough Rowing Association New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Association Otago Rowing Association Southland Rowing Association Waikato Rowing Association Wanganui Rowing Association Wellington Rowing Association

AFFILIATES Karapiro Rowing Inc South Island Rowing Inc New Zealand Universities Rowing Council Legion of Rowers New Zealand Indoor Rowing Association

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Rowing NZ Annual Report 2020

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