Rowing NZ Annual Report 2016 by rowingnz

130TH ANNUAL REPORT

DEDICATION TO BEING THE BEST The winds of change ensure our athletes, coaches and operations continue to evolve, making sure the excellent foundations we have built are enhanced in a positive way, both on and off the water.

Rowing New Zealand Proud of Our 2016 Partners: Major Funding Partner: High Performance Sport New Zealand Principal Partner: Bankstream Major Sponsors: Aon New Zealand, Mercury Sponsors: 2XU, BNZ, Gallagher, Pure South Gaming Trust Partners: Lion Foundation, NZCT, Pub Charity Supporters and Suppliers: Adidas Eyewear

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CONTENTS Chairman and CEO Report

Secondary Schools Report

High Performance Report

2016 Aon Maadi Cup Results

2016 International Crews

New Zealand Rowing Awards

2017 International Crews

Service Awards

2016 International Results

Financials 52

Domestic Rowing Report

Audit Report

NZ Licensed Race Officials

Governance Report

2016 Bankstream NZ Championship Results

Social Media

University Report

Rowing New Zealand Officers / Staff

2016 Aon University Championship Results

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CHAIRMAN AND CEO REPORT 2016 2

016 will always be defined by the Rio Olympics and the on water performances of our team. While very proud of our elite team (56 athletes including 43 Olympic athletes, 6 coaches, 9 support staff ) 30 of whom made the Olympic ‘A’ finals with three Olympic medals, we always want more, expect more

GERRY DWYER, Chairman of the Board

The world is catching up and the spread of medals across 21 nations is a strong indicator of the challenge ahead.

SIMON PETERSON, Chief Executive

and we always analyse why not more medals. The world is catching up and the spread of medals across 21 nations is a strong indicator of the challenge ahead. Eight crews in Olympic ‘A’ finals is a credit to the dedication of our athletes, our coaches and the HP team. The depth in our programme and the experience gained in 2016 provide us with confidence for 2017 and beyond. But 2016 will also sadly be remembered for the loss of Tom Reid a wonderful contributor and a true rowing personality across coaching, managing and competing. Joy Owens a long-time supporter at all levels of rowing also passed away and her very — 01 —

positive contribution is acknowledged. Dudley Storey, one of our greatest athletes and a thoroughly devoted rowing personality died in March 2017 but we deem it appropriate that his name is recognised in this and future reports as he deserves as many accolades as have been attributed and the many more that will come. GOVERNANCE The board governance report sits alongside this report and conveys the commitment made by all Rowing NZ board members in the interest of all members of our sport. We thank them for their diligent oversight. FINANCIAL A special acknowledgment of the work of our Audit Finance Risk and Compliance Committee members (Chair Joanna Perry, Jerry Rickman, Tonia Cawood, Gerry Dwyer, and Hayden Dillon) as theirs is an increasing and significant workload and responsibility. They have been provided with a professional level of high quality information through the diligent work of Rachelle Stoddart. Four year forecasts lead to an intriguing conversation of prior four year comparisons and possible eight year outlooks as foreign exchange, athlete and coach numbers, plant requirements and HPSNZ reporting all increase.

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PARTNERSHIPS December 2016 brought to a close 12 years of a very unique and special partnership between sponsor and sport. Derek and Judy have been outstanding supporters domestically and internationally for rowing in this country, for Rowing NZ as the national body and for our elite athletes. Derek and Judy Jones have sold Bankstream, but we are delighted to agree new terms for the coming four years (details to be announced) through to Tokyo 2020. The partnership continues. The philanthropic programme has contributed so much to ensure the continuity of one of New Zealand sports biggest HP programmes. This has been led by David Richwhite and Peter Masfen along with the Brian Perry Charitable Trust. Campbell Meyers, Sean Colgan and Peter Harris have also made significant contributions. We are truly grateful for this very generous support that allowed so many young rowers to compete in Rio on their way to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. David, Peter, Sean, Campbell, Peter, Brian Perry Trustees thank you for your amazing support in 2016 and towards Tokyo. 2016 saw another first for rowing in NZ when the Evers-Swindells became the first New Zealanders to win the coveted and often considered the most prestigious rowing accolade the Thomas Keller Medal. This is

not only a first for New Zealand rowing but an appropriate recognition of Caroline and Georgina’s dedication to being the best. They have laid a wonderful foundation for our sport.

has contributed significantly to the success of the programme and we owe him a great deal of gratitude for his unquestioned commitment to the high performance programme.

MANAGEMENT The Rowing New Zealand staff have remained stable throughout the year and we acknowledge their dedication and support to the board and to the members. After significant consultation we were pleased to implement (at the request of our members) a new Coach Development Manager position in March 2016. Rebecca Beattie has lead the development phase of this role with already positive signs for our coaching investment including a national coaching conference in May 2017 and a new strategic plan to be released during 2017. To all our volunteers, thank you for a wonderful year. The sport is in good heart domestically and your commitment brings much to the success at school, club and masters levels whether your time is committed on the water or off the water – thank you. Conrad Robertson has stood down as an elite selector after 20 years in that role, more recently as Convenor. The success of Rowing NZ’s high performance programme can never be laid at the feet of one person but Conrad

SPONSORS In saying farewell to Bankstream and acknowledging a new partnership for the next four years we are also extremely grateful for the on-going investment of Aon NZ and Mercury. Their willingness to invest in the development of school and club athletes is highly respected by all in the rowing community and we enjoy a positive working relationship with them. We are delighted to reconfirm a four year commitment with 2XU as official clothing supplier to Rowing NZ. Gallagher have resigned as naming right sponsor for the High Performance Centre and we thank BNZ and Pure South for their positive support which ends with this Olympic cycle.

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LOOKING AHEAD Tokyo 2020 qualification is only three years away. The winds of change ensure athletes and coaches must continue to evolve to ensure the wonderful foundations built by the likes of Tom, Joy, and Dudley and many others are enhanced in a positive way, on and off the water.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE REPORT 2016 Rowing New Zealand through its High Performance programme will produce world leading people and performances, ensuring that at every Olympic Games New Zealand is the worldÕs leading rowing nation.

I ALAN COTTER, High Performance Director

2016 Selectors: Elite/Under 23 – Conrad Robertson (convenor), Barrie Mabbott, Calvin Ferguson, Noel Donaldson Junior – Luke van Velthooven, Janey Wackrow, Judith Hamilton North Island Under 18 – Ian Bright, Mark James, Craig Smith South Island Under 18 – Alex Meates, Tom Stannard, Kaye Surgenor

n 2016 New Zealand won the overall World Cup points trophy for the third consecutive year, and was the second best rowing nation at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Our team in Rio achieved three medals (2 gold and 1 silver), below our target of five medals. The three 4th placings were frustrating, and looking back as to why a few lessons were learnt by all; 1. The Olympic Games are different to the World Championships as village life and transport are out of your control. Athletes, coaches and management need to adjust to the uncontrollable 2. With the uncontrollable the mindset needs to be about being in the moment and performance. The athletes that medalled had the above under control. Four of these five athletes had been to previous Olympics Games, and were familiar with the Olympic village environment. Following reviews after Rio there were a number of areas that were highlighted by coaches and athletes around selection process and athlete welfare. — 03 —

Rowing New Zealand had a goal of qualifying 14 boats for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games but achieved 11 boats, with only Great Britain having more boats at 12. Both New Zealand and Great Britain achieved eight finals. Analysing information from Rio there were some notable differences between the experience of the Great Britain and our own team, highlighting the importance of Rowing NZ retaining and developing our young athletes for Tokyo 2020 and beyond. NZ

In same boat at qualifying Worlds (2015)

92%

61%

Has previous Olympic medal

17%

44%

Competed at previous Olympics

36%

56%

Aged 30 plus

19%

46%

Under 23

14%

There have been a number of notable success stories in 2016 • Both the women’s and men’s eights qualifying for the finals at the 2016 Rio Olympics Games. This is the first time that this has been achieved in the 129 year history of Rowing New Zealand • The men’s pair of Hamish Bond and Eric Murray continuing their domination of their event and increasing their winning streak to 69 consecutive wins and their second Olympic gold medal • Mahe Drysdale’s second Olympic gold medal in the men’s single sculls • Rebecca Scown and Genevieve Behrent silver medal in the W2• Zoe McBride Gold medal in LW1x at the Senior World Championships • Four under-23 World Rowing Championship medals • One medal from the Junior World Rowing Championships, with six crews achieving ‘A’ finals

LAST THREE OLYMPIC GAMES

2008 BEIJING

2012 LONDON

2016 RIO

2012 - 2016 RESULTS WORLD CUPS/CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM GOLD SILVER BRONZE Elite 60 28

U23

Junior 1

2014/2015/2016 TOP NATION OVERALL FOR WORLD CUPS

The start of the next Olympiad has begun with a new High Performance Strategic Plan.

VISION – WORLD LEADING Rowing New Zealand through its High Performance programme will produce world leading people and performances, ensuring that at every Olympic Games New Zealand is the world’s leading rowing nation.

MISSION To build and deliver the world’s leading high performance system, which delivers sustainable winning performances.

PHILOSOPHY Performance-driven, athlete focused, coach-led.

HIGH PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES 1. Winning Culture and Legacy Protected and Nurtured in World Leading High Performance Centre 2. Sustained World Leading Performances 3. World Leading Coaching Team 4. World Leading Athletes in World Leading Development Pathways 5. World Leading Innovation and Continuous Improvement A new selection panel has also been established and new policies introduced, including that the final World Championships crews will be confirmed in August following the World Cups.

The Rowing New Zealand High Performance Programme is most grateful for the support received from HPSNZ through to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, both in financial and the support staff they provide to work with our coaches and athletes. HPSNZ has shown confidence in our sustainable programme by investing $20.4M over the next four years. Although we had a decrease of $200K per year over 2016 funding we are confident our programme is sustainable. The Rowing New Zealand High Performance Programme has had great support from the Rowing New Zealand Board and Simon Peterson, with the philanthropic initiative. Without this extra funding there would be no eights programme or a sustainable programme through to 2020 and beyond. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support and contribution made by all of our athletes, coaches, selectors, management and HPSNZ support staff to the High Performance Programme. I would also like to acknowledge the service of Conrad Robertson, who after twenty years of volunteer service as convenor, has resigned from the selection panel. Conrad has played an important role in the growth of the High Performance Programme which sets us in good stead for the future.

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KEY RESULTS 2016 5

GOLD Rio Olympic Games Men’s Single Scull Men’s Coxless Pair

World Rowing Championships (Non-Olympic) Women’s Lightweight Single Scull

U23 World Rowing Championships Men’s Coxed Four

Junior World Championships Men’s Double Scull

SILVER

Rio Olympic Games Women’s Coxless Pair

U23 World Rowing Championships Men’s Quad Women’s Lightweight Double

World University Championships Men’s Coxless Pair

BRONZE

U23 World Rowing Championships Men’s Coxless Four

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HIGH PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 43 ATHLETES

AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES. NEW ZEALAND'S LARGEST EVER OLYMPIC TEAM ELITE

ATHLETES

BOAT CLASSES

UNDER 23

ATHLETES

BOAT CLASSES

3 OLYMPIC MEDALS

TWO GOLD/ONE SILVER

JUNIOR

ATHLETES

BOAT CLASSES

THE MEN’S PAIR CONTINUING THEIR DOMINATION OF THEIR EVENT AND INCREASING THEIR WINNING STREAK TO

69 CONSECUTIVE WINS

EIGHTEEN NEW ZEALAND ROWERS STOOD ON THE PODIUM AT THE 2016 SENIOR, UNDER 23 AND JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS — 06 —

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NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL

CREWS

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NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL CREWS 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES, RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL Women’s Single Scull Emma Twigg (Hawkes Bay RC, Auckland RPC) Gary Hay (Coach) Women’s Double Scull Zoe Stevenson (Tauranga RC, Waikato RPC) Eve Macfarlane (Canterbury RC, Southern RPC) Dick Tonks (Coach) Lightweight Women’s Double Scull Julia Edward (Rotorua RC, Waikato RPC) Sophie MacKenzie (Wairau RC, Central RPC) Gary Hay (Coach) Women’s Coxless Pair Rebecca Scown (Union Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Genevieve Behrent (Waihopai RC, Southern RPC) Dave Thompson (Coach) Women’s Eight Rebecca Scown (Union Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Genevieve Behrent (Waihopai RC, Southern RPC) Kerri Gowler (Aramoho-Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Grace Prendergast (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Kelsey Bevan (Counties-Manukau RC, Auckland RPC) Ruby Tew (Star BC, Central RPC) Emma Dyke (Timaru RC, Southern RPC) Kayla Pratt (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) Cox – Francie Turner (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Dave Thompson (Coach) Men’s Single Scull Mahe Drysdale (West End RC, Auckland RPC) Dick Tonks (Coach) Men’s Double Scull Chris Harris (Aramoho-Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Robbie Manson (Wairau RC, Central RPC) Calvin Ferguson (Coach) Men’s Coxless Pair Hamish Bond (North End RC, Southern RPC) Eric Murray (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Noel Donaldson (Coach)

Lightweight Men’s Coxless Four James Hunter (Wellington RC, Central RPC) Alistair Bond (Otago University RC, Southern RPC) Peter Taylor (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) James Lassche (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Gary Hay (Coach) Men’s Quad Jade Uru (Waihopai RC, Southern RPC) Nathan Flannery (Union Christchurch BC, Southern RPC) George Bridgewater (Avon RC, Southern RPC) John Storey (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Mike Rodger (Coach) Men’s Eight Stephen Jones (West End RC, Auckland RPC) Brook Robertson (Nelson RC, Central RPC) Alex Kennedy (Te Awamutu RC, Waikato RPC) Joe Wright (Wellington RC, Central RPC) Isaac Grainger (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) Shaun Kirkham (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Michael Brake (North Shore RC, Auckland RPC) Tom Murray (Blenheim RC, Central RPC) Cox - Caleb Shepherd (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Noel Donaldson (Coach) Reserves Holly Greenslade (Wairau RC, Central RPC) Olivia Loe (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Axel Dickinson (Petone RC, Central RPC) Matthew Dunham (Cambridge RC, Waikato RPC)

OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION REGATTA, LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND Women’s Single Scull Emma Twigg (Hawkes Bay RC, Auckland RPC) Gary Hay (Coach) Women’s Quad Brooke Donoghue (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Georgia Perry (Cambridge RC, Waikato RPC) Lucy Spoors (Canterbury RC, Southern RPC) Sarah Gray (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) James Coote (Coach) Lightweight Men’s Double Scull Toby Cunliffe-Steel (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC)

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Adam Ling (Tauranga RC, Waikato RPC) Calvin Ferguson (Coach) Men’s Quad Jade Uru (Waihopai RC, Southern RPC) Nathan Flannery (Union Christchurch BC, Southern RPC) George Bridgewater (Avon RC, Southern RPC) John Storey (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Mike Rodger (Coach) Men’s Coxless Four Drikus Conradie (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Axel Dickinson (Petone RC, Central RPC) Patrick McInnes (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Anthony Allen (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Gary Roberts (Coach) Reserves Holly Greenslade (Wairau RC, Central RPC) Ashlee Rowe (North Shore RC, Auckland RPC) Olivia Loe (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Zoe McBride (Nelson RC, Central RPC) Finn Howard (North Shore RC, Auckland RPC) Bobby Kells (North Shore RC, Auckland RPC) Matthew Dunham (Cambridge RC, Waikato RPC) Giacomo Thomas (Hawkes Bay RC, Auckland RPC)

WORLD ROWING CUP II, LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND AND WORLD ROWING CUP III, POZNAN, POLAND Women’s Double Scull Zoe Stevenson (Tauranga RC, Waikato RPC) Eve Macfarlane (Canterbury RC, Southern RPC) Dick Tonks (Coach) Lightweight Women’s Double Scull Julia Edward (Rotorua RC, Waikato RPC) Sophie MacKenzie (Wairau RC, Central RPC) Gary Hay (Coach) Women’s Coxless Pair Rebecca Scown (Union Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Genevieve Behrent (Waihopai RC, Southern RPC) Dave Thompson (Coach) Women’s Eight Rebecca Scown (Union Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Genevieve Behrent (Waihopai RC, Southern RPC)

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Kerri Gowler (Aramoho-Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Grace Prendergast (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Kelsey Bevan (Counties-Manukau RC, Auckland RPC) Ruby Tew (Star BC, Central RPC) Emma Dyke (Timaru RC, Southern RPC) Kayla Pratt (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) Cox – Francie Turner (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Dave Thompson (Coach) Men’s Single Scull Mahe Drysdale (West End RC, Auckland RPC) Dick Tonks (Coach) Men’s Double Scull Chris Harris (Aramoho-Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Robbie Manson (Wairau RC, Central RPC) Calvin Ferguson (Coach) Men’s Coxless Pair Hamish Bond (North End RC, Southern RPC) Eric Murray (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Noel Donaldson (Coach) Lightweight Men’s Coxless Four James Hunter (Wellington RC, Central RPC) Alistair Bond (Otago University RC, Southern RPC) Peter Taylor (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) James Lassche (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Gary Hay (Coach) Men’s Eight Stephen Jones (West End RC, Auckland RPC) Brook Robertson (Nelson RC, Central RPC) Alex Kennedy (Te Awamutu RC, Waikato RPC) Joe Wright (Wellington RC, Central RPC) Isaac Grainger (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) Shaun Kirkham (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Michael Brake (North Shore RC, Auckland RPC) Tom Murray (Blenheim RC, Central RPC) Cox - Caleb Shepherd (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Noel Donaldson (Coach)

U23 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS Women’s Eight Jackie Gowler (Aramoho-Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Beth Ross (Petone RC, Central RPC) Kristen Froude (Waihopai RC, Southern RPC) Kelsi Walters (Auckland Grammar RC, Auckland RPC) Georgia Nugent-O’Leary (Aramoho-Wanganui RC, Central RPC) Holly Fletcher (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Davina Waddy (Canterbury RC, Southern RPC) Ella Greenslade (Wairau RC, Central RPC) Cox: Natalie Bocock (Avon RC, Southern RPC John O’Connor (Coach) Women’s Lightweight Double Scull Jackie Kiddle (Star BC, Central RPC) Lucy Jonas (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) Dan Kelly (Coach)

Women’s Single Scull Luka Ellery (Te Awamutu RC, Waikato RPC) Mark Stallard (Coach) Women’s Quad Amy Mills (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) Georgia Allen (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Hannah Osborne (Te Awamutu RC, Waikato RPC) Lexi Kerr (Auckland RC, Auckland RPC) Mark Stallard (Coach) Men’s Coxless Four Tom Jenkins (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) James McAnallen (Petone RC, Central RPC) Tom Clyma (Canterbury RC, Southern RPC) Hugo Elworthy (Canterbury RC, Southern RPC) Tom Stannard (Coach) Men’s Coxed Four Phillip Wilson (Petone RC, Central RPC) Charlie Rogerson (Tauranga RC, Waikato RPC) Cameron Webster (North Shore RC, Auckland RPC) Martin O’Leary (Waikato RC, Waikato RPC) Sam Bosworth (Cox) (Avon RC, Southern RPC) Tom Stannard (Coach) Lightweight Men’s Quad Ben van Dalen (Cambridge RC, Waikato RPC) Bryce Abernethy (Otago RC, Southern RPC) Jarred van Vianen (Canterbury RC, Southern RPC) Harrison Somerville (Blenheim RC, Central RPC) Dan Kelly (Coach) Men’s Quad Jordan Parry (Tauranga RC, Waikato RPC) Cameron Crampton (Timaru RC, Southern RPC) Olly Stephens (Nelson RC) Jack O’Leary (Picton RC, Central RPC) Dan Kelly (Coach) Team Manager Judith Hamilton

UNDER-21 TRANS-TASMAN SERIES, PENRITH, AUSTRALIA AND CAMBRIDGE, NEW ZEALAND Men’s Coxless Pair 1 George Howat, Cure Boating Club/Southern RPC Tom Mackintosh, Canterbury Rowing Club/Southern RPC Men’s Coxless Pair 2 Elliot Rhodes, Waikato Rowing Club Thomas Bedford, Waikato Rowing Club/Waikato RPC Women’s Coxless Pair 1 Lucy Hutchinson, Avon Rowing Club/Southern RPC Laura Glen, Avon Rowing Club/Southern RPC Women’s Coxless Pair 2 Finau Mos'ati-Fosita, Hamilton Rowing Club/Scared Heart Girls College Hamilton Claudia Mecchia, Hamilton Rowing Club/Scared Heart Girls College Hamilton

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Women’s Lightweight Double Scull Courtney Rennie, Tauranga Rowing Club/Waikato RPC Macaela Turfus, Dunstan Arms Rowing Club/ Dunstan High School Men’s Lightweight Double Scull Jordan Gasson, Blenheim Rowing Club/ Marlborough Boys College Zak Everitt, St George Rowing Club/Auckland RPC Women’s Heavyweight Single Scull 1 Samantha Voss, Cambridge Rowing Club/Waikato RPC Women’s Heavyweight Single Scull 2 Ella Toa, Clifton Rowing Club/Central RPC Men’s Heavyweight Single Scull 1 Matthew Mesman, Canterbury Rowing Club/ Southern RPC Men’s Heavyweight Single Scull 2 Ben Kirsop, Cambridge Rowing Club/Waikato RPC Travelling Reserves Stella Blake, Wairau Rowing Club/Marlborough Girls College Oliver Tyro, Otago University Rowing Club/ Southern RPC Coxswains Timothy Zouch, North Shore Rowing Club/ Auckland RPC Amber Fordham, North Shore Rowing Club/ Auckland RPC

WORLD UNIVERSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, POZNAN, POLAND Men’s Double Scull Joshua Earl (Waikato) Lewis Hollows (Massey) Men’s Coxless Pair Louis Van Velthooven (Auckland) Corey McCaffrey (Massey) Men’s Single Scull Andrew Potter (Otago) Coach/Manager Craig Smith

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITIES TRANS-TASMAN, QUEENSTOWN AND CLYDE, NEW ZEALAND Women’s Eight Catherine Layburn (Auckland) Ellie Jeurissen (AUT) Natasha Bonham-Carter (Otago) Maysie Scott (Otago) Kate Jordan (Lincoln)

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Laura Cockroft (Lincoln) Penny Barnsdale (Otago) Hannah Duggan (Otago) Caitlin Lawry (cox) (Waikato) Joe O'Neill (Coach) Men’s Eight Simon Early (Otago) Jack Gilpin (Victoria) Nathan Oakley (Victoria) Sam Wilkins (Otago) Sam Johnston (Otago) David Beukes (Lincoln) Henry Costello (Lincoln) Tristan Gregory-Hunt (Victoria) Sachin Arulambalam (cox) (Otago) Scott Gullery (Coach) Team Manager Kirsty Thompson

JUNIOR WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS Junior Women’s Quad Scull Brylie Gordon (Hauraki Plains College) Veronica Wall (Ashburton Rowing Club) Claudia MacDonald (Fraser High School) Jessica Turfrey (Hastings Girls High School) Junior Women’s Coxless Four Charlotte Spence (Auckland Rowing Club, Auckland RPC)

Kate Haines (Diocesan School for Girls) Ella Simanu (Diocesan School for Girls) Georgia Smith (Waihopai Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Junior Women’s Double Scull (Reserve) Georgia King (Napier Girls High School) Grace Shaw (Canterbury Rowing Club, Southern RPC) Junior Men’s Quad Scull Oliver Maclean (Kings College) Sam Monkley (Cambridge High School) Thomas Cummack (Star Boating Club, Central RPC) Mark Taylor (Waitaki Boys High School) Junior Men’s Double Scull Jack Lopas (Christchurch Boys High School) Lenny Jenkins (Whakatane High School) Junior Men’s Eight/Men’s Pair (Reserve) Jim Aimer (Auckland Grammar Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Braeden Camp (Cambridge Rowing Club, Waikato RPC) Lucas Clarke (Hamilton Boys High School) Reuben Houghton (Hamilton Boys High School) Angus Macfarlane (Marlborough Boys College) Carl Pracey (West End, Auckland RPC) Cameron Smith (Christ’s College) Jonathan Winter (West End Rowing Club, Auckland RPC) Jonty du Toit (cox) (Auckland Grammar)

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Junior Men’s Pair (Reserve) Ethan Blight (Saint Kentigern College) Thomas Russel (St Andrews College) Junior Men’s Single (Reserve) Angus Foster (Christchurch Boys High School)

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NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL CREWS 2017 NEW ZEALAND ROWING TEAM Men’s Single Scull Robbie Manson Noel Donaldson (coach) Men’s Lightweight Single Scull Matthew Dunham Calvin Ferguson (coach) Men’s Coxless Pair Tom Murray James Hunter Noel Donaldson (coach) Men’s Double Scull Chris Harris John Storey Calvin Ferguson (coach) Men’s Coxless Quad Lewis Hollows Cameron Crampton Nathan Flannery Giacomo Thomas Mike Rodger (coach)

Men’s Eight Squad Drikus Conradie Brook Robertson Alex Kennedy Cameron Webster Isaac Grainger Shaun Kirkham Anthony Allen James Lassche Patrick McInnes Stephen Jones Caleb Shepherd (cox) Gary Roberts (coach) Women’s Double Scull Squad Hannah Osborne Olivia Loe Brooke Donoghue James Coote (coach) Women’s Coxless Pair Kerri Gowler Grace Prendergast Gary Hay (coach)

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Women’s Lightweight Double Scull Zoe McBride Jackie Kiddle Gary Hay (coach) Women’s Eight Squad Georgia Perry Jackie Gowler Emma Dyke Lucy Spoors Rebecca Scown Kelsi Walters Kelsey Bevan Ruby Tew Ashlee Rowe Kirstyn Goodger Sam Bosworth (cox) Dan Kelly (coach) Team Managers Jan Taylor AJ Harper

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NEW ZEALAND ELITE TEAM WORLD BEST TIMES MEN’S SINGLE SCULLS MAHE DRYSDALE 2009 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS MALTA/POZNAN, POLAND

6:33:350

AT THE RIO DE JANEIRO OLYMPIC GAMES

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

6:08:500

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

6:33:260

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

7:24:460

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

11 CREWS

23 MEDALS IN 2016

3 OLYMPIC 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

6:14:360

11 WORLD CUP III 8 WORLD CUP II

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RESULTS INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND ELITE, U23, UNIVERSITIES, U21 & JUNIOR TEAM

2016 – RIO OLYMPIC GAMES MEN Single Scull M Drysdale, R Tonks (coach) Gold Coxless Pair H Bond, E Murray, N Donaldson (coach) Gold Lightweight Coxless Four J Hunter, A Bond, P Taylor, J Lassche, G Hay (coach) 5th place Double Scull C Harris, R Manson, C Ferguson (coach) 11th place Quad Scull J Uru, G Bridgewater, J Storey, N Flannery, M Rodger (coach) 10th place Eight S Jones, B Robertson, A Kennedy, J Wright, I Grainger, S Kirkham, M Brake, T Murray, C Shepherd (cox), N Donaldson (coach) 6th place WOMEN Single Scull

E Twigg, G Hay (coach)

4th Place

Coxless Pair

R Scown, G Behrent, D Thompson (coach)

Double Scull

Z Stevenson, E Macfarlane, R Tonks (coach)

Lightweight Double

J Edward, S Mackenzie, G Hay (coach)

Eight

R Scown, G Behrent, K Gowler, G Prendergast, K Bevan, R Tew, E Dyke, K Pratt, F Turner (cox), D Thompson (coach) 4th place

Silver 12th place 4th place

2016 – OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION REGATTA, LUCERNE SWITZERLAND MEN Lightweight Double Scull

A Ling, T Cunliffe-Steel, C Ferguson (coach)

6th place

Coxless Four

D Conradie, A Dickinson, P McInnes, A Allen, G Roberts (coach)

3rd place

Quad Scull

J Uru, N Flannery, G Bridgewater, J Storey, M Rodger (coach)

3rd place

WOMEN Single Scull

E Twigg, G Hay (coach)

1st place

Quad Scull

B Donoghue, G Perry, L Spoors, S Gray, J Coote (coach)

3rd place

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2016 – WORLD CUP II, LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND MEN Single Scull

M Drysdale, R Tonks (coach)

Coxless Pair

H Bond, E Murray, N Donaldson (coach)

Gold Gold

Double Scull

C Harris, R Manson, C Ferguson (coach)

Silver

Lightweight Coxless Four J Hunter, A Bond, M Dunham, J Lassche, G Hay (coach) Eight

Gold

S Jones, B Robertson, A Kennedy, J Wright, I Grainger, S Kirkham, M Brake, T Murray, C Shepherd (cox), N Donaldson (coach) 5th place

WOMEN Coxless Pair

R Scown, G Behrent, D Thompson (coach)

Silver

Coxless Pair

H Greenslade, O Loe, D Thompson (coach)

13th place

Lightweight Single

Z McBride, G Hay (coach)

Double Scull

Z Stevenson, E Macfarlane, R Tonks (coach)

Bronze 6th place

Lightweight Double

J Edward, S Mackenzie, G Hay (coach)

Bronze

Eight

R Scown, G Behrent, K Gowler, G Prendergast, K Bevan, R Tew, E Dyke, K Pratt, F Turner (cox), D Thompson (coach)

Bronze

2016 – WORLD CUP III, POZNAN, POLAND MEN Single Scull

M Drysdale, R Tonks (coach)

Gold

Single Scull

J Storey, C Ferguson (coach)

5th place

Coxless Pair

H Bond, E Murray, N Donaldson (coach)

Coxless Pair

D Conradie, A Dickinson, N Donaldson (coach)

Double Scull

C Harris, R Manson, C Ferguson (coach)

Gold 8th place Gold

Lightweight Coxless Four J Hunter, A Bond, M Dunham, J Lassche, G Hay (coach) Eight

S Jones, B Robertson, A Kennedy, J Wright, I Grainger, S Kirkham, M Brake, T Murray, C Shepherd (cox), N Donaldson (coach)

Gold Bronze

WOMEN Single Scull

E Twigg, G Hay (coach)

Silver

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Single Scull Lightweight Single Coxless Pair Coxless Pair Double Scull Lightweight Double Eight

L Spoors, G Hay (coach) Z McBride, G Hay (coach) R Scown, G Behrent, D Thompson (coach) H Greenslade, O Loe, D Thompson (coach) Z Stevenson, E Macfarlane, R Tonks (coach) J Edward, S Mackenzie, G Hay (coach) R Scown, G Behrent, K Gowler, G Prendergast, K Bevan, R Tew, E Dyke, K Pratt, F Turner (cox), D Thompson (coach)

11th place Gold Silver 6th place Silver Silver Gold

2016 – WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS (NON-OLYMPIC), ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS WOMEN Lightweight Single

Z McBride, G Hay (coach)

Gold

2016 – UNDER 23 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS MEN Coxed Four Quad Scull Coxless Four Lightweight Quad

P Wilson, C Rogerson, C Webster, M O’Leary, S Bosworth (cox), T Stannard (coach) Gold J Parry, C Crampton, O Stephens, J O’Leary, D Kelly (coach) Silver T Jenkins, J McAnallen, T Clyma, H Elworthy, T Stannard (coach) Bronze B van Dalen, B Abernethy, J van Vianen, H Somerville, D Kelly (coach) 9th place

WOMEN Single Scull Lightweight Double Quad Scull Eight

L Ellery, M Stallard (coach) 11th place J Kiddle, L Jonas, D Kelly (coach) Silver A Mills, G Allen, H Osborne, L Kerr, M Stallard (coach) 7th place J Gowler, B Ross, K Froude, K Walters, G Nugent-O’Leary, H Fletcher, D Waddy, E Greenslade, N Bocock (cox), J O’Connor (coach) 4th place

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2016 WORLD UNIVERSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, POZNAN, POLAND MEN Single Scull Double Scull Coxless Pair

A Potter J Earl, L Hollows L van Velthooven, C McCaffrey

12th place 9th place Silver

2016 UNIVERSITIES TRANS-TASMAN TEST SERIES, QUEENSTOWN AND CLYDE, NEW ZEALAND MEN Men’s Coxed Eight

S Early, J Gilpin, N Oakley, S Wilkins, S Johnston, D Beukes, H Costello, T Gregory-Hunt, S Arulambalam (cox), S Gullery (Coach) Race One, Race Two, Race Three

2nd place

WOMEN Women’s Coxed Eight

C Layburn, E Jeurissen, N Bonham-Carter, M Scott, K Jordan, L Cockroft, P Barnsdale, H Duggan, C Lawry (cox), J O'Neill (Coach) Race One, Race Two, Race Three

1st place

2016 – JUNIOR WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE NETHERLANDS, ROTTERDAM MEN Single Scull Double Scull Coxless Pair Quad Scull Eight WOMEN Quad Scull Double Scull Coxless Four

A Foster, I Bright (coach) J Lopas, L Jenkins, M Simoncelli (coach) E Blight, T Russel, B Jones (coach) O Maclean, S Monkley, T Cummack, M Taylor, I Bright (coach) J Aimer, B Camp, L Clarke, R Houghton, A Macfarlane, C Pracey, C Smith, J Winter, J du Toit (cox), B Jones (coach)

19th place Gold 7th place 5th place

B Gordon, V Wall, C MacDonald, J Turfrey, M Simoncelli (coach) G King, G Shaw, R Arbuckle (coach) C Spence, K Haines, E Simanu, G Smith, R Arbuckle

4th place 5th place 6th place

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4th place

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

2016 – UNDER 21 TRANS-TASMAN CHALLENGE REGATTA, SERIES ONE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA MEN Single (A) Single (B) Four Quad Eight Lightweight Single Lightweight Double Pair (A) Pair (B)

M Mesman B Kirsop T Mackintosh, G Howat, E Rhodes, T Bedford B Kirsop, M Mesman, Z Everitt, J Gasson T Mackintosh, G Howat, B Kirsop, M Mesman, E Rhodes, T Bedford, Z Everitt, J Gasson, T Zouch (cox) H Pawson Z Everitt, J Gasson T Mackintosh, G Howat E Rhodes, T Bedford

WOMEN Single (A) S Voss Single (B) E Toa Four L Hutchinson, L Glen, F Mosa ati Fosita, C Mecchia Quad S Voss, E Toa, C Rennie, M Turfus Eight S Voss, E Toa, L Hutchinson, C Rennie, L Glen, F Mosa ati Fosita, C Mecchia, M Turfus, A Fordham (cox) Lightweight Single S Blake Lightweight Double C Rennie, M Turfus Pair (A) L Hutchinson, L Glen Pair (B) F Mosa ati Fosita, C Mecchia Lightweight H Pawson, S Blake Mixed Double

4th place 3rd place 1st place 2nd place 2nd place 2nd place 2nd place 1st place 3rd place

1st place 3rd place 2nd place 1st place 2nd place 1st place 2nd place 2nd place 4th place 2nd place

2016 – UNDER 21 TRANS-TASMAN CHALLENGE REGATTA, SERIES TWO, LAKE KARAPIRO, NEW ZEALAND MEN Single (A) Single (B) Four Quad Eight Lightweight Single Lightweight Double Pair (A) Pair (B)

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4th place 3rd place 1st place 2nd place 1st place 2nd place 2nd place 1st place 2nd place

1st place 2nd place 2nd place 1st place 2nd place 2nd place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 2nd place

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2004

2015

2016

ELITES

ELITE ROWING TEAM ATHLETES

UNDER 23s

JUNIORS

2004 11 ELITE ATHLETES 5 BOAT CLASSES 13 U23 ATHLETES 2 BOAT CLASSES 19 JUNIOR ATHLETES 3 BOAT CLASSES

2015 53 ELITE ATHLETES 16 BOAT CLASSES 23 U23 ATHLETES 7 BOAT CLASSES 22 JUNIOR ATHLETES 5 BOAT CLASSES

2016 56 ELITE ATHLETES 14 BOAT CLASSES 33 U23 ATHLETES 8 BOAT CLASSES 28 JUNIOR ATHLETES 8 BOAT CLASSES

OLYMPIC GAMES COMPETING ATHLETES

2004 ATHENS

2008 BEIJING

2012 LONDON

2016 RIO

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

DOMESTIC REVIEW 2016 The Domestic regattas have showcased rowing as a life-long sport, with numerous former world champions, Olympians and elite rowers all getting back out on the water.

D BOB EVANS, Domestic Committee Chairman

uring 2016 the review of the Water Safety Code in consultation with Maritime NZ and a large number of Local Councils was an extremely important and extensive area of focus. The development of the new code followed sound processes and ensured we strengthened relationships with significant agencies. The final document delivered is much clearer and being much more concise should assist our clubs with developing their own protocols and thus compliance. We will continue to work to help promote this code to ensure safe rowing for all. Race Officials recruitment has continued to progress with several new trainees now ready to sit exams and become fully licenced officials. Another four introductory sessions have been held in order to ensure we develop a sustainable workforce to run regattas. The area of revision for our current officials is still being worked through so that we can share knowledge and maintain standards, particularly as we head into a rule change year next year. Development of new FISA officials has also begun and we will be working to ensure we have new officials taking these steps to international representation. — 25 —

The Whole of Sport Forum gathered all the region’s leaders together and again proved invaluable. Feedback was sought on the National Championships and the Rules of Racing; this being the start of a concerted effort to ensure all clubs had the opportunity to voice their concerns affecting their rowers and coaches. At the Forum Rowing NZ also introduced its new technology, the Rowing NZ App; this has been a great way to stay current with technology and reach our members in another way.

The Rowing NZ App has been a great way to stay current with technology and reach our members in another way. This app allows video sharing, connection to athletes through the likes of training and technical advice, access to safety and key documents, events and news updates and coaching information and videos.

Coach Development has previously been identified as a key area Rowing NZ should advance. In 2016 a key step in achieving ongoing development was achieved with the establishment of the Coach Development Manager position. Already, through this role, filled by Rebecca Beattie, just under 100 coaches of various abilities from around the regions have undertaken steps to further develop their skills. These numbers include developing 30 coaches at the Scholarship forums, 40 at the Rowing NZ Introduction workshops in Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch, running development workshops for our current Rowing NZ age group coaches, our PCA (Performance Coach Advance, Sport NZ) coaches and sending a group of 10 coaches to the Sport NZ Connecting Coaches conference in Dunedin. As well as face to face development for these coaches, in 2016 considerable work has gone into the development of a coaching strategy, a coach development framework and an online learning platform began. Rowing NZ has been working with four regionally based coach developers who have been involved in the development of the coaching strategy and framework. One of the Coach Developers attended the Sport

NZ Coach Developer Training programme with more booked to go for 2017. Planning is also well underway for the next Rowing NZ Coaches Conference to be held in 2017. 2016 BANKSTREAM NEW ZEALAND ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 890 athletes from 49 clubs descended on Lake Karapiro to compete for National honours in the wide variety of boats and classes offered. Unfortunately challenging conditions during the middle of the week at Lake Karapiro meant that Thursday’s racing was pushed into Friday, but all racing was completed, albeit in a compressed format. The two days of finals, held in ideal conditions, saw some great racing, the Premier Pairs saw the big names of sweep rowing in New Zealand serve up some great results, while in the club scene some races were so close only 0.01 seconds separated some medallists. 2016 BANKSTREAM NEW ZEALAND MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS Driving rain and strong headwinds were no match for the 443 athletes from across New Zealand that competed at Lake Karapiro in September. The regatta showcased rowing as a life-long sport, with numerous former world champions, Olympians and elite — 26 —

rowers all getting back out on the water. The 2016 event also provided the first opportunity for New Zealand athletes and officials to test out the new 1000m course which will be used for the 2017 World Masters Games.

890 athletes from 49 clubs descended on Lake Karapiro to compete for National honours in the wide variety of boats and classes offered.

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

LICENSED RACE OFFICIALS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2016

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 Don Craig Charles de Vilder Murray Discombe Lorraine Long Murray Macdonald Steve Mayo-Smith Lesley Milne Roger Milne Peter Monti Brian Parr Warren Rhodes Chris Russell Paula Storey Terry Tidbury Colleen Tonei

James Boyce Steven Brine Peter Crane John Hatwell Martin Hyde Miles Mander Adele Marsden Jesse Rogers

Allan Bain Warren Blazey Gerry Dwyer Athol Earl Mark Gebbie Michele Hawke Michael Hennessey Harry Lamplugh Alan Martin Vanessa McIver Pat McQuinn Peter Midgley John Millward Christine Moffat Markus Molly Darrel Purton James Sheehan Chris Smith Danny Steven Geoff Taggart Justin Wall Ray Wiese John Wylie Nohopuku Williams

Richard Ellis Robert Harrison Jack Quirk

MARLBOROUGH OTAGO

SOUTHLAND

WELLINGTON

WANGANUI

WAIKATO

Jack Collin Michaela Rush Kevin Strickland Elwyn Thomas

Cliff Buchanan Tony Bunting Kevin Flutey George Kempton Julie O'Connor John O'Connor Rex Ryan Peter Sinclair

Tony Debbage Gordon Dobson

Murray Corps Leslie Saywood Craig Smith Simon Walker

Alec Auld Warren Cole Tina Duff-Dobson Tony Nelson Andrew O'Reilly Eric Pitcon Lee Spear Drew Tierney Roger Watts Peter Yeoman

Alex Clark Gerard Mulvey Murray Petherick Ellen Seaton Neil Seaton Raymond Sinclair Royce Wilson Trevor Wilson

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

NZ ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 49 CLUBS

ENTERED IN 2016

72 EVENTS

446 FEMALES

444 MALES

ENTERED AT THE 2016 NATIONAL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

890 ATHLETES ENTERED IN 2016

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

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RESULTS 2016 BANKSTREAM NEW ZEALAND ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 FEBRUARY 2016

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Men’s U20 Single Sculls

Nelson 7:11.44

Southern RPC 7:14.74

Southern RPC 7:17.55

Men’s Senior Coxless Four

Waikato 6:17.55

Cure BC 6:19.21

Aramoho-Wanganui 6:19.69

Wellington 7:31.92

Dunstan Arm 7:34.93

North Shore 7:35.16

Waikato RPC 7:47.91

Waikato RPC 7:48.58

Waikato RPC 7:52.88

Avon 7:03.26

West End 7:09.88

Wellington 7:09.99

Women’s Premier Coxless Quadruple Sculls

Waikato RPC 6:18.74

Southern RPC 6:28.29

Central RP 6:30.17

Men’s U22 Coxless Pair Oars

Auckland RPC 6:39.43

Central RPC 6:41.42

Waikato RPC 6:41.42

Waikato 5:58.22

Avon 6:00.59

Aramoho-Wanganui 6:02.57

Central RPC 7:30.729

Auckland RPC 7:33.58

Southern RPC 7:41.80

Waikato 7:18.88

Auckland 7:24.49

Wellington 7:29.10

Bay of Plenty Coast/Rotorua/ Tauranga 7:28.65

Cambridge 7:30.61

Auckland 7:32.12

Southern RPC 5:46.73

Central RPC 5:50.34

Wairau/Petone 6:20.08

Men’s Club Coxless Pair Oars

Avon 8:04.94

Waikato 8:07.84

Wakatipu 8:14.81

Men’s Novice Double Sculls

Whangarei 8:23.69

Waikato 8:31.22

Te Awamutu 8:48.68

Women’s Club Coxless Quadruple Sculls

Hawkes Bay 8:00.72

Otago University 8:11.57

Nelson 8:12.42

Men’s U22 Single Sculls

Waikato RPC 8:46.20

Central RPC 8:52.68

Waikato RPC 9:02.13

Whangarei 9:31.47

North Shore 9:36.70

Dunstan Arm 10:02.98

Women’s U22 Single Sculls

Waikato RPC 9:40.02

Auckland RPC 10:10.87

Waikato RPC 10:16.77

Men’s Premier Lightweight Single Sculls

Waikato RPC 8:40.51

Waikato RPC 8:42.84

Waikato RPC 8:44.43

Avon 8:59.13

Wellington 9:08.72

Waihopai 9:19.38

Central RPC 8:50.42

Central RPC 8:56.96

Auckland RPC 8:58.47

Waikato 7:55.43

Cure BC 8:00.67

Whangarei 8:05.24

Waikato RPC 6:58.68

Southern RPC 6:59.33

Blenheim 7:15.86

Women’s Novice Coxed Quadruple Scull Women’s U20 Single Sculls Women’s Senior Coxless Four

Men’s Club Coxed Eight Women’s U22 Coxless Pair Oars Men’s Novice Coxed Quadruple Sculls Women’s Club Coxed Eight Men’s Premier Coxless Quadruple Sculls

Women’s Novice Double Sculls

Women’s Senior Coxless Pair Oars Women’s Premier Lightweight Single Sculls Men’s Senior Coxless Pair Oars Men’s U22 Coxless Four

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Bay of Plenty Coast 8:39.73

West End 8:40.65

Oamaru 8:52.91

Southern RPC 7:29.38

Central RPC 7:33.38

Central RPC 7:33.45

Central RPC 6:52.03

Southern RPC 6:53.07

Waikato RPC 7:07.53

Avon 8:10.00

North Shore 8:16.20

Star BC 8:18.33

Women’s U22 Coxless Four

Central RPC 7:22.21

Southern RPC 7:24.68

Southern RPC 7:25.12

Men’s Premier Lightweight Coxless Pair Oars

Southern RPC 7:57.38

Auckland RPC 8:08.65

Tauranga 8:09.31

Men’s Premier Double Sculls

Central RPC 7:05.00

Southern RPC 7:09.89

Southern RPC 7:14.53

Women’s Premier Double Sculls

Waikato RPC 7:31.59

Waikato RPC 7:36.24

Central RPC 7:45.86

Men’s U22 Coxless Quadruple Sculls

Southern RPC 6:26.28

Waikato RPC 6:27.78

Waikato RPC 6:41.69

Women’s Club Coxless Pair Oars

Otago Uni 8:38.41

North Shore 8:40.10

Wellington 8:49.81

Women’s Novice Coxed Four

Waikato 8:17.49

Canterbury Rowing Club 1 8:06.50

Hawkes Bay Rowing Club 1 8:18.06

Men’s Senior Single Sculls

Petone 7:43.13

Aramoho-Wanganui 7:44.73

Whakatane 7:52.47

Waikato RPC 6:58.12

Auckland RPC 7:03.40

Central RPC 7:14.59

Women’s Club Double Sculls Women’s Premier Coxless Pair Oars Men’s Premier Coxless Pair Oars Men’s Club Single Sculls

Women’s U22 Coxless Quadruple Sculls

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Men’s Novice Coxed Four

Auckland 7:19.77

Waikato 7:24.96

Wellington 7:39.10

Women’s Senior Double Sculls

Cambridge 7:58.79

Hamilton 8:02.80

Avon 8:07.07

Avon 6:13.34

Hawkes Bay/Star 6:14.62

Oamaru 6:14.69

Women’s Premier Coxless Four

Central RPC 6:56.92

Southern RPC 7:00.06

Auckland RPC 6:15.74

Men’s Premier Coxless Four

Waikato RPC 6:11.60

Southern RPC 6:15.07

Auckland RPC 6:15.74

Avon 7:16.80

Wellington 7:18.49

North Shore 7:21.72

Aramoho-Wanganui 6:27.79

Nelson 6:32.91

Wairau 6:35.79

Southern RPC 7:13.12

Otago University 7:36.73

Whangarei 7:46.12

Women’s Senior Single Sculls

Cambridge 7:53.71

Avon 7:58.61

Waikato 8:00.23

Men’s Premier Coxed Four

North Shore 6:11.24

Waikato 6:13.98

Blenheim 6:32.28

Auckland RPC 7:07.23

Waikato RPC 7:07.91

Southern RPC 7:14.63

Waikato 6:27.98

Avon 6:29.66

Aramoho-Wanganui 6:30.53

Men’s Premier Lightweight Double Sculls

Southern RPC 6:38.79

Auckland RPC 6:49.88

Tauranga 6:58.53

Women’s U19 Double Sculls

Hawkes Bay 7:21.48

Cambridge 7:32.98

Nelson 7:37.86

Auckland 6:14.60

Waikato 6:18.27

Hawkes Bay 6:32.57

Men’s Club Coxless Quadruple Sculls

Women’s Club Coxed Four Men’s Senior Double Sculls Women’s Premier Lightweight Double Sculls

Women’s U20 Double Sculls Men’s Club Coxed Four

Men’s Novice Coxed Eight

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Central RPC 6:36.43

Southern RPC 6:36.58

Waikato RPC 6:49.14

Waikato 6:52.26

Whakatane 6:55.52

St Pauls Collegiate 6:55.73

Auckland RPC 6:55.02

Central RPC 6:56.31

Southern RPC 7:01.53

Hamilton 7:06.82

Gisborne 7:12.44

Avon 7:14.03

Men’s Under-22 Double Sculls

Waikato RPC 6:33.43

Southern RPC 6:39.07

Central RPC 6:43.51

Women’s Novice Coxed Eight

Waikato 7:15.41

Wellington 7:22.25

Petone 7:24.72

Women’s U20 Coxless Pair Oars

Central RPC 7:45.04

Southern RPC 7:53.08

Auckland RPC 7:55.78

Women’s Premier Single Sculls

Auckland RPC 7:47.15

Southern RPC 7:52.18

Waikato RPC 7:52.53

Mercer 7:04.03

Waihopai 7:04.04

Nelson 7:12.26

Wairau/Petone 6:22.40

Aramoho-Wanganui 6:25.05

Waikato 6:28.91

Women’s U22 Double Sculls

Waikato RPC 7:35.14

Auckland RPC 7:41.76

Waikato RPC 7:47.18

Men’s U20 Coxless Pair Oars

Southern RPC 7:19.56

Southern RPC 7:20.36

Waikato RPC 7:27.87

Men’s U20 Double Sculls Men’s U19 Coxed Four Men’s Premier Single Sculls Women’s Senior Coxless Quadruple Sculls

Men’s Club Double Sculls Men’s Senior Coxless Quadruple Sculls

Rotorua 6:03.58

Open Para Single Sculls Women’s Club Single Sculls

Ashburton 8:12.52

Hauraki Plains 8:16.13

Hawkes Bay 8:20.01

Women’s Senior Coxed Eight

Hamilton 6:56.87

Cambridge 7:03.58

Avon 7:08.39

Women’s U19 Coxed Four

Nelson 7:44.34

North Shore 7:50.91

Petone 7:53.30

Women’s Premier Coxed Eight

Central RPC 6:23.94

Southern RPC 6:29.34

Auckland RPC 6:32.22

Men’s U19 Double Sculls

Canterbury 6:56.83

Whakatane 7:03.43

Kings College 7:08.01

Men’s Senior Coxed Eight

Blenheim/Nelson 6:09.27

Aramoho-Wanganui/Gisborne 6:13.85

Avon 6:17.48

Waikato RPC 5:46.13

Auckland RPC 5:49.36

Central RPC 5:53.09

Men’s Premier Coxed Eight

CENTENNIAL OAR

CENTENNIAL SCULL

ASSOCIATION POINTS (8’s races)

RPC POINTS

Waikato RC

Waikato RA

Waikato RPC

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

UNIVERSITY ROWING REPORT 2016 The World University pathway continues to be valuable for the development of student athletes, particularly those who are no longer eligible for the U23 grade.

U TIM WILSON, Rowing Coordinator, Universities Committee

niversity Rowing continues to grow albeit at a slow rate; the 2016 Aon NZ University Championships saw a 4% increase in the numbers compared to 2015. Numbers are still much smaller than school rowing but with continued marketing and promotion we are hopeful this small growth will also continue. The 2016 Aon NZ University Championships were held in Twizel with wonderful conditions for all. Despite initial concerns over some cold weather the sun shone on 367 athletes from eight universities and nine campuses. Rowing NZ continues to invest in the university area by providing financial support to the university coaches as well as supporting the large financial cost for universities to transport boats. Financial support is deemed crucial for the ease of participation of students. The University High Performance athletes were again supported along the pathway with further inclusion within the Rowing NZ programme. Five athletes and one coach were selected into three crews, a men’s double, men’s pair and a men’s single to compete in Poznan, Poland. The small team competed well during the regatta culminating with silver in the men’s pair, fifth in the men’s double and tenth in the — 35 —

men’s single. The World University pathway continues to be valuable for the development of student athletes, particularly those who are no longer eligible for the U23 grade. The annual University Trans-Tasman event was held in Queenstown and Clyde and it was great to have a large number of universities represented within the team. While New Zealand retained the trophy the crews selected were slightly different this year after the lightweights were no longer included in the series due to lack of commitment from Australia. The decision to only take eights was a tough decision but was one based off athlete feedback and the need for valuable racing for this team. Unfortunately due to the timing of the regatta the Tertiary Championships didn’t go ahead in 2016 but it will be something we will continue to try and drive particularly as this opens up the avenue for further postsecondary school rowing involvement. University rowing is a growth area of our sport and Rowing NZ will continue to support these rowers and clubs over the coming years. We are excited by university rowing’s potential within New Zealand and will continue to promote it as part of both the domestic and high performance calendar.

RESULTS 2016 AON NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 23 APRIL 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Mens Championship Coxed Eight (3219m)

Otago University 7:49.68

Waikato University 7:54.72

Auckland University 8:19.21

Womens Championship Coxed Eight (3219m)

Otago University 9:25.14

Waikato University 9:40.03

Canterbury University 9:53.71

Womens Tournament Coxed Four Division 1

Otago University 8:14.16

Otago University 8:30.85

Waikato University 8:31.34

Womens Tournament Coxed Four Division 2

Otago University 8:46.23

Waikato University 8:55.21

Otago University 9:11.16

Mens Tournament Coxed Eight

Otago University 6:49.98

Canterbury University 7:00.99

Auckland University 7:12.81

Womens Intermediate Coxed Eight

Auckland University 7:03.92

Otago University 7:07.75

Auckland University of Technology 7:15.84

Mens Intermediate Single Sculls Division 1

Victoria University 7:49.90

Waikato University 8:01.24

Auckland University 8:04.52

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Mens Intermediate Single Sculls Division 2

Otago University 8:47.41

Canterbury University 9:01.99

Victoria University 9:04.67

Mens Championship Coxed Quadruple Sculls

Otago University 6:50.10

Waikato University 7:01.05

Auckland University 7:05.28

Mens Novice Coxed Eight

Otago University 7:22.34

Victoria University 7:41.88

Canterbury University 7:45.88

Waikato University 7:27.58

Otago University 7:33.64

Lincoln University 7:35.36

Otago University 7:58.81

Canterbury University 8:42.64

Otago University 8:43.20

Auckland University 7:45.70

Otago University 7:47.24

Waikato University 7:55.72

Otago University 6:48.09

Waikato University 6:54.99

Otago University 7:01.02

Auckland University 6:43.72

Otago University 6:45.66

Victoria University 6:46.57

Womens Championship Double Sculls

Auckland University of Technology 7:35.09

Waikato University 7:47.20

Canterbury University 7:51.76

Mens Championship Coxless Pair Oars

Otago University 7:15.11

Waikato University 7:29.44

Lincoln University 7:40.86

Mens Intermediate Coxed Four

Victoria University 7:03.90

Otago University 7:06.77

Auckland University 7:12.28

Womens Championship Single Sculls

Massey University 7:57.02

Waikato University 8:12.80

Otago University 8:16.18

Womens Intermediate Coxed Four

Auckland University of Technology 7:45.04

Auckland University 7:51.49

Waikato University 7:53.87

Mens Championship Single Sculls

Waikato University 7:16.96

Massey (Albany) University 7:20.87

Otago University 7:26.51

Womens Championship Coxless Pair Oars

Otago University 7:55.98

Canterbury University 8:00.22

Waikato University 8:04.08

Mens Novice Coxed Four

Otago University 7:44.45

Canterbury University 8:04.18

Waikato University 8:05.63

Mens Lightweight Coxless Pair Oars

Otago University 7:19.99

Victoria University 7:22.42

Lincoln University 7:37.24

Womens Novice Coxed Four

Otago University 8:23.33

Canterbury University 8:41.94

Auckland University 9:04.74

Womens Intermediate Single Sculls

Lincoln University 8:34.44

Auckland University of Technology 8:37.76

Otago University 8:38.00

Auckland University 6:15.46

Otago University 6:20.20

Waikato University 6:20.21

Otago University 7:25.57

Waikato University 7:44.21

Canterbury University 7:48.35

Auckland University of Technology 7:52.95

Otago University 8:01.02

Otago University 8:13.50

Mens Championship Coxed Four

Otago University 6:38.11

Waikato University 6:39.90

Auckland University 6:53.94

Mens Intermediate Double Sculls

Auckland University 7:33.56

Waikato University 7:33.74

Otago University 7:33.85

Womens Tournament Coxed Eight

Otago University 4:11.67

Waikato University 4:21.24

Otago University 4:40.16

Womens Championship Coxed Quadruple Sculls Womens Novice Coxed Eight Womens Intermediate Coxed Quadruple Sculls Mens Championship Double Sculls Mens Intermediate Coxed Quadruple Sculls

Mens Intermediate Coxed Eight Mens Tournament Coxed Four Womens Lightweight Double Sculls

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

SECONDARY SCHOOLS REPORT 2016 With 2016 behind us, we now have many things to celebrate, but we also reflect and assess where lessons have been learnt, all of this ensures we can move forward for the betterment of school rowing.

O GILLIAN SIMPSON, Schools Committee Chairperson

ver the last year school rowing has continued to grow around the country and the attendance at the school rowing events has been considerable, leaving us to examine how we are to continue to support the same formats in the future. Time away from school, well-being of athletes and the stress and time commitment of volunteers must all be considered when trying to shape where these events will head. The pinnacle event of the season, the Aon New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Championships – the Aon Maadi Cup Regatta, allows for schools to compete for top honours. We must acknowledge and give thanks to the event’s sponsor Aon for their ongoing support. In 2016 the Aon Maadi Cup regatta was hosted by South Island Rowing Inc on Lake Ruataniwha with 2112 rowers from 119 schools. With little interruption from the weather this regatta was completed successfully. Assessment of the health and safety of this regatta was conducted and the Rowing NZ Board is continuing its due diligence to ensure regattas such as this are conducted safely. The Aon North Island Secondary School Championships required stringent entry limits once again as large numbers were — 39 —

The Schools Committee aims to recruit and retain young rowers and to encourage a lifelong love of the sport. in attendance. These limits are used in order to be able to host this regatta without encroaching on more school time. The 2016 Meridian South Island Secondary School Championships were held successfully also, however the proposed 10 lane solution (to give more time to run the regatta) had not been completed or tested prior to this regatta so was not yet used. The Committee will continue to work through issues they are facing for future regattas. Engagement of Principals was significant this year, not only was there good attendance of Principals at the 2016 Aon Maadi Cup but there was also good response when they were asked to consider the matter of lightweight rowing at junior level. The Schools Committee conducted analysis of the current junior lightweight data and a paper was prepared highlighting the concerns and misconceptions of the participation in the grade. Due to the changes in the health and

safety laws along with reported incidents in the weigh in area, a recommendation was reached that Principals needed to consider this matter. The NZSSRA Special General Meeting was held where the Schools Committee proposed that the Association cease classifying rowers by weight due to health and well-being issues within our sport at the junior level. We were disappointed that this remit did not pass but we respect the decision of the School Principals. The older age restriction was agreed to and has been applied. The Schools Committee will continue to monitor this area going forward with these new rules. The Schools Committee aims to recruit and retain young rowers and to encourage a lifelong love of the sport. There is an increasing concern over the number of senior school rowers who are being approached by American Universities without enough good support and advice about the USA academic

programmes and impact on future rowing careers with Rowing NZ. As NZSSRA and Rowing NZ work in greater synergy with each other it is our rowers who benefit and we believe the work towards fuller integration has been well justified and has proven successful. It is therefore now appropriate for this process to continue and the final steps to be achieved. In 2016 we all celebrated the successes of our Olympic Team. These great role models are paramount to the ongoing success of sporting codes as we develop young people in this country to be not only top sports men and women but also good citizens of the future. Coaches, managers, teachers, officials and senior rowers also share in the role in modeling respectful behavior, discipline and hard work to our young rowers. The Schools Committee supports any work in clubs and schools that emphasizes the importance of good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 40 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

citizenship and pride in representing any organisation. With 2016 behind us, we now have many things to celebrate, but we also reflect and assess where lessons have been learnt, all of this ensures we can move forward for the betterment of school rowing. On behalf of the Schools Committee our thanks go to the regatta officials, coaches, managers, schools, clubs and the countless volunteers and family supporters for making this a fantastic year for our young rowers.

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

AON MAADI CUP LAKE KARAPIRO

CAMBRIDGE

OVER 2100

ROWERS IN 2016 ALTERNATING EACH YEAR BETWEEN THE COUNTRY’S TWO PREMIER ROWING VENUES

LAKE RUATANIWHA

TWIZEL

52 EVENTS 588 RACES IN TOTAL IN 2016

THE LARGEST SCHOOL ROWING EVENT IN NEW ZEALAND

TOP PRIZES

119

MAADI CUP, SPRINGBOK SHIELD, LEVIN JUBILEE CUP, DAWN CUP & STAR TROPHY

SCHOOLS IN 2016

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RESULTS 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 APRIL 2016

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Waitaki Boys HS 7:48.69

Cambridge HS 7:52.93

John McGlashan College 7:54.66

Christchurch Girls HS 7:48.53

Rangi Ruru Girls School 7:49.28

Sacred Heart Girls (Hamilton) 7:49.63

Boy’s U15 Double Sculls

Hamilton Boys HS 7:29.09

St Paul’s Collegiate 7:30.53

King’s College 7:41.27

Girl’s U15 Coxed Quadruple Sculls

St Peter’s School 7:51.94

Glendowie College 7:59.59

Ashburton College 8:02.53

Marlborough Boys College 7:15.68

St Andrew’s College 7:16.35

Auckland Grammar 7:16.67

Hauraki Plains College 7:53.71

Nelson College For Girls 7:56.71

Fraser HS 7:57.27

King’s College 6:53.88

King’sCollege 6:59.40

Roncalli College 7:00.99

Girl’s U16 Single Sculls

Ashburton College 8:33.35

Hauraki Plains College 8:47.77

Rangitoto College 8:51.33

Boy’s U18 Novice Double Sculls

St Paul’s Collegiate 7:29.85

Shirley Boys HS 7:34.07

St Peter’s School 7:34.95

Rangi Ruru Girls School 7:18.56

Columba College 7:25.13

Diocesan School For Girls 7:26.86

St Kentigern College 6:11.92

Christ’s College 6:12.57

Westlake Boys HS 6:14.24

Girl’s U17 Coxed Quadruple Sculls

Nelson College For Girls 7:26.84

St Peter’s School 7:29.07

Tauranga Girls College 7:29.95

Boy’s U18 Lightweight Coxed Four

Nelson College 6:50.27

St Bede’s College 6:53.12

Glendowie College 6:54.35

Waikato Diocesan School 7:35.48

Rangi Ruru Girls School 7:37.71

St Margaret’s College 7:47.89

Christchurch Boys HS 6:28.85

Whakatane HS 6:31.89

Wellington College 6:37.47

Boy’s U17 Single Sculls Girl’s U17 Coxed Four

Boy’s U18 Coxless Pair Oars Girl’s U18 Double Sculls Boy’s U16 Coxed Quadruple Sculls

Girl’s U18 Novice Coxed Eight Boy’s U17 Coxed Eight

Girl’s U15 Coxed Four Boy’s U18 Coxed Quadruple Sculls

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Sacred Heart Girls (Hamilton) 8:00.86

St Margaret’s College 8:01.90

Craighead Diocesan School 8:04.43

Boy’s U16 Coxed Four

Christchurch Boys HS 6:56.51

Hamilton Boys HS 6:57.95

St Peter’s College 6:59.41

Girl’s U16 Coxed Eight

Rangi Ruru Girls School 7:07.80

St Peter’s School 7:08.62

Wanganui Collegiate 7:16.13

Boy’s U18 Novice Coxed Eight

Sacred Heart (Auckland) 6:22.25

Wanganui Collegiate 6:25.29

Shirley Boys HS 6:26.35

Columba College 7:52.36

St Kentigern College 7:55.51

Wanganui Collegiate 7:59.30

Boy’s U17 Double Sculls

St Patrick’s College 7:03.43

Huanui College 7:04.87

John McGlashan College 7:08.20

Girl’s U17 Single Sculls

Ashburton College 8:18.04

Marlborough Girls College 8:33.94

Sacred Heart Girls (NP) 8:35.93

Boy’s U15 Coxed Eight

Hamilton Boys HS 6:25.53

Christ’s College 6:31.10

St Andrews College 6:32.76

Girl’s U18 Novice Double Sculls

Villa Maria College 8:01.70

John Paul College 8:02.56

Nelson College For Girls 8:07.00

Boy’s U18 Coxed Four

Christ’s College 6:38.49

Marlborough Boys College 6:39.94

Hamilton Boys HS 6:41.47

Girl’s U18 Coxed Four

Diocesan School For Girls 7:29.73

Sacred Heart Girls (Hamilton) 7:33.29

St Margaret’s College 7:34.10

Hauraki Plains College 7:29.86

Villa Maria College 7:31.84

St Peter’s School 7:32.11

Whakatane HS 6:58.49

St Peter’s School 7:06.36

Kings College 7:08.45

Girl’s U18 Single Sculls

Ashburton College 8:00.88

Hauraki Plains College 8:04.33

Fraser HS 8:05.27

Boy’s U18 Single Sculls

Christchurch Boys HS 7:15.05

Whakatane HS 7:18.20

Wanganui HS 7:27.77

Girl’s U15 Double Sculls

Glendowie College 8:00.02

St Peter’s School 8:04.75

Craighead Diocesan School 8:10.76

Boy’s U15 Coxed Quadruple Sculls

Hamilton Boys HS 6:50.46

Marlborough Boys College 6:53.12

Hamilton Boys HS 6:54.59

Girl’s U17 Coxed Eight

St Margaret’s College 6:53.65

Diocesan School For Girls 6:54.88

Columba College 6:56.64

Boy’s U17 Coxed Four

St Andrew’s College 6:41.34

St Kentigern College 6:44.90

Westlake Boys HS 6:45.00

Girl’s U18 Lightweight Double Sculls

Avonside Girls HS 7:54.99

Dunstan HS 8:02.12

Wakatipu HS 8:03.54

Boy’s U18 Lightweight Double Sculls

Wanganui HS 6:54.73

St Peter’s School 6:57.21

Glendowie College 6:58.16

Girl’s U16 Coxed Four

St Peter’s School 7:25.58

Rangi Ruru Girls School 7:26.22

Wakatipu HS 7:31.92

Boy’s U16 Coxed Eight

Christchurch Boys HS 6:09.12

Hamilton Boys HS 6:12.49

Christ’s College 6:14.28

Girl’s U18 Coxless Pair Oars

Girl’s U18 Lightweight Coxed Four

Girl’s U16 Coxed Quadruple Sculls Boy’s U16 Double Sculls

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

1ST

2ND

3RD

Ashburton College 7:13.14

Nelson College For Girls 7:16.78

Napier Girls HS 7:18.29

Christchurch Boys HS 6:40.76

Whakatane HS 6:42.76

Mt Aspiring College 6:49.96

Girl’s U15 Coxed Eight

Rangi Ruru Girls School 6:59.82

St Margaret’s College 7:08.36

Epsom Girls Grammar 7:11.54

Boy’s U15 Coxed Four

Hamilton Boys HS 7:08.16

St Andrew’s College 7:10.71

Macleans College 7:12.73

Girl’s U17 Double Sculls

St Peter’s School 7:40.86

Tauranga Girls College 7:41.34

Nelson College For Girls 7:44.48

Wellington College 6:30.77

Nelson College 6:32.10

St Peter’s School 6:32.92

Girl’s U18 Coxed Quadruple Sculls Boy’s U18 Double Sculls

Boy’s U17 Coxed Quadruple Sculls Girl’s U18 Novice Coxed Four

St Peter’s School 7:36.81

St Paul’s Collegiate 7:40.31

Howick College 7:41.12

Boy’s U18 Novice Coxed Four

Wanganui Collegiate 6:50.88

Sacred Heart (Auckland) 6:52.28

Auckland Grammar 7:02.40

St Peter’s School 7:08.41

Glendowie College 7:13.56

St Margaret’s College 7:14.50

Girl’s U16 Double Sculls

Hauraki Plains College 7:41.48

Villa Maria College 7:43.80

Onslow College 7:45.04

Boy’s U16 Single Sculls

Verdon College 7:31.01

Roncalli College 7:36.59

Whakatane HS 7:36.81

Hamilton Boys HS 6:19.80

Christ’s College 6:20.72

King’s College 6:28.94

Girl’s U18 Coxed Eight

Diocesan School For Girls 6:46.63

St Margaret’s College 6:47.58

Sacred Heart Girls (Hamilton) 6:52.59

Boy’s U18 Coxed Eight

Christ’s College 5:58.09

Hamilton Boys HS 6:00.93

Christchurch Boys HS 6:02.23

Girl’s U15 Coxed Octuple Sculls

Boy’s U15 Coxed Octuple Sculls

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AWARDS

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

NEW ZEALAND ROWING AWARDS THOMAS KELLER MEDAL

NEW ZEALAND ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AWARDS

Georgina Earl and Caroline Meyer (nee Evers-Swindell) Awarded by World Rowing, this is the most prestigious rowing accolade.

Centennial Oar

Awarded to the following people for their dedication to the sport in a volunteer capacity

CLARRIE HEALEY CUP 2016 Eric Murray 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.

CHAMPIONS CUP 2016 Zoe McBride 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.

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

Murdoch Dryden, Auckland Anne Watt, Bay of Plenty

Centennial Scull

Dan Steven, Canterbury

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

Glynn Davies, Marlborough

Hallyburton Johnstone Rose Bowl

George Kempton, Southland

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

Wendy Reynolds, Waikato

Bankstream Trophy

Jack Quirk, East Coast Lauren Farnden, Otago

Simon Walker, Wanganui Alan Greer, Wellington

CLUB OF THE YEAR 2016

Waikato RPC

Wellington Rowing Club

NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

2016 SERVICE AWARDS SERVICES TO ASSOCIATIONS

LUD BROOKER MEMORIAL SALVER 2016

President’s Scull (Sculling Champions)

2016 HALBERG AWARDS

Gary Hay The Lud Brooker Memorial Salver is awarded annually at the completion of the New Zealand Rowing Championships to the Coach making the greatest significant contribution to the standard of rowing.

Executive Trophy (Sweep Oar Champions)

St Peter’s School

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School

Star Trophy (New Zealand Premier Rowing School) St Peter’s School

— 48 —

Catherine Wilson – Otago RA

High Performance Sport New Zealand Sportsman of the Year Mahe Drysdale

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2015

SERVICE AWARDS PRESIDENTS Anthony Johnson Evan McCalman Fred Strachan, QSM Don Swales Jim Hill Lesley Milne Mike Hartley Bruce Fraser Colin Shields

VICE PRESIDENTS George Tuffin John Wylie, MNZM Tony Popplewell, ONZM

NEW ZEALAND SELECTORS Peter Abbott Athol Earl Brian Hawthorne David Lindstrom Conrad Robertson Ivan Sutherland, ONZM Richard Tonks, MNZM Lindsay Wilson

SPECIAL AWARD FOR SERVICE Olive Falconer Lisa Holton

COUNCIL AND BOARD

SERVICES TO ASSOCIATIONS

Leslie Arthur Darian Boswell Rob Bristow Douglas Burrowes Jack Collin Ross Collinge William Falconer, CNZM Graham France George McDonald Barrie Mabbott Charles Martin Eddie Martin Mark Brownlee David W Moloney, OBE Michael Stanley Bill Vine Paul Wolland Tim Castle Brent Albiston Bruce McClintock

Auckland Rod Cameron Leith Menzies Lesley Milne Brian Parr L. E. Rennie Dudley Storey, OBE Murray Twining Max Weston Clive Williams Bay of Plenty Chick Hammond Tim Richardson, MNZM Canterbury Alan Bain Judith Bain Philip Bell Warren Blazey Desmond Borgfeldt Tony Brough Gerald Dwyer Trudy Keys

Harry Lamplugh Patrick McQuinn Christine Moffat Brian McNeill Michael Schaper James Sheehan Danny Steven Armin Svoboda Justin Wall Ray Wiese East Coast Anthony Austin Tony Bone Hugh Norris Marlborough Steven Donaldson Donald Gardiner Errol Millar Leicester Bryan Saul, MNZM Otago Leslie Bennett Sydney Broadley Loraine Bruce, QSM Neil J Burrow Alex Clark Ronald Lawrence John Letts Don Lyon Michael McClelland Ron Moore Karl Morgan Glen Sinclair Johnny Williams Royce Wilson Trevor Wilson Catherine Wilson Southland Cliff Buchanan Ray Cleveland Stuart Hamlin

— 49 —

George Kempton Sam McGregor Barry McKenzie John O’Connor Graeme Robertson Peter Sinclair Anthony Vella Waikato Bryce Arnold David Blackie Alf Bruce Dianne Campbell Murray Campbell Colin Green Tim Malcolmson Tony Nelson Wanganui Robert L Ackroyd Graham Carey Bruce Gichard Donald Gordon Bruce Keith Donald McDonald Peter McGuiness Patrick Montgomerie Leslie Saywood Peter Smith Grace Thrush Alan Tong Murray Wright Wellington Andrew Carr-Smith Br Terrence Costello Laurie Counsell Anthony Debbage Peter Delaney Gordon Dobson Ian Dobson Stewart Mitchell Paul O’Brien

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

FINANCIALS Statement of Comprenhensive Revenue and Expense 53 Statement of Movement in MembersÕ Funds

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Cashflows 56 Notes to the Accounts Audit Report

57-65 66

— 52 —

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Statement of

Comprehensive Revenue and Expense FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015 2016

REVENUE

GROUP

2015

PARENT

Notes $ $ $

Sport New Zealand Funding

5,518,965

5,331,085

Gaming Trust Donations

68,268

136,648

5,518,965 68,268

5,331,085 136,648

Sponsorship 808,567 776,425

808,567

776,425

Athlete Tour Contribution

623,742

555,289

623,742

555,289

Membership Income

405,355

379,618

405,355

379,618

662,490

950,050

Donations 682,015 984,584 Interest Received

25,972

64,854

20,450

55,709

Other Income

171,814

150,231

486,663

147,653

Revaluation of Sport New Zealand Loan

Total Revenue

2 8,404,074

99,376

191,676 8,570,410

99,376

191,676

8,693,876

8,524,153

6,321,417

6,340,474

EXPENSES High Performance Tour and Operating Costs

6,321,417

6,340,474

Regatta Delivery

252,998

227,171

252,998

227,171

Sport Development

191,292

366,544

191,292

366,544

Communications and Marketing

194,658

298,226

194,658

298,226

Administration 977,469 765,858

962,418

750,360

Depreciation and Amortisation

460,130

443,845

460,130

443,845

Total Expenses

8,397,964

8,442,118

8,382,913

8,426,620

Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year

6,110 128,292

310,963

97,533

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE Change in Fair Value of Investments

(123)

318

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

5,987

128,610

310,963

97,533

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Statement of

Movements in MembersÕ Funds Capital Fund

Accumulated Revenues & Expenses

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

Fair Value Reserve

Total Members’ Funds

GROUP Balance at 1 January 2015

Notes $ 13 5,444,694

503,499

7,396 5,955,589

Net Surplus for the Year

93,758

34,534

128,292

Other Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

318

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

93,758

34,534

318

128,610

Balance at 31 December 2015

5,538,452

538,033

7,714

6,084,199

Balance at 1 January 2016

5,538,452

538,033

7,714

6,084,199

Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year

(13,415)

19,525

6,110

Other Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

(123)

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

(13,415)

19,525

(123)

5,987

Balance at 31 December 2016 5,525,037

557,558

7,591 6,090,186

Accumulated Revenues & Expenses

Total Members’ Funds

PARENT

Notes

Balance at 1 January 2015 13 5,403,800 5,403,800 Net Surplus for the Year 97,533 97,533 Other Comprehensive Revenue and Expense - Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

97,533

Balance at 31 December 2015 5,501,333 5,501,333 Balance at 1 January 2016

5,501,333

Net Surplus for the Year

310,963

Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

310,963

Other Comprehensive Revenue and Expense

Balance at 31 December 2016 5,812,296 5,812,296

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ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Statement of

Financial Position AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015 2016

GROUP

PARENT

Notes $ $

Members’ Funds 6,090,186 6,084,199

2015

$ $

5,812,296

5,501,333

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Sport New Zealand Loan 9

206,744

306,120

206,744

306,120

Total Non Current Liabilities

206,744

306,120

206,744

306,120

CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable

413,850 681,031 413,850 681,031

Revenue with Future Obligations

90,278 51,590 90,278 51,590

New Zealand Rowing Foundation Loan

Derivative Liability

320,000

675

46,666

675

46,666

Total Current Liabilities

504,803

779,287

504,803

1,099,287

Total Funds Employed

6,801,733

7,169,606

6,523,843

6,906,740

Represented by NON CURRENT ASSETS Property, Plant and Equipment

Intangible Assets

Investments

120,824

120,947

Total Non Current Assets

5,175,102

5,512,685

5,054,278

5,391,738

5,005,937 5,311,602 5,005,937 5,311,602 48,341 80,136 48,341 80,136

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents

923,675 834,340 867,809 793,695

Short Term Deposits

415,000 415,000 315,000 315,000

Debtors and Receivables

69,265 67,815 68,065 66,541

Prepaid Expenses

181,364

228,588

181,364

228,588

Clothing and Inventory

37,327

111,178

37,327

111,178

Total Current Assets

1,626,631

1,656,921

1,469,565

1,515,002

Total Assets

6,801,733

7,169,606

6,523,843

6,906,740

For and on behalf of the Board

31 March 2017 — 55 —

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Statement of

Cashflows FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015 2016 2015

GROUP $

Sponsorship, Grants, Donations and Fundraising Projects

8,468,572

8,613,904

8,449,047

8,579,370

Athlete Tour Contributions

628,621

550,776

628,621

550,776

Membership Income

407,890

376,880

407,890

376,880

Interest Received

26,995

63,893

21,168

54,991

Other Income

131,474

143,642

131,474

143,642

CASHFLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Notes

PARENT

Cash was provided from

GST

930 31,150

Cash was applied to Payments to Suppliers

(4,680,623)

(4,632,737)

(4,665,573)

(4,617,239)

Payments to Employees

(2,604,450)

(2,530,117)

(2,604,450)

(2,530,117)

Payments to Athletes

(2,102,094)

(2,118,482)

(2,102,094)

(2,118,482)

(277)

(150)

(277)

(150)

Interest Paid Net cash inflow (outflow) from Operating Activities

277,036 498,759

266,736 470,821

CASHFLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Cash was provided from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment

24,500

53,317

24,500

53,317

Dividends from Investments

5,046

1,998

(217,122)

(1,014,336)

(217,122)

(1,014,336)

Cash was applied to Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment Purchase of Investments

Net cash inflow (outflow) from Investing Activities

(34,902)

(187,576)

(993,923)

(192,622)

(961,019)

CASHFLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash was applied to Repayment of Loans

(25,000)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from Financing Activities

(25,000)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held

89,460

(520,164)

Add cash at start of year

834,215

1,354,379

Balance at end of year

4a 923,675

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834,215

74,114

(515,198)

793,695

1,308,893

867,809 793,695

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

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 the year ended 31 December 2016 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 Standards 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 This is the first period of presenting financial statements under PBE Standards RDR. As a result of the adoption of these financial reporting standards Rowing New Zealand has been required to make changes to its accounting policies. Where changes in accounting policies have resulted in a material change to the prior year balances reported, the financial statements have been restated as per note 13.

The 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.

The 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.

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 Until 9 October 2015, Rowing New Zealand was a registered charity and as a result was exempt from income tax. Rowing New Zealand was removed from the Charities Register effective 9 October 2015. Rowing New Zealand now has an exemption from income tax under section 46 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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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

1 Revenue by Operating Unit Year ended 31 December 2016

High Performance

Domestic & Admin

Capital Foundation Projects

Total Group

Revenue

6,750,570 1,603,304

20,000 30,200 8,404,074

Expenses

6,321,415 1,601,367

- 15,052 7,937,834

Depreciation Allocation

212,338

247,792

460,130

Net Surplus /(Deficit)

216,816

(245,854)

20,000

15,148

6,110

Capital Foundation Projects

Total Group

Year ended 31 December 2015

High Performance

Domestic & Admin

Revenue

6,432,787 2,041,366

50,000 46,257 8,570,410

Expenses

6,325,820 1,656,954

- 15,499 7,998,273

Depreciation Allocation

216,948

226,897

443,845

Net Surplus /(Deficit)

(109,981)

157,515

50,000

30,758

128,292

2 Revenue Recognition Revenue from exchange transactions 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. Revenue from non-exchange transactions 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. — 58 —

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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016

Exchange and Non-exchange Revenue

2015 2016 2015

GROUP PARENT $

Exchange revenues

1,715,450

1,926,418

2,024,777

1,914,695

Non-exchange revenues

6,688,624

6,643,992

6,669,099

6,609,458

Total Revenue

8,404,074

8,570,410

8,693,876

8,524,153

Non-exchange Revenue with Future Obligations Sport New Zealand Funding

90,278

Gaming Trust Funding

Total Grants with Future Obligations

33,322

90,278

18,268

33,322 18,268

90,278

51,590

90,278

51,590

Receivables from exchange transactions

36,680

34,300

35,480

33,026

GST

32,585 33,515

Total Debtors and Receivables

69,265

68,065

3 Debtors and Receivables Debtors and receivables are stated at their estimated net realisable value.

67,815

66,541

4 Cash and Short Term Deposits C ash 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 2016 was 0.30% (2015: 0.88%). 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 RNZ 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

382,734

529,840

326,868

489,321

Philanthropic Funding Account

540,941

304,375

540,941

304,375

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

923,675

834,215

867,809

793,695

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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016

4b Short Term Deposits

2015 2016 2015

GROUP

PARENT

$ $

Short Term Deposits (Liquidity Account)

315,000

Short Term Deposits

100,000

Total Short Term Deposits

415,000

315,000

5 Property Plant and Equipment I tems 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 l ife are as follows: Boats and Oars Coaching and Gym Equipment Vehicles Computers and Furniture High Performance Centre

20% - 33% 10% - 40% 5% - 10% 5% - 33% 3%

PARENT Boats AND GROUP & Oars

Coaching Vehicles Computers & Gym & Furniture Equipment

High Performance Building

Total

Cost Balance 1 January 2016

1,643,248

452,014

38,562 6,137

Additions

39,249

64,927

Disposals

(58,538)

(26,697)

1,623,959

490,244

Balance 31 December 2016

- 44,699

284,345

5,440,658

7,858,827

21,819

132,132

(22,002)

(107,237)

284,162

5,440,658

7,883,722

Accumulated Depreciation Balance 1 January 2016 Depreciation Expense Disposals Balance 31 December 2016

1,091,034

325,186

19,587

195,272

916,146

2,547,225

156,609

55,064

665

36,348

179,648

428,334

(50,566)

(25,550)

1,197,077

354,700

- 20,252

(21,658) 209,962

- 1,095,794

(97,774) 2,877,785

Carrying Value Balance 1 January 2015

636,274

126,554

20,807

83,731

3,862,884

4,730,250

Balance 31 December 2015

552,214

126,828

18,975

89,073

4,524,512

5,311,602

Balance 31 December 2016

426,882

135,544

24,447

74,200

4,344,864

5,005,937

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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

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. PARENT AND GROUP

Website & Member Management System

Cost Balance 1 January 2016

158,976

Additions Disposals Balance 31 December 2016

158,976

Accumulated Amortisation Balance 1 January 2016

78,840

Amortisation Expense

31,795

Balance 31 December 2016

110,635

Carrying Value As at 1 January 2015

111,931

As at 31 December 2015

80,136

As at 31 December 2016

48,341

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 2016

2016

2015 2016 2015

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

47,688

46,239

73,136

74,708

120,824

120,947

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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016

2015 2016 2015

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 a s 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 PARENT Trade Creditors

$ $

91,725

194,299

91,725

194,299

Expenses Accrued

108,970

242,824

108,970

242,824

Employee Benefits

213,155

243,908

213,155

243,908

Total Accounts Payable

413,850

681,031

413,850

681,031

Current Loans

New Zealand Rowing Foundation Loan

320,000

Total Current Loans

320,000

9 Loans and Borrowings $

In December 2016 the Foundation converted its loan to Rowing New Zealand into a grant. The amount of $320,000 is included in Rowing New Zealand ‘s Other Income for for the year ended 31 December 2016. 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. Sport New Zealand Loan

Loan drawn down

1,300,000

Prior year loan repayment

(174,500)

Prior year fair value movement

(819,380)

Balance 31 December 2015

1,300,000

(149,500)

(174,500)

(149,500)

(627,704)

(819,380)

(627,704)

306,120

522,796

306,120

522,796

(25,000)

Loan Repayments Fair Value movement

(99,376)

(191,676)

Balance 31 December 2016

206,744

306,120

206,744

306,120

Total Non-Current Loans

206,744

306,120

206,744

306,120

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(191,676)

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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

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 2016 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 2017. 10 Foreign Currency Transactions and Financial Instrument 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 2016 commitments on forward exchange contracts totalled $450,849 (2015: $1,046,965). 11 Commitments and Contingencies There were no capital commitments or contingent liabilities at balance date At balance date an amount of $86,533 was due in respect of future operating lease payment for Association vehicles (2015: $93,383). 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

Joanna Perry

Director, Sport New Zealand

Robert Evans

Club Captain, Union Boat Club

Vice President, Wanganui Rowing Association

Trustee, Central Rowing High Performance Centre

Jock Mackintosh

Coach, Hawkes Bay Rowing Club

Annabel Ritchie

Life Member, Wakatipu Rowing Club

During 2016, Rowing New Zealand paid $10,229 to Tonia Cawood & Associates Limited for facilitating the development of the high performance strategic plan for 2017-2020. Tonia Cawood is a Rowing New Zealand board member.

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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

Key Management Personnel Compensation of the Group’s key management personnel includes salaries and non-cash benefits. The Group has recognised an expense of $594,752 relating to compensation of key management personnel (2015: $594,767). Controlled Entity NZ Rowing Foundation Incorporated (the Foundation) As at 31 December 2016, John Wylie was Rowing New Zealand’s President, and Gerry Dwyer and Tonia Cawood were Rowing New Zealand Board Members in addition to being trustees of the Foundation. During 2016 Rowing New Zealand appointed Ivan Sutherland and Murdoch Dryden to be trustees of the Foundation. The Foundation lent Rowing New Zealand $320,000 in 2010. In December 2016 this loan was converted into a grant. Rowing New Zealand provides administrative services to the Foundation. Rowing New Zealand does not charge for these services or for goods and services purchased on behalf of the Foundation. 13 Adjustments on transition to PBE Standards The accounting policies set out in the notes have been applied in preparing: - the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016; - the comparative information presented in these financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015; and - the opening PBE Standards RDR Statement of Financial Position at 1 January 2015 (the Group’s date of transition). In preparing its opening PBE Standards RDR Statement of Financial Position, the Group has adjusted amounts previously reported in its financial statements which were prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (Financial Reporting Standards and Statements of Standard Accounting Practice). An explanation of how the transition from old NZ GAAP to PBE Standards RDR has affected the financial position is set out in the following tables. The only material changes arising from the adoption of Tier 2 PBE have been the requirement to account for gains and losses on forward exchange contracts, the recognition of non-exchange revenue that was previously unrecognised at transition date and the revaluation of the Sport New Zealand loan to fair value. The most significant component of the revenue recognition adjustment relates to funding received in 2014 to build an extension to the high performance centre located at Lake Karapiro. While this funding was provided for a specific purpose there was no requirement to repay it if not used for this purpose. Under PBE Standards RDR this funding does not meet the definition of a liability at the date of transition and therefore has not been treated as income in advance but rather an increase in opening equity. PBE Standards RDR require non-current loans to initially be recognised at fair value plus transaction costs and to subsequently be revalued at amortised cost. The loan from Sport New Zealand was revalued at transition date to the amortised cost as at 1 January 2015. This resulted in a reduction in the value of the liability as outlined in the table below.

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Notes to the accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

1 JANUARY 2015

31 DECEMBER 2015

PARENT Statement of Movements Previous in Members’ Funds GAAP Members’ Funds

Effect of Transition to PBE

3,966,550

PBE Previous Standards GAAP RDR 5,403,800

Effect of Transition to PBE

Tier 2 PBE

4,662,226

5,501,333

Loss on foreign exchange contracts

(32,012)

(46,666)

Revenue recognition

841,558

66,393

Revaluation of Sport New Zealand Loan Total Members' Funds

627,704

819,380

3,966,550

1,437,250

5,403,800

4,662,226

839,107

5,501,333

GROUP Statement of Movements Previous in Members’ Funds GAAP Members' Funds

Effect of Transition to PBE

4,515,311

PBE Previous Standards GAAP RDR 5,955,589

Effect of Transition to PBE

Tier 2 PBE

5,239,468

6,084,199

Loss on foreign exchange contracts

- (32,012)

- (46,666)

Revenue recognition

841,558

- 66,393

Revaluation of Sport New Zealand loan

627,704

- 819,380

Change in fair value of investments

- 3,028

- 5,624

Total Members' Funds

4,515,311

1,440,278

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5,955,589

5,239,468

844,731

6,084,199

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Independent Auditor’s Report To the members of New Zealand Rowing Association Incorporated Report on 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 subsidiaries (the Group) on pages 53 to 65: i. present fairly in all material respects the incorporated society's and Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2016 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date; and ii. comply with Public Benefit Entity Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime (Not-For-Profit).

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 2016;

—

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

—

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

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 (Revised) Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (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. Our firm has provided other assurance services to the incorporated society and group. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and employees of our firm may also deal with the incorporated society and group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the incorporated society and group. These matters have not impaired our independence as auditor of the incorporated society and group. The firm has no other relationship with, or interest in, the incorporated society and group.

Other Information The Directors, on behalf of the incorporated society and group, are responsible for the other information included in the entity’s Annual Report. Other information includes the Chairman and CEO Report, the High Performance Report, and the Domestic Report. Our opinion on the incorporated society and group financial statements does not cover any other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. © 2017 KPMG, a New Zealand partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

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The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the date of this Independent Auditor's Report. Our responsibility is to read the Annual Report when it becomes available and consider whether the other information it contains is materially inconsistent with the incorporated society and group financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appear misstated. If so, we are required to report such matters to the Directors.

Use of this Independent Auditor’s Report This 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 report, or any of the opinions we have formed.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the incorporated society and group financial statements The Directors, on behalf of the incorporated society and group, 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: https://www.xrb.govt.nz/Site/Auditing_Assurance_Standards/Current_Standards/Page7.aspx. This description forms part of our Independent Auditor’s Report.

KPMG Hamilton 31 March 2017

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GOVERNANCE REPORT 2016 19 FEB

8 APR

20 MAY

21 JUL (T)

19 OCT

16 NOV (T)

2 DEC

G Dwyer

B Evan

J Mackintosh

Meeting Dates/ Attendance

A Ritchie T Cawood

H Dillon J Perry

J Rickman

G Simpson

J Wylie

N/A

S West

A *T - teleconference

BOARD SUB-COMMITTEES Audit, Finance, Risk and Compliance Committee AFRCC 3 meetings Joanna Perry Jerry Rickman Tonia Cawood Hayden Dillon (From May 2016) Gerry Dwyer HR and Remuneration Committee Gerry Dwyer Gillian Simpson

COMMITTEES Schools Committee 2 meetings Gillian Simpson Trudy Keys Bruce Tong Lauren Farnden Janey Wackrow Lindy Graham Sonya Walker

University 1 meeting Maddie Palmer Matthew Cole Tim Wilson Domestic email approval for AGM nominations and consultation regarding Rules of Racing Bob Evans Markus Molly Sean Durkin Michelle Johnson Rachel Arbuckle Nick Barton Jeanine Brake

BOARD APPOINTMENTS PANEL Peter Dale (Independent) Paul Heron (Sport NZ) Tonia Cawood Bob Evans

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SPORTS FORUM 3 September 30 attendees from across the associations and rowing community

APPROVED POLICIES • Transgender and Transsexual Policy • Delegated Authority Policy • Foreign Exchange Policy • Credit Card Policy • Liquidity Policy • High Performance Strategic Plan 20172020 • Selection Policy • Selection Terms of Reference Policy • Health and Safety Policy

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SOCIAL MEDIA 2016 R

owing NZ’s numerous social media channels continue to grow, and remain a critical communication tool to engage with the rowing community and fans alike. While the Olympic Games bring significant attention to our sport, they also bring some challenges. Restrictions and regulations surrounding the Olympic Games, Olympic athletes and associated images, wording and content can make it difficult to fully leverage the widespread attention the Games bring and place significant restrictions on what we, as a national federation, and our key sponsors can post. Working with the NZOC ensured that we had a firm understanding of the various rules, and were able to continue coverage without contravening IOC regulation. PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION In 2016 social media partnerships such as the continuation and conclusion of Mighty

River Power’s (now Mercury) “Inside Rowing” video campaign, as well as High Performance Sport’s “This is High Performance” campaign proved popular and highly engaging. These collaborative partnerships are a valuable tool for both parties and allow resources to be shared to produce impressive outcomes. TRENDS All Rowing NZ social media channels saw solid growth during 2016, with trends aligning to global social media trends. Facebook continues to be our highest reaching and engaging platform, with an exceptional 54% increase of over 6000 likes on the New Zealand Rowing Team page, reflective of the keen interest in the build up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Instagram is rapidly becoming the app of choice for many users, and has ballooned to host an impressive 15,000 plus following. Much higher levels of engagement are also

evident on Instagram, particularly with the younger (under 30) age group. New inapp tools such as Instagram stories and Boomerang also add a fun and interesting way of communicating with the rowing community, particularly at regattas. Twitter remains useful as a broadcast tool with lower levels of engagement but still valuable reach, at around 50,000 impressions per month and a growth rate of around 1 – 6 new followers a day depending on regatta or team activity.

All Rowing NZ social media channels saw exceptional growth during 2016

ROWING NEW ZEALAND / ANNUAL REPORT 2016

TWITTER

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

ROWING NZ

6,094

5,485

AON MAADI CUP

NZ ROWING TEAM

FOLLOWERS

358

FOLLOWERS

LIKES

17,027 LIKES

15,600 FOLLOWERS

AON MAADI CUP

2,088 FOLLOWERS

AON MAADI CUP

6,175 LIKES

ROWING NZ ATHLETES

YOUTUBE ROWING NZ

ROWIT RESULTS HITS

4363 LICENSED ROWERS FOR 2015/2016

1,637 SUBSCRIBERS 288,648 VIDEO VIEWS — 70 —

1.7 MILLION PAGE VIEWS DURING 2016 AON MAADI CUP

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2016 ROWING NEW ZEALAND OFFICERS AND STAFF PATRON

Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor General of New Zealand (Until august 2016) The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO, Governor General of New Zealand

VICE PATRON Fred Strachan

PRESIDENT

NZ ROWING FOUNDATION INC.

Central Regional Performance Centre Mark Stallard (Head Coach) Marion Horwell (Coach) Michelle Munro (Manager) Southern Regional Performance Centre John O’Connor (Head Coach) Tom Stannard (Coach) Rose Sewell (Manager Until September 2016) Michele Munro (Manager From September 2016)

AUDITORS

PERFORMANCE COACH ADVANCE (PCA) COACHES

Executive Ivan Sutherland, MNZM (Chairman) Tony Popplewell, ONZM Nathan Twaddle, MNZM (Until May 2016) John Wylie, MNZM Gerry Dwyer (From July 2016) Tonia Cawood (From July 2016) Murdoch Dryden (From October 2016)

John Wylie, MNZM

KPMG

VICE PRESIDENTS

HON. LEGAL COUNSEL

Tony Popplewell, ONZM William Falconer, CNZM

Maria Clarke Lawyers

NZRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chief Executive Simon Peterson

Gerry Dwyer (Chairman) Bob Evans Tonia Cawood Joanna Perry, MNZM

ROWING NEW ZEALAND STAFF Executive Assistant Julie Dillon Rowing Manager Sonya Walker Rowing Coordinator Tim Wilson

Jerry Rickman

Marketing and Communications Manager Juliette Drysdale (Until May 2016)

Gillian Simpson

Emma Bryant (From March 2016)

Jock Mackintosh

Coach Development Manager Rebecca Beattie (From March 2016)

Simon West

High Performance Director Alan Cotter High Performance Operations Manager Lisa Holton

AFFILIATES

Commercial Manager Rachelle Stoddart

Annabel Ritchie (From May 2016)

Assistant Accountant Angela Johnston (Until September 2016)

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

2016 NATIONAL SELECTION PANELS Elite and Under-23 Conrad Robertson (Convenor) Barrie Mabbott Calvin Ferguson Noel Donaldson Junior Judith Hamilton Janey Wackrow Luke Van Velthooven (convenor)

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS

Auckland Rowing Association Bay of Plenty Rowing Association Canterbury Rowing Association East Coast Rowing Association Marlborough Rowing Association Otago Rowing Association Southland Rowing Association Waikato Rowing Association Wanganui Rowing Association Wellington Rowing Association

Hayden Dillon (From May 2016)

LIFE MEMBERS

Year three intake Josh Schmidt – Auckland Nick Barton – Waikato Janey Wackrow – Waikato Maurice Maxwell – Wellington Tony O’Connor – Canterbury Natalie Matheson – Otago Joe Findlay – Southland

High Performance Coordinator Michele Munro High Performance Athlete Development Manager Judith Hamilton High Performance Coaches Gary Hay Calvin Ferguson Noel Donaldson Mike Rodger Dave Thompson Gary Roberts James Coote Auckland Regional Performance Centre James Coote (Head Coach) Bruce Jones (Coach) Waikato Regional Performance Centre Dan Kelly (Head Coach) Gary Roberts (Coach) Andrea Harper (Manager)

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Karapiro Rowing Inc South Island Rowing Inc (Ruataniwha Rowing) New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Association New Zealand Universities Rowing Council Legion of Rowers

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