The 2022 Rowing Season was a resounding success: with great team cohesion, strong training attendance, quality coaching, excellent results at local and championship regattas and significant numbers of young and keen rowers coming through. Our squad performed exceptionally well throughout the local regatta season which formed the base for a successful and rewarding championship season. One common thread throughout the 2022 squad, was the genuine improvement and development of all rowers; including our novice squad members, all the way to our more experienced, seasoned team members.
A highlight for the year was returning to Lower Clarence Rowing Club for our annual rowing camp. The rowers were treated to amazing rowing conditions and exceptional hospitality, led by the wonderful Linda and Paul Frewen. Students enjoyed team bonding exercises, quality coaching, and Trivia night hosted by our Team Captains, Elly and Johahn!
This year we bid farewell to three Year 12s, Elly Clifford, Ermin Gugic and Johahn Tan. We thank them for their leadership, hard work, enthusiasm, and excellent contribution to the team on and off the water. All three Year 12s finished the season on the best possible high – winning medals at the State Championships in their last race for Trinity.
Thank you to the Rowing Supporters Group for their tireless and diverse support throughout the year. The Trinity Rowing Program could not survive without the significant contribution of this group. The College is very fortunate to have such a supportive and passionate group of parents who work in sync with the school to provide the best rowing experience for the Trinity Rowing Squad.
National Rowing Championships
Congratulations to Elly Clifford, Troy Heron, Ruby Hodges, Ally Sims, Robert Vandepol, Isabel Clifford, Scarlett Wood, and Sophie Clifford for their outstanding performances at the National Rowing Championships in Victoria. Under the direction of Mr Erik Rowan and Coach Sam, the team claimed the following excellent results:
- 4th Schoolgirl’s Quad Sprint: Ruby Hodges, Isabel Clifford, Scarlett Wood, Ally Sims, cox: Sophie Clifford (only 0.46s from Bronze!)
- 5th Under 17 Women’s Quad: Ruby Hodges, Isabel Clifford, Scarlett Wood, Ally Sims, cox: Sophie Clifford
- 6th Schoolboy’s Single: Robert Vandepol
- 6th Under 17 Women’s Double: Ally Sims, Isabel Clifford
- 8th Under 19 Men’s Single: Robert Vandepol
- 11th Under 19 Women’s Single: Elly Clifford
- 11th Schoolboy’s Single: Troy Heron
This is the first time Trinity has made 4 A-Finals (top 6) at the National Championships. On the back these outstanding results, Ruby, Isabel, Scarlett, Ally and Sophie qualified for Sport Wall of Fame honours; a much deserved acknowledgement of their outstanding achievements.
Trophy Regatta
Congratulations to the entire Trinity Rowing Team for their outstanding performances at Trophy Regatta. Many exceptional results were achieved by our crews throughout the day of tough racing. Special thank you to the Trinity Rowing Supporters Group for their tireless work in facilitating the fundraising efforts and to the Trinity rowing families for their great support of our rowing program.
Even with all Year 8 single and double events being cancelled due to the strong winds, Trinity secured 14 Div.1 medals at the Trophy Regatta – doubling our medal count in 2021. The highlight of the day was the Girls squad winning every single Div.1 race from Year 9 up. Ultimately this led to Trinity being awarded the Andrew Butler Trophy (the overall schoolgirl points winner).
Trophies (Blue ribbon events)
- Andrew Butler Trophy: Overall Schoolgirl Points Trophy
- Open Girls First Quad Winners
Individual Results (Div. 1 Medallists)
- Girls Year 9 Single 1st: Lillie Frewen
- Girls Year 9 Double 1st: Charlie Newman, Elina Doherty
- Girls Year 9 Quad 1st: Charlie Newman, Molly Lomax, Lillie Frewen, Elina Doherty, cox: Lola Sullivan
- Boys Year 9 Single 1st: Ben Zauner
- Boys Year 9 Double 3rd: Kristian Raaschou, Monty Kingston
- Boys Year 9 Quad 2nd: Jed Rice, Kristian Raaschou, Monty Kingston, Ben Zauner, cox: Jagger Whitton
- Girls Year 10 Double 1st: Isabel Clifford, Scarlett Wood
- Girls Year 10 Quad 1st: Molly Lomax, Lillie Frewen, Scarlett Wood, Isabel Clifford, cox: Lola Sullivan
- Girls Open Single 1st: Elly Clifford
- Girls Open Single 2nd: Ruby Hodges
- Girls Open Quad 1st: Lili Williams, Isabel Clifford, Ruby Hodges, Elly Clifford, cox: Ally Sims
- Boys Open Single 2nd: Robert Vandepol
- Boys Open Double 2nd: Ermin Gugic, Johahn Tan
- Boys Open Quad 3rd: Jed Rice, Troy Heron, Johahn Tan, Ermin Gugic, cox: Lili Williams
South QLD Schools Championships
Congratulations to the Trinity Rowing Squad for their excellent performances and results at the South QLD Schools Championships. Numerous students claimed medals, qualified for finals, and put in stellar performances against quality opponents. Trinity claimed 12 medals, finishing 3rd on the overall medal table and 2nd for total medals won.
Thank you to the Trinity rowing families for their commitment and support of our program and in particular, the members of the Rowing Supporters Group for their tireless efforts throughout the season to date.
Congratulations South QLD Schools Championships Medal Winners:
- Boys Year 8 Single 2nd: Teal’K Heron
- Boys Year 8 Single 3rd: Ky Leis
- Boys Year 8 Double 2nd: Teal’K Heron, Oliver Hutton
- Boys Year 8 Doble 3rd: Byron Welch, Ky Leis
- Boys Year 8 Quad 1st: Byron Welch, Ky Leis, Oliver Hutton, Teal’K Heron, cox: Jagger Whitton
- Boys Year 9 Single 1st: Ben Zauner
- Girls Year 9 Single 2nd: Lillie Frewen
- Girls Year 10 Double 2nd: Scarlett Wood, Isabel Clifford
- Boys Year 11 Double 1st: Ben Zauner, Troy Heron
- Boys Open Double 2nd: Ermin Gugic, Johahn Tan
- Girls Open Double 2nd: Elly Clifford, Ruby Hodges
- Boys Open Quad 1st: Ermin Gugic, Johahn Tan, Troy Heron, Ben Zauner, cox: Lola Sullivan
QLD State Rowing Championships
From September 17-19, Trinity competed at the Queensland Schools State Championships at Bundaberg. With 30 rowers attending, Trinity had its largest medal haul at the State Champs since 2013, coming away with 2 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals, and 3 Bronze Medals – finishing 6th out of 34 schools on the medal count! Trinity also made it to 24 A-Finals with strong performances in each event. For perspective, Trinity made 13 A-Finals last year!
With such a young rowing team at Trinity, the rowers have their sights set on the National Championships next March and retaining their titles at the State Championships next year.
Thank you to our dedicated families and coaching staff who have supported our rowers throughout the year – your unwavering support and assistance is profoundly appreciated.
Highlights of the State Championships Regatta include:
- Gold – Boys Year 9 Single: Ben Zauner
- Gold – Inter-Regional Boys Open Quad: Troy Heron
- Silver – Girls Year 10 Double: Scarlett Wood, Isabel Clifford
- Silver – Boys Open Quad: Ben Zauner, Troy Heron, Johahn Tan, Ermin Gugic, cox: Lola Sullivan
- Silver – Inter-Regional Girls Under 17 Quad: Scarlett Wood, Isabel Clifford, cox: Lola Sullivan
- Bronze – Boys Year 8 Quad: Byron Welch, Oliver Hutton, Ky Leis, Teal’K Heron, cox: Jagger Whitton
- Bronze – Girls Year 10 Quad: Molly Lomax, Lillie Frewen, Scarlett Wood, Isabel Clifford, cox: Lola Sullivan
- Bronze – Girls Open Double: Elly Clifford, Ruby Hodges
End of Year Rowing Dinner Awards
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 7 |
Layli Ighaniyan |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 7 |
Jagger Whitton |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 8 |
Isabella Roberts |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 8 |
Ky Leis |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 9 |
Lillie Frewen |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 9 |
Ben Zauner |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 10 |
Isabel Clifford |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 11 |
Ruby Hodges |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 11 |
Troy Heron |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 12 |
Elly Clifford |
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2022 Most Outstanding Rowing Performance Yr 12 |
Ermin Gugic |
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2022 Most Outstanding Girls Crew 2022 |
Ruby Hodges, Isabel Clifford, Scarlett Wood, Ally Sims, Cox: Sophie Clifford |
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2022 Most Outstanding Boys Crew 2022 |
Ermin Gugic, Johahn Tan, Troy Heron, Ben Zauner, Cox: Lola Sullivan |
The Jenny Pemberton Most Improved Award: Kristian Raaschou
The Samuel Duncan ‘Spirit of Rowing’ Cup: April McIntyre
Unwavering Commitment and Dedication to the Trinity Rowing Program: Ben Zauner
And finally, our congratulations go to our 2023 Rowing Captains, Allison Sims, Troy Heron and Ruby Hodges. We know you will lead with passion, conviction and dedication.
Mr Erik Rowan
Head of Rowing
