Ashburton College Rowing

16/09/2026

13/09/2026

Congrats to all the winners and huge gratitude to Bruce Welsh for his years of service to the club!

At our AGM and Prizegiving last week the Wall Family Junior Achievement Trophy for Outstanding Junior Performance was awarded to the U17 Girls Coxed Quad who won Gold at Maadi - Isla Moffett, Georgia Scammell, Zara McGillen, Tegan Marriot and Coxed by Eve Marshall.
The Fairplay Award went to Isla Moffett for amazing team effort.
The Martin Family Cup for distinguished performance was awarded to Veronica Wall who has been part of the NZ Rowing Team competing at the World Rowing Champs in Amsterdam. She rowed in both a double and the Women's 8.
The Hard Yards Trophy for going above and beyond - was awarded to Helen Hodge our wonderful Secretary who works tirelessly each month to keep all members informed and up to date and records meticulously all the workings of the club.
Bruce Welch, our Treasurer for the last 24 years (since the Club was formed) has retired - a huge thank you to Bruce for his expertise and guidance thru these times - we have all benefited from his knowledge - both Rowers and Administrators. A presentation was made to Bruce and Jacqui on behalf of the Club. We are very pleased to announce that Bruce has agreed to become our Patron - congratulations Bruce.

09/09/2026

Awesome stuff Ged!

What comes after Maadi?

For many school rowers, finishing school can feel like the end of the road. But for Ged Wall, it was the beginning of a new chapter.

Now a fourth-year medical student at the University of Otago, Ged has continued to row at a high level while balancing the demands of medical school - culminating in representing New Zealand at the World University Rowing Championships in Canada.

From Ashburton College to the Otago University Rowing Club and the international stage, Ged’s journey shows there are pathways to keep rowing, keep chasing big goals and study in New Zealand.

In the first of our After Maadi series, discover Ged’s story and the opportunities available to rowers beyond school.

Read the full story here: https://rowingnz.kiwi/after-maadi/

30/08/2026

Good luck Veronica Wall - Rowing in the Women’s 8 A Final at the World Champs 💪

30/08/2026

Good job team and thank you Rotary Club of Ashburton for your ongoing support of our rowers 🤩

11/08/2026

Our AGM is Tuesday 10th September. We encourage all interested to attend. Details below.

01/06/2026

Erg rowing is an excellent low-impact, full-body workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, and endurance. It's suitable for all ages and fitness levels, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started on your fitness journey.

Come along, challenge yourself, and experience the benefits of rowing in a fun and supportive environment.

28/05/2026

An awesome winter challenge 💪

17/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Isla Moffett for an outstanding performance representing the South Island U18 team! 🚣‍♀️
Competing in both the U18 quad and U18 single, Isla delivered an exceptional performance and took out all three races in style. An incredible achievement and a true testament to your hard work and determination.
We’re so proud of you, Isla—what a phenomenal effort!