About Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club
Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club Inc. (RFRC) is a community focused, not-for-profit rowing club that was established in September 2006. The Club is run and supported by volunteers.
Our focus is to get people involved with exercise and sport, by providing members with the facilities, equipment, and volunteer coaching to help them in their rowing endeavours.
You can find our members rowing on the freshwater stretch of the river, located to the north of the Fitzroy River Barrage.
Which Schools have a Rowing Program?
Rockhampton Fitzroy Rowing Club supports local school programs to participate and compete in rowing at a local, regional, state, and national level wherever possible.
The Cathedral College, Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, and Emmaus College all form part of RFRC and each have their own rowing programs.
School Rowing Coordinators
- Emmaus College: Matthew Thompson
- The Cathedral College: Karen Bartlem
- Rockhampton Girls Grammar School: Greta Doherty
Adult, Masters, and Recreational Rowing
RFRC is the only adult & masters rowing club located between Bundaberg and Mackay.
The Club encourages rowing at all levels, from beginner to high performance rowing. We support members to pursue their training interests either as recreational or competitive rowers.
Learning to Row
Junior lean to row programs are conducted by their respective school, ususally at the start of the year.
Adult learn to row programs includes 4 introductory lessons, followed by the option to continue rowing with our regular crews over a couple of months to see if you'd like to continue as a member. Updates about upcoming learn to row programs are shared on the club's Facebook, or please email us at rowing@rfrc.org.au.
Coach and Membership Enquiries
If you are a former rower or coach looking to get back involved in the sport, we would love to hear from you!
Coaching and trial rowing enquires can be sent to rowing@rfrc.org.au.
Please note that all new membership applications are required, as per our Constitution, to be approved by the Committee at its next meeting.
