Hamilton Rowing Club

21/07/2026

Just under a month until our learn to row gets underway! Super excited for the season ahead, get in touch if you’d like to know more!

26/06/2026

We are super excited to announce our performance and development coaches for the coming season.
We are stoked to have Dick Tonks on board this season and can’t wait to see what amazing things he will bring to HRC! Alongside him we have 5 confirmed coaches in our development and novice pathway that are all buzzing to get started. Keep an eye out for a full coaching team announcement in due course. If you’d like to know more about what HRC is doing this summer DM us.

01/06/2026

Congratulations to Jane Manson on being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for her Services to the Community.

Jane has been a tireless contributor to our community for many years. With all of her children coming through Hillcrest High School, she was an active member of the Hillcrest High School Rowing Committee from the early 2000s through to 2014.

Jane was also one of the founding members of the Tamahere Country Market, established to raise funds for the replacement of the roof at St Stephen’s Church. What began as a local fundraising initiative has grown into one of the region’s most successful community markets and has been a regular feature of the Waikato community since 2004. Jane remains actively involved in its ongoing success today.

Many in the rowing community will also know Jane from her countless hours volunteering in the Finish Tower at Lake Karāpiro, supporting regattas and helping deliver successful events for athletes from across New Zealand.

Jane's commitment to community service, volunteerism, and supporting others has left a lasting impact on countless people and organisations.

A very well-deserved honour.

Congratulations Jane, and thank you for your outstanding service to our community.

20/05/2026

Some flicks from HRC prizegiving, a great evening celebrating the success of the season. Huge congrats to all our award winners, all very well deserved. 👏
We are absolutely buzzing for next season with our shed upgrade nearly complete we can’t wait to see it in action!

19/04/2026

HRC PRIZE GIVING 🏆
🗓️ Friday May 1st
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍147 Old Farm Road
We can’t wait to celebrate the amazing season we had, if you haven’t done so already please RSVP asap at this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI4cKkwdg9OQufzU98Xe8oTtgOVH819eQcHNggjCO6UmQyiw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106191472203582734899

19/04/2026

2026 NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES 🇳🇿
A massive congratulations to Georgia Kendrick and Sarah Healy for making NZ teams! A true representation of the hardwork, dedication and leadership we have seen throughout the season. Georgia will compete in Bulgaria in the Women’s U19 Coxless Four at the U19 World Championships.
Sarah is in the Women’s University Eight competing against the Australian University team in Sydney.
We wish the best of luck to these ladies, we know you’ll smash it!

01/03/2026

New Zealand Club Champs 2026 was one for the books! Our best result as a club in nearly 20 years! Super proud of our athletes and a huge thanks to our coaches, managers and parents. Wishing our school athletes all the best for the upcoming regattas. We are already buzzing for next season!

04/02/2026

North Island Club Champs was certainly a challenge for all, a big shout out to our crews who rose to the challenge and to the coaches and volunteers who made it all happen. Counting down the days till Nationals, we can’t wait!

Our NICC Results

🥇Women’s Novice Four
🥇Men’s Club Pair
🥇Women’s Club Four
🥇Women’s Novice Quad

🥈Women’s Novice Double
🥈Men’s Senior Single
🥈Men’s Intermediate Single
🥈Women’s Intermediate Octuple
🥈Men’s Intermediate Double

🥉Women’s Club Eight

29/01/2026