19/03/2026
Our U16s delivered an exceptional SA Champs campaign, a true statement of intent from start to finish π₯
Friday saw the girls hit the ground running, with all three scullers progressing through to the semi-finals and then into the A-finals, alongside both pairs securing their spots in the finals. In the sculls, the girls put together impressive races to finish 3rd π₯ , 5th, and 7th against a highly competitive field.
The pairs matched the energy coming away with gold and bronze, with the gold medal crew setting a new national record in the pair π An incredible achievement and a testament to the work put in this season.
The momentum carried into Saturday, where the girls fought tooth and nail in their event, refusing to give an inch and earning a well-deserved silver medal in a race that went right down to the wire.
Sunday capped off the weekend in style. Two doubles powered their way into the A-final, finishing 3rd and 4th, while the coxed four delivered another thrilling performance to claim silver after yet another nail-biter of a race.
Overall, the U16 age group secured an outstanding 2nd place finish overall - a reflection of their consistency, resilience, and competitive edge across all three days π₯
A special congratulations to Cleo De Keizer, Kate Zillen, Emilia Riccardi, and Erin Beeming on their selection for the U16 Development Tour - a fantastic achievement and we are all extremely proud of youπΏπ¦
A massive well done to this group on a Stella weekend!
Results summary
JW161x - π₯, 5th , 7th
JW162- - π₯, π₯
JW162x - π₯, 4th
JW164x - π₯
JW164+ - π₯