Corporate Rowing
2026 Corporate Rowing Program
Entries Now Open!
Training starts Monday 14 September 2026, with the regatta on Saturday 10 Oct 2026.
Contact us at president@warowingclub.org to register now.
Give your team an unforgettable experience that blends fitness, teamwork and adrenaline. The Westies Corporate Challenge transforms your colleagues from novices into a racing crew in just 4 weeks, culminating in a thrilling 500-metre regatta against other crews in the Telethon Corporate Cup on the Canning Bridge Course. The West Australian Rowing Club (WARC) proposes a 4-week Learn-to-Row Program designed specifically for corporate teams seeking a high‑impact team-building, wellbeing, and leadership-development experience.
What’s Included
Twelve coached training sessions over four weeks, held three times per week.
Scheduled sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Coaching by experienced WARC coaches, with two coaches allocated per crew.
Use of an eight-oared racing shell (8+), rowing equipment and supporting club facilities.
Ergometer training and analysis clinic.
Risk management, insurance and on-water safety supervision.
Regatta entry fees, officials and event hospitality.
Why Enter
Strengthen teamwork – Rowing demands unity and teamwork, forging powerful connections that translate back into the office environment.
Boost well-being – Regular coached sessions build fitness, reduce stress and inject energy into your workplace culture
Brand exposure – Showcase your company colours on the river and in our event media coverage for Telethon.
Social impact – A portion of every entry supports WARC’s junior development programs and the upkeep of our heritage boathouse, helping the club grow the next generation of rowers while preserving one of Perth’s historic rowing facilities.
Team Requirements – Each corporate entry should nominate a crew of 10–12 people to cover illness, travel or work commitments. All participants must be aged 18–70, with minimum requirements:
Participants: Swimming competency 50m continuous
Crew Manager: One point of contact to liaise with WARC
Commitment: Minimum 80% attendance recommended for best results
The Program
Our standard program is 4 weeks with 3 sessions per Week (12 coached sessions total). WARC can design the program to cater for the needs of your business and members; please discuss options with the Head Coach.
Phase 1: Foundations in Small Boats (Week 1)
Location: Trinity College Rowing Club (TCRC).
Focus areas: Water safety and rowing fundamentals. Individual skill development with personalised coaching in stabilised single sculls.
Why small boats first: Builds confidence, skill development, body awareness and fast-tracks technique before entering bigger team boats.
Phase 2: Team Rowing & Crew Development (Week 2-4)
Location: West Australian Rowing Club, Riverside Drive, Perth CBD.
Focus: Transition into eights, crew rhythm, boat cohesion.
Why: Teamwork, fitness, developing unity and shared purpose.
Phase 3: The Corporate Regatta, Saturday 10 October 2026
Regatta racing !
Location: Rowing WA, Canning Bridge
Focus: Race against other Corporate Crews on the picturesque Canning Bridge 500m course, in support of Telethon.
Investment
The cost is $12,000 per crew to be involved.
Pricing is calculated based on the high-performance coaching, equipment usage, safety craft, insurance and shed fees at TCBC and WARC.
Next step contact:
Tavis Harling, Club President | president@warowingclub.org | 0433 884 597
Add-On Options:
Media support to capture training and racing with edited highlights
Bespoke corporate rowing team-building sessions
Commercial sponsorships:
