The following was issued tonight from Rowing Victoria.

The return of crew boats for all ages

Rowing Victoria is incredibly pleased to announce that after much discussion with Sports and Recreation Victoria and VicSport, the Guidance list of community sport prepared by Sport and Recreation Victoria has classified rowing as a non-contact sport. As such from the ‘Third Step’ of Victorian COVID-19 restrictions we are approved to return to training in crew boats for all ages.   

Therefore, effective immediately rowers in Regional Victoria may return to crew rowing and Metropolitan Melbourne will be expected to join them on October the 26th.

Adults will however still be limited to a maximum of 10 participants per club at one time, indoor training facilities will need to remain closed and equipment must be appropriately washed after use. Full Guidelines can be found HERE

This great win will see rowing clubs across Victoria returning to a degree of normality earlier than anticipated!

For more details and to follow the latest Rowing Victoria updates including the Return to Rowing Roadmap please CLICK HERE.

Great work by RV President and Mercs member Joseph Joyce. Many thanks from Mercs.