Rowing at ANA

ANA aims to provide rowing and coaching to all ages, levels and aspirations, from beginners to recreational and racing.

​Beginners are invited to participate in one of our Learn to Row programs. People joining the club with prior rowing experience will be introduced to existing groups which are best matched to their needs and experience.

Coaching is provided to members by a combination of club volunteers and contract coaches. Access to coaches through scheduled training sessions is included in the ANA membership.

Racing

Rowing WA holds Pennants and Masters competitions with the season starting in April and culminating in September. All club members are eligible to race in Pennants regattas, where athletes are graded on performance. 

Masters (for rowers aged 27 years and over) is a separate endeavour, Categories are based on age, irrespective of ability or experience. All Masters regatta races are 1000m.

Visit Racing at ANA for more information.

Juniors

This program is aimed at providing junior athletes with opportunities to experience enjoyment and success in the sport of rowing. In addition to Pennants, full-time school students can participate in the All-Schools racing program, where events are run by school year group. You can find more information about opportunities for juniors and training times here.  ​

Recreational Rowing

ANA offers recreational rowing for members who do not have the time to train for or the desire to commit to racing. Recreational members vary from beginners to ex-elite members who now enjoy a more relaxed involvement in the sport and everyone in between. Find out more about recreational rowing opportunities at ANA here.

ANA is one of few clubs in Perth which offer organised and coached sessions for recreational rowers. All members are welcome to attend these sessions. You can find an overview of all training sessions and informal rowing groups offered at ANA on our Training Sessions page. ​

Non Members

We welcome temporary visitors from other rowing clubs, particularly those visiting Perth from interstate or overseas. If you would like to schedule a row into your holiday please contact the Secretary to arrange a suitable time and crew.

​Athletes from other clubs may obtain permission to train out of our Bayswater and Champion Lakes facilities by taking up a temporary membership ($60 per month). Please contact the Secretary if you would like to pursue this option. ​

Any member inviting visitors to ANA must obtain permission from the Secretary to use club equipment.

Volunteering

​The success of ANA is completely dependent on the volunteer work of our members.

Members’ volunteering keeps the fees as low as possible while still enabling maintenance and purchase of boats and equipment and support of the range of opportunities available to members.

Volunteering can also be another opportunity to enjoy ANA’s famous camaraderie and friendship. Working together as volunteers contributes to building relationships and the great atmosphere of our club.

Members volunteer according to their strengths and preferences by helping out with tasks such as event management and organisation, catering and assisting with coaching.

ANA understands that at times life simply gets in the way of having the time to volunteer and offers members the choice of making a financial contribution instead.