For the very first time Indoor Rowing will be offered at the Australian Transplant Games. On Thursday 3 October 2024 participants will take part in a one hour come and try session followed by an official competition.
Hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport, the competition will be available for transplant competitors and supporter competitors who have registered for the Australian Transplant Games. This is a wonderful opportunity for the transplant community and supporters, to participate and try indoor rowing.
Transplant Australia is thrilled to be working with Rowing Australia to bring our first ever Indoor Rowing Event to the Australian Transplant Games.
“The Australian Transplant Games promotes the benefits of sport at all levels. Indoor rowing is a sport suitable for all ages and fitness levels and we’re thrilled to be introducing it to our community,” Transplant Australia CEO, Chris Thomas.
“Rowing Australia is proud to partner with Transplant Australia to bring indoor rowing to the Australian Transplant Games for the first time. We believe in the power of sport to foster community, support health, and celebrate life, and we’re excited to offer this unique opportunity to the transplant community and their supporters. We look forward to seeing everyone get involved and experience the joy of indoor rowing,” Rowing Australia Indoor Rowing Manager, Tufi Sele.
Competition details
When: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: come and try session from 6:30pm – 7:30pm competition from 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Australian Institute of Sport, 26 Leverrier St, Bruce ACT 2617
If you would like to participate in this event, please register HERE.
Categories
Transplant Recipients
- 18 – 39 (Male and Female)
- 40+ (Male and Female)
Supporter Competitors
- 18 – 39 (Male and Female)
- 40+ (Male and Female)
Distances
- 500m (Time event, first three people to finish 500m)
- 1 minute (Distance event, first three people with longest distance).
Please note that this is only available to registered Games participants.
