Schools’ Head of the River Rowing Regatta, sponsored by UniSA
The Head of the River Rowing Regatta had its inception on the Torrens Lake in 1922 and is currently held at West Lakes. The Regatta involves junior coxed quadruple sculling events over 1,000 metres and 1,500 metres, as well as senior coxed four and eight races over 2,000 metres.
For more information on the Schools' Head of the River Regatta, visit the Head of the River website.
UniSA recognises the success and importance of the Head of the River Regatta to school communities and the opportunity it provides to students. Characteristics like healthy lifestyles, teamwork and collegiate competition are all qualities that UniSA values and supports.
UniSA is endorsed by the Australian Sports Commission for our support of elite athletes who study a UniSA degree while also pursuing a sporting career. For more information visit the UniSA Elite Athlete and Performer Program web page.
2023 Schools' Head of the River Regatta
In 2023, the prestigious Head of the River title was won by Seymour College in the Schoolgirls 1st VIII race and St Peter's College in the Schoolboys 1st VIII race.
2023 The Gosse Shield for Schoolboy 1st VIII - St Peter's College
2023 The Florence Eaton Cup for Schoolgirl 1st VIII - Seymour College
Photos
Photos from the 2023 event will be available soon on the Schools' Head of the River website.
Fact sheet
Nutrition and hydration plays a key role in athletic performance. For tips on nutrition for rowers while training, competing and recovering, download the Nutrition and Rowing Fact Sheet.
