St Benedict’s College wins rowing championship
The rowing championship for this year was held at St Andrew’s School for Girls.
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The 2022 Gauteng Junior Rowing Championships was held in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) at Roodeplaat Dam between November 4 and 6.
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Around 800 athletes from 18 schools and clubs participated, with close to 1 000 spectators. The tournament is the championship event of the Gauteng Schools Rowing Federation (GSRF).
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St Andrew’s School for Girls hosted this year’s tournament. Hosts are chosen on a rotational basis.
St Benedict’s College were the overall champion.
The participating teams were:
• St Andrew’s School for Girls
• St Mary’s School
• Holy Rosary School for Girls
• St Stithians Girls’ College
• St Dunstan’s College
• Mondeor High School
• Germiston High School
• King Edward VII School
• Jeppe High School for Boys
• Parktown Boys’ High School
• St Stithians Boys’ College
• St John’s College
• St Benedict’s College
• St Alban’s College
• Wemmer Pan Rowing Club
• Soweto Rowing Club
• Hilton College (KZN)
• Mare-Pula (Botswana)
“Supporting rowing at all levels is key to our sponsorship of the sport. It is encouraging to see a number of development rowing teams participating in this year’s event,” said Lucy Lightfoot, head of brand at RMB.
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“Being exposed to competition at this level is a vital part in the growth of young rowers, some of whom have the potential to represent South Africa on the international stage.”
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The RMB national squad partnered with Gauteng Junior Rowing Championships to host a selection trial regatta.
“Having RMB as an event partner allows us to host a professional and memorable event for all the athletes and spectators,” said St Andrew’s foundation manager, Caterina Cannone.
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Jamie Croly, St Andrew’s head rowing coach, added: “Along with the SA Schools Championships in March, this regatta is a highlight of many rowers’ season and is very important in the development of athletes.”
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