There are references to rowing at 萌妹社's dating back to the start of the 20th century. However, it was the formation of the Brisbane Schoolgirls' Rowing Association (BSRA) in 1990 that really established rowing as prominent sport within the framework of 萌妹社's. In 2005, the 萌妹社's Rowing Shed, located just 1.5km from the school in Yowogerra Park on Breakfast Creek in Albion, was completed. This facility has proudly been renamed the 'Tony Elliot Rowing Shed' in honour of Tony's contribution to rowing at 萌妹社's. The facility allows a full fleet of world-class boats and oars, as well as coaching tinnies and rowing machines to be stored and accessed by all students throughout the year. Rowing at 萌妹社's is about developing life-long, worthwhile skills through training. Rowing requires a high level of teamwork, commitment and dedication. 萌妹社's has a long history of success resulting in 萌妹社's being the most successful school in the BRSA. Recent significant achievements include:
| 2025 |
1st Place Percentage Cup |
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2nd Place Aggregate Cup |
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1st Place Senior Division |
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2nd Place Years 8 and 9 Division |
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3rd Place Year 10 Division |
| 2024 |
2nd Place Aggregate Cup |
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2nd Place Senior Division |
| 2023 |
1st Place Percentage Cup |
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2nd Place Aggregate Cup |
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3rd Place Year 10 Division |
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2nd Place Senior and Year 9 Division |
Head of Rowing
Jack Armitage leads the 萌妹社's Rowing Program with experience as an elite athlete, coach and sports administrator. A former member of the Australian Rowing Team, Queensland Academy of Sport scholarship holder and proud Queensland representative as both an athlete and coach, Jack brings a high-performance foundation to the program while creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all rowers. In his role as Head of Rowing, Jack oversees the strategic direction of the program, athlete development pathways, coaching standards, and the coordination of camps, regattas and training schedules. He is known for his calm, encouraging leadership style and his commitment to helping students grow in confidence, resilience and teamwork. Jack remains passionate about providing students with high quality opportunities in rowing and building a program where every athlete feels supported to strive for personal excellence.
Training
Training is held in Terms 2 and 3.
Training Venue
The Tony Elliot Boatshed, Sandgate Road, Albion.
Competition
The BSRA Regatta Season is held on Saturdays throughout Term 3 at Wyaralong Dam, north-west of Beaudesert.
Uniform
Training is conducted in the HPE polo shirt and bike pants or the rowing suit (zootie). The competition uniform is the zootie for all crews.