Team Indoor Rowing Challenge Results 2013

On Saturday 2 March 2013 Drive Fitness Tarragindi hosted the first ever Drive Fitness Team Indoor Rowing Challenge! 100 rowers in teams of of 4 (12 men's and 13 women's teams) competed in a 2000m relay. 

Juggernauts (Men's 1st Place)

Congratulations to all rowers! It was great to see everyone giving it 100%. The amazing atmosphere and team support helped all competitors perform at their very best. Once again, thank you to everyone for contributing to our fitness community just by being there.

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Oarsome (Women's 1st Place)

A BIG congratulations to our winning teams! 

Women's

1st: Oarsome (Julia, Di, Meg, Tania) 7:38:0

2nd: Wish We Were Running (Em, Ange, Nacole, Rach) 7:58:2

3rd: A Mess (Callie, Chloe, Kristy, Kelly) 8:01:4

4th: Because Dave Said So (Danielle, Amanda, Narelle, Jess) 8:02:0

Men's

1st: Juggernaughts (Peter, Luke, Tim, Shayne) 6:29:5

2nd: Dominators (Mitch, Al, Steve, Jason) 6:33:6

3rd: Imports (Greg, Karl, David, Matt) 6:50:04

4th: Mountiers (Terry, Russell, Ben, Leon) 7:01:04

In the trainers race we had a 3 on 3 competition. Tim, Brad & David bettered Jared, Nathan & Owey by 6 seconds in what could of been a lot closer had Owey not fallen off the seat in the last 250m! We had lots of fun and we hope you did too.

Full results from the heats below. Click to enlarge.

Ready, Set, Row! Team Rowing Challenge This Saturday

Over 20 teams. Over 100 rowers. 
Teams are set and ready to race this Saturday 2 March. 

Spectators are welcome, morning tea will be provided & medal presentation to follow immediately after the finals.

Don't miss the trainer's race! The losing trainer's team will need to do 3 burpees for every second they lose by!

Full event details below...


What is it?
Men's and Lady's teams of 4 will row 2000m (4x500m in relay format). 

Who can participate?
Everyone who trains at Drive Fitness. Rowing ability & fitness level not important.

When is it?
Saturday 2 March commencing at 7am.

Where is it?
Drive Fitness Tarragindi located at  5 / 17-19 Kuring Gai Ave, Tarragindi. .

Team Indoor Rowing Challenge Is Almost Here: Registration Closing Soon

What is it?
Men's and Lady's teams of 4 will row 2000m total with each team member rowing 500m (4x500m in relay format). Teams will row in heats with the fastest 4 men's and lady's teams going through to the finals to determine 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

Morning team will be available throughout the event & medal presentation will be held immediately following the finals. 

Who can participate?
Everyone who trains at Drive Fitness, personal training or boot camp.

When is it?
Saturday 2 March commencing at 7am.

Where is it?
Drive Fitness Tarragindi located at shop 5 / 17-19 Kuring Gai Ave, Tarragindi. .

How to Register?
Get your team of 4 together or let your trainer know you would like to join a team. We have teams waiting for you to join. Registration is open NOW and teams are filling up fast!


The Trainer's Team Challenge!
The Drive Fitness personal trainer's have been split into 2 teams of four and will face on the day. Brad, Tim, David & Lisa VS Nathan, Jared, Owey & Kate! Burpees to be completed immediately following the end of the race has been decided as the consequence for the losing trainer's team!

Team Indoor Rowing Challenge: 4 Week To Go!

What is it?
Men's and Lady's teams of 4 will row 2000m total with each team member rowing 500m (4x500m in relay format). Teams will row in heats of 4 with the fastest 4 men's and lady's teams going through to the finals to determine 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

Who can participate?
Everyone who trains at Drive Fitness, personal training or boot camp.

When is it?
Saturday 2 March commencing at 7am.

Where is it?
Drive Fitness Tarragindi located at shop 5 / 17-19 Kuring Gai Ave, Tarragindi. .

How to Register?
Get your team of 4 together or let your trainer know you would like to join a team. We have teams waiting for you to join. Registration is open NOW and teams are filling up fast!

Rowing Technique Videos

Check out these videos to help your rowing training on the lead up to the Drive Fitness Indoor Team Rowing Challenge on 2 March 2013! Click here for full Indoor Team Rowing Challenge details. 

Basic Rowing Technique Instruction

Correcting Common Technique Errors

High Intensity Rowing Technique