The high-performance squad is made up of the Under 19/21 Program, the Under 23 Program, and the Senior A Program. There is a graded and periodised training programme for all squads and it is monitored with consistent and detailed sports science support and data analysis. This squad is for our members with national team aspirations, and membership brings with it an expectation of work ethic and commitment to performance and progression.
In addition, there are designated coaches for each squad meaning athletes are guaranteed consistent and highly experienced coaching.
These programs are supervised by our professional coaching team led by Scott Rowe. To learn more about the Mercantile High-Performance Squad, please contact Scott at: headcoach@mercantile.org.au.
School Leaver Scholarship
Mercantile Rowing Club are pleased to launch the School Leaver Scholarship (SLS). The SLS is aimed at providing school leaver athletes financial support to allow them to row and race at Mercantile Rowing Club.
Eight scholarships worth $2000 each ( Four female and four male)will be awarded to development athletes who are seeking U21 State Selection and with the aim to represent Australia in the Years to come either in U19. U21, U23 or Senior Teams. The SLS is open to existing and new members of Mercantile Rowing Club.
The funds will be kept by Mercantile Rowing Club and be used to credit against any costs incurred by the athletes row at Mercantile including yearly subscription, race fees, camps, nationals and racing uniform.
The SLS is one off amount with the scholarship finishing once the $2000 credit has been extinguished. This scholarship does not preclude the athlete from gaining additional support from the Mercantile Foundation if they achieve National representation honours. Athletes must commit a minimum of two year to Mercantile Rowing Club.
Athletes who nominate for the SLS must show a commitment to training, be aligned to the values of Mercantile and be a valued member of Mercantile Rowing Club.
For any enquiries please contact our Youth Coaches Ed Ryan (Men) at mensyouthcoach@mercantile.org.au or Tom Creber (Women) at womensyouthcoach@mercantile.org.au
To apply, click on the link at Scholarship Application Form and complete the form.
Applications close on Sunday 3 August 2025.
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