Scotch College

Old Boy rowers represent Victoria with distinction

Words: Mr Tom Woodruff Photography: Mr John Simpson

At the National Rowing Championships on Lake Barrington in March, several old Scotch Collegians represented Victoria with distinction in the interstate regatta. Held on the final day, at the end of the program, each state and territory fields its best crew in a variety of events, including men’s youth eight, men’s lightweight four and the senior men’s eight (the King’s Cup).

This year Scotch had several representatives in these crews, who all performed with distinction in Victorian colours. The Kings Cup eight, with three Scotch Collegians, were second to NSW, the lightweight four were fourth, and the youth eight were victorious, winning the Wilkinson Cup.

Scotch College Victorian representatives 2009:

King’s Cup - senior men’s eight: Cameron McKenzie-McHarg (1998), Chris Riddell (2003), Alex Scharp (2005). Results: 1st NSW (5.30.80), 2nd Victoria (5.35.96), 3rd WA (5.39.06)

Youth eight: Tom Simpson (2008), Lachlan McKenzie (2007), Tom Woodruff – coach (current Scotch Coaching Director). Results: 1st Victoria – (5.43.87), 2nd WA – (5.46.01), 3rd Qld (5.47.43)

Lightweight four: Gus Tyers (2005). Results: 1st WA – (6.12.81), 2nd Qld (6.14.17), 3rd Tasmania (6.15.04), 4th Victoria (6.19.45). GS