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Experience Row Club at West Lakes

Experience Row Club at West Lakes

Free Open Day with Olympic Gold Medallists

Date: Saturday, 10 May
Location: West Lakes Rowing Club, 100 Military Road, West Lakes Shore SA 5020

Row Club is officially launching at West Lakes — and you're invited to be part of the first sessions.

This Open Day is your opportunity to experience Row Club first-hand with Olympic champions Alex Hill and Lucy Stephan leading instructor-guided indoor rowing sessions. Whether you're new to rowing or looking for a high-quality, full-body workout, Row Club offers a welcoming, high-energy format for all levels.

What is Row Club?

Row Club is a new indoor fitness class developed by Row Nation and Rowing Australia. It combines:

  • Full-body indoor rowing on Concept2 RowErgs
  • Expert instruction and stroke refinement
  • Structured intervals for strength and cardiovascular conditioning
  • Real-time tracking via the Row Nation app
  • A supportive, inclusive environment

Designed for everyone from complete beginners to experienced athletes, Row Club helps you train smarter — with purpose and progression.

Meet Your Coaches

Lucy Stephan OAM
Olympic Gold – Tokyo 2020 (Women’s Four)
Two-time World Champion
Renowned for her technical precision and motivating coaching style
Alex Hill OAM
Olympic Gold – Tokyo 2020 (Men’s Four)
Multiple World Champion
Known for his powerful stroke and strong leadership

Together, Alex and Lucy bring elite-level insight and energy to each session — helping participants improve form, confidence, and performance.

Open Day Schedule

Saturday, 10 May


Location: West Lakes Rowing Club, 100 Military Road, West Lakes Shore SA 5020

Each session runs for 45 minutes and is capped at 10 participants to ensure focused, small-group coaching.

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM Casual Q&A with Alex Hill and Lucy Stephan (Over Coffee)

Bookings are essentialreserve your free spot today.

We will have a coffee and Q&A afterwards. Chance to meet the gold medalists.

On the Day

  • Free coffee voucher for each participant (redeemable at OAR Café)
  • Coach-led sessions with Olympic gold medallists
  • Informal Q&A at 10:00 AM — grab a coffee and chat with Alex and Lucy about rowing, training, and their Olympic experiences
  • A chance to experience Row Club in action — technique, energy, and data in real time
  • Learn how to get started with Row Club and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive setting

Photography on the day will be supported by RowingSA.

Why Try Row Club?

  • Low-impact, full-body strength and cardio
  • Suitable for all experience levels
  • Developed by Olympians, backed by Rowing Australia
  • Structured, coach-led training in a welcoming environment

Start Strong with Row Club

Whether you’re starting a new fitness journey, returning to training, or simply curious about indoor rowing, the West Lakes Row Club Open Day is your chance to see what Row Club is all about.

Free to attend. Limited spots available.

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