Rowing Victoria (RV) is the governing body for the sport of rowing in Victoria, Australia.
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| Sport | Rowing |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Abbreviation | RV |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Affiliation | Rowing Australia |
| Headquarters | Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria |
| President | Joeseph Joyce |
| Official website | |
| www | |
History
editRowing Victoria, formerly Victorian Rowing Association, formed on 7 October 1876.[1] The Victorian Ladies' Rowing Association was formed on 31 January 1924. In 1979 the men's and women's associations merged.[2]
Life Members
editCurrent Life Members
editPeter Antonie, Kath Bennett, Peter Fraser, Andrew Guerin, Caroline Judd, James Lowe, Mike McKay, David Pincus, James Tomkins, Eric Waller, Roger Wilson.
Past Life Members
editRobert Aitken, David Boykett, Bill Bradshaw, Norman Cairnes, Jim Hardie, Harvey Nicholson, Brian Vear, Noel Wilkinson, Hubert Frederico, David Deeble, Bill Waterfield, Ray Todd, Jess Stockman, May Laird, Jess Pinkerton, Bob Morell, Ted Woolcock.
References
edit- ^ "History of Rowing Victoria Inc, Australian Rowing History". www.rowinghistory-aus.info.
- ^ "Rowing Victoria - Australian Rowing History". www.australianrowinghistory.com.au.
- ^ "RV Life Members". www.rowingvictoria.asn.au.