Head Of The River (Western Australia)
The Head of the River rowing regatta is an annual rowing event held on the Champion Lakes in Western Australia. There are two separate events; a boys regatta (held in Summer/Autumn), and a girls regatta (held in Winter).
The boys regatta is run by the Public Schools Association of Western Australia, which has seven member schools; Aquinas College, Christ Church Grammar School, Guildford Grammar School, Hale School, Scotch College, Trinity College, and Wesley College. The race is held over 2000m and is the last official race of the PSA rowing season. From its origins in 1899 to 1938 the race was run in fours, but since 1938 it has been run in eights. There are two trophies awarded; The challenge cup, which is awarded to the school who wins the First Eight race and the Hamer Cup which is awarded to the overall winner of the day on points.
Read more about Head Of The River (Western Australia): History, Boys Race, Hamer Cup, Girls Race
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