Indoor Rowing

Dates & Times
Monday 9 November: 8:00am – 4:30pm Check In & Weigh In from 7:15AM
Tuesday 10 November: 8:00am – 4:30pm Check In & Weigh In from 7:15AM
Venue
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Age Requirements
  • Age is determined as of Monday 9th November 2026
  • Minimum age for competition is 30 Years
Age Divisions
  • 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Event Divisions
  • 100m
  • 500m
  • 1000m
  • 2000m
  • 1 Minute
  • Relay
Sport Fees
  • $70 per person (includes all events) 
Games Fees
  • $140 Early Bird (3 March – 31 May 2026)
  • $155 Saver (1 June – 31 August 2026)
  • $170 Standard (from 1 September 2026)
Entries Close
  • Individual Entries Close: Monday 26th October 2026 (11:59PM AEST)

Schedule

  • Monday 9 November: 2000m & 500m
  • Tuesday 10 November: 100m, 1000m, 1 minute & Relay

Program

  • Athlete check-in and weigh-in for lightweight participants will open from 7:15am each day. You just need to make sure you check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your first race each day. 

Competition Information

  • Concept 2 Indoor Rowers will be used. Competitors may use the resistance level of their choice, but this cannot be changed during the race.
  • Rowers will not be able to touch, connect or plug ANY device into the rowing machine monitors.
  • Lightweight event weight limits: Male 75.0kgs or less, Female 61.5kgs or less.
  • Lightweight competitors are required to weigh in at least half an hour before their first scheduled race. You will be required to weigh in only once on each day of competition. Competitors failing the weight limit will be transferred into open category.
  • Adaptive Rowers are welcome and encouraged, for classifications please visit the following link: https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/adaptive-rowing/adaptive-classifications
  • Multiple categories may be in the same race however medals will be awarded based on each separate category.
  • Separate race categories will be differentiated on the screen by different colours of ‘boats’.
  • You will see the competitors in your race on your rowing machine monitor. Athletes are advised NOT to look at the spectators screen.
  • Medals will be presented after each event.
  • All results will be sent to Concept2 by Monday 16 November, 2026.
  • Participants are permitted to use anti-slip pads or seat belts.
  • At end of competition a free 2000m team event, four rowers per team, will be held at the completion of the 1 minute event. Team entry nominations will be accepted between 9:00am and 11:30am on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Teams will be created at random by the sport convenor. No special requests will be granted.
  • If you are aiming to break an Australian or World Indoor Rowing record please contact indoorrowing@mastersgames.com.au prior to the event.
  • World Rankings can be achieved in all events. View the Online World Rankings.
  • Australian records can be set in the 1minute, 100m, 500m, 1000m and 2000m. View the Australian Indoor Rowing records.
  • World records can be set in the 1minute, 100m, 500m, 1000m and 2000m. View the World Indoor Rowing records.
  • Entrants will be asked to stay on their machine until all competitors have finished the race.
  • Warm-up machines will be available. Please give priority to those in the next race.

Join the Games

Power through every stroke with Indoor Rowing on the Gold Coast.

Competing on rowing machines, athletes test their strength, endurance, and rhythm in timed events that demand both physical and mental toughness. It’s a sport where every pull counts, pushing competitors to maintain pace and power from start to finish.

At the Pan Pacific Masters Games, Indoor Rowing delivers an exciting, high-energy competition atmosphere, bringing the intensity of rowing indoors for athletes of all levels.

Competition Rules

More Information Coming Soon

Looking for a team or needing players?

Take a look at our sports bulletin page which allows teams to connect with people wanting to compete or vice versa.

Locations

Venues

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
2684 -2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach, Queensland 4218

Contact Information

Indoor Rowing Enquiries
Pan Pacific Masters Games
Email: indoorrowing@mastersgames.com.au
Phone: +61 7 5668 9888

Event Enquiries
Pan Pacific Masters Games
Email: info@mastersgames.com.au
Phone: +61 7 5668 9888

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