Rowing

In 1986 rowing became available to students at Concordia under the guidance of Pastor Geoff Burger, himself a former rower. However, this initiative soon faded, and it was not until 1996 that the sport was re-introduced with Mr Bill Donaldson as staff coach. Interest was keen, with four crews of four rowers and a number of students enthusiastic to compete in pairs events.
Negotiations enabled Concordia to join the Torrens Rowing Club which gave the squads access to all necessary equipment. Each of the crews trained twice a week after school on the River Torrens and rowed at regattas on the Port River, the Murray River and at West Lakes under the banner of Concordia College.
After five successful seasons it was decided to cease offering the sport. The 1999 Brown and Gold magazine cites that ‘high costs, whole day regattas, and a lack of access to the latest rowing equipment for training purposes all contributed to a decline of student interest in rowing.’

The photo shows the 1996 rowing squad