My name is Maddie Swain, and I have the amazing opportunity to represent Australia at the 2025 Junior Rowing World Championships, which is taking place in Trakai, Lithuania from the 6th to the 10th of August. To see the full under 19 team, visit this link: https://rowingaustralia.com.au/under-19. I graduated from St Catherine’s School Sydney last year after winning multiple events at nationals and competing at the Henley Royal Regatta in England, and have since become a member of UTS Haberfield Rowing Club. 

My crew is entered in the junior women’s eight category, and is comprised of girls from 2 states (NSW and SA) and 5 different clubs/schools. All 9 of us train 11-12 times a week (30+ hours) out of the UTS boat shed in Sydney, with up to 3 sessions a day. In late July we complete a training camp in Verase, Italy at the AIS facility, before travelling to Lithuania to compete against girls from other countries. 

To cover the cost of seat fees, medical examinations and equipment, and flights, I am aiming to raise $10,000. Any help is greatly appreciated, whether that’s sharing my page with others, or making a donation ($2 and more is fully tax deductible). 

To follow along with our crew’s training and racing journey, follow our crew’s instagram - @ausjnrw8. Thank you for any and all support in helping my crew mates and I achieve our goal in Lithuania!

Maddie Swain