The AAGPS Chairman Mr Mark Ticehurst, and Executive Officer Mr Nigel Price, in consultation with the GPS Headmasters’ Standing Committee, wish to provide the following update regarding AAGPS sporting programmes in 2023:
AAGPS Head of the River
The 126th Head of the River is to be held on Saturday 25 March 2023 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM 4th Year 10 VIII
9.08 AM 3rd Year 10 VIII
9.16 AM 2nd Year 10 VIII
9.24 AM 1st Year 10 VIII
9.32 AM 3rd VIII
9.40 AM 4th IV
9.50 AM 3rd IV
10.05 AM 2nd IV
10.20 AM 1st IV
10.35 AM 2nd VIII
10:50 AM 1st VIII
For the full event program, please click here
The event will be streamed and available via
https://cluch.tv/aagps/head-of-the-river/,
www.bit.ly/cluch-ios and
www.bit.ly/cluch-android. Please follow relevant login instructions to register.
Spectator seating:
Island grandstand tickets have been allocated for $20 per ticket via schools. Event programs will be available for collection at the entrance to the grandstand for ticket holders FOC. All ticket holders to the grandstand area must show their ticket to event staff on entry. Access to the pontoon and presentation area by spectators is not permitted throughout the event.
Event Parking:
Parking is available in the P5 carpark for $20 per car. The entrance for general spectators is via Gate B and Gate C. Grandstand ticket holders are permitted to take the shuttle bus to the grandstand area (island) FOC.
Parking on the island is strictly for officials and designated guests and is accessible by a specific vehicle access pass.
Food and Beverage
The canteen will be open adjacent to the grandstand and food and drink stalls will also be located on the southern bank for purchase throughout the event.
Official Merchandise
AAGPS Head of the River merchandise by Paladin Sports will be available for purchase both on the day at the stall adjacent to the grandstand.
Directions by Car:
The Sydney International Regatta Centre "SIRC" is situated 5 minutes from Penrith; 30 minutes from Parramatta; 40 minutes from Homebush Bay; 60 minutes from the Sydney CBD. For general information about SIRC, please click here.
If travelling from the city we suggest exiting the M4 Motorway at the Northern Road and following the signs to Sydney International Regatta Centre. The M2 Motorway provides an alternative route whereby visitors can travel to the venue via Windsor and Richmond. The M7 now provides an additional, faster link from the northern suburbs.
Directions by Public Transport:
The nearest bus, train and taxi services operate from Penrith Railway – approximately 6km from SIRC. At present there are no regular public transport routes to the venue but taxis should be available if necessary.
The AAGPS wishes all competitors and schools the best of luck at the Head of the River, the final event of the AAGPS summer season.