Champion Lakes Regatta Centre

Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
Champion Lakes
Champion Lakes viewed from the Darling Scarp, above Kelmscott

Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (generally referred to as Champion Lakes) is a man-made aquatic sporting facility south of Perth, Western Australia in the suburb of Champion Lakes. It is an international standard facility for rowing, kayaking and dragon boat racing[1] and includes a 2,000 metre buoyed course for competition.[2][3]

The facility is owned by the Armadale Redevelopment Authority is situated adjacent to Tonkin Highway. It was officially opened on 30 January 2009.[4]

On 28 March 2009, Champion Lakes hosted the annual PSA Head of the River for the first time.

Planned future events at the facility include the Australian Masters Rowing Regatta in 2010.

References

  1. ^ Champion Lakes Regatta Centre brochure
  2. ^ Armadale Redevelopment Authority
  3. ^ City of Armadale Newsletter June 2007
  4. ^ "World class rowing venue opened at Champion Lakes". thewest.com.au. 30th January 2009. http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=4&ContentID=122074. 

Coordinates: 32°6′28″S 115°59′45″E / 32.10778°S 115.99583°E / -32.10778; 115.99583


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