NZSSRA: Trophies


Not up to date...

Pending an overhaul the database only holds results up to 2015. This means trophy holder details are not up to date.

Photo of TrophyStar Trophy Champion school of the regatta

Awarded at Maadi (National Champs) since 1997 to the Champion school of the regatta, the Trophy is currently held by Christchurch Boys High School [CBHS].

The points table is available for: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

How it's won

This trophy is awarded to the school that is awarded the most points in all 'A' finals at Maadi. Points are awarded as follows: 1st = 5 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 1 point.


Photo of CupMaadi Cup Boys under-18 eight

Awarded at Maadi (National Champs) since 1947 to the winner of the Boys under-18 eight, the Cup is currently held by Hamilton Boys High School [HAMB].

The Hamilton Boys High School crew won the event in 2015 by about quarter of a length from Christ's College [race results].

Full event results are available for: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

A brief history

This is the Cup the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship Regatta has taken its name from. Inscribed on the cup is the following:

This cup, the gift of Dr Youssef Bahgat of the Cairo Rowing Club, Egypt, was presented to the Maadi Camp Rowing Club as a token of friendship between members of the Cairo Rowing Club and "Kiwi" oarsmen of the Second NZEF following the winning of the Fryberg Cup by the New Zealand oarsmen in competition with members of the Cairo Rowing Club at a regatta on the Nile on the 20th November, 1943.

The Kiwi oarsmen of Maadi Camp Rowing Club won the regatta for the Freyberg Cup by 11 points to 6. However, they donated the trophy to the Cairo Rowing Club for future competition. In return Dr Bahgat presented the Kiwi oarsmen with the cup that was to become the Maadi Cup. At the conclusion of the war it was brought back to New Zealand where it named the Maadi Cup and presented to the NZARA (now the NZRA) for the annual eight-oared competition among the New Zealand Secondary Schools. The first race was held at Wanganui in 1947 and it was won by Mt. Albert Grammar.


Photo of CupDawn Cup Girls under-18 four

Awarded at Maadi (National Champs) since 1980 to the winner of the Girls under-18 four, the Cup is currently held by Waikato Diocesan School [WKDS].

The Waikato Diocesan School crew won the event in 2015 by about 1.25 lengths from Rangi Ruru Girls School [race results].

Full event results are available for: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

A brief history

At the Maadi Regatta of 1980, held on the Wairoa River, a cup was donated by Noel Lynch for the Girls Under 19 Four. On finals day, Officials were unable to keep to time. By dark the Boys Under 17 Eight and the Girls Under 19 Four had not been rowed. These races were then scheduled to be held at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Because of this, Noel Lynch and Enoka Macdonald decided that the trophy should be called the Dawn Cup. It was first won by Queen Charlotte College.


Photo of ScullPresidents Scull Champion sculling school

Awarded at Maadi (National Champs) since 2003 to the Champion sculling school, the Scull is currently held by St Peters School [STPC].

The points table is available for: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

How it's won

This trophy is awarded to the school that is awarded the most points in all 'A' finals in sculling events at Maadi. Points are awarded as follows: 1st = 5 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 1 point.


Photo of TrophyExecutive Trophy Champion sweep oar school

Awarded at Maadi (National Champs) since 2003 to the Champion sweep oar school, the Trophy is currently held by Hamilton Boys High School [HAMB].

The points table is available for: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

How it's won

This trophy is awarded to the school that is awarded the most points in all 'A' finals in sweep oar events at Maadi. Points are awarded as follows: 1st = 5 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 1 point.


Photo of ShieldSpringbok Shield Boys under-18 four

Awarded at Maadi (National Champs) since 1965 to the winner of the Boys under-18 four, the Shield is currently held by St Paul's Collegiate School [SPLH].

The St Paul's Collegiate School crew won the event in 2015 by about 1.25 lengths from Hamilton Boys High School [race results].

Full event results are available for: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

A brief history

In 1964 Cecil Purvis, who had an impressive record in rowing, athletics and boxing, was visiting South Africa. While there, he met up with Mr Silverhorne, who was in charge of youth rowing in Johannesburg. After a nights talking about rowing and sports and many drinks later, the Springbok Shield eventuated (at about 3:00 a.m.). The Shield is made from segments of all the woods from South Africa and was first rowed for in 1965 at Oriental Bay in Wellington. It was first won by Hamilton Boys' High School.


Photo of CupLevin 75th Jubilee Cup Girls under-18 eight

Awarded at Maadi (National Champs) since 1981 to the winner of the Girls under-18 eight, the Cup is currently held by St Margaret's College [STMG].

The St Margaret's College crew won the event in 2015 by about half a length from Epsom Girls Grammar [race results].

Full event results are available for: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

A brief history

In 1981, the Maadi Regatta was held on Lake Horowhenua. That year the Levin Borough council was holding its 75th Jubilee. The Mayor, Jack Bolderson, decided that a fitting memorial would be a cup for the Girls Senior Eight. On the final day he presented the Cup to Wanganui Girls' College.


Photo of BellPoints Bell Champion school of the regatta

Awarded at the South Island Champs since 2015 to the Champion school of the regatta, the Bell is currently held by Christchurch Boys High School [CBHS].

The points table is available for: 2015.

A brief history

Presented by rowIT Ltd to acknowledge the importance and growth of school rowing in the South Island.

How it's won

Points are awarded to the top five schools* in each event: 1st = 8 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 3 points, 4th = 2 points, 5th = 1 point.

Ties in the overall standings are broken by checking which school has the most points from Pennant events (unrestricted events i.e. U18 non-novice). Then by which school earned their points from the fewest events.

* Only South Island schools are eligible for points. Distinct schools are looked at (a school with multiple crews in finals is judged on its best crew); placings are relative.


Derbyshire Shield Champion school of the regatta

Awarded at the North Island Champs to the Champion school of the regatta, the Shield is currently held by St Peters School [STPC].

The points table is available for: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.


Other trophies

© Copyright NZSSRA 2003-2024