LAST YEAR'S RESULT: Fourth

DIRECTOR OF ROWING PERRI FENTON SAYS: "I am extremely excited for Phoenix to once again, be a part of Head of the Lake. All crews have trained extremely hard this season and I am looking forward to seeing them in action on the day," she said.

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"It would mean a lot to our girls and the school to win. The amount of effort they put in to each and every training session will be rewarded as such. To have a win in our division will set a great example for our younger crews coming up.

"The COVID pandemic has shown how resilient all our crews are by taking everything in their stride, especially in this recent lockdown. The girls have each completed workouts at home to ensure they are still preparing as best they can, given the circumstances."

Georgia Hugo

Stroke

"I have been doing additional training outside of rowing, cardio and body weight circuits to help train for it."

Cheyenne Trezise

Three Seat

"I'm super excited to be rowing with some of my best friends for my final season because it's just going to make it so much more special."

Sky Haley

Two Seat

"I'm super pumped. It's the main regatta we train for and there is so much thrill involved throughout the day. To say the very least, overall I'm very excited."

Stephanie Grant

Bow

"Head of the Lake has always been my favourite regatta and this being my last season makes me even more excited to smash out the race one last time."

Bethany Somers

Cox

"I'm really excited for Head of the Lake. Even though COVID has meant the day will be run differently, I can't wait to get out on the water with the girls."

Lily Harmer

Stroke

"I am very excited for Head of the Lake this year as we have been working very hard in the lead up to it."

Amy Herzan

Three Seat

"I'm really excited for Head of the Lake as each year it's a fantastic event for all schools and brings out our competitive spirits."

Erin Herzan

Two Seat

"Really excited to be able to race again. I have really been switching on during training to be prepared for the regatta and perform at my best."

Isla Edyvane

Bow

"I know that the team spirit will build leading up to and on the day of the event. Our crew is excited to get out on the water and give it our all."

Rachel Shaw

Cox

"As this year's Head of the Lake is my first, I'm eager and excited to be able to race with the other girls for Phoenix."

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