1981 South Australian Schools' Head of the River
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The SA Girls Head of the River expanded in 1981 with the Open Second Four and Lightweight Four introduced.
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Saturday, 4 April – West Lakes:
The 1981 SA Head of the River featured the following events:
- Boys First Eight
- Boys Second Eight
- Boys & Girls First Four
- Girls Second Four
- Boys & Girls Lightweight Four
- Boys Under 16 Four
- Boys & Girls Under 15 Four
- Boys Under 14 Four
In the Gosse Shield for Boys First Eights, St. Peter's College won for the first time since 1976 with a 1¼ length win over the title holders, Christian Brothers College. St. Peter's College also won the Second Eight and the Under 16 Four (Division A). In the Girls regatta, Unley High School won both Girls Open Fours races and the Lightweight Four, whilst Scotch College won the Under 15 Fours (Div A and B).
Organising Committee:
South Australian Rowing Association
Officials:
(unknown)
Sources
SA Schools Head of the River Past Events, from https://static1.squarespace.com/static/612f1eb5f5136463fd5079a7/t/6440a7b7ff191218899baa1d/1681958844140/HoR_Results_historic_Schoolboys-2023.pdf
SA Schools Head of the River Past Events, from https://static1.squarespace.com/static/612f1eb5f5136463fd5079a7/t/6440a7a5c4f2415d7e1fcf7f/1681958822609/HoR_Results_historic_Schoolgirls-2023.pdf