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Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
'A distressing time for the athlete': Top NZ rower arrested over incident in US
By Dana Johannsen of RNZ Rowing NZ has launched an investigation into a recent tour to the United States, after a top New Zealand rower was arrested for assault following an incident at a post-regatta celebration. RNZ has learned Zack Rumble, a member of the New Zealand men's elite team, missed his flight home from the US tour as he was in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of assault on May 3. The national team, made up of a men's and women's eight crew, had been in Seattle for the prestigious Windermere Cup. According to records with Washington State's Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), Rumble was held for 45 hours in the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle before being released without charge on May 5. It is understood the alleged assault occurred at a private event at the Seattle Yacht Club, in which the New Zealand team were invited guests. A source with knowledge of the incident, who did not want to be identified, said the fracas occurred after an evening of drinking. The DAJD records indicate Rumble was arrested at 11.58pm - nearly 12 hours after the prize-giving festivities kicked off. The source said they believed the arrest was a result of a "misunderstanding with police, in a country where you really don't want to have misunderstandings with police". Another New Zealand athlete was said to have been present at the time of the incident, but was not involved. Rowing NZ chief executive Simon Wickham declined to be interviewed, but in a statement confirmed an incident had occurred on the tour involving a member of the men's eight, which meant "that athlete was not able to return home with the remainder of the team". "Rowing New Zealand made sure that athlete had our full support in the United States and their welfare was our first priority at the time. We had one of our Rowing NZ coaching team remain on the ground in Seattle to support the athlete concerned," Wickham said. "This was a distressing time for the athlete and our team members and Rowing NZ has worked hard to make sure the athletes and coaches in our care have the support around them they need." Wickham added Rowing NZ has engaged prominent sports lawyer Don Mackinnon to lead an independent review of the tour to "seek learnings and recommendations". But the national body's handling of the episode is reportedly causing division among the athletes in the Rowing NZ's elite squad. Sources have told RNZ some athletes are uneasy about being swept up in a broad, team-wide probe due to the actions of an individual, while others are concerned about the impact the incident will have on the team's upcoming World Cup and World Championship campaign. It is understood Rumble, who had been selected for the upcoming World Cup events in Italy and Switzerland, resumed training with the team shortly after returning to New Zealand. Asked whether the athlete would still be travelling to Europe in light of the events of earlier this month, Rowing NZ said the team announced on March 21 would attend the next World Cup event in Varese, Italy. Rowing NZ insists its approach has been measured and appropriate. "We have responded proactively with an independent review," Wickham said. "It would be premature to comment on any outcomes or actions until that review has concluded." Commodore of the Seattle Yacht Club Randy Holbrook declined to comment on the May 3 incident, "to maintain the integrity" of Rowing's NZ's review process. However Holbrook said the New Zealand coaching staff displayed "exemplary professionalism in working with us". "We recognise New Zealand as one of the world's top rowing programmes and we'd be honoured to welcome them back to our Club on any future trips to the US Pacific Northwest." The Windermere Cup is an annual rowing event held as part of the Seattle Yacht Club's opening day of the boating season. Aimed at showcasing the might of the University of Washington's rowing programme, each year the college invites international teams to contest the trophy. This year Rowing NZ were invited to send a women's and men's eights crew to the regatta. The New Zealand men finished second behind the Washington crew, which included three oarsmen from New Zealand: Ben Shortt, Harry Fitzpatrick and Olympic silver medallist Logan Ullrich. In response to written questions, a spokesperson for the University of Washington said the organisation "would not have any comment on this". High Performance Sport NZ, which provides $6 million in annual funding to Rowing NZ's elite programmes, are understood to have been briefed on the incident and are being kept updated on the review. RNZ has attempted to contact Rumble without success.
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Top Kiwi rower arrested over incident in US
By Dana Johannsen of RNZ Rowing NZ has launched an investigation into a recent tour to the United States, after a top New Zealand rower was arrested for assault following an incident at a post-regatta celebration. RNZ has learned Zack Rumble, a member of the New Zealand men's elite team, missed his flight home from the US tour as he was in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of assault on May 3. The national team, made up of a men's and women's eight crew, had been in Seattle for the prestigious Windermere Cup. According to records with Washington State's Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), Rumble was held for 45 hours in the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle before being released without charge on May 5. It is understood the alleged assault occurred at a private event at the Seattle Yacht Club, in which the New Zealand team were invited guests. A source with knowledge of the incident, who did not want to be identified, said the fracas occurred after an evening of drinking. The DAJD records indicate Rumble was arrested at 11.58pm - nearly 12 hours after the prize-giving festivities kicked off. The source said they believed the arrest was a result of a "misunderstanding with police, in a country where you really don't want to have misunderstandings with police". Another New Zealand athlete was said to have been present at the time of the incident, but was not involved. Rowing NZ chief executive Simon Wickham declined to be interviewed, but in a statement confirmed an incident had occurred on the tour involving a member of the men's eight, which meant "that athlete was not able to return home with the remainder of the team". "Rowing New Zealand made sure that athlete had our full support in the United States and their welfare was our first priority at the time. We had one of our Rowing NZ coaching team remain on the ground in Seattle to support the athlete concerned," Wickham said. "This was a distressing time for the athlete and our team members and Rowing NZ has worked hard to make sure the athletes and coaches in our care have the support around them they need." Wickham added Rowing NZ has engaged prominent sports lawyer Don Mackinnon to lead an independent review of the tour to "seek learnings and recommendations". But the national body's handling of the episode is reportedly causing division among the athletes in the Rowing NZ's elite squad. Sources have told RNZ some athletes are uneasy about being swept up in a broad, team-wide probe due to the actions of an individual, while others are concerned about the impact the incident will have on the team's upcoming World Cup and World Championship campaign. It is understood Rumble, who had been selected for the upcoming World Cup events in Italy and Switzerland, resumed training with the team shortly after returning to New Zealand. Asked whether the athlete would still be travelling to Europe in light of the events of earlier this month, Rowing NZ said the team announced on March 21 would attend the next World Cup event in Varese, Italy. Rowing NZ insists its approach has been measured and appropriate. "We have responded proactively with an independent review," Wickham said. "It would be premature to comment on any outcomes or actions until that review has concluded." Commodore of the Seattle Yacht Club Randy Holbrook declined to comment on the May 3 incident, "to maintain the integrity" of Rowing's NZ's review process. However Holbrook said the New Zealand coaching staff displayed "exemplary professionalism in working with us". "We recognise New Zealand as one of the world's top rowing programmes and we'd be honoured to welcome them back to our Club on any future trips to the US Pacific Northwest." The Windermere Cup is an annual rowing event held as part of the Seattle Yacht Club's opening day of the boating season. Aimed at showcasing the might of the University of Washington's rowing programme, each year the college invites international teams to contest the trophy. This year Rowing NZ were invited to send a women's and men's eights crew to the regatta. The New Zealand men finished second behind the Washington crew, which included three oarsmen from New Zealand: Ben Shortt, Harry Fitzpatrick and Olympic silver medallist Logan Ullrich. In response to written questions, a spokesperson for the University of Washington said the organisation "would not have any comment on this". High Performance Sport NZ, which provides $6 million in annual funding to Rowing NZ's elite programmes, are understood to have been briefed on the incident and are being kept updated on the review. RNZ has attempted to contact Rumble without success.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Top New Zealand rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
[Thursday am] New Zealand oar Racing the semi-finals at the 2022 World Rowing Championships, Racice, Czech Republic, Thursday 22 September 2022. Copyright photo © Steve McArthur / Photo: Steve McArthur Rowing NZ has launched an investigation into a recent tour to the United States, after a top New Zealand rower was arrested for assault following an incident at a post-regatta celebration. RNZ has learned Zack Rumble, a member of the New Zealand men's elite team, missed his flight home from the US tour as he was in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of assault on 3 May. The national team, made up of a men's and women's eight crew, had been in Seattle for the prestigious Windermere Cup. According to records with Washington State's Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), Rumble was held for 45 hours in the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle before being released without charge on 5 May. It is understood the alleged assault occurred at a private event at the Seattle Yacht Club, in which the New Zealand team were invited guests. A source with knowledge of the incident, who did not want to be identified, said the fracas occurred after an evening of drinking. The DAJD records indicate Rumble was arrested at 11.58pm - nearly 12 hours after the prize-giving festivities kicked off. The source said they believed the arrest was a result of a "misunderstanding with police, in a country where you really don't want to have misunderstandings with police". Another New Zealand athlete was said to have been present at the time of the incident, but was not involved. Rowing NZ chief executive Simon Wickham declined to be interviewed, but in a statement confirmed an incident had occurred on the tour involving a member of the men's eight, which meant "that athlete was not able to return home with the remainder of the team". "Rowing New Zealand made sure that athlete had our full support in the United States and their welfare was our first priority at the time. We had one of our Rowing NZ coaching team remain on the ground in Seattle to support the athlete concerned," Wickham said. "This was a distressing time for the athlete and our team members and Rowing NZ has worked hard to make sure the athletes and coaches in our care have the support around them they need." Leading sports lawyer and director Don Mackinnon will undertake a review into the events in Seattle. Photo: Elias Rodriguez Wickham added Rowing NZ has engaged prominent sports lawyer Don Mackinnon to lead an independent review of the tour to "seek learnings and recommendations". But the national body's handling of the episode is reportedly causing division among the athletes in the Rowing NZ's elite squad. Sources have told RNZ some athletes are uneasy about being swept up in a broad, team-wide probe due to the actions of an individual, while others are concerned about the impact the incident will have on the team's upcoming World Cup and World Championship campaign. It is understood Rumble, who had been selected for the upcoming World Cup events in Italy and Switzerland, resumed training with the team shortly after returning to New Zealand. Asked whether the athlete would still be travelling to Europe in light of the events of earlier this month, Rowing NZ said the team announced on 21 March will attend the next World Cup event in Varese, Italy. Rowing NZ insists its approach has been measured and appropriate. "We have responded proactively with an independent review," said Wickham. "It would be premature to comment on any outcomes or actions until that review has concluded." Commodore of the Seattle Yacht Club, Randy Holbrook, declined to comment on the 3 May incident "to maintain the integrity" of Rowing's NZ's review process. However Holbrook said the New Zealand coaching staff displayed "exemplary professionalism in working with us". "We recognise New Zealand as one of the world's top rowing programmes and we'd be honoured to welcome them back to our Club on any future trips to the US Pacific Northwest." The Windermere Cup is an annual rowing event held as part of the Seattle Yacht Club's opening day of the boating season. Aimed at showcasing the might of the University of Washington's rowing programme, each year the college invites international teams to contest the trophy. This year Rowing NZ were invited to send a women's and men's eights crew to the regatta. The New Zealand men finished second behind the Washington crew, which included three oarsmen from New Zealand: Ben Shortt, Harry Fitzpatrick and Olympic silver medallist Logan Ullrich . In response to written questions, a spokesperson for the University of Washington said the organisation "would not have any comment on this". High Performance Sport NZ, which provides $6 million in annual funding to Rowing NZ's elite programmes, are understood to have been briefed on the incident and are being kept updated on the review. RNZ has attempted to contact Rumble without success.
Otago Daily Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Otago University's Matehaere takes top prize at Otago awards
Hannah Matehaere. Photo: Sharron Bennett Photography Hannah Matehaere has added another accolade to an already impressive year. The Otago University rower was named rower of the year at the Otago rowing awards on Tuesday. Matehaere has been in some form this season, where she won a coveted red coat in the premier quad at the New Zealand championships and also picked up silver in the premier eight and bronze in the premier pair. She won gold in the coxless four at the North Island championships and won gold in the single, double, coxed quadruple scull, coxed four and the eight at the New Zealand university championships. Matehaere capped off the year with her first international nod, selected in the women's eight to compete at the Windermere Cup and the double for the world university regatta. After another big season, Dunstan scooped several awards. Henry Clatworthy and Mathew O'Meara were named crew of the year after a successful season on the water together, picking up several medals. They were selected for the world university rowing championships in Duisburg, Germany, in July. Olivia Ollerenshaw was named club rower of the year. Ollerenshaw, who is heading overseas on a rowing scholarship, is part of the New Zealand women's under-22 quad. Bella Breen was named female school rower of the year and at just 15, she won gold in the under-17 doubles, and coxed quad sculls, and in the under-15 double sculls at Maadi Cup. Quentin Annan has dedicated his life to rowing in Dunstan and was named masters rower of the year, after a strong year where he collected medals at Aoraki, Otago, Canterbury, South Island club and South Island masters championships. Simon Smith picked up the coach of the year award for guiding his crews, including having 14 athletes selected for national trials. Otago Boys' rowers Ollie Scott and Hunter Ruxton were also rewarded for their fine seasons. Scott was named male school rower of the year, having won gold and silver medals at every regatta this season, including the under-16 quad at Maadi Cup. Scott was selected for the South Island under-18 team, despite racing at an under-16 age. Ruxton was named coxswain of the year for his efforts in guiding the under-16 quad to gold at Maadi Cup, and was described as the heart and soul of the crew. Young Ethan Shirley and Asthon Macnee were recognised for their potential with novice crew of the year. The North End crew won gold in the novice double at the New Zealand championships after only picking up the oars three months previously. Max Gold was recognised as official of the year and Stephen Craig-Pearson was named administrator of the year. Gold has been reliable in his nearly 10 years as an umpire, attending most Dunedin and Lake Ruataniwha regattas, and stepped up as chief umpire at several Dunedin regattas this season. Craig-Pearson has been on the Otago Rowing executive committee for the past three years, serving as treasurer and passing his knowledge on to others in the sport. He has become more active with the club in Oamaru, where he now lives, and is on the pathway to becoming an umpire.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Seattle boating season kicking off with several Saturday events
The Brief Saturday, May 3, marks the beginning of Seattle's boat season. Along with a parade of boats, there will be several events to help residents ring in the season. The 2025 Windermere Cup will be underway just ahead of the parade. SEATTLE - A classic, annual Seattle event is back with the opening day of the 2025 boating season. This year, the weather will remain mostly mild with light showers earlier in the day. The 104-year-old tradition at Montlake Cut continues Saturday as hundreds of boats fill up the waters to celebrate the Opening Day of Seattle Boating Season. Big picture view The event is sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club (SYC), and features a massive boat parade, the Windermere Cup, and many other family-friendly festivities. The Boat Parade itself begins at noon in Portage Bay at the west end of the Montlake Cut and ends at approximately 3:00 p.m. at Webster Point, according to the Seattle Yacht Club. What's next For the parade, boats will gather at 8 a.m. on May 3. Then the crew races begin at 10:20 a.m. After those are done, the official parade begins at 12 p.m. Boats will make their way through the cut until the last vessel enters at about 2:45 p.m. A few hours later, the awards and trophy ceremony will happen at 6 p.m. More information on parade specifics and overall opening day information can be found at the Seattle Yacht Club parade page. The Source Information in this story came from the Seattle Yacht Club. Social media says Seattle ports are empty — but data shows growth Irish woman returning from visiting sick father detained at Tacoma ICE facility 'Violated, degraded, dehumanized': Ex-Seattle police official Jamie Tompkins demands $3M Idaho judge slams Bryan Kohberger's 'hollow' attempt to dodge death penalty First confirmed Pacific Northwest sighting of invasive Chinese mitten crab WA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan Islands To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
