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England Rowing

Whether you’re looking to earn your first international vest at a Home International Rowing competition or have aspirations to compete at the first Commonwealth Games since 1986, representing England is a truly unique experience.

British Rowing is responsible for the selection of individuals and crews representing England only. Teams for Scotland and Wales are selected by Scottish Rowing and Welsh Rowing respectively. See section 3a British Rowing: Articles of Association
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Home International Rowing Regatta

The Home International Rowing Regatta (HIRR) is a historic annual competition dating back to 1962 seeing the four ‘Home Nations’ of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales compete. Every race counts towards combined team trophies for Junior Women, Junior Men, Senior Women and Senior Men.

A new racing format, announced in 2020, means rowers will have a minimum of two races, with the majority racing three times. Racing takes place over 2000m for all boat classes, with the 4x and 8+ racing a second time over 500m.

HIRR Information and Selection Policy

Home International Rowing Beach Sprints

The Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS) is a new event with the four ‘Home Nations’ of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales competing.

The event is building off the rich history of its sister event the Home International Rowing Regatta, which has seen many Olympians racing for their first international representation. The event is a great opportunity to gain experience in the Beach Sprint format if you have hopes to row for Great Britain at the LA Olympics in 2028.

HIRBS Information and Selection Policy

The winning England Rowing 2024 HIRBS Team.

Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprint Championships

England Rowing’s selection policy for the 2025 Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprint Championships in Barbados is now available, outlining the criteria for athletes and coaches in this historic first venture into the Caribbean.

The Championships, are scheduled to take place from Friday, 21 to Sunday, 23 November 2025, near Bridgetown. With the team size limited to eight athletes, England will be aiming to send a team of four Senior rowers and four U21 athletes. Focusing on using the event as a development opportunity for aspiring athletes looking to compete at the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games.

Commonweatlh Championship Information and Selection Policy

Latest News

England Rowing announces 2025 Selection Policies

The Selection Policies cover the 2025 Home International Rowing Regatta and Home International Rowing Beach Sprints

England wins Home International Rowing Beach Sprints trophy for the first time

The host nation took the Guin Batten Beach Sprint Trophy with four stunning wins at the third Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS), in Bournemouth on 28 September 2024

2024 England Rowing Beach Sprint Team announced

The England Rowing Beach Sprint Team of 10 rowers from across the country will compete for the first time on home waters at the third Home International Rowing Beach Sprints in Bournemouth, England on 28 September 2024

England wins all four trophies at the Home International Rowing Regatta for third year

On a cloudy but calm day on Saturday, 27 July 2024, at Strathclyde Park, Scotland, the England Rowing Team again retained the trophies for Junior Women, Junior Men's, Senior Women and Senior Men

England Team selected for the 2024 Home International Rowing Regatta

The Home International Rowing Regatta - between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland - takes place on Saturday 27 July at Strathclyde Park, Scotland

Want to represent England?

Entries open on 17 June on BROE for the England Rowing trial on Saturday, 13 July at The National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottingham for Home International Rowing Regatta (HIRR) selection

Hosts Wales show stunning form to take Home International Rowing Beach Sprints trophy

On a beautiful summer day in Saundersfoot, Wales, the hosts took home the Beach Sprint trophy for the first time at the second Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS)

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