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Two rowers appointed to BPA Athletes’ Commission
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) have today announced that it is setting up the organisation’s first ever Athletes’ Commission. The new high calibre Commission will be made up of nine athletes, including London 2012 Paralympians David Clarke (Football), Tom Aggar (Rowing), […]
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Stannard wins inaugural “Nick Broad Award”
GB Rowing Team Coach Paul Stannard has won the inaugural “Nick Broad Award for Emerging Talent”. Stannard was presented with the Award at a gala event hosted by Leaders In Performance at Chelsea FC’s ground recently. “I am very honoured […]
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Sir David Tanner receives honorary degree
Sir David Tanner CBE, the Performance Director of the GB Rowing Team, will today receive an Honorary Doctorate from Oxford Brookes University. He will join students at graduation ceremonies being held at a University which is well-known for helping […]
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British Rowing Board welcomes two new Directors
British Rowing has successfully appointed two independent non-executive directors (NEDs), Fiona McAnena and Nicola Palios to join its Board. This follows a thorough review of its organisational structure and an open recruitment process which was supported by Sports Recruitment International. Annamarie Phelps, […]
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New President for Coupe de la Jeunesse
Gary Harris, Deputy Chairman of British Rowing, has been elected President of the Coupe de la Jeunesse, the premier European rowing event for junior rowers, during a successful weekend for GB. Annamarie Phelps, Chairman of British British Rowing, said she was […]
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Sir Steve stands down as Hon President of British Rowing
After twelve years as Honorary President of British Rowing, Sir Steve Redgrave has elected to stand down from the role.
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Queen’s Birthday Honour for Dame Di Ellis
Warmest congratulations from all at British Rowing to Dame Di Ellis who was awarded a DBE in today’s Queen Birthday Honour’s List, recognising a lifetime’s commitment to sport. Annamarie Phelps, who took over as Chairman of British Rowing in […]
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Kill cords & launch safety
Following a recent incident involving a powerboat in Padstow, launch drivers are reminded of the importance of wearing a kill cord when operating a personal watercraft. In a safety bulletin published on May 17th, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch urged […]
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Urgent message for coxes
Does your club use a Cox Box NK® 08 or Cox Box Mini®? If so, your coxes should stop using them immediately. NK is recalling the R2 Microphone used in both products, owing to the potential for an electric current […]
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Rowing success secures Sport England funding
Sport England announced today that British Rowing has been awarded £8.2 million for its development programmes in the period 2013 – 2017. In a year of outstanding competition at London 2012 the national governing body is delighted with the news […]
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