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Participation in rowing continues to grow
Participation in rowing and sculling in the UK showed a ‘statistically significant increase’ last year, according to the recently-published 2011 Watersports and Leisure Participation Survey. The survey – undertaken by the British Marine Federation in collaboration with a number of […]
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Last call for Inspired Facilities funding
The second round of Inspired Facilities – Sport England’s fund to refurbish and upgrade community sports facilities – closes at 5pm on Monday (April 2nd). Inspired Facilities is part of ‘Places People Play’, the £135m Sport England legacy project that […]
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New Rules of Racing from April 1st
On Sunday (April 1st) the 2012 British Rowing Rules of Racing will come into effect, with a number of changes worth noting. Rules of Racing Sub Committee Chairman Tim Walton highlights some of the changes: ‘A review of typographical and tautological […]
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Final call for London 2012 volunteers
The final search is on for participants in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. London 2012 Ceremonies is finalising its teams for the historic events, and has shifted its focus to volunteers with […]
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Hosepipe Bans and ‘Killer Shrimp’
Last year British Rowing was involved in the launch of Defra’s ‘Check Clean Dry’ campaign which urges all water users to take some simple steps to help prevent the spread of invasive non-native species between rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Alan Meegan, […]
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Sir Steve backs Matalan’s Sporting Promise event in London
More than a hundred children from across the capital gathered to demonstrate some of the sports they have been enjoying at school, as part of Matalan Sporting Promise. Sir Steve Redgrave said: “Matalan Sporting Promise is all about encouraging children […]
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Rowers warned to beware Olympic ticketing scam
British Rowing and other NGBs of sport have been notified that LOCOG and the Metropolitan Police (MPS) are currently investigating advertisements for Olympic tickets placed in European newspapers and magazines. It is known that they have appeared in Belgium, Holland, England and Scotland. The […]
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Rowers are warned to beware an Olympic ticketing scam
British Rowing and other NGBs of sport have been notified that LOCOG and the Metropolitan Police (MPS) are currently investigating advertisements for Olympic tickets that have been placed in European newspapers and magazines. It is known that they have appeared in Belgium, Holland, England […]
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New Rules of Racing
On Sunday (April 1st) the 2012 British Rowing Rules of Racing will come into effect, with a number of notable changes. Rules of Racing Sub Committee Chairman Tim Walton highlights some of the alterations: ‘A review of typographical and tautological errors […]
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The March Stream is on its way!
Check out your March edition of The Stream for the latest news from rowing in the UK – available exclusively to British Rowing members. The March Stream is on its way now, and contains an important date for your diary – […]
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