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Olympic class rowing venue opens Spring 2011
The new Olympic Nautical Stadium of Gravelines, sitting in the north-west corner of France, is set to open spring 2011. The town of Gravelines has strategically planned the development of the Olympic class rowing venue to make the most of […]
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How much and how often?
The British Rowing guidance document on ‘How much and how often‘ was updated last autumn following consultation with club junior coaches and a review by the Chief Coach of juniors and the Child Protection Group. The document provides guidance on […]
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British Rowing Coach of the Year Awards
The Coaching Awards are a great opportunity for the rowing community to recognise and celebrate the tremendous contribution of coaches to the success of our sport. 2010 saw a high standard and marked increase in the number of nominations received […]
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Learn to row at Weybridge RC junior beginner course
Weybridge Rowing Club is running a course for junior beginners (12 – 16) during the upcoming half term week, 21-25 February 2011. Lessons will take place at the Club on the river Thames from 9am – 1pm each day and […]
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Michael Jones – Henley Rowing Club
British Rowing has learned this week of the death of Michael Jones of Henley Rowing Club with great sadness. Michael was Hon Secretary of the National Umpires Commission for ten years, a position that his colleagues say he filled with great enthusiasm, commitment and attention […]
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Rules of Racing 2011
In the latest edition of British Rowing’s membership magazine, Rowing & Regatta, Paddy Ibbotson, Chairman of the National Competition Committee talks about this year’s changes to the points system. Paddy explains that when the status scheme was changed in 2009 the aim […]
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Sam Townsend is part of the GB Rowing Team tuning up for this month’s Winter Assessment on the 2012 Olympic course
INTRODUCTION Sam Townsend came into the sport as a 16 year-old through the GB Rowing Team “Start” programme. So what exactly is that? The GB Rowing Team ‘Start’ programme supported by the Lottery Sports Fund and sponsored by Siemens is […]
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Free charity event featuring Sarah Winckless
On Friday 11th February 2011 the Beacon Sports Centre & Theatre will host an Olympic themed Charity Evening featuring Doubled Rowing World Champion and Olympic Bronze medalist Sarah Winckless. The evening, set to start at 7:00pm, will give a unique […]
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Explore Rowing Coordinators’ Day
An Explore Rowing Coordinators’ Network Day has been organised for Saturday 26th February 2011 at Stourport Boat Club. Why not discover how to make the most of Explore Rowing for your club and its members with this great opportunity to […]
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Sport England funding for Clubs
Sport England’s Chair, Richard Lewis, is urging grassroots sports clubs to examine how they could benefit from the Sportsmatch programme, which has been re-launched for 2011-12. Sportsmatch brings additional funding to not-for-profit organisations that have secured sponsorship to deliver new projects to […]
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