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Lancaster University Boat Club Athlete Breaks World Record
On 19th December 2010, Lancaster University Boat Club’s Daniel Morgan broke the world record for the most metres rowed on an ergometer in 24 hours in the men’s under 20 open weight category. The event took place in the heart of […]
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Volunteering England support for Clubs
Volunteering England has introduced free membership for community organisations with an annual turnover of under £30,000. In an effort to support the growing number of organisations that rely on volunteers, Volunteering England is providing free access to a range of […]
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Warrington RC benefits from University Partnership
In November 2010 Warrington Rowing Club partnered with the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University and are pleased with initial outcomes. As part of the partnership, a number of third year students have completed a […]
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Why do you love rowing?
Win a night at an IHG hotel of your choice To celebrate the start of a new partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group, British Rowing members have a great opportunity to win a room for one night’s stay for two people at the […]
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Sarah Winckless conquers Kilimanjaro
From Inside the Games; Sarah Winckless, Olympic rowing medallist and Chairman of the British Olympic Association (BOA) Athletes’ Commission, has reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, with her brother Charlie to raise awareness of Huntington’s Disease. Sarah, who […]
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Rowing in very cold conditions
Just a reminder of a few things to consider when deciding whether to row during this very cold snap. Ice is an important indicator of extreme cold. It is a risk on land, – slipping and dropping the boat, and […]
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Olympic Rowing Gold Medallist Inspires Youth to Keep Active
Olympic rowing gold medallist and TV adventurer, James Cracknell, made a special visit on Wednesday 8th December, to Riders Infant School in Havant, to talk to children about the benefits of getting active and a healthy way of life. James, […]
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Trial Eights Shake and Nurture win the day
Oxford and Cambridge were out on the Tideway in their Trial Eights today, 8th December 2010, and enjoyed surprisingly good conditions given the recent icy weather. ‘Shake’ had taken the lead over their fellow Cambridge crew ‘Bake’ as they passed under the […]
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Plymstock Schools Sports Partnership Successful Trip to British Indoor Rowing Championships
38 students from seven schools within the Plymstock Schools Sports Partnership (Plymstock SSP) attended the 2010 British Indoor Rowing Championships held at the NIA Birmingham last Sunday 21 November. A successful day was had by all members of the team […]
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Launch of the Sport and Recreation Alliance
The CCPR have launched their new name and branding at the CEOs’ Conference in Leicester today. Tim Lamb, Chief Executive of the Sport and Recreation Alliance writes; “We are still very much the same organisation, with the same excellent staff, […]
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