National news

FISA Calendar 2009 and Olympic DVD

sarahhope — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:22:58 +0000

The FISA 2009 Rowing Calendar is a beautiful compilation of exclusive rowing pictures taken by top international photographers. With images from all over the world, this calendar shows the excitement, pain and joy of rowing throughout the seasons. It is an ideal gift for anyone interested in rowing, with all key FISA event dates shown - and the bonus of a 13th month - January 2010.

'Challenges and Triumphs in China' at the RRM

randolph — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:27:23 +0000

After the unprecedented success of GB crews at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing, the Friends of Rowing at the River & Rowing Museum are hosting an evening on Friday, 21 November to meet three outstanding athletes from the British team. It will be a great chance to join the Olympians in lively and informal discussion with plenty of opportunity for audience participation.

It promises to be a memorable occasion and the Friends are happy to open it to non-members at a nominal charge of £10 (£5 for students and under 21s with ID).

Torch Trophy Trust Awards 2008

sarahhope — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:02:04 +0000

Twickenham RC 'Go Green' and reap benefits

sarahhope — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:14:48 +0000

Cllr Martin Elengorn (centre) with Twickenham RC members, Sally Owen and James Easton

Twickenham Rowing Club, located on Eel Pie Island, has been working hard to ensure it operates to the highest environmental standards within such a sensitive part of the River Thames. Richmond upon Thames council has now acknowledged these efforts with the 'Go Green' Award at Merit and Advanced level.

ISPAL introduces Indoor Rowing courses for professionals

sarahhope — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:08:44 +0000

ISPAL, in partnership with the ARA, have hosted the first ever Level 1 Qualification in Coaching Indoor Rowing. The course ran on the 10th-11th November at the Rivers Health Club in Reading and proved to be a great success.

HRH Prince Edward to be next President of the CCPR

randolph — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:19:53 +0000

His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex has agreed to become President of CCPR when The Duke of Edinburgh steps down after 58 years.

The Earl of Wessex will take over after the CCPR’s Annual General Meeting in July 2009. Becoming President will add to His Royal Highness’s involvement in sport and recreation in the UK and will complement his patronage of a number of CCPR’s member organisations.

Brigid Simmonds OBE, CCPR Chair, believes that The Earl of Wessex is a natural successor to The Duke of Edinburgh.

UK Sport's Elite Coaches Graduate

randolph — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:39:30 +0000

From UK Sport:

'On presenting the Elite Coach class of 2008 with their certificates, Jurgen Grobler, Head Coach to the victorious men’s four in Beijing as well as the gold medal winning British boats from the previous four Olympic Games, said:

“It is fantastic to see new faces each year at the World Class Coaching Conference as more and more young British coaches join the high performance system.

Marlow Four and Pairs Head

sarahhope — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:10:54 +0000

With more rain forecast and red boards in place on the locks on the upper Thames the Marlow Fours and Pairs Head organisers would like to remind rowers that the Head is taking place on Dorney Lake this year.

Entries Close on OARA at 3.00 pm Saturday 15th November.

If the event is over-subscribed and some entries have to be rejected this will be on the basis of date/time entered and paid/unpaid.

WEARA Honours for South West Rowers

sarahhope — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:00:48 +0000

Remembrance Day

sarahhope — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:18:16 +0000

Whilst Henry Allingham leads Britain's Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph, we look back at some extracts from the 1915 and 1920 Rowing Almanacks

Most of the rowing through the war years was done by the schools. All rowing clubs were reported as being greatly affected owing to the majority of active members having joined his Majesty's Forces.