Yorkshire

Adaptive Rowing Awareness Day

sarahhope — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:07:00 +0000

The Yorkshire Rowing Council, in conjunction with the Sport England Club and Coach Programme, will be holding an inaugural Adaptive Rowing Awareness Day at Doncaster Rowing Club on Sunday 14th December 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm.

York Small Boats Head Report

sarahhope — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:45:16 +0000

Last Sunday saw a number of Tees Rowing Club crews compete at York Small Boats Head. This race allows the club a chance to race in smaller boats mostly doubles and singles. The race was rowed over a three kilometre course in very cold wintery conditions.

Yorkshire Junior Scullers Camp 2008

sarahhope — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:17:27 +0000

The Yorkshire Region held its annual sculling camp over the weekend of 15 - 16th November 2008. The camp is supported by the Henley Stewards Charitable Trust and was organised by the regional Coaching Commissioner, Anne Homa, and the regional Junior Commissioner, Dan Clarke. It was also supported by the ARA's Coaching and Development Team in Yorkshire.

Fortunately both days were blessed with good weather and the river conditions were excellent. The River Ouse had initially given some cause for concern as it had been in flood at the start of the week.

Make your nomination for BBC Sports 'Unsung Hero' award

randolph — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:51:53 +0000

The BBC is inviting nominations for the nation's Sports Unsung Hero.

'Now in its sixth year, the award is given to a volunteer who has made a difference to their community through sport.

Fifteen local winners are chosen by each BBC English region as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and will be invited to attend the Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on 14 December.

Recognition for Bradford ARC Volunteer

randolph — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:11:25 +0000

Barry Wood, from Bradford Amateur Rowing Club, has won the ARA's Regional Volunteer of the Year award.

When Barry went to collect the award at a ceremony held at the National Championships, Holme Pierrepont, he was also presented witih the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award by Di Ellis, Chairman of the ARA.

Congratulations Barry from all at Bradford ARC.

Success for Bradford ARC at North of England Sprints

randolph — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:58:49 +0000

Bradford Amateur Rowing Club saw its largest ever entry at an away regatta last weekend at the North of England sprint Rowing Championships held at Hollingworth Lake on 30th August 2008.

With seven wins from 25 entries, and many more creditable perofrmances, the Club narrowly missed out on the senior Victor Ludorum to Liverpool Victoria by three points. The day was a fantastic end to a packed summer's racing and bodes well for an equally busy winter.

Centre for Coaching Excellence unveiled at Leeds Met

randolph — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:27:21 +0000

Leeds Rowing Club enjoys York Summer Regatta success

rpadden — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:53:24 +0000

Leeds Rowing Club enjoyed its most successful day in its history at the York Summer Regata.

In blustery conditions, they won four out of five races. The women's sweep oar squad took its first victory this year.

To read more Roundhay Today

St Peters School take Henley by Storm

rpadden — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:28:15 +0000

Henley Women’s Regatta, the countries most prestigious international rowing event, saw two St Peter’s crews performing at the top level. Into a strong stream and head wind both crews fought well and took significant scalps.

York City Rowing Club Women Reach Henley Final

rpadden — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:22:41 +0000

The intermediate coxed four of Loretta Williams (stroke), Cath Smith, Mags Felter, Tash Kefford (bow) and cox Matthew Clayton-Stead reached the final of Henley Women’s Regatta 2008. This is the first time a York City women’s crew has raced to this level at this prestigious regatta.