Highlands and Islands athletes’ opportunity for World Class Start testing in Inverness
Posted: 31 January, 2019
Young athletes in the Highland and Islands with high aspirations could have the best opportunity yet to see if they have the potential to be a world level rowing competitor during the Sports Fayre at Inverness College UHI on Thursday 7th February.
Tom Young, who heads up British Rowing’s World Class Start programme in Scotland, and Lee Boucher, Scottish Rowing’s Head of Performance Pathway, will attend the fayre to assess people with potential for success in rowing.
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An Erasmus perspective of DUBC
Posted: 24 January 2019
Last semester Dundee University had an Erasmus student from Germany join the club just for the semester. Casper Friedrich Kleine thoroughly enjoyed his short time with them, as did the club since he was a fantastic addition to the men's squad and picked up the sport so quickly. Here, in his own words, he explains what he learnt about rowing at a University in Scotland and how Dundee University Boat Club shaped his whole Erasmus experience.
Read more: An Erasmus perspective of DUBC
National Umpire Training Day, Stirling Rowing Club - 12th January
Posted: 22 January, 2019
One of the first events of the year with Scottish Rowing has already taken place and what a day it was.
Forty “old and new” race umpires travelled to host venue Stirling Rowing Club to take part in the annual national umpires training day led by National Lead Umpire Neil MacFarlane. Focussing on key areas of umpiring development, the day was enhanced by guest speakers and break out facilitators.
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Scot Champs is changing
Posted: 21 January, 2019
The Scottish Rowing Championships are changing, and we wanted to take the opportunity to explain some of the changes and how we believe these will help to make the event even better.
Our vision for the Scottish Rowing Championships is an aspirational Championship level regatta for Juniors, Seniors, Masters and Para athletes and an opportunity to recognise the Scottish Champions across all relevant boat classes.
Read more: Scot Champs is changing
HIR Selection Policy
Posted: 18 January, 2019
Statement from Graeme Cunningham, Scotland Rowing Team Manager.
The 2019 Home International Regatta will take place at Strathclyde Park on Saturday 27th July.
The Scottish Rowing High Performance Group has delayed the publication of the athlete selection policy document and online athlete registration, due to Scottish Rowing's competition review.
The policy will be published subject to approval from the Scottish Rowing Board within the next 2 weeks.
I would like to take this opportunity to assure athletes and coaches looking to implement plans for the rest of the season that the proposed policy will be broadly similar to that implemented in 2018. The Scottish Rowing Championships will remain the key selection regatta with athletes required to compete in either the 1x or 2-.
As has been the case in in previous years there will be requirement to submit details of selected ergometer performances.
The proposed submission deadline for the first assessment, a 5km (5km R26 for Junior), will be Monday 18th February.
Athletes seeking selection are therefore reminded to ensure that they schedule to complete the assessment before that date and that they record the details of the performance (including a photograph of the result). Details of how to submit the result will be provided when online registration opens.
If anyone has any specific questions then be please contact me.
Trials success an “unexpected surprise” for resurgent Swann
Posted: 20 November, 2018
University of Edinburgh student Polly Swann showed encouraging signs on her long awaited return to the GB trialling process after finishing the first stage of the selection trials on the weekend as the fastest female single sculler.
On paper one might expect the Rio silver medallist to be putting in good performances at this stage of the Olympic cycle. But life for the Edinburgh 30 year old has been anything but routine since Rio.
Read more: Trials success an “unexpected surprise” for resurgent Swann
Swann shines on return to Boston
Posted: 13 November, 2018
Rio 2016 Olympic silver medallist Polly Swann continued her impressive return to rowing after topping the rankings at the GB Rowing Team 1st Assessment in Boston, Lincolnshire on Sunday.
The 30-year-old medical student from the University of Edinburgh was the fastest female sculler down the 5 kilometre course on the River Witham just under a second ahead of Leander Club’s Ruth Siddorn. Fellow Edinburgh University student Lucy Glover finished in fourth place.
Read more: Swann shines on return to Boston
Online Registration Open - Scottish Rowing J16 Land Camp
Posted: 12 November, 2018
Scottish Rowing is now accepting online registration for the Scottish Rowing J16 Land Camp taking place at the sportscotland National Sports Training Centre at Inverclyde, Largs, from 7-9 December 2018.
Read more: Online Registration Open - Scottish Rowing J16 Land Camp
Strathclyde Country Park Access Restrictions - 4th & 5th November 2018
November 1, 2018
North Lanarkshire Council have advised that the loch at Strathclyde Country Park will be open for use on the 4th November but there will be access restrictions to the concourse due to work being carried out in the run up to the annual firework display.
Read more: Strathclyde Country Park Access Restrictions - 4th & 5th November 2018
Scottish Rowing Centre has a bright future
Posted: 19 October, 2018
Scottish Rowing is determined to make the Scottish Rowing Centre a key asset for Scotland’s rowing community after returning it to its original use primarily as a rowing training centre.
Read more: Scottish Rowing Centre has a bright future
Coaching & Volunteering Opportunities - Scottish Rowing Junior Development Programme
Posted: 15 September 2018
Would you like to be part of building an exciting team?
Would you like to be involved in helping Scotland’s upcoming junior athletes train and prepare?
Could you add value to our team whilst getting the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge?
It is an exciting time to be involved in rowing whether you are a coach, athlete, administrator or parent and we are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious coaches and volunteers to help us create a first-class development experience and to support the delivery of our Junior Performance Development Programme.
The Scottish Rowing Junior Development Programme aims to improve the overall depth and standard of junior rowing in Scotland whilst also supporting the long-term development of Scottish junior rowers identified on a performance pathway.
In order to support an increased programme of activity during the 2018-19 season Scottish Rowing is seeking expressions of interest for Junior Development Coaches and Junior Development Support roles.
More information is available HERE.
