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Posted: 22 June 2023

We are delighted to announce the details for our Pride webinar, which will take place on 28^th June at 7pm.

Chaired by Sam Winton, the webinar will look at the contribution LGBTQ+ people make to sport and sports clubs and consider what the future holds for LGBTQ+ inclusion.  We would like to invite you to submit any questions or topics you might have in advance to help us make the webinar as relevant as we can.  There will also be an opportunity to ask questions on the night.

Read more: PRIDE: Webinar 28th June 7pm

Posted: 15 June 2023

Henley Women’s Regatta (HWR) gets underway on Friday with a record entry of 518 crews.  In total, 119 women and girls have travelled down from Scotland to compete in the premier regatta for women in the United Kingdom along with dozens of coaches, parents and supporters.

Here we look at some of the Scottish crews and athletes to watch:

Read more: 2023 Henley Women’s Regatta – Ones to Watch

Posted: 07 June 2023

National Schools’ Regatta today officially announces Mike Martin, previously NSR Committee Member as Chairman effective from 1^st June 2023. Mike succeeds George Hammond, who recently announced his retirement from the role having served for nearly 40 years on the Committee.

Read more: Mike Martin takes on the role as National Schools’ Regatta Chairman from June 2023

Posted: 26 May 2023

As we come to the end of Clean Sport Week 2023 – with the theme of ‘Teamwork in Clean Sport’ - Scottish Rowing is pleased to announce the composition of our new Anti-Doping Advisory Group.

Read more: Scottish Rowing appoints new Anti-Doping Advisory Group

Posted: 25 May 2023

Scottish Rowing and the University of Edinburgh have agreed to extend their successful partnership by a further six years.

Success at the highest level

Rowing has been one of Scotland’s leading Olympic sports over several cycles, consistently punching above its weight both domestically and internationally with Scottish rowers making up one fifth of Team GB at Tokyo 2020 including three who came through the University of Edinburgh programme. Over the last ten years students and alumni of the University have achieved over fifty Great Britain international vests across the European, World and Olympic stage.

Harry Guy, 6th Year Medicine Student, 22/23 Boat Club President

Lee Boucher, Head of Performance Pathway, Scottish Rowing

Ross Simpson, Assistant Director and Head of Sport, The University of Edinburgh

Mia Freischem, 4^th Year Chemistry student, 23/24 Boat Club President

Read more: The University of Edinburgh to become Scottish Rowing’s High Performance Partner

Posted: 26 May 2023

The Scottish Rowing Centre is excited to announce details of our new summer camp programme for junior rowers who have experience of competing regularly in domestic competition and aspire to racing at a higher level. 

Dates:

31st July- 4th August: J14 and J15 rowers* 

7th – 11th August 2023: J16 and J17 rowers* 

Read more: New: Summer Rowing Camps for Juniors!