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St Andrews to host Home International Rowing (Beach Sprints)
Posted: 26 April 2022
A new rowing competition between the four home nations is coming to St Andrews this summer.
The inaugural Home International Rowing (HIR) Beach Sprints will be hosted by Scotland through a partnership between the University of St Andrews, Scottish Rowing, and Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, and will take place on Saturday 20 August at St Andrews’ East Sands.
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Lightweights lead the way as Scottish rowers perform with distinction at GB trials
Posted: Wednesday 20 April 2022
Scotland’s rowers enjoyed a successful Easter weekend at the National Training Centre, Caversham, with three titles won at the GB Rowing Team Senior Trials, the invitation-only regatta bringing together the top rowers from across the United Kingdom.
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Scottish Rowing Launches New Strategic Plan
Posted: 14 April, 2022
Scottish Rowing today publishes its new strategic plan for the next 3 years to 2025, following an extensive period of review and consultation with members, partners and stakeholders.
This plan comes after a period of significant disruption because of the COVID-19 pandemic, not only within the sport but across society. As we rebuild after this extensive disruption to activities through the COVID-19 lockdowns, there is an increased focus on the importance of physical activity for physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Our ambitious plan sets out how rowing can play its part in helping to get people more active - whether that is through trying rowing for the first time, becoming a club member, being an athlete with aspirations to perform on the world stage or giving their time as a volunteer to help make the sport happen.
Henley Women's Regatta 2022 | Junior Blog
One of the key events in the Scottish Rowing Junior Development calendar is the Henley Women's Regatta, the premier regatta for women in the United Kingdom. This year Scottish Rowing is providing the opportunity for 16 rowers and 2 coxes from 7 Scottish clubs to come together and compete at this prestigious competition following a period of training together in composite crews.
Over the next few days team members will give you behind the scenes access through an exclusive blog, starting with today's blog written by Alex Cassell from George Watson's College.
HIR Scotland Team Selection Criteria
Posted: 21 March, 2022
Announcement from Graeme Cunningham, Scotland Rowing Team Manager
All athletes seeking selection for the Scotland Team for the Home International Regatta are required to complete a monitored 2km ergometer.
Statement on Ukraine
Posted: 2 March 2022
Scottish Rowing condemns the actions taken by Russia against Ukraine. Our thoughts are with the members of the Ukrainian rowing community and the Ukrainian people in this time of crisis.
Along with British Rowing, we welcome the statement from World Rowing confirming that it will not allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in any of its international competitions, with immediate effect and until further notice.
Home International Rowing (HIR) Regatta and Beach Sprints Policies available
Posted: 2 March 2022
The Scotland Rowing Team selection policies for the Home International Rowing (HIR) Regatta and Beach Sprints are now available on the Rowing for Scotland webpage.
For more information about the Scotland Rowing Team please contact Graeme Cunningham (Team Manager) – graeme.cunningham@scottish-rowing.org.uk
2021 SCOTTISH ROWING AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Posted: 28 February 2022
Nominations for the 2021 Scottish Rowing Awards are now open!
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GB Rowing Team Senior & Under 23 Open Trials Preview
Posted: 11 February, 2022
Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Harry Leask leads the Scottish charge as athletes from across the country descend on Boston, Lincolnshire, on Saturday for the GB Rowing Team Senior and Under 23 Open Trials.
26-year-old Leask, who was part of Great Britain’s historic Olympic silver medal in the men’s quad, is one of four returning Scottish Olympians who will be racing over the 5,000m course on the River Witham, along with a number of emerging athletes including six rowers representing the Scottish Rowing Performance Programme.
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George Warnock
Posted: 11 February, 2022
George Warnock
Scottish Rowing was sorry to hear of the recent passing of Glasgow Rowing Club's George Warnock. George will be known to many across the rowing community as a hugely talented and committed coach who has worked with some of Scotland's leading athletes and crews over many years.