Posted: 16 January 2024

Scottish Rowing is saddened to hear of the passing of George Hunter OBE at the age of 97 on 20 December 2023.

When George left the army at the end of World War II, he became Secretary of the Scottish Amateur Rowing Association (SARA) (the predecessor to Scottish Rowing). His first task was to bring together the different rowing associations which existed in Scotland at that time, and bring ‘home’ those Scottish clubs who were affiliated to the ARA in London. Despite the obvious sense in of merging these associations, it took over four years until an agreement was reached and the Scottish Amateur Rowing Association emerged as the sole governing body in Scotland.

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Posted: 22 December, 2023

After more than 13 years with Scottish Rowing, including 10 as Chief Operating Officer, Amanda Cobb has today announced her intention to retire in Spring 2024, at the end of the current financial year.

Scottish Rowing will shortly begin a recruitment process to appoint Amanda’s successor.

Since joining Scottish Rowing in 2010, Amanda has overseen a period of significant development, growth and professionalisation of the sport as well as leading the response to the challenges and the restrictions during the pandemic, enabling the rowing community to feel connected during the lockdown period and to return to the water at the earliest opportunity.  During her tenure, funding for rowing has more than quadrupled and Scotland’s rowers have enjoyed ‘best ever’ performances on the international stage at all levels of the pathway.  She has overseen the introduction of a new discipline in Beach sprints as well as community projects in Glasgow and Ayr that are helping to bring rowing to underrepresented groups.

Read more: Amanda Cobb to retire in spring 2024

Posted: 19 December 2023

The 2023, J16 Land Camp took place from 8th – 10th December at the sportscotland National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde, in Largs. There were 31 young athletes in attendance representing: Aberdeen School’s Rowing Association, Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, George Heriot’s School, George Watson’s College, Inverness Rowing Club, St Andrew Boat Club, Stirling Rowing Club and, and Strathclyde Park Rowing Club.

Read more: A Great Time had by Athletes at the 6th Annual J16 Land Camp

Posted:29 November 2023

Intersectionality* considers how all social categories – such as disability, gender, ethnicity, class, ableism etc – are interlinked. Intersectionality recognises that different forms of discrimination and privilege are interdependent and create a unique lived experience for individuals. 

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Posted: 18 December 2023

Over the course of the last six months a number of new faces have joined the Scottish Rowing staff team as part of the new-look Performance and Pathways team.  The team aims to provide opportunities for more people to take part, stay connected with and progress within the sport through a range of programmes and other initiatives.

Read more: Meet the Team – Performance and Pathways

Posted: 04 December 2023

The Scottish Rowing Schools Indoor League was once again a great success this year. A total of 13 schools took part across the four rounds of the league including the in-person final at the Scottish Schools Indoor Championships (SSIC) on the 24^th of November. This year we were in Edinburgh for the finals hosted by Fettes College, who were very excited and keen hosts that provided a fantastic space for the event.

Read more: Another Successful Year for the Scottish Rowing Schools Indoor League!