Updateded: 21 January 2026
Image: Scottish Rowing. Scotland Region Team 2025
What is it?
The Junior Inter-Regional Regatta (JIRR) is an annual rowing competition for junior athletes (J14, J15 & J16), organised under British Rowing. It brings together junior rowers representing 16 regional teams, each based on British Rowing regions plus Scotland, with Wales competing as WAGS and the Thames region divided into several sub-regions.
Since joining the event in 2024, Scotland has had great success. In 2025, the Scotland Region delivered an exceptional performance, fielding a squad of 74 athletes across all events and finishing second overall in the Victor Ludorum standings behind Thames Upper. The success was highlighted by winning the Girls’ Victrix Ludorum and bringing home the Margaret Marshall Cup, while strong single sculling results secured the Barbara Wilson Cup with 82 points. The team earned nine medals (four gold, two silver, and three bronze) won across six clubs, reflecting the depth of talent throughout Scottish junior rowing.
The Event
The 2026 event will take place on Saturday 25 April at the National Water Sports Center, Nottingham. Further information regarding the event will be available on the British Rowing website.
Application
The Scotland Region Selection Policy can be found here.
Please ensure you read the Selection Policy and speak to your club coach prior to applying.
Apply for the Scotland Region Team here.
Application closes on 26 February 2026 at 23:59.
Provisional selection will be shared with club coaches by early March.
Any questions relating to the JIRR Scotland Region Team should be addressed to Cara O’Donnell, Sport Programme Co-Ordinator & JIRR Scotland Team Manager via email cara.odonnell@scottish-rowing.org.uk
Image: Scottish Rowing. Girls squad with matching braids in team tshirt.
