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Saints Regatta – The first step for athletes looking to represent the Scotland Rowing Team & GB Rowing Team!
Posted: 21 March 2025
The first Coastal regatta of the season kicks off in just a few weeks’ time at East Sands Beach, St Andrews. Not only will this exciting event offer both Beach Sprints and Coastal Endurance disciplines but will also give athletes the opportunity to race in solo’s, doubles and quads in each event.
Three Pennants won by Scottish Crews at WeHORR
Posted: 12 March 2025
Last Saturday, in a fitting coincidence, International Women’s Day fell on the same day as the largest women’s rowing race in the world, WeHORR, at which Three Scottish clubs travelled back from London with pennants and medals in their bags. Fifteen Scottish crews made the journey to the Tideway, competing across the majority of categories, with universities, clubs, masters, juniors and beginners all taking part.
Katharine Ford Appointed as Head of Business Operations at Scottish Rowing
Posted: 5 March 2025
Scottish Rowing is excited to announce the appointment of Katharine Ford as its first-ever Head of Business Operations following a competitive recruitment process. With a diverse and impressive background in senior leadership roles across both public and private sectors, Katie brings a wealth of experience in strategic policy development, risk management, and business operations that will further strengthen the organisation’s operations.
Read more: Katharine Ford Appointed as Head of Business Operations at Scottish Rowing
GB February Trials results – U19’s, U23’s, Seniors & Para’s
Posted: 27th February 2025
The second sets of trials of the season, the first of 2025 have been for our aspiring GB Internationals in the U19, U23/FISU, Senior and Para categories, spread across three weekends between Boston, Lincolnshire, and GB Rowing HQ, Caversham.
Read more: GB February Trials results – U19’s, U23’s, Seniors & Para’s
Now Recruiting - SRROC Regatta Safety Advisor
Posted: 27th February 2025
Scottish Rowing Regatta Organising Committee (SRROC) are seeking to appoint a volunteer Regatta Safety Advisor.
Scottish University success in Newcastle at BUCS Head
Published: 26th February 2025
Six Scottish university clubs travelled down to Newcastle upon Tyne last Saturday to race at this season’s instalment of the BUCS Head. Sadly, an unpleasant weather forecast meant that the second day of racing had already been cancelled before the event had even begun, however, with some quick planning the organisers managed to move a small number of events onto the Saturday schedule.
Read more: Scottish University success in Newcastle at BUCS Head
Now Recruiting – Four exciting volunteer roles within the Scottish Rowing Performance Pathway!
Posted: 17 February 2025
Scottish Rowing is pleased to announce four exciting opportunities to work within the Performance Pathway. Each of these voluntary roles will have the opportunity to steer and contribute to the performance of the top rowers in Scotland aspiring towards competing on the world stage and to shape the pathway that our aspiring athletes will journey through.
Four Newly Qualified Multi-Lane Umpires in Scotland
Posted: 04 February 2025
We are pleased to announce that four individuals have successfully passed their exams and are now officially qualified as Multi-Lane Umpires. The preparation for this assessment is quite demanding, making this achievement even more commendable. As of January 12th, Scotland now boasts a total of 12 Multi-Lane Qualified Umpires. This milestone marks an exciting development, as over a third of our active umpires are now fully equipped with multi-lane qualifications, reflecting the growing expertise and commitment within our officiating community.
Read more: Four Newly Qualified Multi-Lane Umpires in Scotland
Scotland Rowing Team publishes 2025 Selection Policies
Posted: 3 February 2025
The Scotland Rowing Team selection policy documents for the 2025 Home International Rowing Regatta (HIRR) and the Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS) have today been published for both Athletes and Coaches/Boat handlers.
Read more: Scotland Rowing Team publishes 2025 Selection Policies
Scotland Rowing Team Manager Graeme Cunningham Steps Down from Role
Posted: 20 January 2025
Scotland Rowing Team Manager, Graeme Cunningham, has informed the Board of Scottish Rowing of his intention to step down after more than 17 years in the role.
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Graeme has overseen the most successful era in the Scotland Rowing Team’s history, leading Scotland to nine team trophies across 15 editions of the Home International Rowing (HIR) Regatta as well as seeing in the introduction of the new HIR Beach Sprints (HIRBS) format and helping to deliver the Guin Batten Beach Sprint trophy at the inaugural event in St Andrews in 2022.
Read more: Scotland Rowing Team Manager Graeme Cunningham Steps Down from Role