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Scottish Rowing completes UK Anti-Doping Assurance Framework
Posted: 3 October 2022
Scottish Rowing is delighted to announce its completion of the Assurance Framework, which National Governing Bodies (NGBs) must fulfil to certify to UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) that they are meeting their anti-doping responsibilities.
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International Masters Regatta
Posted: 27 September 2022
Report by Julia Belgutay
Scotland’s Masters rowers were out in force in France earlier this month as the World Masters Regatta took place in Libourne. To what sounded like the loudest cheers of any nation, just over 30 men and women from five clubs across the country took part in around 100 races in boat classes from mixed quads to 8+ and singles. And the medal haul was impressive – with Strathclyde Park Rowing Club’s competitors alone coming first in eight races, placing the club 8th in the world. Gregor Hall from Stirling won his A1x and the MixA2x with Gillian Connal from SPRC, while Eva Rankin from Loch Lomond RC also came back with two medals, winning in the WG1x and as part of a WH4x.
Five Scots to make GB Rowing Team debuts in Beach Sprints international competition
Posted: 14 September 2022
Scotland is well represented following the announcement of the Great Britain teams for the upcoming World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Saundersfoot, Wales and the European Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in San Sebastian, Spain.
Read more: Five Scots to make GB Rowing Team debuts in Beach Sprints international competition
Rowing During the Period of National Mourning
Posted: 9 Sept 2022
Following the sad announcement of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, a period of National Mourning has now started and will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral.
During this time of reflection, there is no obligation for Clubs to cancel or postpone rowing activities. This at the discretion of Clubs, considering the nature and tone of the activity and the need to be respectful and considerate of members and your communities. Clubs may also look to show their respect in ways that they deem appropriate, such as a period of silence.
For rowing activities or events on the day of the State Funeral, Clubs may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions. As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and crew members may wish to wear black armbands or ribbons.
Should you require more information, the UK Government has issued guidance for the public and organisations.
Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprints Championship
The Scotland Rowing Team selection policy for the 2022 Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprints Championship is now available on the Rowing for Scotland page.
Read more: Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprints Championship
Team Scotland Achieve 2022 Programme
Edinburgh rower Amy Newton recently had the opportunity to visit the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as part of the Team Scotland Achieve 2022 Programme.
The Achieve programme, developed by Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) in partnership with the Team Scotland Youth Trust, provides talented young athletes and coaches from across a range of sports with the opportunity to get behind the scenes of a major games with the support of an experienced mentor, as well as providing a range of workshops aimed at educating and inspiring the next generation.
Scottish Rowing nominated Amy for this opportunity following her hard work and dedication to the sport over the past 12 months. The George Heriot’s School rower, who represented the GB Rowing Team across the 2021/22 season, has captured her some of her thoughts from the Birmingham visit in the form of a short blog below.
Scotland lifts trophy at inaugural Beach Rowing event
The Scotland Rowing Team lifted a much-coveted trophy at the first Home International Rowing Beach Sprints event, hosted by Scottish Rowing and the University of St Andrews.
The dynamic new race format, involving a combination of sprinting and agility on both the land and water, made its debut on Saturday 20 August as part of the Home International Rowing (HIR) portfolio of events that has been celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022.
Read more: Scotland lifts trophy at inaugural Beach Rowing event
Eurogames | Sam's Blog
Posted: 16 August 2022
Written by Sam Winton, Scottish Rowing Board Member
It’s been a month of inspiring sporting performances, not just within rowing but from other sports as well. At the opening of the Commonwealth games, there was a powerful reminder of how far we have to come for LGBTQ+ inclusion, as the majority of participating countries still criminalize homosexuality. Sadly, for many sports is still a hostile space where only a privilege few can thrive and find success. This may be determined by gender, sexuality, race or other factors like upbringing and economic status. Nevertheless, when discussing LGBTQ+ inclusion within sport, and particularly rowing, I hear people question the relevance of sexuality or identity – something that would never happen when discussing gender or other characteristics. It’s something I myself have questioned in the past, wondering why it is relevant, yet attending the Eurogames this year showed me why it’s so important to continue having these conversations.
*Reminder* - Scottish Rowing AGM 2022
Posted: 15 August 2022
A reminder to clubs that the Scottish Rowing AGM will take place as a virtual meeting on Sunday 9th October. Member clubs can send two representatives to the AGM who are entitled to vote on behalf of the club.
A number of Board positions are up for re-election at the 2022 AGM.
Applications open for the 2022-23 Junior Academy programme
Posted: 12 August 2022
Scottish Rowing is today opening applications for the 2022-23 Junior Academy programme, which aims to support talented junior rowers to reach their potential in the sport. We were delighted that last season saw a record number of Scots selected for GB U19 teams, seven of whom were part of the inaugural Academy programme.
The second edition of the Scottish Rowing Junior Academy will provide education, opportunity and community for athletes (targeted at J16-18 age groups), coaches and parents, creating pathways for more Scottish rowers to continue in the sport and achieve success nationally and internationally.
The Junior Academy programme has been developed by the Scottish Rowing performance team with input from the sportscotland institute of sport and the GB Rowing Team. Academy athletes will benefit from a camp-based programme delivered between October and April focusing on physical preparation, crew boat skills and performance behaviours.
Read more: Applications open for the 2022-23 Junior Academy programme