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Posted: 9 April, 2020

HIRlogo It is with great regret that the General Management Committee of the Home International Regatta have decided that HIR 2020 will be cancelled due to public health concerns linked to the coronavirus pandemic.

The next Home International Regatta will take place on 24th July 2021 and will be hosted by Wales.

Uppermost in our minds has been the health and safety of all those who come together to make the regatta happen, the athletes, coaches, organisers, officials and spectators as well as our broader responsibility to society's efforts to tackle this global challenge to our way of life. Although the GMC considered postponing the event until the autumn, this threw up many insurmountable challenges and coupled with the current uncertainty of time scales going forward, meant that this was not an option.

The GMC would like to empathise with the inevitable disappointment of our many supporters, but assure you that we are already planning for HIR 2021 and look forward to launching our new exciting racing format as planned.

Posted: 3 April 2020

It is with regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Scottish Rowing Championships scheduled for 5-7 June. We do not propose to reschedule the Championships this year. We have taken this decision in the light of the current restrictions that are in place to stop the spread of Covid-19 and the recent indications from the UK and Scottish Governments that these are likely to continue for some time.

Posted: 1 April 2020

Coronavirus might have stopped us going out rowing and training at our clubs but despite that Scottish rowers are working hard to keep in touch and work out while staying in. With social distancing keeping us at home other than for essential trips, it has never been more important to keep in touch with family and friends and the rowing family is doing just that.

Posted: 25 March 2020

In the light of the announcement by the UK Government on 23 March, we would like to remind all clubs of our previous advice issued on 16 March to suspend all club activities . Clubs should comply fully with government guidelines at all times, to protect themselves, their members and the public during this time and in particular we would like to highlight the new guidance issued by the government requiring the public to stay at home at all times apart for in a limited set of circumstances.

Updated: 20 March 2020

The wellbeing, health and safety of all our particpants, staff, coaches, umpires and volunteers is a priority for Scottish Rowing. In light of recent developments surrounding COVID-19 we are monitoring the situation to ensure that we are responding quickly and effectively, and in line with the latest Government guidelines and recommendations. This is a unique and evolving situation for the UK.

Further to our statement on Monday 16 March, the Scottish Rowing Centre (“SRC”) is closed to all users. We have also been informed that although Strathclyde Country Park remains open, the Water Sports Centre and Strathclyde Loch are also closed.

The Scottish Rowing office in the SRC is closed but our staff are now working remotely and can be contacted by email. Contact details can be found HERE. As our small team is spread around Scotland, we are well accustomed and well equipped for this way of working and are looking at ways we can support our members in the coming weeks. We will continue to review and monitor government advice, and provide updates on the impact to our sport.

Posted: 16 March 2020

Scottish Rowing has reviewed the UK and Scottish Government moratorium on non-essential contact within new enhanced social distancing rules. We have concluded that rowing falls within this restriction and consequently advise that members refrain from training, competing and socialising within their clubs.

Posted: 13 March 2020

In view of recent developments surrounding COVID-19 and the current government guidelines in place, we have taken the decision to cancel the Scottish Rowing Spring Regatta which was scheduled to take place on the 25^th and 26^th of April.

We recognise that the rowing calendar has already experienced significant disruption this year but under the circumstances, we have to consider as a matter of priority the ability to run an event that maintains the wellbeing, health and safety of all our members, staff, coaches, umpires, and volunteers. Although the event is still 6 weeks away, entries were due to open on Monday 16^th March and we have taken an early decision to avoid further uncertainty or financial outlay.

Please also note that the centre will be closed from Wednesday 18 March 2020 @ 5pm please contact us via office@scottish-rowing.org.uk or one of the contacts on the following page http://scottish-rowing.org.uk/index.php/about-us/people

Request for Tenders for Catering for:

Scottish Rowing Spring Regatta & Scottish Student Rowing Championships – 25 - 26 April & Scottish Rowing Championships – 5 - 7 June

Posted: 04 March 2020

Scottish Rowing will be using a new system for race entries for the upcoming Spring Regatta. The system uses a platform developed by Playwaze which has been specifically tailored for Scottish Rowing to be used for rowing events.

The new system will provide a consistent, user-friendly, way to make your entries and provides a number of payment options.

As with the previous entry system, clubs who wish to race at Spring Regatta will need to set up at least one administrator on the new system. Our aim is to have all admins set up prior to Spring Regatta entries opening on the 16^th March and we would like to invite all clubs planning to enter to contact us at entries@scottish-rowing.org.uk.

When you contact us, we will set up your administrator account and offer you an opportunity to book a time for some 1-2-1 training and support.

Posted: 5 February 2020

Further to the earlier communication, the organising committee of the Scottish Rowing Winter Challenge has taken the decision to cancel the event this weekend.

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Home International Regatta 2020

Covid-19 Update: Scottish Rowing Championships and Main Season Regattas 2020

Club Online Activities - Stay Safe While Working Out at Home

Scottish Rowing Covid-19 Update (25 March)

Scottish Rowing Update on Covid-19

Scottish Rowing advises suspension of club based rowing until further notice

Scottish Rowing Spring Regatta - Cancelled

Request for Tenders for Catering: Spring Regatta & Scottish Championships

New Spring Regatta Entry System

Event Cancellation – Scottish Rowing Winter Challenge - 8 & 9 February 2020

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