Posted: 26 May 2023
As we come to the end of Clean Sport Week 2023 – with the theme of ‘Teamwork in Clean Sport’ - Scottish Rowing is pleased to announce the composition of our new Anti-Doping Advisory Group.
Read more: Scottish Rowing appoints new Anti-Doping Advisory Group
Posted: 25 May 2023
Scottish Rowing and the University of Edinburgh have agreed to extend their successful partnership by a further six years.
Success at the highest level
Rowing has been one of Scotland’s leading Olympic sports over several cycles, consistently punching above its weight both domestically and internationally with Scottish rowers making up one fifth of Team GB at Tokyo 2020 including three who came through the University of Edinburgh programme. Over the last ten years students and alumni of the University have achieved over fifty Great Britain international vests across the European, World and Olympic stage.
Harry Guy, 6th Year Medicine Student, 22/23 Boat Club President
Lee Boucher, Head of Performance Pathway, Scottish Rowing
Ross Simpson, Assistant Director and Head of Sport, The University of Edinburgh
Mia Freischem, 4th Year Chemistry student, 23/24 Boat Club President
Read more: The University of Edinburgh to become Scottish Rowing’s High Performance Partner
The Scottish Rowing Centre is excited to announce details of our new summer camp programme for junior rowers who have experience of competing regularly in domestic competition and aspire to racing at a higher level.
Dates:
31st July- 4th August: J14 and J15 rowers*
7th – 11th August 2023: J16 and J17 rowers*
Read more: New: Summer Rowing Camps for Juniors!
Posted: 17 May 2023
Anxiety is a prevalent mental health condition that can significantly impact an athlete's performance and overall well-being. Within the realm of sports, the pressure to succeed, constant evaluation, and high expectations can contribute to heightened levels of anxiety. The Mental Health Foundation sheds light on this issue, providing valuable insights into the effects of anxiety on athletes. This article explores the relationship between anxiety and sport, drawing upon the knowledge and research presented by the Mental Health Foundation.
Read more: Mental Health Week - Anxiety in Sport
Posted: 22 May 2023
Following both the U19 and U23/Senior GB Rowing Team trials in April, five Scottish based athletes were selected to race in some early regatta season development events for the GB Rowing Team, two U19’s went to the Munich International Junior Regatta and two U23’s & one Senior athlete raced at the Duisburg International Wedau Regatta.
Will Fletcher
Read more: Five Scottish GB hopefuls travel to Germany for the first set of international races of the 2023...
Posted: 18 May 2023
Ayr Beach hosted its first ever coastal sculling event on Sunday as the Scotland Rowing Team Beach Sprints Regatta came to South Ayrshire. The event was delivered by Scottish Rowing with support from South Ayrshire Council and other local partners and formed part of the selection process for athletes seeking selection to both Scotland and Great Britain teams in 2023.
Read more: Coastal Sculling comes to Ayr Beach
Coach Education
The Scottish Rowing Centre at Strathclyde Park is hosting a British Rowing UKCC Level 2 Session Coach course, for new and aspiring rowing coaches.
The coaching qualification is being run over 3 days spread across 2 weekends.
Details of the course and how to book onto the course can be found here.
Contact iain.rice@scottish-rowing.org.uk for more information.
Posted: 16 May 2023
The West Boathouse on Glasgow Green celebrated its grand reopening on Sunday 14th May.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the two year restoration project completed in December 2022, securing a riverside landmark in the heart of Glasgow Green for future generations.
“Up the watter” opening Event
Over 250 people joined Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Tokyo Olympic Silver Medallist Harry Leask and representatives from funders, project partners, volunteers and the rowing community to officially re-open the West boathouse. A flotilla of boats carried a specially commissioned flag down the River Clyde where is was raised to commemorate its re-opening 118 years after it first opened its doors. A packed day of events along the Clyde from the Cunnigar Loop to Glasgow Green included crafting activities, walks, talks, tours, rowing demonstrations, music and an appearance from Clota, The ancient and venerable River Goddess of the Clyde.
Read more: The West Boathouse on Glasgow Green Celebrates Grand Reopening
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Updated: 1 June 2023
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Posted: 2 May, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Jo Pinder. Jo was a highly valued and loved member of our team, who made an undeniable impact in our sport.
Despite never having stepped in a rowing boat (and being adamant that she never would!), Jo was a key figure at Castle Semple Rowing Club, serving in various leadership roles over the years, and she was always to be found hard at work in the race control tent at their Regatta.
In her role for Scottish Rowing, Jo was responsible for managing the Scottish Rowing membership system, the racing points system and supporting clubs on event management entry systems. She was a key contributor to the Scottish Rowing Schools League and Indoor Championships each year, and a pivotal volunteer at the Scottish Rowing Spring Regatta and Scottish Championships keeping a firm hand on the tiller of Race Control from the finish tower.
If you have ever taken out a Scottish Rowing membership or taken part in a competition in rowing over the last decade or so in Scotland, then you will without doubt have benefited from Jo's hard work, diligence and knowledge.
But more than this, Jo was a wonderful person with a wicked sense of humour and huge heart. We will miss her terribly, but are grateful to have known her and to be lucky enough to call her our friend. Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time. RIP Jo.
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