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Posted: 02 May 2025

Scottish Rowing is committed to fostering a safe, fair, and inclusive environment for all who wish to participate in our sport. We recognise that balancing the principles of inclusion and fairness in competition presents complex and sensitive challenges.

Following careful consideration, the Board of Scottish Rowing has chosen to adopt the British Rowing Trans and Non-Binary Competition and Eligibility Policy and Procedures with effect from 1 June 2025. This policy is consistent with the recent approach approved by World Rowing, our sport’s international governing body.

Under the policy, only individuals assigned female at birth will be eligible to compete in the women’s competitive category. This decision has been guided by the need to uphold fairness in female competition, while aligning with national and international sporting frameworks.

Find the full statement here.

Posted: 01 May 2025

Scottish Rowing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Munro, Rector of Dollar Academy, as its new Non-Executive Director (Performance). Ian’s extensive experience in both rowing and educational leadership will be a significant asset, bringing valuable insights to the Board of Directors and direction to Scottish Rowing’s performance strategy.

Posted: 01 May 2025

GBRT April Trial (Senior, U23, FISU)

In early April, five Scottish students travelled down to Caversham for the GB Rowing Team Senior, U23 and FISU April Trials, each of whom were doing so for their very first time.

Posted: 30 April 2025

The Scotland region team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Junior Inter-Regional Regatta (JIRR), held on Saturday 26th April at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. Competing against 13 other regions from across the UK, the Scottish team showcased their depth and talent across multiple events.

Posted: 09 April 2025

The Scottish Rowing Young People’s Panel (YPP) will be a dynamic and influential group of young individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of rowing in Scotland. The panel will provide a platform for young voices to be heard, empowering them to contribute to the development of the sport at a national and club level.

Posted: 25 March 26

Nine crews from Scotland took to the Tideway last Saturday to race at what will be their last head race of the season, before their focus turns to the spring regatta season and 2000m racing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Statement from the Board of Scottish Rowing on the Adoption of the British Rowing Trans and Non-Binary Competition and Eligibility Policy

Scottish Rowing welcomes Ian Munro to the Board of Directors

Scottish rowers across all disciplines take on 2025 GB Rowing Team April Trials

Scotland brings home two trophies from the 2025 Junior Inter-Regional Regatta!

Launch of the Scottish Rowing Young People’s Panel

Strong results from Scottish crews at the Head of the River Race

Saints Regatta – The first step for athletes looking to represent the Scotland Rowing Team & GB Rowing Team!

Three Pennants won by Scottish Crews at WeHORR

Katharine Ford Appointed as Head of Business Operations at Scottish Rowing

GB February Trials results – U19’s, U23’s, Seniors & Para’s

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