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Free marketing workshops for Clubs

randolph — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:05:27 +0000

Bucks Sport are offering community sports clubs the opportunity to attend a Marketing Workshop presented by Karen Moule of Enterprise Marketing Solutions, free of charge.

There will be practical advice about how to market and promote your club and reach new members. There will also be advice on how to gain funding or support to develop new facilities.

UCP Marjon Sport West Region Schools Indoor Rowing Championships 2010

sarahhope — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:41:36 +0000

Outstanding Affiliation Fees and Water Safety Audits

sarahhope — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:58:51 +0000

The following clubs have been suspended from racing.

The list is active and clubs will be allowed to race as soon as they submit their water safety audit or pay the affiliation fee

Affiliation Fees - please contact Irene Townsend as soon as possible to organise payment

Water Safety Audits - please submit your audit to the appropriate Regional Water Safety Adviser and audit@britishrowing.org

Schools Head of the River Race 2010

agroves — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:07:54 +0000

276 crews are due to compete in The Schools Head of the River Race tomorrow. Start time is 1pm.

It is essential that all coaches and crews are aware of the following information:

Start list

Course plan

Coach and Crew Instructions

Olympic Rower Annie Vernon Becomes ShelterBox Patron

agroves — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:27:31 +0000

ShelterBox is pleased to announce that Olympic rower Annie Vernon has become one of the charity’s patrons.

Annie, who won silver in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was approached by the Founder and CEO of ShelterBox Tom Henderson to support the charity’s work.

Head of the River Race 2010

agroves — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:11:15 +0000

The draw for the Head of the River Race 2010 taking place on Saturday 27 March is out...

View the draw here

Safety: It is imperative that all coxes, coaches and water safety advisors are aware of navigation on the Tideway.

Xchanging Boat Race 2010

agroves — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:28:21 +0000

The 2010 Xchanging Boat Race on Saturday 3 April – the 156th Race in the series between Oxford and Cambridge Universities – will see 14 of the 18 oarsmen making their first appearance in the Race.

Active Kids 2010

agroves — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:35:40 +0000

This year, Sainsbury’s Active Kids is giving Clubmark accredited clubs the opportunity to take part in, and benefit from the Active Kids scheme - a scheme which helps teachers, leaders and coaches inspire and motivate young people to get active and be healthier by providing equipment and unique experiences for them to enjoy.

Regional Events

agroves — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:22:13 +0000

In addition to the flurry of activity on the Thames in March, there are some equally exciting events to take part in or spectate across the different regions. Highlights include:

52 days 06 hours and 47 minutes: Charlie Pitcher Wins the Atlantic Rowing Race 2009

agroves — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:23:41 +0000

Congratulations to Charlie Pitcher who has won the Atlantic Rowing Race 2009.