March 20, 2008 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamIndoor RowingRowing & RegattaPartners#YourStoriesArchive Sport Relief Rowing Challenge Indoor Rowing Members of staff at the London offices of Partnerships for Schools (PfS) have been rowing to raise money for Sport Relief. PfS is the government agency responsible for co-ordinating the Building Schools for the Future programme which aims to rebuild or refurbish every secondary school in England. ADVERT Organised by Karl Hoods, Head of Information Systems, the intrepid rowers took part in a series of team and individual races. The rowing machines were attached to a computer and data-projector that allowed participants to see who was winning. Karl was very pleased with the event that also included virtual tennis, "everyone that took part really enjoyed themselves and there’s a new found respect for anyone that can row. I think nearly everyone that took part commented on how exhausting it was when they thought it would be easy!" Coaches were on hand to provide technical guidance and motivate those racing. Sport Relief 2008 has so far raised more than £20m, further details can be found at www.sportrelief.com. For more information on Building Schools for the Future check out www.p4s.org.uk ADVERT