May 4, 2012 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamCompetitions and ClubsIndoor RowingPartners#YourStoriesArchive Sportivate boosts Cornwall’s Gig Rowers Rowing Community Nankersey Rowing Club’s Alice Bayfield has come a long way in a short time with the help of Sport England’s Sportivate project. Sportivate gives 14-25 year olds up to eight free coaching sessions in the sport of their choice, and Alice was one of a number of novices to try gig rowing with Nankersey.ADVERT Four sessions later, and Alice was hooked – signing up to join the Club before breaking into its ladies A crew. In May, Alice will head to the Isles of Scilly for the 2012 World Pilot Gig Championships. This is her story: This Sportivate project was run in partnership with Nankersey Rowing, British Rowing, and the Cornwall Sports Parnership. ADVERT
