News Archive20212020December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005 News Archive 2020 31st December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Club of the Year winner31st December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Rowing Project of the Year winner31st December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Medal of Honour for Andy Crawford and Fiona Dennis30th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Medal of Merit30th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award regional winners29th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Beryl Crockford Medal winners29th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Coach of the Year winner28th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: School or Junior Crew of the Year winner28th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: University Crew of the Year winner28th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Club Crew of the Year winner27th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Volunteer of the Year and regional winners26th December 2020 British Rowing Awards: Rising Star of the Year winner25th December 2020 British Rowing CEO Andy Parkinson’s Christmas Message24th December 2020 Festive special: 12 days of Christmas workout23rd December 2020 Update: Rowing and Tier 4 Local COVID Alert Level22nd December 2020 British Rowing reveals new Olympic coaching lineup20th December 2020 It’s showstopper time in the Great British Rowing Team Bake Off!19th December 2020 Rowing and Tier 4 Local COVID Alert Level18th December 2020 British Rowing receives confirmation of funding for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 cycle18th December 2020 British Rowing Volunteers and Coaches of the Year Awards to be announced18th December 2020 Stratford upon Avon Boat Club voted 2020 Parasport Club of the Year17th December 2020 British Rowing – Christmas Office Closure 202016th December 2020 Rowing and Christmas bubbles16th December 2020 Mel Chowns retires after 12 years with the GB Rowing Team16th December 2020 Join the EnduRow Challenge to support spinal cord injury research16th December 2020 British Rowing reveals new GB Rowing Team selection policy for Tokyo and beyond13th December 2020 The Great British Rowing Team Bake Off gets technical!12th December 2020 Discussions on Learnings from Five Olympic Games11th December 2020 Take part in the Christmas Challenge11th December 2020 Lightweight rowing in the schedule for Paris 202411th December 2020 Sir Steve Redgrave named greatest sportsman at SJA British Sports Awards 20209th December 2020 Olympic silver medallist Zoë Lee announces her retirement from rowing8th December 2020 Clean Sport, policy and welfare updates8th December 2020 CEO Membership Column – December 20207th December 2020 GB Rowing Team Men’s Squad 2k Test6th December 2020 The Great British Rowing Team Bake Off: Bread Week6th December 2020 That’s a wrap for BRIC Online!5th December 2020 Look back on Day 1 of BRIC Online4th December 2020 Missing competition? Could a private match be the solution you need?4th December 2020 It’s time for BRIC Online!3rd December 2020 Managing COVID-19 guidance updated1st December 2020 Christmas Advent Calendar competitions27th November 2020 Managing COVID-19 Version 8.126th November 2020 Club Emergency Fund extended to cover Lockdown 326th November 2020 Take part in research about rowing and mindfulness26th November 2020 GB’s Ellie Piggott retires from international rowing24th November 2020 Rowers’ Lockdown Challenge Week 324th November 2020 Rowing for Research with Alzheimer’s Research UK23rd November 2020 British Rowing Statement20th November 2020 Restructured COVID-19 guidance for the rowing community20th November 2020 Time’s running out to enter BRIC Online18th November 2020 International Men’s Day: how to tell if someone needs help18th November 2020 Rowers’ Lockdown 3-2-1 Challenge13th November 2020 Managing COVID-19 Webinar11th November 2020 British Rowing Statement10th November 2020 Join our Rowers’ Lockdown Challenge series10th November 2020 Club Welfare Officer Corner10th November 2020 CEO Membership Column – October 202010th November 2020 RowSafe: 2020 updates published6th November 2020 Discussions on diversity and being open to all5th November 2020 Update on new national restrictions3rd November 2020 Update on upcoming lockdown29th October 2020 Jeremy Wilton appointed as Chair for World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals 202226th October 2020 Sprint Festival Cancelled23rd October 2020 Between the Blades: Robyn Tallis23rd October 2020 SAS hosts Sport & Business Leadership Webinar19th October 2020 Response to BBC Panorama16th October 2020 Return to Rowing: New UK Government Local COVID Alert Levels16th October 2020 We’re taking the British Rowing Indoor Championships online16th October 2020 GB rower Oonagh Cousins and Ella Barnard on ‘Long Covid’15th October 2020 Rio Olympian Stewart Innes announces his retirement from rowing14th October 2020 Obituary – Andy Johnson10th October 2020 Return to Rowing Guidance progresses to Phase H9th October 2020 Watch back the 2020 British Rowing AGM8th October 2020 World Mental Health Day: the power of friendship8th October 2020 SAS to continue support beyond Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics6th October 2020 CEO Membership Column – September 20206th October 2020 Parents in Sport Week2nd October 2020 British Rowing Webinar – Return to Rowing: Competition Organisers2nd October 2020 Cantabs rowing coach walks the British coastline for BBC Children in Need1st October 2020 British Rowing Webinar – Return to Rowing: University Beginners1st October 2020 Celebrating Black History Month30th September 2020 Return to Rowing Guidance Version 729th September 2020 Annual Club Safety Audit now open29th September 2020 Rod Chinn sets new World Record for 100km in Mens 60-69 Lightweight category29th September 2020 Invictus Rowing Challenge: Sydney to The Hague24th September 2020 Two ‘Return to Rowing’ webinars to be held next week24th September 2020 Check out our rowing activities for National Fitness Day 2020!23rd September 2020 Latest Return to Rowing Guidance16th September 2020 Return to Rowing Guidance v6.1 Released14th September 2020 British Rowing clarifies the effect of new Government Guidance11th September 2020 Paralympic Champion Grace Clough MBE announces her retirement from rowing11th September 2020 Love Rowing launches ONE Thing challenge11th September 2020 British Rowing supports UK Coaching Week’s campaign ‘Support Your Coach’11th September 2020 Notice of the British Rowing AGM 202011th September 2020 British Rowing shares concerns on Hammersmith Bridge closure4th September 2020 The Great River Race needs your help3rd September 2020 COVID-Secure test competition to be run on the Tyne2nd September 2020 CEO Membership Column – August 20201st September 2020 Our new Safeguarding Strategy1st September 2020 Technical spotlight: sweep rowing tips26th August 2020 Confirmation of move to Return to Rowing Phase F26th August 2020 250m Autumn Dash Challenge launched26th August 2020 Workout Wednesday #19 – Rep Pyramid25th August 2020 Pulsant extend Hosting Solutions partnership with British Rowing21st August 2020 Jürgen Grobler speaks to BBC Breakfast21st August 2020 One year to go until the Tokyo Paralympics: reflections on the last year21st August 2020 Jürgen Grobler steps down as Chief Coach of the GB Rowing Team19th August 2020 Workout Wednesday #18 – Drop Session17th August 2020 Update on Mizuno British Rowing Indoor Championships 202014th August 2020 Statement on Hammersmith Bridge13th August 2020 Confirmation of move to Return to Rowing Phase E12th August 2020 Coronavirus Advice Clarification: Fixed Seat12th August 2020 Workout Wednesday #17 – Full-body EMOM Workout11th August 2020 Update on Competitions10th August 2020 Rio 2016 Olympian Pete Lambert announces his retirement7th August 2020 “It has given me deeper insight into goal-planning and setting smarter, more realistic targets”7th August 2020 Meet the Team: Vwairé Obukohwo7th August 2020 Returning to Major Sports Events – UK Sport survey5th August 2020 Workout Wednesday #16 – Full body session4th August 2020 CEO Membership Column – July 20204th August 2020 Clean Sport and COVID-193rd August 2020 Anastasia Posner steps back from international rowing31st July 2020 Move to Return to Rowing Phase D30th July 2020 Watch back the Return to Rowing Webinar #230th July 2020 Sport England Return to Play survey30th July 2020 Mohamed Sbihi reclaims British 2km record in lockdown29th July 2020 Workout Wednesday #15 – Pyramid Session28th July 2020 Mizuno extend sportswear partnership with British Rowing27th July 2020 Obituary – David Berry27th July 2020 UK Coaching launches new toolkit and digital badge to facilitate #GreatCoaching24th July 2020 British Rowing Olympic Memories – One Year to Go24th July 2020 Meet the Team: Oliver Dominique23rd July 2020 Ben Mosley’s exclusive artwork celebrates One Year to Go until Tokyo 202023rd July 2020 Return to rowing crew boat advice updated23rd July 2020 British Rowing and asensei further partnership22nd July 2020 Postponed: Return to Rowing Webinar #222nd July 2020 Bedford Star masters train for the 2021 Worlds21st July 2020 Workout Wednesday #14 – Go Row Indoor EMOM20th July 2020 Former Olympic rower launches ‘Coronathon’ to raise money for coronavirus research17th July 2020 Updated Coronavirus Guidance17th July 2020 Plymouth rower completes indoor challenge to commemorate Mayflower voyage17th July 2020 2020 season comes to an end for Olympic squads16th July 2020 Youth Olympic Games postponed from 2022 to 202614th July 2020 Workout Wednesday #13 – Descent Workout10th July 2020 Rowing hand care: blister tips10th July 2020 The GB Para-Rowing team show their skill in the Global Virtual Rowing Challenge10th July 2020 Response to Government Statement on Sport & Recreation8th July 2020 Workout Wednesday #12 – Two minutes on, two minutes off7th July 2020 CEO Membership Column – June 20206th July 2020 Diversity and Inclusion3rd July 2020 Meet the Team: Mat Tarrant3rd July 2020 Paralympic and World Champion Lauren Rowles breaks world record in lockdown3rd July 2020 Introducing British Rowing Plus2nd July 2020 ‘It’s not about rowing or being fit – it’s about belonging’2nd July 2020 Eight tips for better sculling2nd July 2020 British Rowing Lockdown Webinar #22 – Coronavirus: Return to Coaching2nd July 2020 British Rowing Lockdown Webinar #21 – “Playing your part: Getting your club back up and running safely”30th June 2020 Workout Wednesday #11 – Circuit session30th June 2020 British Rowing win bid to host 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals29th June 2020 Coronavirus rowing advice 29 June – next steps27th June 2020 RECAP: Day 2 of the British Rowing Virtual Championships26th June 2020 RECAP: British Rowing Virtual Championships – Day 126th June 2020 Meet the Team: Sam Courty26th June 2020 British Rowing partners with ROWBOTS to deliver innovative rowing classes, at home and in the gym25th June 2020 UK Coaching Survey – your chance to take part24th June 2020 Coronavirus rowing advice – next steps24th June 2020 British Rowing Lockdown Webinar #2024th June 2020 British Rowing Lockdown Webinar #1923rd June 2020 First-ever British Rowing Virtual Championships sees fantastic number of entries23rd June 2020 “If I was a young cyclist looking for a change of scenery, I would recommend giving rowing a try”23rd June 2020 Workout Wednesday #10 – Tabata23rd June 2020 Results of the online 2,000m & 500m races22nd June 2020 National School Sport Week at Home: British Rowing backs campaign to ensure no child misses out20th June 2020 The Invictus Games Foundation support first ever British Rowing Virtual Championships19th June 2020 Last chance to enter the British Rowing Virtual Championships19th June 2020 Tom George breaks GB Rowing Team 2km record in lockdown18th June 2020 Broccoli salad with feta cheese and tomatoes18th June 2020 All for one and one for all: crew pacing strategies over a 2km race16th June 2020 Workout Wednesday #9 – EMOM16th June 2020 Results of the online relay races13th June 2020 James Cracknell breaks British indoor rowing marathon record12th June 2020 The tight-knit crew from Pengwern Boat Club12th June 2020 Smash your indoor rowing technique!12th June 2020 World Class Start athletes go the distance for Blue Peter challenge12th June 2020 Latest British Rowing Advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)12th June 2020 Returning to Rowing Advice Version Three12th June 2020 Return to Caversham now in sight12th June 2020 Quinoa porridge12th June 2020 Cross train like a champion11th June 2020 Hereford rowers ‘travel’ to Hereford, USA and back to fundraise11th June 2020 #ThursdayTeaser – Olympic and Paralympic multiple medallists11th June 2020 On the frontline: providing meals for the vulnerable in Durham11th June 2020 Obituary – Sally Lawrence10th June 2020 British Rowing Lockdown Webinar #1810th June 2020 We want to hear from you9th June 2020 Results of the 2,000m online races5th June 2020 What is British Rowing doing to become more inclusive?5th June 2020 Meet the Team: Beccy Muzerie5th June 2020 Return to Rowing Webinar5th June 2020 World Environment Day – lockdown and our waterways5th June 2020 The science behind a robust immune system and rowing performance4th June 2020 #ThursdayTeaser – Junior Champs 20194th June 2020 Coronavirus Advice: Return to Rowing Version Two3rd June 2020 British Rowing Lockdown Webinar #163rd June 2020 British Rowing launches search for talented young sportswriters2nd June 2020 Results of the 1,000m online races2nd June 2020 Governance update – June 20202nd June 2020 Looking back on the Row to the Moon challenge2nd June 2020 “The DiSE modules helped me realise what I needed to include to increase my performance!”2nd June 2020 Online quiz tips for clubs2nd June 2020 CEO Membership Column – May 20202nd June 2020 Sleep routines: GB rowers give us the inside scoop29th May 2020 Coronavirus Advice Reminders – 29 May 202029th May 2020 Major update to British Rowing ClubHub and membership platform to be released29th May 2020 Steak and egg burritos29th May 2020 Ardingly rowers celebrate 25th anniversary with training challenges29th May 2020 Meet the Team: Henry Blois-Brooke28th May 2020 Returning to rowing – your chance to ask questions28th May 2020 British Rowing teams up with Blue Peter for cross-sport challenge27th May 2020 #ThursdayTeaser – Can you name the GB Rowing Team that raced in Rio?27th May 2020 Beef noodles27th May 2020 Rowing the Northwest Passage in a garage!27th May 2020 GB rowers’ success in Fantasy World Cup26th May 2020 Training sessions in the heat26th May 2020 Pilates series 8# on the dynamic plank22nd May 2020 Coronavirus advice: return to rowing22nd May 2020 Medical student rowers work on the Covid-19 frontline22nd May 2020 GB Para-rowers train with London Youth Rowing juniors in webinar workout22nd May 2020 Students organise lockdown regatta with 2km run open to everyone22nd May 2020 Meet the Team: Melissa Wilson20th May 2020 Runcorn rowers maximise their training during lockdown19th May 2020 Winners of the 5,000m and 500m Online Races19th May 2020 Pilates series 7# – squats and lunges19th May 2020 Clean Sport Week: British Rowing backs UKAD’s call for additional anti-doping education19th May 2020 British Rowing announce Row to the Moon challenge alongside other National Federations18th May 2020 “Now more than ever, we appreciate the strong community spirit at the heart of rowing”17th May 2020 GigRower host worldwide virtual rowing championships15th May 2020 British Rowing Lockdown Webinar #1115th May 2020 Phasing a Safe Return to Rowing – 15 May15th May 2020 The science behind mental health and exercise15th May 2020 Meet the Team: John Collins14th May 2020 Tuna and anchovies with Nicoise salad14th May 2020 Wholesome fruit and nut cookies13th May 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – 13 May13th May 2020 First ever British Rowing Virtual Championships announced12th May 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – 12 May12th May 2020 Pilates series 6# on core strength11th May 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – 11 May8th May 2020 Teammates series #2: Sam Courty and Matilda Horn8th May 2020 Pea, broad bean, asparagus and mint risotto8th May 2020 Meet the Team: Rowan McKellar7th May 2020 Rowing physique and performance6th May 2020 British Rowing announces four nation indoor rowing challenge5th May 2020 A tribute to Ann Sayer5th May 2020 Pilates series 5# – the outer core muscles5th May 2020 CEO Membership Column – April 20205th May 2020 Planning a safe return to rowing4th May 2020 Do supplements have a role in rowing?4th May 2020 Virtual regattas: tips for success1st May 2020 GB para-rowing squad mix it up during lockdown30th April 2020 Meet the Team: Tom Jeffery30th April 2020 Olympic silver medallist Dr Polly Swann supporting the NHS in the fight against coronavirus29th April 2020 The science behind training patterns for elite rowers29th April 2020 Curlew’s online clubhouse keeps community together29th April 2020 A statement from Thames Tradesmen’s Rowing Club29th April 2020 Thames Tradesmen’s Twitter lockdown challenges28th April 2020 Rowing the Atlantic from home28th April 2020 Pilates series 4# on shoulder stability27th April 2020 Changes to how we deliver content24th April 2020 Cacao and nut butter porridge24th April 2020 Rowing training: how to maximise your gains24th April 2020 Teammates series #1: Ollie Wynne-Griffith and Tom George24th April 2020 Meet the Team: Caragh McMurtry21st April 2020 Pilates series 3# on improving stability21st April 2020 Are you ready for the 2.6 challenge?17th April 2020 Success for virtual Bewl Head17th April 2020 Meet the Team: Harry Leask16th April 2020 Wearable training devices – what you need to know16th April 2020 Chicken and peanut stir-fry16th April 2020 Raspberry milk-free smoothie16th April 2020 The 2020 British Rowing Almanack now available14th April 2020 Pilates series 2# on rowing machine posture10th April 2020 Coronavirus: support available for clubs9th April 2020 Tips for rowers: how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 lockdown9th April 2020 Home International Regatta 2020 cancelled9th April 2020 Meet the Team: Hattie Taylor7th April 2020 Pilates series 1# on core strength7th April 2020 CEO Membership Column – March 20203rd April 2020 Olympic Champion Tom Ransley MBE announces his retirement3rd April 2020 Behind the scenes with the GB Rowing Team coxes3rd April 2020 Bread and butter pudding2nd April 2020 2 April update on coronavirus31st March 2020 Pilates exercises for winter training31st March 2020 Sport England’s ‘Join the Movement’ helps the nation stay active at home27th March 2020 Keeping your club going remotely – practical advice27th March 2020 World Champion Ellen Buttrick steps up volunteering effort27th March 2020 Training: is it better to exercise alone or online with your clubmates?26th March 2020 British Rowing to offer support to rowing clubs affected by coronavirus25th March 2020 Help us support the rowing community24th March 2020 Five exercises to support your indoor rowing24th March 2020 Reminder: safeguarding and online tools24th March 2020 British Rowing statement on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games20th March 2020 20 March update on coronavirus20th March 2020 UPDATED: Supporting businesses within the rowing community20th March 2020 Vicarious ventures19th March 2020 19 March update on Coronavirus17th March 2020 17 March update on coronavirus16th March 2020 CEO update on coronavirus (COVID-19)14th March 2020 Olympic Trials 2020: Day Two13th March 2020 British Rowing Awards Postponed13th March 2020 Olympic legends support Celebrity Boat Race for Sport Relief13th March 2020 Junior rowers prepare for Schools’ Head and Scullery13th March 2020 Trials and Tribulations13th March 2020 Olympic Trials 2020: Day One12th March 2020 GB’s top rowers ready to compete for top spots at Final Olympic Trials9th March 2020 Ellen Buttrick on the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four9th March 2020 British Rowing Awards 2020 – shortlist announced6th March 2020 Obituary – John Clayton6th March 2020 Pulling together for the Women’s Eights Head of the River Race6th March 2020 Thames rower Pauline Rayner reminisces on the Women’s Head and rowing6th March 2020 Women’s Training Days – take your rowing further3rd March 2020 Safeguarding and Protecting Children training3rd March 2020 The Women’s Head: biggest female rowing race this weekend in London3rd March 2020 CEO Membership Column – February 202028th February 2020 Obituary – Geoffrey Brook28th February 2020 Handling trials: control what you can control28th February 2020 Coxing the London head races: Olympic champion Phelan Hill shares his top tips28th February 2020 Rowing clubs and flooding: spotlight on Ross Rowing Club27th February 2020 2000 young people to celebrate London Olympic Legacy at National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships 202025th February 2020 British Rowing Advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)24th February 2020 Lauren Rowles looks back on her journey in Para-rowing21st February 2020 Newcastle University rowers prepare for BUCS Fours & Eights Head21st February 2020 February March Rowing & Regatta magazine out21st February 2020 Blades, Sweat and Tears – brand new GB Rowing Team podcast to launch on Tuesday20th February 2020 CANCELLED: Shape rowing’s future17th February 2020 Window open for BUCS 4s and 8s Head hosting bids14th February 2020 British success at World Rowing Indoor Championships 202014th February 2020 How can you boost your immune system so you can keep rowing?14th February 2020 Last chance to nominate a volunteer at your rowing club!14th February 2020 Olympic silver medallist Vicky Thornley shares four great cross training activities14th February 2020 British Rowing staff join North West clubs at inaugural conference11th February 2020 Regional Chair’s Report highlights7th February 2020 Medal hopes at the World Rowing Indoor Championships 20207th February 2020 Carla Devlin on SAS: Who Dares Wins and rowing7th February 2020 Weathering the storm when rowing events are cancelled7th February 2020 Rowing technique tips for tackling tail-winds5th February 2020 Claire McIntosh appointed as new Chair of the Multi-Lane Umpiring Panel4th February 2020 British Rowing membership cards – an update4th February 2020 CEO Membership Column – January 202031st January 2020 Rowers ready to race at Hampton Head31st January 2020 How does training in the cold affect your performance?31st January 2020 ROWBOTS on Go Row Indoor training and the future of indoor rowing31st January 2020 Zak Lee-Green announces his retirement from rowing29th January 2020 New digital and broadcast platform for British sport, GB Sport Media, announced28th January 2020 Adaptive events to feature for the first time at English Indoor Rowing Championships27th January 2020 Seven rowing coaches selected for UK Coaching programme24th January 2020 Revive your rowing fleet with these budget tips!24th January 2020 Memories from the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics24th January 2020 On-water rowing comes to Strength In Depth event17th January 2020 Ellen Buttrick and Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne join Women’s Sport Trust UNLOCKED campaign17th January 2020 Matt Rossiter’s 5 tips for making the most of camp17th January 2020 British Rowing and Floating Point renew partnership for 202017th January 2020 Rio 2016 Olympian Will Fletcher announces his retirement from international rowing10th January 2020 Jürgen Grobler to present award at inaugural British Rowing Awards9th January 2020 Veganuary and rowers: can a plant diet help you perform to your best?7th January 2020 Representing Rowing7th January 2020 CEO Membership Column – December 20197th January 2020 Membership Survey results out7th January 2020 Breaking the fast3rd January 2020 What’s next for the GB Rowing Team in 2020?3rd January 2020 Setting goals for 2020 with the GB Rowing Team2nd January 2020 Obituary – John Buchan
