GBR umpires selected for international competitions
Eight GBR World Rowing umpires have been selected for the juries at World/European Rowing competitions in 2023
World Rowing have published their juries for the 2023 season and the following GBR umpires have been selected to attend World/European Rowing events:
| World Rowing or European Rowing Competition | GBR Umpire |
|---|---|
| European Indoor Rowing Championships – Paris (FRA) | Christopher Anton |
| World Rowing Indoor Championships – Toronto (CAN) | Ciarán Hayes |
| European Rowing Under 19 Championships – Brive-la-Gaillarde (FRA) | Ciarán Hayes |
| European Rowing Championships – Bled (SLO) | Joanna Cotgrove |
| World Rowing Cup II – Varese (ITA) | Adrian Champion |
| World Rowing Under 19 Championships – Vaires-sur-Marne (FRA) | Claire McIntosh |
| European Rowing Under 23 Championships – Krefeld (GER) | Richard Dennis |
| European Rowing Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships – La Seyne-sur-Mer (FRA) | Adrian Champion |
| World Rowing Championships – Belgrade (SRB) | Gary Painter |
| World Rowing Masters Regatta – Tshwane (RSA) | Paddy Ibbotson |
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- European Indoor Rowing Championships – Paris (FRA)
- GBR Umpire:
- Christopher Anton
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- World Rowing Indoor Championships – Toronto (CAN)
- GBR Umpire:
- Ciarán Hayes
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- European Rowing Under 19 Championships – Brive-la-Gaillarde (FRA)
- GBR Umpire:
- Ciarán Hayes
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- European Rowing Championships – Bled (SLO)
- GBR Umpire:
- Joanna Cotgrove
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- World Rowing Cup II – Varese (ITA)
- GBR Umpire:
- Adrian Champion
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- World Rowing Under 19 Championships – Vaires-sur-Marne (FRA)
- GBR Umpire:
- Claire McIntosh
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- European Rowing Under 23 Championships – Krefeld (GER)
- GBR Umpire:
- Richard Dennis
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- European Rowing Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships – La Seyne-sur-Mer (FRA)
- GBR Umpire:
- Adrian Champion
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- World Rowing Championships – Belgrade (SRB)
- GBR Umpire:
- Gary Painter
- World Rowing or European Rowing Competition:
- World Rowing Masters Regatta – Tshwane (RSA)
- GBR Umpire:
- Paddy Ibbotson
If you’re interested in becoming a British Rowing umpire, please see Umpiring – British Rowing.
British Rowing hosts World Rowing umpiring seminar
World Rowing umpires need to attend a rules seminar at least every four years in order to keep their World Rowing licence (as well as meeting the requirements to keep their national licence of course). Seminars are held at some World Rowing events or national governing bodies can organise a seminar if required. Last November, British Rowing hosted a World Rowing umpiring seminar at Leander Club. The seminar was led by Patrick Rombaut, Chair of World Rowing’s Umpiring Commission and 15 of GBR’s World Rowing umpires attended.
The previous seminar held in the UK was in 2018 when the European Championships were held at Strathclyde Park.
Retiring World Rowing umpires honoured
During 2021-22, four GBR umpires retired as World Rowing umpires and after the seminar Patrick presented Ian Cruickshank and Martin Levy with their honorary badges. Chris Drury received his honorary badge at Henley Royal Regatta last summer while Mike Haggerty received his at the European Rowing Under 19 Championships in Sabaudia (Italy).
Congratulations to Chris, Ian, Martin and Mike on their long and distinguished international umpiring careers.
Chris, Ian, Martin and Mike being presented with their honorary badges by Patrick Rombaut
