British Rowing Club Leaders Conference 2026
The Club Leader Conference is for those in positions within clubs who can initiate change.
The aim of the Conference is to provide these individuals with important updates from British Rowing, as well as practical tools to bring back to their clubs – all designed to shape a club’s legacy.
Club leaders have received a free code for each club to nominate their delegate over email. Any issues, please get in touch on [email protected]
Book your place by 24 December!Â
1 February 2026 | London Heathrow
About the Conference
Sport in the United Kingdom is evolving at an unprecedented rate, competition between sports for new members and retaining members is high and those members quite rightly expect more of us.
This Conference is about helping leaders navigate that changing landscape, because the sport only thrives if clubs thrive. And clubs are facing new pressures, opportunities and expectations.
Who is the Conference for?
Each club will be able to nominate one representative for a free place at the Conference, with more places available at a later date for the clubs that would like more than one member to attend. Delegates travelling from further afield will have the option to apply for travel support to the Conference.
What is the programme?
We have organised a day of practical tools, shared stories and new thinking that help clubs strengthen their foundations, grow participation and improve sustainability.
The Programme
- 09:15 – Registration opens – tea and coffee
- 10:00 – Conference opening
- 10:10 – The current and future landscape of sport. Includes insights from our own noticing exercise and implications for rowing and rowing clubs.
- 11:00 – BREAK
- 11:15 – Shaping your club for the future. Keynote Speech from Cath Bishop.
- 12:00-13:30 – LUNCH and poster exhibitions
- 13:30 – Sense making
- 13:40 Capacity unlocked
- 14:25 –Â BREAK
- 14:45 – Building your legacy
- 15:30 – Closing remarks
- 16:00 – Departure
Poster Exhibitions
- Fundraising for your club
- Lived experiences research
- Online training modules for club members
- Event hosting and regatta planning
- Insurance matters
- Education and development
- Opportunities for coaches
- Navigating property leases and land acquisition
- Membership support
- Tools and guidance for clubs
- Being agile
- Play their way
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at:
Raddison Hotel & Conference Centre
Bath Road
West Drayton
London
UB7 0DU
Accommodation
You’ll be able to book discounted rooms until 20 December at the Raddison Hotel & Conference Centre!
