Home International Rowing Beach Sprints

The Home International Rowing Beach Sprints builds on the rich history of its sister event the Home International Rowing Regatta

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The Home International Rowing Beach Sprints is a new event with the four ‘Home Nations’ of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales competing.

The event is building off the rich history of its sister event the Home International Rowing Regatta, which has seen many Olympians racing for their first international representation. The event is a great opportunity to gain experience in the Beach Sprint format if you have hopes to row for GB at the 2028 Olympic Games in LA or beyond!


The Home International Rowing Beach Sprints

The Home International Rowing Beach Sprints is a new event with the four “Home Nations” of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales competing. The event is building off the rich history of its sister event the Home International Rowing Regatta, which has seen many Olympians racing for their first international representation. We hope the Home International Rowing Beach Sprints will create a clear pathway onto Great Britain and Ireland national teams in the decades to come.

The 2024 Home International Rowing Beach Sprint will take place on Saturday, 28 September in Bournemouth and will be hosted by England.


Team Selection

We welcome and encourage entries from anyone who meets the eligibility requirements to represent England and selection for the England Beach Sprint Team for the Home International Rowing Beach Sprints 2024 will take place through multiple events as outlined in our selection policy below.

Document Link / Version
HIRBS Selection Policy 2024 V2 Updated 23/07/24
Athelte & Coach Registration Now Open, Closing 23:59 04/08/24
Document :
HIRBS Selection Policy 2024
Link / Version:
V2 Updated 23/07/24
Document :
Athelte & Coach Registration
Link / Version:
Now Open, Closing 23:59 04/08/24

Contact and Management Team

If you have any questions relating to the England Team for the Home International Rowing Beach Sprint the Managment Team would be happy to take your questions. Please see contacts and who best to contact for your information below:

Meet the England Beach Sprint Management Team

Name & Position Contact for
Rachael Ball – (Team Manager) Information or questions regarding the Selection Policy, team logistics and trials information
Lucy Hart – (Lead Coach) For information regarding training or development opportunities.
Lucy McNulty (Safeguarding Officer) Questions, advice or to report a concern regarding safeguarding in relation to the team.
Eira Parry (England Delegate) N/A
Name & Position:
Rachael Ball – (Team Manager)
Contact for:
Information or questions regarding the Selection Policy, team logistics and trials information
Name & Position:
Lucy Hart – (Lead Coach)
Contact for:
For information regarding training or development opportunities.
Name & Position:
Lucy McNulty (Safeguarding Officer)
Contact for:
Questions, advice or to report a concern regarding safeguarding in relation to the team.
Name & Position:
Eira Parry (England Delegate)
Contact for:
N/A

Latest News

England wins Home International Rowing Beach Sprints trophy for the first time

The host nation took the Guin Batten Beach Sprint Trophy with four stunning wins at the third Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS), in Bournmouth on 28 September 2024

2024 England Rowing Beach Sprint Team announced

The England Rowing Beach Sprint Team of 10 rowers from across the country will compete for the first time on home waters at the third Home International Rowing Beach Sprints in Bournemouth, England on 28 September 2024

England Rowing announce 2024 Selection Policies and new volunteer opportunity

The Selection Policies cover the 2024 Home International Rowing Regatta, for which an Assistant Team Manager is sought, and Home International Rowing Beach Sprints

Hosts Wales show stunning form to take Home International Rowing Beach Sprints trophy

On a beautiful summer day in Saundersfoot, Wales, the hosts took home the Beach Sprint trophy for the first time at the second Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS)


England Pathway

England Rowing and its Home International Rowing Teams are part of British Rowing’s England Pathway. British Rowing is responsible for the selection of individuals and crews representing England only. Teams for Scotland and Wales are selected by Scottish Rowing and Welsh Rowing respectively. See section 3a British Rowing: Articles of Association

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