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WRJC 2011: British Rowing Members’ Gallery
Eton Dorney played host to an extraordinary week of elite junior racing earlier this month, as the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships welcomed athletes from 48 nations. We take a look at some of the highlights of the event, including […]
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£50million available for Inspired Facilities
Sport England is providing further funding opportunities through its Inspired Facilities programme – offering community and volunteer sports projects £50million of National Lottery funding to improve and refurbish 1000 sports clubs. The Inspired Facilities fund is part of the […]
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British Rowing taster sessions go down a treat
Throughout the 2011 WRJC, British Rowing offered a series of taster sessions on a quiet stretch of the River Thames – providing novices and newcomers to rowing with a friendly introduction to our sport. The hour-long sessions – held a […]
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Lord Coe praises WRJC volunteers
Following the World Rowing Junior Championships at Dorney Lake on Sunday, Lord Coe has led the tributes to the tireless energy of the WRJC volunteers. Over 500 volunteers attended Eton Dorney over the five days of racing, and ensured that […]
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FISA honours Di Ellis and Ben Hunt-Davis
Olympic gold-medallist Ben Hunt-Davis and British Rowing Chairman Di Ellis have been honoured by the International Rowing Federation at the World Rowing Junior Championships closing ceremony at Eton Dorney. The pair were presented with the coveted Medal of Honour […]
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Di Ellis: ‘Rowing is ready!’
With a year to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games, and just one week until the Junior World Rowing Championships get underway at Eton Dorney, there’s plenty to get excited about in the world of rowing. On July […]
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Weils Disease guidance
There is news today, 28th June, that a Cambridge University student has been diagnosed with Weil’s Disease. While the risk of contracting the disease from recreational water is very small, British Rowing would like to reiterate its advice that the potentially serious […]
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June Council – news in brief
Facilities – rowing’s legacy As work continues on building a sustainable future for the sport the Chairman congratulated Council members for all that they were achieving with regard to the legacy of rowing. Over the last year she had visited a […]
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Blood, Sweat and Glory – Peter Spurrier
Combine a visit to the River & Rowing Museum with Henley Women’s Regatta or Henley Royal Regatta Peter Spurrier has spent a lifetime photographing the beauty, power and sweat of rowing from sculling along gentle backwaters to the high drama […]
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British Rowing launches Corporate Challenge
British Rowing has launched its inaugural Corporate Challenge. If you’re working in the City this is a unique opportunity to get your colleagues into rowing, do some team building, and pit yourselves against other companies. All right on your doorstep! […]
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