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Chris Baillieu MBE appointed as new Chairman of sports coach UK
News from UK Sport: “sports coach UK has announced the appointment of Chris Baillieu MBE as the new Chair of the organisation, following an open recruitment process. Chris – who will take up his position in the New Year – […]
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Di Ellis re-elected to British Olympic Association Board
Following the National Olympic Committee meeting on 20th October, (held for the first time at the new headquarters of the British Olympic Association (BOA) in the West End of London), three new members were elected to the BOA’s Board as […]
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Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO)
British Rowing has recently been informed that UK Sport, in partnership with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) have announced the launch of the Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO). […]
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Redgrave is named ‘2012 Champion’
Five-time gold medal winner Sir Steve Redgrave has been appointed as the Government’s ‘2012 Sports Champion’. Britain’s most successful Olympian, with six medals, will lead the drive to boost participation in sports during the run up to the London Olympics […]
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Construction work starts on time on London 2012 Rowing and Canoe Sprint venue
Construction work is underway to deliver enhanced Rowing and Canoe Sprint facilities for the London 2012 Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today. The Rowing and Canoe Sprint events during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take […]
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British Rowing 2009 and beyond
L to R: Ben Hunt-Davis MBE, Gary Harris (Deputy Chairman), Di Ellis CBE (Chairman), Annamarie Phelps (Deputy Chairman), Ron Paterson (Treasurer), Mike Morrice (President Scottish Rowing) British Rowing, formerly known as the Amateur Rowing Association, marked its change of name with […]
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River Thames to have £5.1 million upgrade
From the Environment Agency: The River Thames is to receive a £5.1 million upgrade this year, with thirteen locks benefiting from repairs and improvements. The Environment Agency will be investing in new lock gates, improved layby walkways and better mooring […]
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FISA success for GB Umpires
The Amateur Rowing Association would like to congratulate Judith Packer from the Thames Region and Chris Anton, West Midlands Region, on their newly acquired status as FISA Umpires. [pictured front row] FISA is the international federation for rowing and Chris […]
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ARA Life Vice President appointed Alderman
Martin Brandon-Bravo OBE was recently appointed as an Honorary Alderman of Nottingham in recognition of his ‘long and exceptional’ services to the Council. From This is Nottingham Mr Brandon-Bravo, a past president of the Amateur Rowing Association, is widely […]
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BOA appoints Hunt-Davis as 2012 Programme Manager
From the British Olympic Association Ben Hunt-Davis joins the BOA as a full-time 2012 Programme Manager focusing on Project Leap, which aims to optimise Team GB’s performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Project Leap is a new initiative […]
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