Recent News from the Region Got some worthy news from your club? Share your story with us. Recent NewsCOVID-19 Update (2.07.20)23rd July 2020Return to Rowing Guidance British Rowing update regarding crew boats of mixed households Following British Rowing’s submission to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in relation to the ‘teamsport’ aspects of rowing, specifically crew boats, they have received feedback and updated their Coronavirus advice: Return to Rowing to Version 5. The first step Read More... COVID-19 Update (17.07.20)17th July 2020Return to Rowing Guidance See update from British Rowing British Rowing have this evening released an update to their coronavirus advice: Return to Rowing V4.2 guidance documentation. This update to the advice is effective as of 25 July. “British Rowing has made a submission to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in relation Read More... Rowing Safety Quiz June 20201st July 2020Rowing Safety Quiz Hopefully many of you have now taken the chance to return to the water in some capacity, either sculling or in family boats, why not take a few minutes to have a go at this safety related quiz and test your knowledge!No personal details are recorded and the quiz will be marked Read More... BR Tour 2020 – Postponement30th June 2020Postponement of Recreational Tour 2020 Please see below on behalf of the Recreational Committee Dear Tourer, We have held off formally updating you on this year’s tour while we assessed the developing situation and firmed up possible alternatives. The large group we typically have on the tour with associated accommodation, meals and travel poses serious Read More... COVID-19 Update (29.06.20)29th June 2020Return to Rowing Guidance See update from British Rowing British Rowing have this evening released an update to their coronavirus advice: Return to Rowing V4 guidance documentation. This advice is effective as of 4 July. This guidance has been released following the latest from the government, 23 June, to assist the rowing community in its Read More... NWSC Opening17th June 2020National Water Sports Centre – Regatta Lake Please see the note from Jack at NSWC Dear All, First, I would like to thank everyone that has supported us through the closure, and came down to the lake during the weekend. As a reminder the initial opening times are Monday, Thursday and Friday 4.00-7.30pm and Saturday Read More... Rowing Safety Quiz May 20201st June 2020Rowing Safety Quiz While our current training remains home-based supplements by some limited on water sculling, why not take a few minutes to have a go at this safety related quiz and test your knowledge!No personal details are recorded and the quiz will be marked automatically at the end.You can download a paper docx version Read More... COVID-19 Update (22.05.20)22nd May 2020Return to Rowing Guidance See update from British Rowing British Rowing have this evening released their coronavirus advice: return to rowing guidance. This guidance has been released to assist the rowing community in its planning for a return to rowing. The guidance is extensive and covers a large number of scenarios although not everyone can Read More... Four Nation Indoor Rowing Challenge, Round Two.20th May 2020One Minute Rowing Challenge Today, British Rowing have announced a second joint 4 nation indoor rowing challenge Together with Rowing Canada Aviron, Rowing Australia and Rowing New Zealand British Rowing announced the Row to the Moon Challenge, a joint initiative for indoor rowers across the respective nations. What is the challenge? Following the success of Read More... Inaugural BR Virtual Championship14th May 2020British Rowing have announced a live Virtual Indoor Rowing Championship When is it? 27-28 June 2020 What races categories are there? There will be selection of races for juniors (timed and distance), Adult (2000m and 500m) and relay races all inclusive of adaptive/para rowers. Is there a seat fee? Seat fees are £5 per junior, Read More... COVID-19 Update (13.05.20)13th May 2020COVID 19 Update (13.05.20) See update from British Rowing Given further clarification of the UK Government’s advice, we advise that Affiliated Clubs may, if they wish/are able to, allow members to use club/shared boats (in addition to private boats) from their facilities subject to: having a club plan in place to support safe access to Read More... COVID 19 Update (12.05.20)12th May 2020Latest update from British Rowing Tuesday 12th May 20 We The UK Government yesterday (11 May) published its strategy for recovering from coronavirus (“Our Plan to Rebuild”) which included a change to restrictions related to exercise effective from Wednesday 13 May. In line with our planning for a safe return to rowing, we have drawn Read More... Sport England Fund to Pause11th May 2020Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund is to Pause The fund which “aims to help community sport and physical activity organisations who are experiencing short term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis” is set to be paused on Thursday 14th May. We have not been told if this will Read More... Rowing Safety Quiz April 20208th May 2020Rowing Safety Quiz While our current training is primarily indoors, why not take a few minutes to have a go at this safety related quiz and test your knowledge!No personal details are recorded and the quiz will be marked automatically at the end.You can download a paper docx version with additional open ended questions in Read More... Four Nation Indoor Rowing Challenge6th May 2020One Minute Rowing Challenge Today, British Rowing have announced a joint 4 nation indoor rowing challenge Together with Rowing Canada Aviron, Rowing Australia and Rowing New Zealand British Rowing announced the One Minute Challenge, a joint initiative for indoor rowers across the respective nations. How to get involved Between 00:01 Friday 8 May and 23:59 Read More... RowSafe Updates 20201st May 2020Updates to RowSafe 2020 Each year, RowSafe evolves as British Rowing learn from experience and receive feedback from the rowing community including submitted incident reports. This ensures that everyone participating in rowing does so without putting themselves or others at unacceptable risk. The updates to RowSafe for 2020 are outlined here. View the complete RowSafe Read More... Challenges Facing our Clubs, Survey28th April 2020We all hope that you are well and that you are safe with your families. These are times that none of us could have predicted and for which no-one has prepared. There are strategies being worked on to support the rowing community and that staff are trying hard to produce material that clubs and individuals Read More... Notes from Chairs’ Forum 26 March29th March 2020Below is an overview of the considerations from the Chairs’ forum 26 March 2020. Short Term Considerations: Is your club fully secure and closed down. Are you considering regular checks. Have fridges and water heaters been emptied and turned off. Do you need to place rat and mouse traps. Are boat hatches open. Are there Read More... Good Friday Row 202025th February 2020Good Friday Row What is it? This is an annual social row over 37km along the Trent from Nottingham to Newark with a lunch time picnic stop at Ferry Farm. When will it take place? The Good Friday Row will take place (not surprisingly) on Good Friday! 10th April 2020. The start is planned for Read More... Flood Damage 202025th February 2020Have you sustained any damage from the recent floods? Following the recent floods, as a region we would appreciate you sharing any damage that you have sustained at your club, to the building/facilities or other, or if you have had to cancel any events as this will be on the agenda at the next Chairs’ Read More...
