Do you live in Devon?
Are you a physio or a doctor and could act as a medical classifier for Para-Rowing?
Contact Simon Goodey : simon.goodey@gbrowingteam.org.uk 07767684515
(even if it is after the closing date)
Poster with more information
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Friday, 27 September 2013
Level 2 Coaching Course this autumn!
A fixed seat level 2 coaching course has been planned for this November in Plymouth. This will be based at the Mount Batten Centre. The course starts on the 2nd November. Dates: 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 13th, 16th, 17th November.
You can find a course advert here: COURSE ADVERT
This course will have the safeguarding & first aid elements run on the course so this is not a pre requisite.
You can find an application form: APPLICATION FORM
For more information about the level 2 coaching award please skip to the 'Coach Education' page by clicking here: Coach Education
For more information please contact Sarah Harris - Education & Training Manager on 07818576149 sarah.harris@britishrowing.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS - 21st OCTOBER 2013
You can find a course advert here: COURSE ADVERT
This course will have the safeguarding & first aid elements run on the course so this is not a pre requisite.
You can find an application form: APPLICATION FORM
For more information about the level 2 coaching award please skip to the 'Coach Education' page by clicking here: Coach Education
For more information please contact Sarah Harris - Education & Training Manager on 07818576149 sarah.harris@britishrowing.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS - 21st OCTOBER 2013
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Under 16 Gig Championships 2013
A total of 22 crews took to the water at Newquay on Sunday 4th August to contest the 2013 Under 16 Gig Championships. In contrast to the previous days bright sunshine, the rain came down but a favourable wind made for fair sea conditions for the young rowers.
Several
strong crews were fielded from all over the South West, looking to take the
title from 2012 winners Cadgwith. This year there was a noticeable increase in
the number of girls competing, with several all girls crews competing for the
female trophy. Cadgwith took this title for the second year running when their
girls crew finished 11th overall after coming 3rd in the
plate final. Cotehele Quay finished 7th overall to win the mixed
shield which must see 3 male and 3 female rowers in the team. Coverack B took
the plate race cup home. This year also saw some strong B crew performances
with Caradon and Cadgwith finishing 5th and 6th
respectively after facing each other in both the quarter and the semi finals.
There
were no surprises in the final line up with strong junior clubs Caradon,
Cadgwith, Fowey and Coverack making the 4 boat final, after fielding strong
crews consistently this season. Caradon and Cadgwith had faced each other in the
previous two races with Caradon posting the fastest times in each round. After
a strong start from all crews, Cadgwith and Caradon - 1st and 2nd
respectively in 2012 - pulled away from the pack, neck and neck up the first
leg. Caradon turned first with Cadgwith just behind, Fowey in third and
Coverack in 4th place. Across the second leg which saw a moderate
swell, Caradon pulled away, opening their lead before the second mark. They
pulled away again down the final leg, finishing the race just over 30 seconds
ahead of second placed Cadgwith. Fowey came in third place with their crew of 2
female and 4 male rowers, with Coverack in 4th place completing the
final line up.
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| 2013 Winners Caradon |
A
good crowd of spectators braved the rain to cheer on the young rowers both from
the harbour and the tripper boats - great to see such support for the future of
the sport. Thanks to Newquay RC and the CPGA for hosting a great day. The
highlight of the day had to be Bridport Gig Club all having great fun warming
up on the beach to the ‘Rocky’ theme tune!
The
next junior championship is the under 14s on the 25th August at
Hayle Pool.
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| final results |
Sportivate Explores Rowing Challenge
To
celebrate several successful ‘Sportivate Explores Rowing’ projects in Cornwall
over the past 2 years, Cornwall Sports Partnership sponsored a ‘Sportivate
Challenge’ at this years Looe Regatta. This involved a separate race ran by
Looe Rowing Club, who have themselves run several successful learn to row
courses which now has seen a boost in their young membership base. The
challenge involved a race with 2 buoy turns, for 14-25 year olds, aimed at
those who were new to rowing. This involved many participants who have got in
to the sport through Sportivate projects ran at their club. Crews from Devon
and Cornwall competed, including a composite crew made up from several clubs.
Boats competing were from Looe (2), Cotehele Quay, Brixham, Rame and Caradon.
Caradon took the prize for top placed genuine 14-25 mixed (3 male, 3 female)
crew, Looe won a trophy for the top all female crew and the composite crew took
the trophy for the open category.
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| Sportivate participants |
Reps
from British Rowing and Cornwall Sports Partnership were on hand to promote the
Sportivate programme and give out information on how clubs could get involved.
All those competing got a Sportivate explores rowing T shirt and it is hoped
that the challenge can become an annual event.
For
more on Sportivate in Cornwall and Cornwall Sports Partnership: www.cornwallsportspartnership.co.uk/sportivate
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Top three experiences this year so far.....
This year has been a great one for 'firsts', I just wanted to share my top three moments this year:
This year, after 12 years of rowing Cornish Pilot Gigs, I won my first medal at the World Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly along with my team mates at Caradon Gig Club. After a long hard winter of training 6 days a week our ladies A crew finished in third place, enough for a Bronze medal and a trip up on to the podium with the soundtrack being 'Back in Black' by ACDC! It was a great reward and thanks to my team mates Leanne, Nay, Stacey, Nicola, Rachel and Steve for a great experience.
A world championship medal
This year, after 12 years of rowing Cornish Pilot Gigs, I won my first medal at the World Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly along with my team mates at Caradon Gig Club. After a long hard winter of training 6 days a week our ladies A crew finished in third place, enough for a Bronze medal and a trip up on to the podium with the soundtrack being 'Back in Black' by ACDC! It was a great reward and thanks to my team mates Leanne, Nay, Stacey, Nicola, Rachel and Steve for a great experience.
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| 3rd Place at the World Championships
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Crossing over 'to the dark side'
This year I have also got myself in a fine boat, in a double with Sallie Malt who also works in the region. Sallie has been very patient during our early morning outings 'teaching the gig rower how to scull'. We made our debut at Exeter Regatta this year and I enjoyed it immensely. It's been great to be able to have a go at both disciplines and this week I even got let loose in a single....I may have been bitten by the bug....
A week at Dorney
I took a week off work in June to volunteer at the World Rowing Championships at Dorney. And what a week it was! I was on the photo team for the week and got to spend several days accompanying the photographers and supporting the media team. What an amazing experience! The whole team were great to work with and made me feel so welcome, it gave a great insight in to the organisation of a major rowing competition, and to top it all off, GB were oarsome!
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| A photo I took from the start line - up close and personal! |
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| With Alan Campbell after the racing |
An update summer 2013
There has been a lot of exciting things happening so far in 2013 - here is just a few!!
Whole Sport Plan funding....
Following the successful delivery of the Whole Sport Plan (WSP)2013, Sport England has awarded British Rowing 8.2 million pounds to deliver the next WSP 2013- 17 full report .
The new WSP begins on the 1st April 2013 - this will mean a restructure of how staff and resources are organised, more information on the 'Meet the Team' page for what this means for the South West.
Explore Rowing Pioneer Club funding
In March / April 2013, Flushing and Mylor gig club were successful in securing funding to become an Explore Rowing Pioneer Club. The club have formed a strong partnership with Truro and Penwith College for this project which will see great rowing opportunities for 16-19 year olds in the county. This funding has allowed the club to purchase two new gigs: Flushing and Mylor. The club will work with the college to offer learn to row courses for their students who will then be signposted towards their local gig club.
Flushing and Mylor Gig Club
Truro Penwith College
New facilities open
Both Paignton rowing club and Devoran Gig Club have celebrating the opening of their new facilities. Both have benefitted from capital funds from British Rowings whole sport plan 2009-2013. Paignton also received funds from 'Inspired Facilities' to refurbish their old boathouse. Devoran have erected a new building with support from SITA Cornwall Trust to act as a dry store and a base for their club. Please see the following for a news report on the opening at Devoran, done by Cornish Olympian Annie Vernon: Devoran report
Cornwall School Games gig competition
For the third year running gig rowing has been included in the Cornwall School Games. 21 crews of 6 rowers from a number of schools across the county headed to Mylor on the 3rd July to compete for their schools. Each of these schools linked to a local club who helped prepare the teams and also coxswained on the day. That's 126 young people competing on the water. The day was ran in partnership with Cornwall Sports Partnership, British Rowing, the CPGA and local clubs. A huge amount of volunteer support was needed to make this a success, so huge thanks to all those involved!
World Pilot Gig Championships 2013
May bank holiday saw the 24th World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly. Falmouth took on the challenge and sealed yet another double victory taking both the mens and ladies titles. For a full report with pictures please see report
Whole Sport Plan funding....
Following the successful delivery of the Whole Sport Plan (WSP)2013, Sport England has awarded British Rowing 8.2 million pounds to deliver the next WSP 2013- 17 full report .
The new WSP begins on the 1st April 2013 - this will mean a restructure of how staff and resources are organised, more information on the 'Meet the Team' page for what this means for the South West.
Explore Rowing Pioneer Club funding
In March / April 2013, Flushing and Mylor gig club were successful in securing funding to become an Explore Rowing Pioneer Club. The club have formed a strong partnership with Truro and Penwith College for this project which will see great rowing opportunities for 16-19 year olds in the county. This funding has allowed the club to purchase two new gigs: Flushing and Mylor. The club will work with the college to offer learn to row courses for their students who will then be signposted towards their local gig club.
Flushing and Mylor Gig Club
Truro Penwith College
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| Truro Penwith college and Flushing & Mylor Gig Club |
New facilities open
Both Paignton rowing club and Devoran Gig Club have celebrating the opening of their new facilities. Both have benefitted from capital funds from British Rowings whole sport plan 2009-2013. Paignton also received funds from 'Inspired Facilities' to refurbish their old boathouse. Devoran have erected a new building with support from SITA Cornwall Trust to act as a dry store and a base for their club. Please see the following for a news report on the opening at Devoran, done by Cornish Olympian Annie Vernon: Devoran report
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| Devoran Gig Shed opening |
Cornwall School Games gig competition
For the third year running gig rowing has been included in the Cornwall School Games. 21 crews of 6 rowers from a number of schools across the county headed to Mylor on the 3rd July to compete for their schools. Each of these schools linked to a local club who helped prepare the teams and also coxswained on the day. That's 126 young people competing on the water. The day was ran in partnership with Cornwall Sports Partnership, British Rowing, the CPGA and local clubs. A huge amount of volunteer support was needed to make this a success, so huge thanks to all those involved!
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| Mullion school win all 4 categories at the School Games |
May bank holiday saw the 24th World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly. Falmouth took on the challenge and sealed yet another double victory taking both the mens and ladies titles. For a full report with pictures please see report
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Category
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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Ladies Vet (40+)
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Isles of Scilly
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Newquay
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Rock
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Ladies Supervet (50+)
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Falmouth
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Lyme Regis
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Dartmouth
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Mens Vet (40+)
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Caradon
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Flushing and Mylor
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Roseland
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Mens Supervet (50+)
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Helford
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Falmouth
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Roseland
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Ladies
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Falmouth
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Mounts Bay
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Caradon
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Mens
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Falmouth
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Looe
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Roseland
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| Falmouth Ladies crew |
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| Caradon mens veterans |
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