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We will endeavour to keep the website updated with news items as frequently as possible but apologise in advance for any inconvenience and loss of service during this redevelopment process.

If you have any suggestions on functionality you would find useful in the new website please send us your thoughts to: webteam@welshrowing.com

Important Update - Rules of Racing

There is an important update to the Rules of Racing in Wales. Details can be found here.

Monmouth Dates Released

Want to be an Olympian?

Welsh Rowing are working with GB Rowing to run testing for young people in order to find the next Tom James, Chris Bartley or Vicky Thornley.

Information on the upcoming testing in Cardiff on Sunday 10th March can be found here.

Photo Competition Winners

Congratulations to Chris Haines, Herald Brauer and Steve Mallett who are winners of the 2012 Welsh Rowing Photography Competition. Chris, Herald and Steve will soon be the owners of new Welsh Rowing Under Armour Polo Shirts.

Due to the great interest in this competition we are planning to run more photography competitions this year. Watch this space...

Photo Competition Finalists

The response to the photo competition launched at the end of last year was fantastic. We had over 100 different photos covering a very wide range of formats and settings, it really highlighted the diversity of rowing opportunities in Wales.

The three winning photos are part of this shortlisted group and will be announced and published on this website next week. Watch this space...

Affiliations for 2012-2013

We are pleased to announce that the affiliation information is available for all Welsh Rowing clubs, details can be downloaded. The Board of Welsh Rowing would like to thank all clubs for their patience in waiting for this update.

All of the relevant information can be found in the download link above. However for those wishing to complete the subscription and registration documents using word please us the links below. Also below is a link to the 2012-2013 Safety Audit document (also found on the good practice section of this website).

Kit for Welsh Team Members... Past and present

‘Godfrey’ have opened a order window for Welsh Kit, Splash tops/Gilets/Leggings etc

The Website is www.godfrey.co.uk go to club kit page and find at Wales National Squad.

Please note Godfrey will send me Sue Griffiths a list of all orders to confirm they are bona fide Welsh Team.

Cardiff Head of the Taff

Entries are now open for the Cardiff Head of the Taff which is being held on Saturday 2nd March 2013.

All boat categories including 8s and coastal. Further details can be found here.

Photography Competition

We are launching our first ever photography competition! Please follow this link for further details... Best of luck!

Survey... We need you!

We are in the process of putting together the new strategy for our sport and we really need your thoughts and opinions.

We would really appreciate it if you could complete our simple and short survey, your input will help shape the future of our sport!

Sam's Charity Quest

Welsh Rowing's new Henley Stewards Coach, Sam Tibbenham, will be shortly undertaking the challenge of running the Florence Marathon. Sam is running the gruelling 26.2 miles on November 25th in aid of CLIC Sargent. He has been inspired by the bravery and determination of a close friend and rowing colleague who's mother is terminally ill.

If you would like to show your support for Sam and make a donation to a very worthy charity then please click this link.

Sam will be updating us on both his marathon and his Henley Stewards Coaching role in the coming weeks. Watch this space...

Will Parker presents prior to AGM

Before last week's AGM, Will Parker, Welsh Rowing's new Chief Operating Officer delivered a brief presentation to the clubs present. During the well received presentation, Will talked about the current work of the Governing Body, and went on to include potential direction of travel for future years. Feedback gathered from clubs following this presentation was very valuable and those present are thanked for their input.

Ian Shore Finalist for Sport Wales 'Performance Development Coach of the Year 2012'

We are delighted to announce that Welsh Rowing's National High Performance Development Coach, Ian Shore, is a finalist in the Sport Wales National Coaching Awards.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 14th November. I'm sure you will join us in wishing Ian the very best luck!

British Rowing Technique Workshop

We are delighted to provide the opportunity to attend a new workshop that has been created by GB Rowing to develop British Rowing Technique, in particular the drive phase of the stroke.

The workshop will be run on the evening of Thursday 6th December 2012 in the Sport Wales National Centre at a cost £20 for British Rowing members. Details and application form can be found here. Closing date for applications along with a cheque is Wednesday 21st November.

Josh Bugajski - Winner of the Sport Wales Rising Star Award, August 2012

AGM

Rowing News

Welsh rowing news about a stunning endurance challenge taken on by masters rowers from Monmouth RC.

Cardiff Autumn Head - October 2012

Details of the CAH 2012 event. Details of the event will be posted at the Cardiff City RC website shortly.

Please note that we are offering all boat categories (Hence the name change from the Small boats head to the Autumn Head) and the Juniors will be racing from downstream of the Tunnels so over 2500m, avoiding the tunnels and tricky bridges.

From the organisers..."We have removed the 8ï¿½s for the J15ï¿½s and unders as of course these are not permitted. However we have added in J13 events and because the juniors are running over the shorter course, increased the range of events for the J15ï¿½s and unders to also include 2x and 1x. We have also introduced a U19 category."

Olympic Rowing News 2012

Nick Hartland, Wales's top rowing journalist will be posting regular updates online through the coming Games. Keep up to date with his daily news following Wales's Olympic rowers at Wales Olympic Rowing News 2012.

The page includes a full rundown on successes for Wales at the World U23s, GB v France U16s, Henley Royal Regatta, National Championships and the Home International successes for Wales this year.

Full Home International Regatta results now available

Also updated is the only edition of historic results for the event, hosted on at WelshRowing.com at International Rowing.

Welsh Rowing appoints Will Parker as its new Chief Operating Officer

Welsh Rowing formally announces today Will Parker as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role which has been supported by funding from SportWales for an initial period of two years intends to continue the development of the organisation and aims to drive forward its ambitions to develop a strong and vibrant rowing community in Wales.

A graduate of Sport and Exercise Science and continuing his postgraduate development at the University of Gloucestershire, Will has a range of experiences working with and for National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs), including a non-executive role as Vice-Chair and Independent Director of Baseball Softball UK (BSUK), the development and delivery of elite athlete development initiatives for Hockey and Equestrianism, and volunteer leadership development for Volleyball England. Will has also worked with the Youth Sport Trust to facilitate leadership training for Partnership Development Managers, School Sport Coordinators and Competition Managers across England. He has recently finished working on programmes such as the School Games, inclusion strategic lead for a County Sports Partnership (CSP) and a National Trainer on Sport Englandï¿½s Sport Makers programme.

Speaking of his appointment, Will said ï¿½I am delighted to be joining Welsh Rowing at a very important time for sport in Wales and Great Britain. It is a great opportunity and I feel very privileged to be appointed Chief Operating Officer. I'm looking forward to meeting the Rowing community in Wales and serving the Board and members to the best of my ability in the coming yearsï¿½.

On the appointment of Will Parker the Chair of Welsh Rowing Steve Osborne said ï¿½ We are pleased to welcome Will to Welsh Rowing. The recruitment process was very competitive with a number of high calibre candidates. In Will we feel we are gaining a manager whoï¿½s professionalism, experience and enthusiasm fits with the direction in which Welsh Rowing is moving and we feel he can continue to drive forward the programmes and successes that Welsh Rowing officers and senior volunteers have been achieving over the past few yearsï¿½.

The role will formally start on the 13th of August signalling the initial commitment of Welsh Rowing to maximise the legacy opportunities that the Olympic Games present. This period will also see additional roles advertised to ensure that Welsh Rowing can continue to produce elite rowers whilst supporting club and delivery partners across Wales.

Risk Assessment

Welsh Rowing have published standard risk assessments here for clubs. WR Safety Advisor: "All WR affiliated clubs are expected to follow these risk assessments as recommended guidance for rowing activities."

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