Champion of the Thames Rowing Club

Photos of the Champs Junior Head 2013

The Champs Junior Sculling Head took place on Sunday 17th March.

Follow the link above for more details. The 2013 Junior Sculling Head – FINAL Results Detailed are now available.

Update: Photos from Cahit Okten now available.

Cambridge To Ely Charity Row

On 23^rd February Jane Risdall will be taking part (as a cox) in a charity row from Cambridge to Ely organised by the Cantabrigian Rowing Club.

Funds are being raised for the Cambridge Pancreatic Cancer Centre see:

www.Cambridge-pcc.org

Sponsorship is by donation on-line at:

https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/giving/direct.php?table=departmentprojects&id=352#

or cheques payable to “University of Cambridge” sent to me c/o University Dept of Anaesthetics, Box 93, Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

If you do decide to donate on-line, please could you let me know how much, as all participants are trying to keep track of how much they have raised.

Many Thanks

Jane

Jer56@cam.ac.uk

Whenever you want to know the current weather conditions in Cambridge, a really good source is Cambridge University’s Weather Station. Click on this link to see the current temperature, wind direction and speed, humidity and recent rainfall. You can also find graphs of these values to see the trend during the day.

Champion of the Thames will be running inductions for new members, starting in January 2013.

We are able to offer twelve places to men and women, from ages 16 and above wishing to learn to row and/or cox. We are happy to accept both novices and those with experience.

If you are interested, please read the information below and then complete the application form by 5 January 2013.

Further Information

1. The induction will be spread over 8 week, between Saturday 19 Jan and Saturday 9 Mar 2013. Each session will be from 10:00 – 12:00. Inductees will be expected to attend at least six of the eight sessions.
2. The first two sessions are free ‘taster’ sessions. If you want to continue after the two taster session, you will then be asked for pay £60 for the remaining six inductions sessions.
3. At the end of the induction course, you will have the opportunity to join the club, on the condition that the coaches are confident that you are ready to join a crew. If you join the club, the £60 induction fee will be deducted from your annual membership fees.
4. The induction sessions will involve indoor training on ergometers, use of the training ‘tub’ boat, and sweep rowing in coxed boats of 8 and 4. All outings will be supervised by coach on the bank.
5. The induction is for sweep rowing and does not include scull rowing.
6. Inductees should be aware that full club members are expected to row at least twice a week (one weekend morning and one weekday night).

Application Form

Please fill in the form below to add your name to the list of potential candidates. You will receive a confirmation email and will then be contacted nearer the time.

The river Cam almost at Clare Boathouse. (Photos courtesy of John T)