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| 7 April |
ULSTER SPORTS TRUST - Information has been sent
to schools by the UST regarding the School leavers awards. Applications
should be with the Branch by 30th April for Gov Body reports prior to
submissions by 11 May. Further details available on request to
info@rowingulster.com |
| 20 March |
TALENT DEVELOPMENT COACH - the Branch has
re-advertised for this position. An application form and a job profile are
available by contacting
info@rowingulster.com Completed application forms should be
returned by 30th March 07. |
| 16 March |
SCNI ELITE FACILITIES PROGRAMME - The
Ulster Branch IARU has submitted all details for potential applicants
wishing to apply for funding under this scheme. The details are available at
http://www.sportni.net/elitefacilities/index.htm |
| 12 February |
JUNIOR TIME TRIALS - Sat 24th February on
Newry Canal at 12.00. This is compulsory for all juniors seeking selection
for any Junior team, including Home Countries. Entries to Garth Young by
email to info@rowingulster.com by
9.00pm on Tues 20 Feb. Entries should include name, address, IARU Reg No,
date of birth, rowing class, email for communication prior to Trial.
The entry fee is £10.00 - payable on the day.
Clubs and coaches should ensure that parental / guardian permission has been
given for any junior wishing to participate in the trials. Coaches should
attend with their juniors. |
| 15 January |
IARU Registrations - due from 1st January
07 |
| 15 January |
IARU Affiliations - Club secretaries are
reminded the IARU Affiliation fees are due from 1st January 07 |
| 11 January |
Junior Training Camp - athletes attending
the IARU training camp for juniors on 20/21 Jan can get details at
www.iaru.ie |
| 18 December |
IARU Umpires Exam - The seminar and exam
will be held in Belfast Rowing Club on Saturday 20th January. Any new
candidates should contact the Branch at
info@rowingulster.com
All renewals should attend also. Rules may be downloaded from
www.iaru.ie |
| 18 December |
IARU Rules Seminar - Will be held in
Belfast Rowing Club on Friday 19th January at 8.00pm. This is for event
organisers, club secretaries, coaches etc. |
| 20 November |
IARU Regional Time trials - The
Branch has nominated the following to attend the IARU time Trials on 2/3 Dec
- Belfast RC M Shanks,O Duddy, M Austin
City of Derry A Whorisky
Lady Victoria BC R Archibald, D Meanley, G Love
Lagan SC S Archibald, M Campbell
QUBLBC H Armstrong, K Rentoul, A Graham
RBAI A McCloy |
| 19 September |
IARU Regional Time trials - the Branch
will be holding time trials on Newry Canal on 7th October and 4th November
as required by the IARU. Details on
http://www.iaru.ie |
| 19 September |
SPORTS INSTITUTE NI - 6 Workshops
are planned from now to May 07 for existing or future performance coaches.
The 1st will be on 20th Oct - 4pm -6pm called "Working with Precocious
Talent" and will be taken by the British Rowing talent ID guru Peter
Shakespeare. If interested contact the Branch at the above email |
| 27 August |
UBIARU JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT CAMP - Will be
held from 15th - 17th September and be based at Belfast Rowing Club. The
Branch invites juniors from all clubs to attend - male and females aged J16
- J18 in 2007. Information has been emailed to club contacts |
| 25 August |
UBIARU Annual General Meeting -
Will be held on Sunday 10th September at 3.00pm in Belfast Rowing Club.
Information has been emailed to club contacts. Please advise the Branch
secretary of any changes in your club contacts. |
| 7 August |
COMMONWEALTH ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006 -
Team NI had a very successful 2 days at the 2006 Commonwealth Rowing
Championships at Strathclyde Park last weekend. The total medal tally
was 6, 1 gold ( a first in rowing), 4 silver and 1 bronze. LW2-
Gold Karen Rentoul / Heather
Armstrong
LW1x Silver Orlagh Duddy
LM1x Silver Gareth Love
LM2- Silver John
Armstrong / Daniel Meanley
M2x Silver
Martin Campbell / Richard Francis
M2- Bronze John
Armstrong / Daniel Meanley
Northern Ireland was placed 5th in the medal table.
A full set of results is available
here
Photographs are available in the photograph section.
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| 23 July |
U23 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - Ex Coleraine
Inst and Bann Rowing Club rower Richard Chambers won gold for GT Britain in
the lightweight 2- at the World U23 Championships in Hazewinkel, Belgium. At
the same event Stephen Feeney, also ex CAI and Bann , was placed 6th in the
men's lightweight 4- |
| 22 July |
HOME INTERNATIONAL - Good luck to
Nathanial Pollock and Max Humphries - both Methodist College Belfast -
in the junior men's sweep group and Laura D'Urso - City of Derry Boat Club -
in the junior womens sculling group at the Home International Regatta to be
held at Strathclyde Park. Neill Thompson - MCB is attending as a junior
coach. |
| 21 July |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA 2006 -_The following
are the entries for Team NI at the 2006 Commonwealth Regatta to be held in
Strathclyde Park on the 5th and 6th August - W1x Orlagh
Duddy
LW1x Orlagh Duddy
M1x Martin Campbell
LM1x Gareth Love
W2x Michelle Austin / Jillian Newberry
LW2x Michelle Austin / Jillian Newberry
M2x Martin Campbell / Richard
Francis
LM2x
John Armstrong / Daniel Meanley
W2- Andrea Finn / Alison Graham
M2- John Armstrong / Daniel Meanley
LM2- John Armstrong / Daniel Meanley
LW2- Heather Armstrong / Karen Rentoul
Head Coach - James Boomer Assistant Coach - Andrea Armstrong UBIARU Rowing Convenor - Simon Hamilton UBIARU Base
Camp - Flo Gregg / Brenda Ewing FISA UMPIRE - Ian James |
| 10 July |
GOLD FOR RICHARD - The Irish lightweight
4- with Ricahard Archibald won the final of the Rowing World cup in Lucerne
and so became the first Irish crew to win the Rowing World cup series
outright. Another Coleraine Academical Institution former pupil - Alan
Campbell - won the World Cup titlel in the single sculls for Great Britain. |
| 10 July |
IRISH ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Good luck to
all Ulster Branch clubs taking part in the Championships at the National
Rowing Centre in Cork this weekend. |
| 25 June |
HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA -
Belfast Rowing Club B crew has qualified for the Wyfold Challange Cup and
the Queen's University crew has qualified for the Prince Albert
Challange Cup. Good luck to all crews competing at Henley 2006. |
| 17 June |
RESULTS POZNAN -
Richard Archibald ( Lady Victoria BC) was in the Irish LM4- which won gold
in the 2nd leg of the Rowing World Cup in Poznan at the weekend. |
| 7 June |
BOAT RACE DAY 10 JUNE -
Schools racing from 11.00 between MCB and RBAI. The Lomac tiles University
Boat race between Queen,s University and Dublin University starts at 1.00.
Venue - River Lagan with viewing from Ormeau Embankment to Stranmillis . |
| 12 May |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA -
All potential athletes should have received an e-mail regarding the proposed
final selection event May 19th - 21st. If not please contact the Rowing
Convenor at info@rowingulster.com
More details under Commonwealth section. |
| 27 April |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA -
General information on the Commonwealth regatta is available at
www.commonwealthrowing.co.uk
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| 27 April |
QUEEN'S REGATTA WEB SITE -
The draw, timetable, safety details and instructions for crews are available
at www.queensregatta.com
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| 25 April |
ENTRIES - Please
ensure when making entries for regattas that all details are given on the
entry form - particularly the names of single scullers. Regatta
Secretaries cannot publish the draw until this information is available. Ref
Rule 11 Rules for Competitive Rowing. |
| 24 April |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA -
All potential athletes should have received an e-mail regarding the proposed
final selection event May 19th - 21st. If not please contact the Rowing
Convenor at info@rowingulster.com
More details under Commonwealth section. |
| 17 April |
REGISTERED KIT / BLADES
- Clubs are reminded they must ensure their members race in the registered
club kit and blades must be in the registered club colours. Fines may be
issued by the IARU for Clubs in breach of these regulations. |
| 14 April |
IARU REGISTRATION /
LICENCES - All Ulster Branch athletes are reminded that they must be
registered with the IARU for whatever club they wish to represent at events.
Athletes must also hold a paid up licence - check with your club Secretary. |
| 9 April |
WIN £10.000.00!! -
Portadown Boat Club are holding a draw to raise funds for a new Boat House.
The draw will be made on the day of the regatta - 5th May 2006. Tickets can
be purchased from Ted Dunlop, c/o 10 Lynden Gate, Portadown , BT63 5YH |
| 20 March |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA -
Athletes involved in the selected squad should have received an e-mail
regarding availability for forthcoming planned regattas. If not please
contact the Rowing Convenor at
info@rowingulster.com |
| 13 March |
VIKING FESTIVAL - The
5th Killyleagh Viking Festival will be held on 12th-14th May - they are
looking for teams to compete. If interested contact the organisers at
killyboat@focused.ie |
| 12 March |
IARU SELECTION - The
Branch has nominated the following athletes to attend the !st National
selection Regatta on March 24-26th - Richard Archibald, Martin Campbell,
Stuart Wilson, Max Humphries, Nat Pollock, Orlagh Duddy, Heather
Armstrong, Laura D'Urso, Alice Moffitt and Gwen McCormick. |
| 3 March |
NI Coach Awards - At
the award ceremony last night David Storrs was runner-up in the Men's Senior
Club Coach Award. He had been nominated by Queen's University Belfast Boat
Club. |
| 27 February |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA -
Athletes involved in the time trials held on 19th February on the Lagan
should have received an e-mail informing them whether or not they have been
invited to the the squad session planned for the Sunday after Erne Head in
Enniskillen. If you have not received anything please contact the Rowing
Convenor at info@rowingulster.com
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| 20 January |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA
- all athletes involved in selection for the 2006 Commonwealth Regatta
should have received information regarding time trials and ergo tests. If
you didn't please contact the rowing convenor at
info@rowingulster.com |
| 20 January |
CLUB SURVEY - The
following clubs have not yet submitted their questionnaire responses -
Belfast RC, Bann RC, CAI, Newry RC and Portadown BC |
| 12 January |
CLUB SURVEY - URGENT -
Can the following clubs please submit their questionnaire responses AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE - Belfast BC, Belfast RC, Bann RC, CAI, LVBC, Newry RC and
Portadown BC. |
| 7 January |
CLUB SURVEY - all Club
Secretaries have received a questionnaire by e-mail which should be returned
by Wednesday 11th January. This is to assist with the Branch's application
for funding for 2006-2009. If your Club did not receive one please
contact the Branch Secretary. |
| 3 January |
BOBBY PLATT MBE -
Congratulations from all in Ulster Rowing to Bobby Platt - Bann Rowing
Club - on being awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours List. |
| 28 December |
BANN HEAD 21 January
- all details as advertised before except the closing date is
14/01/06 GO
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| 28 December |
COMMONWEALTH REGATTA
- all athletes involved in selection for the 2006 Commonwealth Regatta
should have received information regarding time trials and ergo tests. If
you didn't please contact the rowing convenor at
info@rowingulster.com |
| 30 November |
RICHARD ARCHIBALD -
has been nominated for the NI Sports Personality of the Year. Vote for
Richard by e-mail
season.ticket@bbc.co.uk putting Richard Archibald as the subject. |
| 28 November |
BRANCH AGM - The
Officers and Committee elected at the AGM on Sunday 27th November under
contacts |
| 2 November |
COACHING CLINIC -
Saturday 12th November in the Queen's University P E Centre from 1.00pm to
4.00pm. The National coach - Harald Jahrling and the Assistant National
coach - Debbie Fox will both be attending and will deal with - training
programmes, rowing technique and talent identification.
Clubs should encourage their coaches to attend.
The cost is £10.00 per head payable to Ulster Branch IARU - spaces are
limited. Please reply to -
info@rowingulster.com |
| 2 November |
CLUB REPORTS - Clubs
are reminded to get reports to the Branch Secretary as soon as possible to
be included in the Annual Report. No later than 22nd November. |
| 31 October |
BRANCH AGM - The
Branch Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 27th November at 3.00pm
in Lagan Water Sports. Details - agenda and minutes - have been sent
to each Club. Clubs can have 1 official representative, but any number can
attend. |
| 30 October |
BANN HEAD - 26th
November GO |
| 28 October |
SAFETY- Clubs, coaches
and crews should be aware of basic safety requirements. Ensure boats are
sound and safe. Be able to be seen in the dark - have bow and stern
lights. Coxed boats should have coxes. Crews should be properly dressed for
the weather. Please see section on safety |
| 27 October |
COMMONWEALTH ROWING
CHAMPIONSHIPS - Applications to represent N Ireland at the 2006
regatta closed on 30th September. Please note that NO FURTHER applications
should be submitted. Athletes who submitted applications
by 30th September will be written to by the Rowing Convenor regarding trials
etc. |
| 5 October |
COACHING CLINIC - The
IARU Head Coach, Harald Jahrling is planning to hold coaching clinics in
Dublin, Limerick, Galway & Belfast. The provisional date for Belfast is
Saturday 12th November. Details to follow. |
| 4 October |
UMPIRES EXAM -A seminar for
new candidates will be held on Sunday 23rd October at 3.00pm in Belfast Boat
Club. Exams will be held -
Enniskillen - Portora School at 7.30pm on Friday 2nd December
Belfast - Belfast Boat Club at 10.00am on Saturday 3rd December. |
| 30 September |
An INTRODUCTORY COACHING
COURSE course is planned for 19th November 2005 in Enniskillen. Clubs should
contact the IARU office at info@iaru.ie
with names before 21st October. The cost will be £25.00 excluding food.
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| 13 September |
REMINDER!! Closing date for
applications from interested athletes for the 2006 Commonwealth Rowing
Regatta is Friday September 30 at 5.00pm . You can download the application
form under Commonwealth. |
| 10 September |
The I.A.R.U. Annual General
Meeting will be held on Saturday 17th September. Please note the change of
venue to the Sheldon Park Hotel. Details are on the IARU web site at
iaru.ie |
| 4 September |
Congratulations to Ian Harvey
- Lagan Scullers & Belfast Rowing Club on his successful row across Lake
Superior for charity |
| 2 September |
Congratulations to Richard
Archibald - QUBBC - on winning a silver medal in the Men's Lightweight
4- at the World Championships in Gifu in Japan in August.
Congratulations to Stephen Feeney and Richard Chambers
- both former Bann juniors - on winning a silver medal in the Men's
Lightweight 4x at the World U23 Championships in Holland in July.
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| 26 August |
New Umpires!! Anyone
interested in becoming an umpire contact the Branch Secretary at
info@rowingulster.com A
seminar and exam will be held in the near future. Dates to follow. |
| 28 July |
Reminder! Applications
from athletes wishing to be considered for the 2006 Commonwealth Rowing
Championships to represent N Ireland should be returned by 30th September
2005 at 5.00pm. |
| 13 July |
Good luck to all Ulster
Branch clubs competing in this weekend's I.A,R.U. Championships in Cork. |
| 11June |
All clubs should be competing
in their registered club colours - ie KIT and BLADES - check at
www.iaru.ie what your club's
registered details are. It has been noted at several events certain Clubs
are using blades which were painted green for international representation.
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| 3June |
The Ulster Branch Committee
will be applying to the Sports Council ( lottery fund) for assistance
towards the 2006 Commonwealth Championships. In addition, private
sponsorship will be sought - any clubs with contacts interested in
assisting the squad, should contact the Branch at
info@rowingulster.com
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| 30 May |
Applications regarding the
Commonwealth Rowing Championships can be made at any time from now to the
deadline at 5.00pm on Friday 30th September 2005 |
| 20 May |
Commonwealth Rowing Championships 2006 -
Information now available
GO |
| 19 May |
Draw for Belfast Sprint
Regatta 28 May
GO |
| 5 May |
Info for clubs - the next
meeting of the Ulster Branch Committee will be on 29 May |
| 28 Apr |
Prospectus Belfast Sprints 28
May
GO |
| 17 Apr |
Would club Secretaries please
forward 2 contact e-mail addresses to the Ulster Branch Secretary at
info@rowingulster.com to be used
by the Branch for communication. |
| 15 Apr |
Info for clubs - The next
meeting of the Ulster Branch Committee will be on 22 April |
| 14 Apr |
Prospectus Portadown Regatta
GO |
| 13 Apr |
Timetable Queen's Regatta 2005
GO |
| 13 Apr |
Draw Queen's Regatta 2005
GO |
| 12 Apr |
Welcome to the Ulster Branch
I.A.R.U. website |
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