Leamington Spa results & photos

The official results from the Leamington Spa Hasler can be found here and some photos from the day below:

‘Mini Head’ – Sunday 5th Feb

Please be aware that Worcester Rowing Club are running a ‘Mini Head’ on the river this Sunday, 5th Feb.

This is not a formal event but there may be slightly more boats on the river including two marshalling catamaran. Boats will be launching from 8.30am with crews departing from The Camp Pub from 9.30am onwards. It is expected it will all be finished by 10.30am.

Please take extra care if you intend using the river during this time.

2017 River Sports Calendar

Please be aware of events that will be taking place on the river or near the club during 2017:

Date Event Organiser Detail
29th Jan Head of Severn (HOTS) University/ Rowing Club Time trial from Bevere to Diglis start times 9.30, 12.00, 14.30
18th Feb WRC Head of River Race Rowing Club Time trial from Bevere to Diglis start times 11.30, 14.30
12th March West Midlands Junior Trial W Mids Rowing Council Time trial from Northwick to rowing club, at 10.30, 12.30, 14.30
6th May

 

Private Regatta RGS Parent staff pupil regatta, late afternoon – early evening.
14th May Canoe Races, Hasler Heats Canoe Club Car Park required 09.00 – 18.00 River 10.00 – 17.00
20th May WRC Regatta Rowing Club 2 abreast races from road bridge to rowing club from 09.00 – 18.00
3rd June

 

Ladies Day Racing Race Course Car Park Required for TV vans
3rd – 6th July??

 

Learn to Row Grammar School Held in school hours
5th July?? Bell-boat Regatta Worcester Schools Andy Train 10.00am – 2.30pm Railway Bridge to Canoe Club
22nd July Worcester Ring Challenge Canoe Club Birmingham, Droitwich, Canals Ring. Depart River Sports Centre 09.00-10.00
2nd Sept WRC Autumn Regatta Rowing Club 2 abreast races from rail bridge to rowing club from 09.00-18.00
7th Oct WRC Small Boats Head Race Rowing Club Time trial Bevere to rowing club start times 11.30, 14.30
TBC British Dragon Boat League Event Worcester Dragons 200m races in the morning from railway to road bridge. Followed by distance race, railway bridge to King’s school steps, turn and back up.

 

American Themed Quiz – Sat 11th Feb

WCC AMERICAN THEMED QUIZ FUNDRAISER! 
Come along and enjoy a quiz evening with an American twist to raise funds for the canoe club. There will be hot dogs and burgers for sale during the evening for those that would like a snack. £3 per adult and £1.50 per child for the quiz.

Feel free to bring friends and family along. As always the bar will be open!

7pm for 7.30pm start.

Let’s raise some dollar and have another great social evening!

Claire

2017 Sprint Races

The dates for the 2017 sprint races are as below:

Date Race
8th – 9th April National and Open Sprint Regatta
6th – 7th May National and Open Masters Sprint Championship
3rd – 4th June MacGregor Paddle Challenge Inter Club Competition and National and Open U23 Sprint Championship
1st – 2nd July National and Open Sprint Regatta and Inter Services Sprint Championship
2nd – 3rd Sept National and Open Paracanoe, Senior and Junior Sprint Championships Regatta

Further details on entry dates can be found on the Canoe Sprint Racing site at:

2017 National Canoe Sprint Regattas

 

Worcester University Head of River – 29th Jan

Please be aware that the University of Worcester Rowing Club is holding their annual Head Race on Sunday 29th of January 2017.

Boating is due to begin at 8:15AM but they have asked that the river be clear by 7:30AM so that umpires and marshals can get in place. If all goes to plan, they hope to finish by 5:00PM but please note, these timings are only approximate.