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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN 

 Welcome to the National Championships website, which provides you with all the information you need to be part of this year’s National Rowing Championships of Great Britain.

 If you’re a potential competitor or coach, please read the racing and safety information carefully, and in particular make sure you’re aware of the deadlines for making entries or registering on arrival at the Regatta.  And I encourage you to make your entries in good time: we do not accept late entries. At all.  Ever.

 After unprecedented weather in 2007 we’re hoping for a much calmer year, and to let the changes we introduced last year settle in.  In response to many requests, we moved the finals for Junior 14 and 15 events to Saturday, so younger competitors only need to attend – and be supervised! – for two days.  And we will once again run time trials in events that have 25 or more entries.  We made these changes to make life easier for coaches and captains organising their Championships entry, and to provide better competition for everyone.

 I know some people find it difficult to believe, but the Organising Committee and officials really do set out to provide a top-quality event, and like most coaches we’re all unpaid volunteers doing our best for the athletes.  We’re always open to constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement, so do get in touch via the link on the front page of the website.

 And finally, a bit of an advert.  One of the strengths of the National Championships has always been the dedication of its volunteer organisers and officials: over 100 people who work – in all weathers! –  to provide safe and fair racing for competitors, spectators and supporters.  I’m tremendously grateful for all the hard work our volunteers put in, but we’re constantly seeking new people to join the team.  Whatever your experience of rowing and racing there are jobs that need to be done, as part of a team that never forgets that this is a leisure activity that we should enjoy doing.  If you’d like to know more, get in touch through the website, or talk to any member of the organising committee as we appear at many regattas throughout the season.



With best wishes for the 2008 racing season.                      

Rod Murray
Chairman




Rod Murray

 


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