How Infrastructure Improvements supported by Sport England and the National Lottery, have helped to Open Doors for Diverse Communities Bradford Amateur Rowing Club has long been a cornerstone of the local community, fostering a love for rowing, providing a resource for individuals from all walks of life across Bradford and the surrounding area since 1867. […]
The sun shone for us last Saturday when our Ancholme visitors arrived en masse. We had a brilliant day of friendly racing, followed by a curry and a few drinks in the bar. Huge congratulations to Delius crew (Jack and Sarah Y from Bradford ) for winning the coxed quads competition. Ancholme swept the board in the […]
Izzy Lancaster has had an exceptional BUCS regatta, even by her very high standards. Izzy was rowing for Reading University, and on Saturday won the GOLD medal in W4x, on Sunday won the SILVER medal in W1x, and on Monday won the SILVER medal in W2x. Izzy is a student member of Bradford […]
We entered 10 crews at this competition, but we were only able to return with one medal. Congratulations to Amy Milner who dead-heated with the Newark Rowing Club sculler; they decided to share the result and not go back 1,000m for a rerow. The Captain’s Crew of the Day goes to the debut […]
Edwin van Lopik and his brother James are enthusiastic members of Bradford Grammar School Boat Club, and also members of Bradford Amateur Rowing Club. Both are determined competitors who put 100% into training. We were very concerned when we heard about James’s kidney disorder, but it is typical of Ed that he did not sit […]
We are delighted to announce that BARC rower Isabel ‘Izzy’ Lancaster has been named as a GB Rowing Team member for the 2022 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals. Our club sends congratulations to Izzy who is selected to represent the GB Rowing Team in Women’s Under-19 Double Sculls. This is a fantastic achievement and […]
Back in 2018 when Mixed Ability Rowing was in its infancy at BARC, we hosted an Italian rower, Enrico Colzani, who took a trip or two in a quad on the Aire. Enrico was visiting International Mixed Ability Sports and was keen to get BARC MA rowers to a regatta at the Societa Conttieri Armida […]
Introduction There is a massive assumption in that subject line, as there is no obligation to row in competition. Rowing is a sport where all ages can enjoy a great form of exercise outdoors, and at BARC we have the perfect setting to do this and encourage recreational rowing, and competition for those who want […]
It’s great to see so many people rowing this week, including a Senior Mx VIII. Thanks to everyone who continues to do the right thing – booking in before the outing on FitClub, using the hand sanitiser on entry and exit from the club house, putting on face-masks inside the club house, washing and using […]
So the clocks were re-set last night meaning rowing on the water in the evening is no longer safely possible. As a result our training becomes more gym focussed, and I can hear shouts of glee at the prospect of long erg sessions! Details of the changes can be downloaded from the links below, but […]