Rowing for all
Coaching rowing for all abilities and ages to promote Health & Wellbeing
Learn to Row
New to Rowing? Come and learn how to row in a safe and freindly environment with fully qualified British Rowing coaches.
Recreational Rowing
Open to Recreational (Social) rowers of all ages and abilities. Tours, events and competitions
Adaptive Rowing
Our fleet is adapted to enable mixed ability rowing from learning basic rowing skills to Adaptive Competition
Coastal Rowing
Discover the exciting sport of Coastal Rowing - Offshore and Beach Sprints. Not for the feint hearted!
FIRST STROKES
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Shires Boat Club is a Community Interest Company affiliated to British Rowing and based at the University of Worcester Lakeside Campus.
The Club has been created to develop and coach rowing for all abilities and ages to promote Health & Wellbeing. By use of stable and adapted equipment, the Club aims to provide access for all and a pathway for personal development in all areas of slide seat rowing.
Based at the University’s Lakeside Campus, the Club offers an ideal environment for an introduction to rowing. Easy access, private water and stable conditions create a very user-friendly facility and provides Shires an excellent platform for coaching.
The Club will work with a fleet comprising Class ‘C’ type fours, Coastal doubles, and adapted singles to facilitate a wide range of rowing activities including Recreational Touring & Competition, Social Rowing, Coastal Rowing and Adaptive Rowing.
Membership and courses are offered to everyone in the West Midlands Region who would like to take up the sport for the first time or actively participate in Recreational, Adaptive or Coastal Rowing.
Shires Boat Club (Code: SHE)
(West Midlands)
The club will operate as a Community Interest Company and is committed to promoting health and wellbeing through sports, while encouraging and facilitating the contribution to and participation in the sport of rowing. This will be a multi-sport club that provides opportunities for members of the community to engage in a wide range of physical activities. The Club is based at the University of Worcester Lakeside Campus in Worcestershire.
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West Midlands Regional Rowing League.
The ultimate destination for recreational rowing enthusiasts in the West Midlands region!
Calling all rowing clubs in the area - we invite you to join us in experiencing the thrill of friendly competition and the camaraderie that comes with being a part of our vibrant rowing community. Whether you're a seasoned rower or just starting out, our league offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for rowers of all levels to come together and enjoy the sport they love.
Join us at the West Midlands Regional Rowing League and be a part of something truly special. Let's row together, compete together, and most importantly, have a great time together. We can't wait to see you on the water!
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Adaptive Rowing - UK
Membership
Membership Costs and Details are course specific
Level 1 & 2 Courses
Membership for the course duration
Level 1 - Competence
- Basic understanding of water safety
- Safely & confidently row a coxed crew boat
- Understand rowing pathways available
Level 2 - Independence
- Understand risk management
- Row a Single and/or Coxless crew boat
- Introduction to Sweep Oar rowing
Level 3 Course
Annual fee
- Competition formats & requirements
- Maintaining a suitable level of fittness
- Involvement in club activities
& events
Pay Per Play
Annual fee
- Club Sessions
- Recreational Events and Tours
- Competition in Club colours
CONTACT US
We’d love to hear from you.
Email us at admin@shiresboatclub.co.uk
or send a message using the form below.
We look forward to seeing you.
