Men's Squad News
20 Jun - PCRC Representation at Women's Henley
Congratulations to members of the PCRC Women’s Squad on qualifying for and competing at Henley Women’s Regatta held on the famous Henley course.
It was a just reward for over 9 months of hard work put in by Ericha Knowles, Ella Lamming, Sarah Cook, Sally Wallace, Megan Rogers, Claire Hickey, Annabell Pitcher, Bridget Lloyd, Cox Serena Ward and coach Jo Canton to qualify for the Senior Eights event.
The girls gave a good account of themselves in the torrential rain despite being knocked out by University College Dublin.
Also doing the girls of Peterborough proud were 6 members of the PCRC Junior Girls Squad in the Junior 16 Quads. Ellie Austin, Holly Macfarlane, Georgia Swain and Gemma Titchmarsh sadly went out on the Friday to eventual winners Henley RC but should be proud to have made it to such a prestigious event.
Paige Phillips and Megan Lawless teamed up with two girls from Norwich and managed to beat a crew from Sir William Borlase Girls School before sadly being beaten by a composite crew from Wallingford RC and City of Oxford.
12 Jun - Success at the National Masters Regatta
A huge well done to all those who took part in the National Masters Regatta and came back with the biggest medal haul ever achieved by Peterborough City from the event.
Jo Canton, Hayley Masters and Sarah Smith teamed up with women from Leicester RC and Cambridge based clubs to win Gold in the Women’s Masters B and C Eights.
Steve Tuck, Anita Carter, Joan Heath and Tim Ellis took Gold in the Mixed Masters C Quad Sculls.
Ian Palmer and Steve Cranfield achieved Silver in the Masters B Double Sculls, as did Joan Heath and Anita Carter in the Women’s Masters D Double Sculls.
Keith Blackman, Glyn Reed, Colin Roberts, Steve Fox and Kate Wallace won Silver in the Masters D Coxed Four before jumping in with Jim Burt, Dave Truss, Graham Barks and Steve Tuck to take Bronze from Broxbourne by a margin of 0.17 seconds in the Masters D Eight.
14 Mar - Lincon Head
Well done to all those who raced at Lincoln Head yesterday and congratulations to all the winners.
All the times are listed below
Event | Name | Time | Adjusted Time | Winner |
IM2 4x | Barks | 12:24 | N/A | W |
IM1 4+ | Fox | 13:40 | N/A |
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WIM2 4x | PET-LER Smith | 13:56 | N/A | W |
Mx 2x | Ellis | 13:59 | N/A | W |
1x | Tuck | 14:23 | N/A |
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MasCD 1x | Ellis | 14:32 | 14:08 |
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MasEG 2x | Essex | 14:43 | 13:43 | W |
W.MasBD 2x | PET-LER Smith | 14:46 | 14:37 | W |
MasCD 1x | Barks | 14:52 | 14:08 |
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W.MasBD 2x | Heath | 16:10 | 15:25 |
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W.2- | Marsters | 16:26 | N/A | W |
MasCD 1x | Ward | 17:08 | 16:24 |
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W.IM1 8+ | Lloyd | 24:02 | Long course | TO |
another six wins to add to the season tally!
31 Jan - Boston Head
Well done to everyone who took part at a particularly chilly Boston Head (maybe I was just being a girl! Hang on, can I say that it in post Keys/Gray blunder society? Hmm…)
PCRC had a total of 12 boats turn out at the event and managed a total of 4 wins.
Dan and Ziggy managed a win in the IM3 doubles and Tim and Steve Tuck managed to grab victory in the Mas C 2x, they also managed to finish a credible 3rd in the IM2 Open 4x despite being in a mix masters 4x with Joan Heath and Anita Carter.
Megan Lawless and Paige Phillips made it a Peterborough one/two in the WJ16 1x.
The Mas D 4+ also proved another Peterborough one/two with Steve Fox, Colin Roberts, Glyn Reed and Keith Blackman (Kate Wallace- cox) taking the honours followed by Phil Wadlow, Jim Burt, Jack Ward, Pete Harris (Alex Baker-cox).
Well done again to all who took part.
29 Nov - Head of the Soar Results
Well done to everyone who took part in the Head of the Soar in the baltic cold this year!
Hopefully you all thought it was worth it, I certainly did with the club walking away with 5 wins in total and some very respectable performances put in across the board.
Below are the results
IM1 4+ (Catherall)- 12:07- WIN
IM2 4+ (Gordon)- 11:56- WIN
IM3 4+ (Catherall)- 13:00
Mas C/D 4+ (Fox)- 11:46- WIN
Mas C/D 4+ (ward)- 12:35
IM3 2x- 13:11
Nv 1x (Ward)- 15:50
WIM1 (Hickey 1)- 13:15- WIN
WIM1 (Hickey 2)- 13:30
WIM1 (Laluna)- 13:52
WIM3 2x (Masters)- 15:16
Mx Mas B/C Lincoln/Peterborough- 13:00- WIN
Congratulations to all those winners- hopefully we'll have even more success at Newark!
03 Nov - AGM on Wednesday the 20th of November
Gents,
The AGM is taking place on the 17th of November 2010 at 20:00.
It’d be great if as many of you could attend as possible, it’s a great opportunity to get your voice heard on the way the club is run. There is a committee position that needs filling as Sally Wallace is standing down as Social Secretary.
Social Secretary is a very important but often over looked role in many clubs, it’s important to have a thriving social element to the club and I urge anyone who feels they could bring something to this role to seriously consider standing for it.
If you think the role of Secretary is too demanding I know the Social Committee are always looking for new members and volunteers to help organise the many wonderful social events we have spread out across the year.
If you don’t feel ready to take on any formal role but are interested in doing more for the club then please speak to me or JC about assisting some of the existing committee members. They always need help and it’s a good idea for the long term future of the club to get people to understand the many and varied activities that need to happen to make it run smoothly.
Regards,
Oli
13 Sep - Cambridge Autumn- what a result!
A big well done to everyone who took part in Cambridge Autumn Regatta- plenty of wins for the club on a very enjoyable day for all.
Special congratulations to all our senior winners:
IM3 8+ (Steve Ackerman, Neil Elder, Doug Cameron, James Greenlay, Martin Reed, Steve Hodge, Stuart Holmes and Dave Talbot. Coxed by Ella Lamming)
MAS C/D 2- (Pete Dolby and Ian Davis)
MAS E 2x- (John Bishop and Nick Hurford)
MX MAS C/E- (Joan Heath and Tim Ellis
W.IM2 2x (Joan Heath and Anita Carter)
W.MAS B 4+ (Hayley Masters, Jo Canton, Sarah Smith and Anita Carter. Coxed by Ella Lamming)
W.IM2 4+ (Charlotte Laluna, Becky "Hull Girl", Sally Wallace and Hannah Davies. Coxed by Kate Wallace)
W.Nov 8+ (Tracey, Marie, Victoria, Cathy, Mandy, Emily, Michelle and Emma. Coxed by Ella Lamming)
W.Nov 4+ (Emma, Michelle, Wendy and Anna. Coxed by Serena Ward)
And a big, big congratulations to the 10 (yes 10!) Novice Women who managed to loose their Novice status at the last regatta of the season. It was a great day and the best possible way to finish a really successful season for Peterborough City.
I hope to see you all at the Club “scratch” Regatta on Saturday the 18th of September and the End of Season Ball on Saturday the 9th of October at Orton Hall (tickets are selling fast so get yours from Sally Wallace, Marie Southgate or John Canton now!).
Also remember we’re having a Men’s Squad meeting to elect a Captain for the coming season this Wednesday (15/09/10 at 08:00pm)- there’s still time to nominate candidates on the notice board (for the love of God someone run against me!).
Regards,
Oli
PCRC Men’s Squad Captain
16 Aug - Yet another successful home regatta
A big thank you to all those who helped prepare for and run the regatta this weekend. It was a really successful weekend in terms of the organisation and smooth running of the event and also in rowing terms with the club managing to win the Victor Ludorum with an impressive 17 wins over two days. Congratulations to all the Men’s Squad Winners over the weekend but a special well done to the Men’s Novice 8+ for winning their event and loosing their Novice status. I’ll do a full honour role when I’ve had a chance to flick through the results.Managing to win the Victor Ludorum for both the June and August Regattas is a really big achievement that everyone involved with the club should be proud of.Thank you again for all your help, the regatta wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and support of all the members of the club.Regards,Oli PCRC Men’s Squad Captain26 Jul - Another successfull weekend at St Neots
Well gents,
Congratulations on another successfull and enjoyable weekend at St Neots.
A special mention to all our winning Men's Crews
Mas D 4+ -Winners both days of Steve Fox, Colin Roberts, Glyn Reed and Keith Blackman- coxed by Kate Wallace.
Mas C 1x- Tim Ellis- Winner on Sunday
Mas D/E 1x- Graham Barks- Winner both days
J16 1x- Dan Boyle- Winner on Saturday
IM3 1x- Dan Boyle- Winner on Sunday (some people are just greedy!)
J15 2x- James Marshall and Matt Hart- Winners both days
J14 1x- Matt Hart- Winner on Sunday
Mas D/E/F 2- Dave Truss and Pete Essex- Winners on Sunday
Mas B/C 2- Ian Davis and Pete Dolby- Winners on Sunday
Last and by no means least a very special well done to the Men's Novice 4+ of Stuart Holmes, James Greenlay, Doug Cameron and Dave Talbot- coxed by John Canton who won on Sunday to loose their Novice status- well done lads.
Once again a big congratulations to all the winners and I hope everyone who took part had a great day.
Oli
29 Jun - Ironbridge Regatta 2010- They came from the East...
Well done to all the memebers of the men's sqaud who competed at Ironbridge this weekend!
Over all it was a very successful and enjoyable weekend and I hope you all had a great time. For those who have never been it's well worth the trek and the weekend away!
The role of honor reads thus:
Mas D 4+ (1000m)- Steve Fox, Colin Roberts, Glyn Reed, Keith Blackman- coxed by Gigi
IM3 8+ (1000m)- Matt Barrows, John Cameron, Oli Shelley, James Bizley, Glyn Reed, Jamie Davis, Will Robertson, Keith Blackman- coxed by Gigi
Mas C 4+ (500m)- Matt Barows, James BIzley, Glyn Reed, Keith Blackman- coxed by Gigi
The more eagle eyed of you will have spotted that Glyn, Keith and Gigi won three times over the weekend meaning they won every event they entred so a big well done to them.
A special mention in dispatches needs to go to the Novice Men's 4+ of Aaron, Dave, Stuart and Doug who made it to the final of the 500m event loosing by only half a length. This was made even more impressive by the fact that Aaron had only stepped in as stroke the day before with no previous expreience of stroking a boat- so a big well done the young Mr Taylor and I'm sure we'll be poaching you from the juniro squad soon!
I'd also like to say a big thank you to Steve Pearce who made his coxing debut over the weekend- well done on not hitting anything mate (I wish your Captain could say the same!).
07 Jun - Well done chaps!
Well guys the June Regatta has come and gone and the Victor Ludorum has remained in it’s rightful place thanks to some great results from all corners of the club. A big well done to all those who raced and won at the weekend but special congratulations to Jamie Davis and Dan Boyle for losing their Novices and getting a thoroughly deserved dunking! The less said about the Captain’s rookie mistake leading to him getting wet the better! Thanks to all those who helped out across the weekend, it’s been a fantastic regatta and keeping the Victor Ludorum was the icing on the cake!
12 Apr - Bedford Head
Well done to all those who took part in Bedford Head yesterday. It was great to see such a large entry from Peterborough Men (27 if you include juniors) and even better as we had 5 wins (7 if you include junior wins). Below is a list of all the times posted by PCRC men and a list of winners.
IM2 4+ | Barrows | 07:23:00 | |
| J15 4x | Veal/Gray | 07:23:00 | Win |
| IM2 4+ | Clark | 07:25:00 | |
| J18 2x | Salonna/Tuck | 07:25:00 | Win |
| Mas.DE.4- | Barks | 07:26:00 | Win |
| IM3 4+ | Clow | 07:27:00 | |
| Mas.CDE. 4+ | Fox | 07:28:00 | (07:42 actual) |
| IM1 4+ | Barrows | 07:35:00 | |
| IM2 4+ | Clow | 07:47:00 | |
| IM3 4+ | Ward | 07:51:00 | |
| Mas.BCD.2x | Tuck/Ellis | 07:54:00 | (08:04 actual) |
| Mas.BC.2- | Dolby/Davis | 07:59:00 | Win (08:09 actual) |
| Mas.DEF.2- | Truss/Essex | 08:05:00 | Win (08:17 actual) |
| Mas.B.1x | Palmer | 08:06:00 | |
| Mas.CDE.4+ | Elder (Fox) | 08:07:00 | |
| Mas.CDE.4+ | Ackerman | 08:08:00 | (08:22 actual) |
| J18.1x | Tuck | 08:09:00 | |
| Nov 4+ | Catherall | 08:11:00 | |
| Mas.D.1x | Barks | 08:15:00 | Win |
| Mas.C.1x | Ellis | 08:16:00 | Win |
| Nov 1x | Boyle | 08:25:00 | |
| Nov 4+ | Cameron | 08:32:00 | |
| Mas.EF.2x | Bishop/Hurford | 08:53:00 | |
| Nov 4+ | Holmes | 08:57:00 | |
| Nov.1x | Taylor | 09:11:00 | |
| Mas.EF.2x | Barber/Bardrick | 10:01:00 | (10:16 actual) |
| Nov. 2x | Hawden/Rowe | 10:15:00 |
Congratulations to all those winners and a special congratulations to the Novice Men for completing their first head race and to Ian and Doug who competed for the first time in their double at Bedford.
A full list of results can be found at http://www.bedfordrowing.co.uk/php/results.php?id=116&full=1
Oli
PCRC Men’s Squad Captain
10 Mar - Men's Squad Meeting
All there's a men's squad meeting this coming Wednesday to review the winter season and begin planning for the summer.
Where: The Conservatory
When: 08:00pm till 09:30pm (Men's circuits is at 7:00pm- all are welcome!)
Agenda:
1) Thoughts on the Winter Season- what went well? What can we learn from?
2) Goals for the summer season- what do people want to achieve?
3) Regatta season- where do we want to go?
4) Coaching
5) Training
6) AOB
7) Chance to break up and discuss potential crews for the summer!
This meeting is open to all members of the Men's Squad (i.e. all members of the club that are male!) and I'd encoruage everyone to come along and give their two penneth.
Hope to see you all there,
Oli
Men's Squad Captain
04 Mar - PCRC Blazers and Ties
It seems Spring may be trying to spring, which means that Summer will soon be upon us...lazy days spent by gently flowing rivers with Pimms to hand...
Not only can the gentlemen of the club invest in one, so too the ladies, as the blazer is also tailored in a special ladies cut, where required. I can confirm that Collier and Robinson (the club's official tailor) can tailor skirts in the same material, as well.
But that's not all…they can also produce ties, bow-ties (photo below or attached), cravats, waistcoats, boater bands, neckerchiefs, cummerbunds…in fact, pretty much anything you can think of made from silk (I can hear our Gents and Ladies captains guffawing from here!)
As a guide, the costs last time round were as follows:
1. Blazer - £220.00
2. Ties - £25.00
3. Bow-ties - £20.00
4. Cravat - £35.00
5. Knickers - how much were they again Ericha?!
So, if you are interested in expanding your wardrobe, let me know and I will get an up-to-date costing and let you know re measurements etc.
Summers may never be the same again!
Cheers
Biz
Men's Squad Fashionista
17 Feb - PCRC Pub Night! This Friday (19/02/2010)
Chaps,The club is having a pub night in the club bar this Friday night from 07:30pm. Attractions will include:- Booze (or soft drinks for those under 18!)
- A dart board (Oli ‘the power’ Shelley is willing to take on all comers!)
- Ella special pub quiz
30 Nov - Men's Squad Success at Loughborough Head
A big congratulations to the two winnings Men's crews at Loughborough Head.
Men's IM2 4+ of Matt Barrows, Mark Pocock, Steve Fox and Steve Pearce. Coxed by Ella Lamming
Men's Vet C 4+ of Steve Fox, Jamie Davis, Jack Ward and Keith Blackman. Coxed by Ericha Knowles
Well done guys and hopefully they'll be the first of many more to come!
Below is a list of all the Men's Squad times for the day
IM3 4+ (Barrows)- 12:14
IM2 4+ (Barrows)- 12:24
IM3 4+ (Gordon- Div 2)- 12:47
IM3 4+ (Gordon- Div 1)- 13:06
Vet C 4+ (Fox)- 13:08
IM3 4+ (Clow)- 13:38
I suppose I should also congratulate our other winners from the event being the Women's IM3 4+ and Jo Canton in a Lincoln/PCRC composite mixed double that competed in the Men's Doubles.
Well done again to all
26 Aug - Mens Squad Meet - Wed 2nd September
On Wednesday the 2nd September there will be a ‘full squad’ meeting of the Men’s rowing squad in the bar over dinner …
Meeting starts 8pm – approx 1hour …
The aim of the meeting is to settle on the structure and targets for men’s rowing at PCRC during the 2009-2010 season, with specific emphasis on the immanent head season.
Agenda…
1. Proposed Structure for 2009-2010 – as e-mails distributed and notice in the clubhouse comprising 4 sub squads… Men’s Novices/ Men’s Senior / Men’s Vet’s and Men’s Social
2. Introduction of a training structure – as e-mails distributed and notice in the clubhouse comprising organised circuits, weights, ergo and core stability sessions as demand indicates… some of these to be ‘club’ as opposed to ‘men’s’ events. Introduction of the concept of the ‘minimum recommended training’ plan for each level of rowing in order to support people’s ambitions Proposal for ergo ‘ladder’ in the GYM … both straight times and adjusted for weight! – Identification of member to set up ladder.
3. Proposed operation of the Men’s Senior squad – as e-mails distributed and notice in the clubhouse comprising 4 sub squads… Targets outlined of the 4’s Head, and 8’s Head and approach to these racesSupport to those looking to row in other key winter events such as the pairs or scullers head Proposal for competitive selection for crews
4. Proposed operation of the Men’s Novice Squad
5. Proposed operation of the Men’s Vet Squad Including integration to the senior squad as demand
6. Any other business Opportunity for open questions for discussion from all squad members …
Where possible please table any to myself prior to the meeting.
Including - Identification of volunteers to assist in the revamp of the club GYM weekend of the 26 and 27th September
25 Aug - Wednesday night food...
This week (26/08/09) is Stew cooked by Sue and Mandy ...
13 Aug - SQUAD WIN @ HOME !
After what appeared to be a drought for some members of the men’s senior squad, an 8 strongly resembling the one from the HORR (i.e. a Peterborough Leicester composite) with the addition of Alex (our standard sub) and Ashley (junior squad graduate) won over 500m in the IM3 category after a couple of hard training sessions with the ever present gaze of Mr Gill... Other squad wins were had for the Mens Vet double scull of Barks and Essex.. Congratulations to all.... Let's hope this can be carried through into a successful Winter at the 4s and 8s head.
11 Aug - Wednesday Night Food
Food this Wednesday is Lasagnae and Salad cooked to my own special recepie.. (i.e. including wine)
Cheers
Mark
04 Aug - End of Season Ball - 10th October
04 Aug - Regatta Weekend .. HELP required.
27 Jul - SQUAD WIN @ St Neots Regatta
We had the first novice crew win of the year at St. Neots Regatta this weekend for the Novice 8... The crew comprising of a mixture of those who started rowing on both last, and this years learn to row courses won a final over the 500m 'power' course.
A vet 4 win was posted for a crew comprising of Keith, Neil, Matt and Steve (yes Mr. Barrows is now officially a Vet !), and the men im3 4+ made it to two gripping finals on both days...
Why not join the squad this Wednesday for a drink in the bar - no doubt the IM3 8+ (that is the new one!) will bring along their tankards....
Lets hope the above success continues at Peterborough .... (Although I’m racing against them in another IM3 8+ … hmm) _ could make for a few good sessions on the river this weekend…
27 Jul - Squad Training Structure
Squad training… The rowing committee is designing a squad training structure for the winter in order that we can build on the success of this years novice, vet and senior training… At this stage we are very much ‘in draft’, so if you have any ideas you’d like to see incorporated then please come forward to myself/ Biz and let us know… this can be everything from … Group Weights sessionsGroup Ergo sessionsGroup ‘core stability’Group running Group drinking / circuits (Wednesday nights will continue!) More details to follow CheersMark
27 Jul - Squad Training Structure
The rowing committee is designing a squad training structure for the winter in order that we can build on the success of this years novice, vet and senior training…
At this stage we are very much ‘in draft’, so if you have any ideas you’d like to see incorporated then please come forward to myself/ Biz and let us know… this can be everything from …
Group Weights sessions
Group Ergo sessionsGroup ‘core stability’
Group running
Group drinking / circuits (Wednesday nights will continue!)
More details to follow
Cheers... Mark
27 Jul - Squad Training Structure
The rowing committee is designing a squad training structure for the winter in order that we can build on the success of this years novice, vet and senior training…
At this stage we are very much ‘in draft’, so if you have any ideas you’d like to see incorporated then please come forward to myself/ Biz and let us know… this can be everything from …
Group Weights sessions
Group Ergo sessionsGroup ‘core stability’
Group running
Group drinking / circuits (Wednesday nights will continue!)
More details to follow
Cheers... Mark
07 May - Senior Squad Meeting for PCRC Regatta
Aware that it is Bedford this coming weekend i’d like to get everyone who is interested in rowing in any form of combination from the senior squad (i.e. I understand that JC is organising 2 novice 4s’) together next Wednesday after training in the boathouse so we can get things firmed up and crews out.. (specifically the 8’s – the odd outing before the race wouldn’t hurt) …
Don’t forget to sign up for food if you want to eat during the session … meeting to start 8pm
Cheers Mark
27 Apr - Alan Whitwell Training Weekend - 2nd/ 3rd MAY
The Alan Whitwell Training weekend is ON… full details to follow – see details in the boathouseAll those who put there name down for the Sculling session on the Saturday have a place.. The committee has had to limit places on the Sunday sweep session due to numbers and boats, I'll catch up with all those involved this week either in person at the club (will be around this eve from 6.30) if not Wednesday for food (see note below) … Please note you need to pay in advance …. Cheque to PCRC for £10 … or cash (to either JC or I depending on who you see first ..)
27 Apr - Wednesday Night Food 29th April !
ELLA is cooking Meatballs on Wed eve (all those who had this last time will recall it being one of the most successful meals of the Winter - so please sign up on the board !)27 Apr - BBQ at the Boathouse... Sunday 3rd
This coming Sunday 3rd... BBQ at the Boathouse … more details to follow - open to all members, members families and members guests ….21 Apr - SQUAD WIN AT LEICESTER
We had what I believe to be the first men's squad win of the Regatta season at Leicester !
including (finally) the loss of novice status for Matt…
06 Apr - Core Stability Training Sessions - 22nd April
Core Stability training will take place at the clubhouse on Wednesday 22nd April after training …
As advertised a ‘taster’ Core Stability session is to be run at the club by Prestons Physiotherapy on the 22nd April following training and food …
More details to follow – please reserve the slot in your diary now, and sign up in the clubhouse
06 Apr - Wednesday Night Social - Food and Beer for under a fiver!
All...
The social committee under the leadership of Sally have rightly decided to continue the Wednesday night food theme by offering a meal cooked by none other than Pete Hall this Wednesday …
The intention going forward is to get you to book your following weeks food a week in advance … however for this week please indicate if you’d like a meal by e-mailing Sally on salwallace78@hotmail.com …
Further – and for this to be a success we are looking for a different crew to cook each week … so please look in your diaries, and come forward as willing volunteers (or press ganged ones – I’m not too concerned) are required !
Cheers
Mark
06 Apr - 17th April is - Friday Night Social ...
Friday 17th April is Wii Night at the boathouse…
Come and test your skill at a range of games in a ‘non-competitive’ environment, where it’s the taking part that counts (Ha !) … there may even be prizes for 2nd and 3rd place ! …
We do however need as many Wii’s as possible … so if you have a Wii and can supply one please contact either Sally salwallace78@hotmail.com – I believe the bar will be open from 7ish
06 Apr - Alan Whitwell Training Weekend - 2nd/ 3rd MAY
Alan Whitwell – Ex GB International from the LA and Moscow 8’s and the Montreal quad will be holding a training weekend at the club on the 2nd and 3rd May…
The intention is to have 2 separate sessions:
Saturday - Sculling
Sunday - Sweep Oar
However this can be altered depending on uptake…
The proposal is for the sessions to be mixed (male/female), and for a BBQ to take place at the club on the Sunday evening (as the Monday is a bank Holiday) … so plenty of meat to be provided.
The club has agreed to subsidise the sessions, so the cost – per session – per rower is to be £10.
At this stage it is impossible to gauge demand versus places, however should it be required, the committee has agreed to give preference to those who will be actively racing in the discipline during the year.
Please could you sign up your interest in the club-house – notices to follow during the week.
10 Mar - HOR - and a few post race drinks
With both crews now confirmed for the HOR and a number of Rugby games taking place in London on the evening of the Head it is proposed to stay down in Putney/ surrounding area for a few beers… So – fancy a few post head drinks?... please catch up with Biz/ myself on Wednesday night who are trying to pull this together Cheers – and good luck to both crewsMark10 Mar - Wednesday Night .... Circuits, and FOOD....
This Wednesday 11th March is
Jacket Potato and fillings as made by Ella
Come and join the circuits session followed by some high quality Carb loading ...
24 Feb - Wednesday night food...
Tomorrow evening food will be
Sausage and Mash with Onion Gravy and Spinnach ...
at an inflation busting circa £5 for dinner and a pint you can't refuse !
20 Feb - Core Stability Training Sessions
This years buzz concept (well it's been around a while but all the same it sounds good) is CORE STABILITY...
.... as defined by Wikipedia as ....
Core stability relates to the bodily region bounded by the abdominal wall, the pelvis, the lower back and the diaphragm and its ability to stabilise the body during movement.Insufficient core stability in the human can result in lower back pain, poor posture and lethargy.
Further CONCEPT II flag the reasons for doing Core Stability training as ...
To facilitate good rowing technique via improved posture.
To increase spinal stability during exercise.
So the point of this entry is what exactly .. well apart from the CONCEPT II page showing some training for core stability to do at home
( http://www.concept2.co.uk/guide/guide.php?article=core_stability )
We have an offer of a taster Core Stability Training programme from Prestons Physio, and should enough think it worth while the chance to run regular sessions from there forward) ...
So please show your interest on the sheets in the club (they will appear soon) and we'll get things moving...
20 Feb - Wednesday night food...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Ella is not around this comming week ...
Volunteers are required for cooking a feast suitable for a bunch of hungry rowers ..
Please see El this weekend and let her know if you are prepared to pick up the mantle...20 Feb - Online Training Log.... TUESDAY NIGHTS
All ...
Showings on the online trianing log are really low.. .i'm not sure if this reflects a lack of erging , or a lack of wanting to log times ...
Details for the online log are here
http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/log_start.asp?action=logout
Don't forget as the summer comes around we'll be setting up boats for the regatta season and i've no doubt competition for places will be present...
Erg sessions continue o n TUESDAY evenings for those interested - speak to Keith or myself and we'll set you up with traiing partners/ crews over an apropriate distance (be it 5 or 10k)
Mark
31 Jan - Lasagne and a Pint for less than £5 !!!
Come join the club this Wednesday (4th Feb) for
Lasagne and French Stick ...
Please sign up on the notice board in the club
31 Jan - Post Head beers...
There will be a club social following the head on Saturday at the boathouse to watch the Rugby and grab some dinner ...
Come and join the squad (partners and friends welcome) for some post race analysis a few social pints, some food and the game !
..15:00 - England -v- Italy
..17:00 - Ireland -v- France
Speak to either Biz or Mark if you need any more info
20 Jan - Mens Squad Racing - new Year
Potential racing dates for the diary ...
Boston Head - this weekend
Northampton Head - 31st Jan
Peterborough Head - 7th Feb (followed by the 6 nations in a bar .. detials TBC)
Trent Head - 15th Feb
Norwich Head - 28th Feb
Hammersmith - 8th March
Head of the River - 21st March
Lincoln - 28th March
Please enter them in the diary now, and start to think about boat combinations... 4. 8 and indeed mixed 4s ....
If you need a hand setting anything up just ask
20 Jan - Wednesday Night .... Circuits, Committee and FOOD....
This Wednesday is a Rowing Committee meeting...
Please pass any thoughts to me for representation during the week...
Food will be sausage and mash with peas and leek and an onion gravy and set you back approx £2.50
So it's still and beer and a meal for a fiver !
Circuits starts at 7 ... and lasts 40 minutes.. turn up for a 2k warm up at 6.40
20 Jan - Saturday Night .... Burns Night
This Saturday is Burns night...
So come to the club for a few beers and a Haggis
See Dave Todd for more info or sign up on the social board
25 Nov - Dinner & a Pint less than £5 !
Come and join the squad this Wednesday (26th Nov) for a Credit Crunch busting dinner and a pint for less than a fiver at the club post circuits... (In the spirit of things we've even taken 2% off the price and then hidden it somewhere in the small print to make you feel as you will be better off)This week Chef Barrows will be preparing - Chicken Pasta Bake with a seasonal vegetable (or indeed vegetables) - I believe there will also be a vegetarian option if you alert us in advance!
13 Nov - Squad meeting outcome
On Wednesday 5th November the following was agreed regarding the mens squad...
MONDAY NIGHT - on the water training...
TUESDAY NIGHT - Ergo training will take place on Tueasday nights in the PCRC gym from 17:30 - this is for any / all squad members who wish to join in over any distance - come along, grab an erg and train with others !
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Circuits start at 19:00 sharp ! - it\'s suggested that everyone make every effort to attend prior and warm up over a 2k distance. Circuits will slowly increase to 40mins with 40sec stations over the comming weeks.
THURSDAY NIGHT - Weight training - ideal programme to be developed
WEEKENDS - on the water, Novice squad through JC, Senior squad through MP and Senior (Vet) squad through Keith.
Any questions please contact myself, Keith or JC
Mark
30 Oct - Mens Squad Meeting - 5th November
All - There will be a squad meeting for the mens senior squad next Wednesday 5th November following circuits in the club bar ...
Agenda...
1. Squads .. proposal is for Novices, Senior and Senor Vet to be put together .. this will hopefully allow 2x PCRC mens 8\'s to trian together !
2. Training .. proposal is for circuits to continue on a Wednesday (for all) .. monthly fitness tests (ergo) to be completed for the senior squad, and anyone else who whishes to compete (you\'re actively encouraged to do so as you\'ll put some of the senior squad to shame !) .. a further proposal to get a \'developing scullers\' training plan underway has been put forward to the coaches for escorted river trips (i\'d like to gauge interest).
3. Squad structure .. Proposal is for a competetive \'\'senior\'\' squad in which places in boat are earned through a combination of fitness tests, rowing ability - aim to have a competetive 8 for the tideway with anyone welcome to trial for a place. Further aim to enter as many 4\'s in other head races throughout the season as possible made up from the squad, and members of other squads who wish to race.
4. Races to enter .. proposal is based on the \'\'PCRC Head racing calendar - on the wall in the changing room
5. Any other business (such as squad rugby shirts)
Please feel free to speak openly about the above with me before the meeting - this is a proposal, and it is importantn that the outcome from the meeting represents as many ideals as posisble...
Cheers
Mark
29 Oct - Circuit Training... Wed eve 7pm
Don\'t forget Wednesday night circuits with Ella ... (apparantly this week is the 80\'s special) ... 35mins this week ... starting 7pm
23 Oct - Mens Squad 08-09...
The mens squad is forming for the 2008 - 2009 season, and Head racing is upon us, with a number of crews entered into Huntingdon Head (this weekend - good luck all), and the 4\\'s head for November....
Mark (that\\'s me - the tall bloke who Paddy abuses behind the bar) is currently busy getting together a contact sheet for all male rowing members and understanding what you are interested in doing during the season - be it recreational, developmental, some social racing, or if you harbour some more serious racing ambitions... Please catch up with me if I have not yet managed to find you and let me have your thoughts !... (clean ones only Owen)
For those specifically interested in racing this season, the aim is to create at least 3 8\\'s.. one from the new Novice group ... one from the senior group and one from the senior (vet) group ... with the express aim of training against one another through the season (specifically the last two boats - Keith has laid down the gauntlet)
If you are interested in being involved please see either Me directly ...
Or more specifically ... (contact details are in the boathouse)
Novices - JC - who is setting up training sessions at the weekend
Senior Mens - Mark
Senior Mens (vet) - Keith
Further there is a comittee meeting the week of the 2nd Nov where I will take the mens squads views forward on a number of items such as ...
Use of the gym ... Use of boats ... Racing ... etc...
Please let me know if there is anything you want raised !
Cheers..... Mark