Click here for Junior Veteran Draw Sun 24th 2008

Click here for Snr Regatta Draw Mon 25th 2008

Many thanks for the tremendous support for our regattas - the entries for both days are excellent with over 50 clubs coming to Ross to enjoy a great weekend

Note: There are still a couple of places left in the Dragon Boat Racing event on saturday 23rd

Click here for Info on Fun Dragon Boat Racing Saturday August 23rd 2pm

Print 2008 Regatta poster

Victor Ludorum Rules 2008

As with previous years the principle at work is to reward all crews that win a race. That means every crew that wins a race earns a point towards the team total. That means all squad members no matter how big the event can contribute even if they don't actually win it. The only minor change in 2008 is that eights races count double... i.e earn two points for every race won.

Information regarding Ross Regatta 2008

The course map can be found below. The course is 750m in length, with 2 lanes. The regatta is run according to the ARA Rules of Racing which can be found on: http://www.ara-rowing.org/home

We provide camping facilities in the field adjacent to the club, free of charge, for competition entrants from the Friday evening onwards throughout the weekend. Toilet facilities are available on the field, with shower facilities available in the Club house only.

In addition, competitors can park their trailers in an adjacent field near to the 'boats on' area and there is plenty of car parking for spectators.

For directions to the club, click here>>

Our club boasts a comfortable bar where you'll be able to relax in the evening, with a late bar on both the Saturday and Sunday nights.

Not only is Ross-on-Wye a picturesque market town, the surrounding countryside and Wye Valley are areas of natural beauty, so why not visit for the whole weekend?

For any tourist information about Ross-on-Wye, you can find further details about accommodation, things to do and places to eat out on: http://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/

Sunday 24th August 2008 - Ross Veterans & Junior Regatta

We offer a wide range of events for all junior categories to Vet E and F categories, and mixed Vet/Junior events for a bit of fun. As long as we get entries with opposition, all events with be scheduled to run.

A full list of events will be available at: http://www.ara-rowing.org/home at least 6 weeks prior to the regatta.

Entries can be made online a http://www.ara-rowing.org/home Entrants can even pay online or send us a cheque with a copy of the entries made online. The closing date for entries will be Saturday 16th August, with the draw being made on Sunday 17th August. Please note payment on the day will be £10 per seat.

RRC Regatta Secretary contact details

Nicola Ruck, Regatta Secretary / 01989 762 046

rossrowingclub@hotmail.co.uk

Please note: Entries will not be accepted at all by post or by email

Please note that we no longer accept email or postal entries for our regatta. Late entries are also not accepted.

The draw will be posted on this website and sent to clubs prior to the regatta.

Monday 25th August 2008 - Ross Regatta

Events include pairs, doubles, quads, all coxed categories and mixed male/female categories.

For the first time in many years we are re introducing sculling events

A full list of events will be available at: http://www.ara-rowing.org/home at least 6 weeks prior to the regatta.

Entries can be made online at: http://www.ara-rowing.org/home Entrants can even pay online or send us a cheque with a copy of the entries made online. The closing date for entries will be Saturday 16th August, with the draw being made on Sunday 17th August. Please note payment on the day will be £10 per seat.

RRC Regatta Secretary contact details

Nicola Ruck, Regatta Secretary / 01989 762 046

rossrowingclub@hotmail.co.uk

Postal Payments to -

1 Oaklands Court Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7HD

Please note: Entries will not be accepted at all by post or by email

Please note that we no longer accept email or postal entries for our regatta. Late entries are also not accepted.

The draw will be posted on this website and sent to clubs prior to the regatta.

REGATTA WELFARE PLAN - AUGUST 2008

Welfare Statement

Ross Rowing Club believe that the welfare and wellbeing of all children, adults   and vulnerable adults is paramount. All participants, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or ability, have equal rights to safety and protection.   All suspicions, concerns and allegations of harm will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

Julie Brandram Jones has been appointed by RRC as the Regatta Welfare Officer. She acts as the first point of contact for any concerns or allegations. Contact details will be included on all competitor notes sent to crews and displayed in key boating areas throughout the duration of the regatta.

Note - the actions outlined in this plan, relate to Ross Regatta on Sunday 24 th - Monday 25 th August.

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REGATTA 2008

Entries can be made online IN 2008 at: http://www.ara-rowing.org/home

On the site map you will see that there is a dedicated camping field. We do ask for moderation regarding noise as many campers will be rowing and would benefit from a good nights sleep. Barbeques above the ground are permitted but please take care.

There will be Security Patrols during the night of Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Regatta weekend.

A family camping area has been allocated, see the site map. This will be a quiet area and noisy groups will be required to move.

Offsite camping; Broadmeadow Caravan Park, Ross-on-Wye, 01989 768 076

Bed and Breakfast; Consult Tourist Office 01989 562 768 or click here>>

Rosss Bag 16 Wins over the Regatta Weekend

The Festival of rowing on the river bank on August Bank Holiday 2006 was an unprecedented success in terms of rowing and hosting what is clearly the best club River rowing regatta in the country.

The attendance at the regatta was massive with the crowds building up over the weekend with the Bank Holiday Monday spectators massing on the river bank to watch many exciting races.

The Ross Club won an unparalleled 16 events over the weekend, 9 of which came on Saturday at the Gloucester Regatta which the Ross club was hosting. These included, The men's Senior 2 Eight, Senior 4 coxed four, Vet Novice Eight, Vet G Double Scull, Ladies Novice four, Junior 12, 13 & 14 Double sculls, J14 Quad. On Sunday Ross at the Junior Veteran regatta they continued their success with another 5 wins; Junior 12 double sculls, Junior 10 quads, Vet Novice Double Sculls, Vet F coxed four, Vet Novice Coxed four and on Monday in the main event, the Ladies Senior 2 Coxed Four and Ladies Senior 4 coxed four.

There are many highlights of this amazing performance, in particular the Ladies who moved through two status levels. The overall best performance was from the Junior squad. Out of 16 Junior squads assembled from all over the country the Ross Juniors tied for second place with Hereford in the Victor Ludorum competition.

This competition was a team effort that pitted our new squad against the very best. This was a fantastic result after only a very short period of time the Club is well on its way to being the best in the west midlands. All the junior oarspeople should be congratulated for an "oarsome" effort.

The highlight however of this momentous rowing effort was the achievement of the 50th win of the rowing season by the Club. The Ladies Senior 2 crew of Cathy Fletcher, Kirsty Gwynne, Pippa Jones, Robin Perkins, and Dan Ruck (Cox) had the honour of passing this incredible mile stone in the Clubs History. Never before has the club been so successful in all categories of rowing whether that is Junior, Ladies, Men's or Veteran sections.

Club Chairman Bryn Hughes said "This was the best run regatta we have ever delivered. What makes it so pleasing is the level of support there is to make it all happen. In particular the Juniors and their parents truly excelled in their work and support of the event."

Club president Clive Snell, wished to thank all the Sponsors and supporters who help to make Ross Regatta the premier river rowing regatta in the country. "I am delighted to see the impact this event has on the town with the thousands of visitors and how it creates such a wonderful impression of our great town"

Club Captain Ian Howell summed it up "We are developing a high performance culture in all the things we do at Ross Rowing Club, this regatta on and off the water was truly 1st class. We will continue to build and develop this culture for the benefit of the whole community"

To download an entry form for the Dragon Boat Racing CLICK HERE>>

Rules and Regulartions form for Dragon Boat Racing 2008 CLICK HERE>>