Jump to content

Welsh Rowing

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Djln (talk | contribs) at 11:11, 3 September 2011. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Welsh Rowing
SportRowing
AffiliationInternational Federation of Rowing Associations
Regional affiliationBritish Rowing
PresidentLord Moynihan
Official website
www.walesrowing.com
Wales

Welsh Rowing (formally known as the Welsh Amateur Rowing Association) (Welsh: Rhwyfo Cymru) is the governing body for the sport of rowing in Wales. It is responsible for promoting the sport in Wales and for the organisation of all national rowing competitions held in Wales, including the 'Head of the Taff' and the Welsh Open Rowing Championships. Welsh Rowing is also responsible for choosing crews to send to the Home Countries International Regatta and the Commonwealth Rowing Championships as well as progressing talented Welsh rowers along relevant pathways into the Great Britain trials and squads. It has 13 affiliated clubs, including schools and universities.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

The Welsh Amateur Rowing Association is based at Thornhill, Cardiff.[7]

Affiliated clubs

  • Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls (HMSG RC)
  • Monmouth Comprehensive School BC
  • Monmouth School RC

See also

References

  1. ^ "Governing Bodies of Sport-Sports Council for Wales". Sport Wales Cyngor Cymru website. Sport Wales. 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-26. [dead link]
  2. ^ "WARA - Welsh Amateur Rowing Association". Welsh Amateur Rowing Association-Rhwyfo Cymru website. Welsh Amateur Rowing Association. 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  3. ^ "WARA - Club Contacts". Welsh Amateur Rowing Association-Rhwyfo Cymru website. Welsh Amateur Rowing Association. 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  4. ^ "http://www.walesrowing.com/events/Taff%20Head%2009.pdf" (pdf). Welsh Amateur Rowing Association-Rhwyfo Cymru - Head of the Taff. Welsh Amateur Rowing Association. 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-26. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  5. ^ "WARA -Events". Welsh Amateur Rowing Association-Rhwyfo Cymru. Welsh Amateur Rowing Association. 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  6. ^ "WARA - International Rowing - HIR Selection Policy". Welsh Amateur Rowing Association-Rhwyfo Cymru. Welsh Amateur Rowing Association. 2009-02-08. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  7. ^ "Welsh Amateur Rowing Association, Cardiff, South East Wales, CF14 9BG, rowing d". Marine Wales Ltd website. Marine Wales Ltd. 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-26.

External links