Rowing at Durham School
Durham School has been rowing since 1847 and has had numerous pupils go on to row at Home Countries Internationals, Commonwealth and World Championships and at the Olympic Games.
The Boathouse is just 3-4 minutes walk from the school on the banks of the River Wear and houses the fleet of boats including singles, doubles, pairs, fours, quads and an Eight. The Club also has an Indoor Rowing facility for land-based training and technical coaching.
All year groups at the school have the opportunity to row at the appropriate level for their physiological and physical development.
Over the past few years rowing has seen an increase in numbers and in success (both in girls’ and boys’ rowing). This has been at regional, national and international levels, culminating in representation for England in the Home Countries International in 2006.
This progress is set to continue as the Boat Club grows in terms of both pupils and coaching staff numbers.
Our coaches include a former World and Commonwealth medallist, medallist and a successful Junior Coach to international level, an ARA tutor and a number of volunteer university rowers. All are qualified to IA (Instructor Award), Bronze or Tutor levels recognised by the Amateur Rowing Association.
The Boat Club also has its own website which you can visit at http://www.dsbc.yolasite.com.
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Thursday, 19 August 2010
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Testimonials
"When my son started Durham School in January 2006 he was made to feel extremely welcome and within a short period of time he became part of the school community. He has become a confident, happy and mature young man. Much of the credit for this must go to the staff who are friendly, approachable and supportive."
Yvonne Taylor