Reservoir water level
christopher January 21st, 2012
The water is now coming up. The level this morning was at -4.2m and I walked round as can be seen on the map which compares a similar exercise a few years ago when it was at -3.15m.
We can be found at Edgbaston Reservoir in Birmingham city centre and cater for rowers of all ages as well as complete beginners. Beginners' sessions are held on Saturday (juniors only) and Sunday mornings at 10.30am. Learn to row course for seniors are run several times per year. We share the water with Birmingham University, Birmingham Schools Rowing Association, as well as the Midland Sailing Club and TS Vernon. The club's address is: 115 Reservoir Road, Edgbaston, B16 9EE. The contact phone number is 07824 433 583.
christopher January 21st, 2012
The water is now coming up. The level this morning was at -4.2m and I walked round as can be seen on the map which compares a similar exercise a few years ago when it was at -3.15m.
Juniors December 5th, 2011
Enjoyed the festive season? Maybe had one too many Mince pies? Want to try something New?
TRY ROWING!!-The BSRA is holding the following learn to row courses at discounted prices to get you started!
NEW YEAR STUDENT DEAL!
The Club will be running a Student Only Rowing Course for all Students aged 18-25.
This course will Start on Wednesday 25th January, and will run for 6 Weeks.
There are two sessions times available 13:00-15:00 and 15:00-17:00, and will cost Just £4 per session.
WEEKLY JUNIOR LEARN TO ROW COURSE
The club will be running a weekly Junior Beginners Learn to Row Course, for all children aged 11-18.
This will start on Sunday 15th January, and run for 6 Weeks.
Sessions will run from 12:30-14:30. The cost for this course will be £18 for the whole course, coach will be Safeguard Registered.
FEBRUARY HALF TERM JUNIORS BEGINNER LEARN TO ROW COURSE
There will be a Junior Beginner Learn to Row course on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of February Half Term 2012
Sessions will run from 10:00-15:00. with and hour for lunch from 12:00-13:00.
The Cost of this course will be £30 for the entire course.
PLACES ON ALL OF THESE COURSES ARE LIMITED, AND USUALLY FILL UP QUITE QUICKLY. PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
All prices include the cost of all equipment, all courses will be taken by a UKCC Level 2 Rowing Instructor, Safeguard Registered.
For more information or to book onto a course, please contact TIM MASON, either by email on T.MasonUBBC@googlemail.com or Phone 07824433683.
christopher November 28th, 2011
To add to the their win at Gloucester Long Distance Head the W.IM3.4+ (Shona Marsh, Amy Chambers, Bex Heaton, Tasha Scott, Emma Tod) crew this weekend won at Evesham head beating 5 other crews, all the W.IM2 crews and several of the men’s IM3 crews as well. All that and beating the course record too.
Juniors October 12th, 2011
Want to try something new?
The Club will be running a Junior Beginners Learn to Row Course at the club for all children aged 11-18.
The Course will run from Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October 2011.
All coaching will be provided by fully qualified UKCC level 2 Rowing Coaches who are Safeguard Registered.
The Price for the week is £60pp
To book or for more information please contact Tim Mason on T.masonUBBC@googlemail.com or 07824433583.
No previous rowing experience is required and all equipment is provided. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
christopher September 20th, 2011
See the subscription rates page for details. These are due on 1st October.
christopher September 20th, 2011
At the AGM last Thursday a new committee was elected
President Sir Adrian Cadbury
Captain Amy Chambers
Chair Gemma Madeley
Treasurer Christopher Anton
Junior Co-ordinator Tim Mason
Chair of Social sub committee Emily O’Keefe
Ordinary member Chris Llewellyn
Ordinary member Chris Kenyon
The directors of the company are Tim Cherry, Christopher Anton and Dave McClement
There are still two vacancies for Secretary and Chair of Regatta sub-committee
William Spanfelner and Shona Marsh are Men’s and Women’s Captains
Rhian Prichard is Welfare Officer
admin August 23rd, 2011
End of summer holiday camp 31st August, 1st & 2nd Sept
10 – 15.00 each day, 2 sessions a day £1 per session.
If you are aged 14 – 18 and would like to learn to row please book by calling 07824433583 or email
o.pembroke@lb-sch.co.uk
christopher August 14th, 2011
The club’s AGM will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday, 15th September in the Ladywood Arts and Leisure Centre.
This is your opportunity to come and find out what the club has been doing in the last 12 months, see what it plans for the future, elect the new committee, set next year’s subscription rates, and generally have a curry afterwards.
Further details (including minutes, agenda, nomination forms, accounts) to follow, but please put the date in your diary. We had a good turnout last year and it would be good so see as many of you again.
admin July 25th, 2011
At Birmingham Rowing Club, Edgbaston Reservoir
If you are aged 14 – 18 and live within the Bartley Green, Edgbaston, Harborne or Quinton area you can row 6 sessions for just £6
Group 1: 1st, 2nd, 3rd August 10 – 3 pm
2 sessions a day
Group 2: 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Aug, 4th Sept, 1- 3 pm
1 session a day
To book please call: 07824 433583
Or email: o.pembroke@Lb-sch.co.uk
admin June 7th, 2011
I just wanted to be make everyone aware that there is a need and opening in the club and region for
- Umpires
- Coaches
- Launch drivers
- Funding leader
All these roles are voluntary but there would be funding available to cover the expenses for the training of these roles. If you’d be interested in any of these roles please contact the club captain on o.pembroke@lb-sch.co.uk