Kingston Rowing
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very well structured team. We have up to 90 kids rowing in the
club and we qualified the first junior crew every last year in to
Men’s Henley which was a massive achievement.
SiP: Would you consider yours to be a community club?
Mike: Very much so. We are open to everyone who would
like to row or has rowed elsewhere in the past and we run several
programs to enable potential new recruits to ‘try rowing out’ at
KRC. We also have a good relationship with Kingston Council
which also encourages a good community spirit.
SiP: What do you believe could be some of the biggest challenges
the club may face in the next 5 years?
Mike: Continuing to maintain a good commercial footing to
support the more professional approach to rowing we are taking
and also to maintain and enhance the boathouse. There are far
more regulations in rowing now, particularly pertaining to health
and safety, CUB checks, etc… and British Rowing is one of the
bodies who ensure all clubs subscribe to that ethos but it requires
continuous monitoring, improvements, and new processes. As
most positions in rowing clubs are voluntary we also need to
encourage more people, and new members to take on the mantle
of responsibility to run the club. A natural migration from age to
youth over time!
SiP: What are the clubs ambitions for the next 5 years?
Mike: To build on the reputation we have, drive more
membership, improve the boathouse, and maintain a great club
spirit.
Danny: Mine and our main ambition is to continue to build up
our new fleet/equipment and maintain our professional approach
to coaching and the athletes.
We also need to improve the clubhouse bar, gym and facilities.
We need to maintain a good club spirit and continue to create a
good social network through the club and its members.
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