Kingston Rowing
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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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