BUCS 2012Queens head to the British universities and colleges Sports rowing championships 2012 this weekend at the world championship rowing regatta course in Nottingham. Queens have a number of entries across all four raceing divisions. Beginner for first year novice, Intermediate, Championship and light weight. Although a smaller entry this year Queens will be looking …
Queen’s & eFlow ‘GoRow’ Grand League Regatta
Queen's Regatta.As it was at Uni Champs, in Inniscara, conditions in Castlewellen began perfectly. However, by the start of the finals for the morning races clouds had enclosed overhead and the wind had picked up, creating very difficult conditions at the start line. Summary of results:Mens:Senior 8+ 1stSenior 2x- 1stSenior 4x- 1stSenior 4+ 1stSenior …
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Sir Steve Redgrave launches Belfast rowing initiative at Queens University Belfast
Sir Steve Redgrave launches Belfast rowing initiative at Queens University Belfast Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave visited Queens University yesterday to mark the launch of a new rowing initiative being rolled out across Belfast, thanks to the Steve Redgrave Fund. To celebrate the launch, Sir Steve was welcomed to Queens and Belfast …
Irish University Championships and Skibbereen eFlow Go Row Grand League regatta
New QUB head coach Mick Desmond got his first regatta season off to a strong start this past weekend at skibbereen regatta and at The Irish University championships on Inniscarra lake Co Cork . Saturday : Irish University Championships Saturday started with a win for Katie Keaney in Women’s Novice 1x and was quickly …
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Eve of Queen’s Regatta Dinner
"Eve of Regatta Dinner" Burrendale Hotel Friday 27th April 8-00pm for 8-30pm £29.95 book your place with Ricky Caruth (ricky@sfecaruth.com ) Overnight accommodation can be booked with the hotel (028 4372 2599). Room rates: twin at £100 single at £60 including breakfast.
Skibbereen 2012
Skibbereen regatta 2012:So after the fantastic results from the day before in uni champs, all the Queens crews where looking to finish the weekend on a high at Skibbereen regatta. The day started much like the day before. However unlike the day before the wind stayed away, providing the perfect conditions for lots of competitive races …
Uni champs 2012.
Final results from Uni champs in cork: MS8+. 1st MS 4-. 1st WS 4- 1st WN 1X (Keaney). 1st MN II 8+. 1st WI 4+. 1st WN 4+. 2nd WN 8+. 3rd MN 8+. 3rd, 5th WS 8+. 3rd MI 2x. 3rd
Queens in action
Queens in action at Inniscara:The day started with the sun shining and flat calm water, but as the way with cork it didn't stay like that for long and the winds have picked up making with difficult racing conditions. Results from this morning are as follows:WN 1x (K. Keaney). 1st - finalMN II 8+. 1st …
Ready to race
Queens Ready to race All queens’ athletes will be in action this weekend in cork and in Piediluco Italy. Friday morning see the first races in Piediluco with the Irish uni champs on Saturday fallowed by Skibb Grand league regatta on Sunday. Keep an eye here on this web site for the latest results. Memorial …
Update – March 2012
March Update 2012 March began cold and dry and has ended warm and dry. It began with a trip westward to race Erne head. With London Head of the River only 2 weeks after Erne, it was ideal preparation for the Thames. Some promising results were achieved and it was good to see boats …
Dublin Head of the River
Dublin head of the river results:Mens Novice 8+ A: 2nd in CategoryMens Novice 8+ B: 4th in CategoryWomens senior 8+: 2nd in Cat.Womens inter 8+: 4th in Cat.Womens novice 8+: 7th in Cat.Times below, grouped into categories.
London HORR 2012
Head of the River Race 2012Head of the River Race, London 17 March 2012, 11amThe men’s senior squad will travel to London this weekend to compete on the tideway for the 5th successive year. The race is the first real test for the squad under the leadership of new head coach Mick Desmond. The men are …