Queen's had a very successful Valentine's weekend on the Lagan with wins in every category entered.Race 1QUBBC entered two N4+ with the crew coxed by Flanagan getting the fastest N4+ time. QUBLBC enter one WN4+ coxed by Morrison, again getting the fastest WN4+ time.Race 2QUBBC S8 (Tubman) got the overall fastest time with the I8 …
Erne Head 2009; Women’s Head of the River Race
Queen's rowing eagerly awaited the weekend's racing, to get their first sample of the competition and to put their hard winter training into practice. The senior ladies headed off to London on Thursday to compete in the Women’s Head of the River Race 2009, along with coach Sean O’Kane. The men’s squad and the remaining …
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Strathclyde training camp; Lagan Head of the River 2008
Queen's Rowing recently returned from their training camp in Strathclyde where the crews were put through their paces off the back of the examination period. The camp was tough and much blood and sweat was shed. This should iron out any creases and pounds accumulated during Christmas, and hours spent studying at a desk. This weekend …
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Ladies Dinner guest speaker Elise Laverick
Queen's Ladies rowers are all excited to hear what double olympic bronze medal Elise Laverick has to say. Elise won her first bronze medal in Athens in 2004, but in 2005 she was the victim of a 'hit-and-run' accident, she fought her way back to fitness and equalled her success in the double scull in …
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Ladies’ Dinner 2008
Thanks to all who put so much effort into organising the Ladies' Dinner last Friday, particularly club secretary Zoe Patterson. Past and current rowers, coaches and club alumni all enjoyed the evening which started in the Great Hall and finished in Belfast Rowing Club. Our guest speaker Elise Laverick provided us with an exciting insight …
Men’s Dinner 2008
The Men's dinner was a markedly different affair this year in contrast to recent years. The dinner was noticeably more sober than last year, perhaps due to the 100 minute erg that loomed over the seniors' heads the next morning. However, the freshers and alumni provided us with some ‘entertainment’ at the after party in …
Recent craic
Queen's recently returned from their team building weekend in the mourne cottage. Great fun was had by everyone showing that rowing isn't all work and no play. The men's club are going to Enniskillen this weekend for the first training camp of the season. The freshers are reminded to bring as much kit as possible, …
Men’s Dinner 2008
Due to popular demand the Men’s Dinner will now be held on Thursday the 4th of December to accommodate those travelling from far a field! The price of the ticket has also been reduced from £45 to a credit crunch busting £40 so make sure David Russell doesn’t catch your eye at the auction, the …
Tom James guest speaker at Men’s Dinner
Olympic gold medalist and victorious Cambridge Blue, Tom James has been confirmed as this year's guest speaker for the forthcoming Men's Dinner (4th Dec). Tom will surely provide us with great insight into top-level rowing, having recently returned from Beijing with gold in the men's coxless fours. Tom has great experience of eights racing also, …
102nd Mini-Head of the River 2008
Last Saturday, local crews gathered for the mini-head on the Lagan. The course ran from the Odyssey to Queen's Boat House and included crews from BRC, BBC, Methodist College, Lady Victoria, Bann, Portadown, Coleraine Inst, Belfast Inst and City of Derry Boat Clubs. Queen's men put out seven crews in total, two coxless fours, two …
Lady Victoria AGM 2008
This year's Lady Victoria AGM is due to take place on Friday the 21st of November at 8PM. The meeting will be held in the Queen's Senate Room in the Lanyon Building. All committee members to attend.
Forthcoming Men’s Dinner 2008
This year the Men's Dinner shall be held on a Wednesday evening. Queens Rowing would like to invite all current and past members to join us for this fine evening of dining in the Great Hall, Queen's Lanyon Building. Menu:Starter ~ Vegetable Soup, Main ~ Rib Eye Steak, Desert ~ Raspberry Cheese Cake, Tea/CoffeePrices: Student members: £25Previous member/guest price: £45Times …