Andy Sothcott, Poole A. R. C, H&D ARA Race Official and South Coast Council Delegate

It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Andy Sothcott, a long serving member of Poole Rowing Club, a Hants & Dorset ARA Race Official and an Association Delegate to the South Coast Council passed away today. On behalf of the Hants & Dorset ARA "family" I extend our condolances and sympathy to his family and friends and to Poole Rowing Club on this sad loss. Andy will be greatly missed. Details of the arrangements will be made available when known. Steve Bull. Asadsociation Secretary. H&D ARA.

Energise/Inspire Me. Satellite Clubs Rowing Forum. 16/1/17. Coalporters

Energise/Inspire Me. Satellite Clubs Rowing Forum. 16/1/17. Coalporters Rowing Club. An evening with Mark Banks, Chief Coach, Director of Rowing for Leander Rowing Club and member of the GB Rowing Coaching team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games & Priya Samuel, Satellite Clubs Development Manager.

Satellite Clubs Rowing Forum, Monday 16 January 2017.

7pm – 9pm, Southampton Coalporters Rowing Club,

Northam Rd, Southampton SO14 0QE.

Free to Hampshire/IOW based coaches, minimum of one club committee member must attend with the coaches.

(Coaches from outside the county area are invited to attend Mark Banks’ session at £25/person)

Satellite Clubs Rowing Forum, Monday 16 January 2017.7pm – 9pm, Southampton Coalporters Rowing Club,Northam Rd, Southampton SO14 0QE.

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Christmas and New Year Greetings.

On behalf of the Executive Oficers of the Hants & Dorset Amateur Rowing Association can I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a succesful 2017.

Potential of hosting a British Coastal Championships - FISA Coastal (i.e off shore - not Coastal) Boats!

Great Britain was represented by a record number of entries at this year's World Coast Rowing Championships held in Monaco.

As a result, British Rowing is actively looking into the potential of hosting a British Coastal Championships which we will release more information on in due course.

As you may know, British Rowing must select crews to attend the World Coastal Championships. We hope this event will mark the opportunity for crews from all the Home Countries to be selected as the British entries. Creating a structured pathway for those clubs, crews and athletes who wish to compete at the World Coastal Championships by offering a fair selection event. Our expectation is that we will be able to formally communicate with clubs in the first quarter of 2017 the direction of the British Coastal Championships.

As part of the ongoing work to host the championships, we would like to hear from any interested parties. Clubs who have any FISA standard coastal boats they would be able to hire out, as well as individuals who would be interested in volunteering either in the build-up or on the day.

If you would like to get in touch please contact James Andrews at james.andrews@britishrowing.org.

The Energise Me Awards 2017 are now open for nominations.

The Energise Me Awards 2017 are now open for nominations. The awards recognise commitment, performance and excellence across physical activity and sport. The wide range of categories ensures that recognition is given to elite performers as well as teams, clubs and stalwarts of the local sporting community, such as coaches, officials and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help athletes clubs and activities to succeed. There are 11 categories in total, which include:

Categories are as follows;

Club of the Year

Coach of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Junior Sports Person

Senior Sport Person

Official of the Year

Outstanding Achievement

Energise Me – Making a difference

Team of the Year

Active Workplace

Service to Sport

Anyone can nominate and the closing deadline for nominations is TUESDAY 31st January 2017.  For full details including category criteria and access to the online nomination forms please visitwww.energiseme.org/news-events-courses/sports-awards  Please note the nomination form has capacity to allow nominators to nominate in a number of categories within the same submission.

If you have any queries please get in touch with;

Harry Stow

Sports Development Officer (Performance)

harry.stow@energiseme.org

01962 676 378