http://www.ourcs.org.uk A RSS feed of the OURCs general forum en-us Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:44:43 +0100 webmaster@ourcs.org.uk Wolfson college is looking for some coxes for the mens team for the summer. We are a postgraduate college, and therefore are rowing during the summer. If you are a cox and would like to be put on some outings this summer, or would like to gain some experience, please email Christian Bell (as I will be gone for the summer, and he is organizing the outings): cbell@strubi.ox.ac.uk And let him know your availability. Thanks! John Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:29:39 +0100 john.fluharty@wolfson Green Templeton is the youngest Oxford college and, although only two years old, its boat club is expanding rapidly. Our College comprises entirely of graduate students and offers an immense deal of recruiting potential. Over the last two years the College has been home to several Lightweights, Blues and international rowers. Our Boat Club performed well in Torpids and Summer Eights this year, providing a fantastic platform from which to progress in the upcoming season. Right now we’re looking to hire two coaches - one for the men’s squad and one for the women’s squad - to help us move forward. Both positions will, in all likelihood, run from September 2010 to August 2011 and each coach will manage two crews of eight. As a club, we plan to row throughout the summer and, where possible, take part in external regattas. Specifically, we are looking to hire two part-time coaches who are professional, committed to high quality rowing, easy to work with, enthusiastic and hungry for success. Owing to the time commitment required, the position is well-suited to a person that is, or will be, living in Oxford for the majority of the coaching period. More details about the position are contained in a PDF advertisement, which may also be downloaded from the following address: http://www.gtbc.org.uk/GTBC-CoachAdvert.pdf. Interested applicants may send a one-page rowing, coxing or coaching CV through to the current club president, Andrew Symington, at president@gtbc.org.uk. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:05:43 +0100 andrew.symington@gtc Exeters attempt at an SCR crew (including the Rector and several Fellows) is in need of a cox for Friday morning (7.15am) outings over the summer. An inexperienced boat (about to pick up two complete novices), were just looking to get out for a fun, relaxed row on the Isis. Even if youre able to come for only one Friday, we would really appreciate it! Please contact me if youd be willing to help out. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:32:32 +0100 arianne.romney@exeter Christ Church Boat Club is seeking applicants for coaching its senior squads. We currently hold the men’s headship in both Torpids and Summer Eights, and our women’s first VIII is in the top half of Division 1 for both events. We also have the highest ranked men’s and women’s second VIIIs, and very strong third VIIIs. Christ Church athletes regularly represent Oxford in the men’s, women’s and lightweight boat races. In 2008 we reached the final of the Visitors Challenge Cup, the only Oxbridge college to compete in a Henley final in many years. The club trains on the fantastic Wallingford stretch of the Thames with high-quality equipment and facilities. However, our experience has been that the key to success is the combination of dedicated athletes and quality coaching. Pay is extremely competitive. We would interested in hearing from applicants interested in coaching either, or both, of the men’s and women’s squads. Applications should be made to Boat Club president Tom Montgomery (thomas.montgomery@chch.ox.ac.uk) and should include details of rowing and coaching experience. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:22:07 +0100 ellie.darlington@kellogg Adding to the growing list of flags that have gone missing, the Hughs flag walked on the Thursday of 8s. Pembroke have recently unearthed a couple of flags and banners, so if anyone happens to see our flag lying around please email me. Thanks John Mansell SHBC Mens Captain Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:42:35 +0100 john.mansell@st-hughs Given that the regatta was over before 16.00 today and, if I read the draw correctly, will also be over by a similar time tomorrow, does the closure extend to 18.00 regardless, or only until the end of racing? Thanks! Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:10:52 +0100 james.thetford@trinity b. Oriel Regatta Friday 11th June, 1100 – 1800 Saturday 12th June, 0000 – 1830 Proposed: Susan Tickner (Oriel) Seconded: James Wadsworth (Oriel) Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:21:42 +0100 laurence.mcgivern@sport ...lol? Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:35:29 +0100 edward.jacobs@balliol Is there one during Oriel regatta? If so, could you post details, please? Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:10:10 +0100 fernanda.pirie@stx Hey boaties, On Friday of Eights we very foolishly forgot to take our flag down from outside our boathouse. Does anybody have any information on where it is as we would very much like it back! There may even be a reward for its safe return! Cheers, Charlie Atkinson Wadham College Boat Club Secretary Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:26:56 +0100 charles.atkinson@wadh