Oxford Cup

Henley Women's Regatta

After their impressive performance at National Schools' Regatta we decided to enter the School/Junior event at Henley Women's Regatta and were delighted that the crew was not required to do a qualifying race. The crew put up an excellent performance against a strong crew from Bryanston, keeping pressure on their opposition the whole way but losing by \xh lengths.

Henley Royal Regatta

The entry for the Princess Elizabeth Cup was of a high standard this year and we were asked to do a Qualifying Race on the Friday before the main regatta. We were without one of our key rowers because he had two 'A'Levels that day and the race did not go well and we failed to qualify. It is always a great disappointment to coach and crew when the primary goal in a season is not made but it was to their credit that they took the news well and turned their attentions to Leeds Regatta the next day.

Leeds Regatta

Those of us who can remember earlier regattas were delighted when it was announced that Leeds Regatta would be back at its old venue of Roundhay Park Lake. The sun shone and we all had an enjoyable days racing. Marcus revealed another rowing-associated talent when he took over the commentary halfway through the regatta! Several novice crews had their first race and gained valuable experience. Others were racing for the first time in a higher status and showed good spirit. Ali Hall raced well in Novice Sculls andwas unlucky to lose in the final. The girls' eight's opposition in Senior 2 eights scratched but the girls' put up a fine performance in a challenge race against York City. The boys' eight also raced York City and it was tremendous to see them within half a length of winning Senior Open eights. It was fun to see Mixed eights on the water and there was an exciting, all Peters, final in the Senior 3 competition. An entirely upper six boys' crew rounded off their St. Peter's rowing careers by winning School eights. Our winning crews were:

Men's School/Junior eights: Alistair Hall, Anthony Brooks, Alex Bailes, Matthew Scholefield, Dominic Greeves, David Lyons, Ryan Allworthy, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Carole Tong.

Mixed Senior 3 eights: Penny Whiting, Becki Day, Louise Jackson, Sarah Richards, David Suttill, Dominic Greeves, Anthony Brooks, Ryan Allworthy and, cox, Becky Cunningham.

As ever the Boat Club relied on many people's cooperation this year. The parents have helped in many ways; driving, fund-raising, accompanying us to regattas and even building a much-needed lower step at the boathouse. Coaches have worked long hours in all weathers. Lucy, Carole and Matthew have been enthusiastic and helpful leaders and have contributed much to the running of the Boat Club.

Colours were re-awarded to:

Matthew Scholefield (captain), Marcus Buckle, Ryan Allworthy, Dominic Greeves, David Suttill, Anthony Brooks and Carole Tong.

Colours were awarded to:

David Lyons, Adam Gill, Daniel Perry, Alistair Hall, Lucy Smith (captain), Sarah Richards, Cenan Erkut, Penny Whiting, Ann Mulryne, Cherry Alton, Sophie Pearson-Hill, Hannah Fieldsend, Lynsay Hoggard and Ruth Peacock.

(Holders: The Manor)

School Clifton Grove Manor Queen's House Temple Senior Rugby 6 10 4 Junior Rugby 3 6 10 3 Senior Cricket 3 3 10 6 Junior Cricket 3 10 3 6 Rowing 4 2 6 10 Hockey NO COMPETITION Senior Cross-Country 4 6 2 10 Junior Cross-Country 2 6 10 4 Swimming Sports 6 10 2 4 Swimming Standards 4 10 2 6 Athletics Sports 6 4 10 2 Tennis 10 6 3 3 Shooting NO COMPETITION Senior Squash 10 3 6 3 Junior Squash 2 4 6 10

TOTALS 55 36 97 9 70 17