Boat Club

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UNDER 14 COLTS XV

Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle .. Silcoates King's School Pontefract Ampleforth Durham School Worksop Pocklington Giggleswick Pocklington Bradford G.S. Ashville .. Silcoates • • Home . • Home • • Away • • Home • • Away • • Home • • Away • • Away • • Home • • Home • . Away • • Away • • Home Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won

Lost Won Won Lost Won Won Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Lost 30 23 34 38 24 30 18 40 21 0 0 0 0 3 4 4 6 4

4 24 22 10 30 16 7 28 16 4 21 8 O 6 O 23 46 0 3 11 0 18 4 8 8 10

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UNDER 14 COLTS 'B' XV

Silcoates Fyling Hall Hymers Fyling Hall Pocklington Ampleforth Ashville .. Fyling Hall Away Home Away Away Away Away Away Home Won Won Won Won Lost Lost Lost Won 50 4 15 0 12 6 8 4 O 23 O 8 4 10 16 0

Senior Competition 1st Round:

Rise 8 pts. Grove 4 pts.; Queen's 9 pts. Manor 25 pts.; Temple 0 pts. School House 7 pts.

Semi-Finals:

Rise 4 pts. Manor 17 pts.; School House 20 pts. Dronfield 4 pts.

Final:

Manor 7 pts.

INTER-HOUSE RUGBY Junior Competition 1st Round:

Dronfield 8 pts. Grove 4 pts.; Temple 8 pts. Manor 12 pts.; Queen's 0 pts. School House 48 pts.

Semi-Finals:

Dronfield 3 pts. Manor 42 pts.; School House 0 pts. Rise 18 pts.

Final:

School House 6 pts. Manor 10 pts. Rise 11 pts.

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1st XV FIXTURES

Retiring Captain's XV .. Headingley R.U.F.C. Colts Silcoates Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle .. Ashville .. Denstone King's Pontefract Ampleforth Durham Worksop Pocklington Giggleswick Bradford G.S. Home Home Away Home Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Away

The boat club entered the Eighties with a spirit of change. The important decision in the long term was the change in emphasis on funding. The school is now committed to replace and maintain all equipment to a high standard, while the supporters will be raising regatta costs.

Another innovation has been the introduction of girls rowing, one of those involved takes up the story.

GIRLS' ROWING

The Summer term saw the arrival of four girls in the Boat Club. They were welcomed with enthusiasm, and thanks to the able coaching of K.W., D.J.H. and A.G.R. were able to row in Durham Regatta after only six outings ! Unfortunately, the efficient coxing of John Hutchinson could not prevent the girls from colliding with the bank at the start, nevertheless they persevered and managed to finish the race, losing by only three lengths.

One week later this ill-fated crew, with the substitution for one of the girls of Mrs. K. Wootton, made their final appearance of the season (much to the relief of other members of the boat club) at York Summer Regatta.

Although unsuccessful in winning anything, the girls at least "entertained" other river users.

BOYS' ROWING

The major brake on the pace of progress within the club has been the lack of specialised staff. However, we have been fortunate in having the regular help of Dr. Paul Robinson, whose experience in the 1975 Cambridge crew has added a fine technical edge to the J.16 coaching, and of Dr. Ken Shanks (York City R.C.) whose wealth of experience and enthusiasm has greatly encouraged our J.15 crews. We will all miss Alasdair Roberts whose wit and artistry have given a touch of style to junior coaching. Behind his abrasive exterior he hid a deep concern for the boys and the sport. We wish him well and hope to see him on many a river bank.

From a somewhat different angle, an important staff recruit has been Mike Dawson whose skill has helped keep our boats above water. We are already seeing great improvements in the way boys look after equipment as they become more aware of the skills needed to maintain it.

Support for the Club this year has been magnificent. Parents and friends have attended a successful wine and cheese party and an enjoyable buffet lunch. (Thanks to Diane Wootton, Tony Jackson and his staff for the catering.) Support at regattas has also been encouraging, even through some vile conditions.

It is good to say that the supporters have had something exciting to watch. Beginning with very near misses at the Yorkshire Head we have had finalists ate very regatta. Most pleasingly the success has not been at any one level. The First Four have set a fine example by their professional approach and reached finals at Birmingham, Durham, Bradford, Leeds and York Summer Regattas. Like the First Four, most crews had been entered above status and performed well.

One hope for the future was the very near miss of a composite 8 formed with York University B.C. for Leeds Regatta, after only two training outings they eventually lost a closely contested final. The most convincing win was the First Four at Bradford where they clearly outclassed all opposition, and the most encouraging were the J.16 4 -I at Durham and the scratch J.15/J.16 4 which romped home in the J.16 event at Bradford Schools Invitation Regatta.

Peterite readers who would like to follow the fortunes of the Boat Club more closely should contact Ken Wootton at the School and we will ensure that they are added to our newsletter mailing list.

WINNING CREWS 1980

Senior C 4+ Bradford Wallhead, T. R.; Drinkwater, P. J.; Coleman, T. C. J.; Cooper, J. Cox: Holden J. R.

Junior 18 4+ Durham

Jewitt, A. M.; Hirst, J. E.; Williams, S. N.; Craig, F. A. Cox: Paterson, A. James. Junior B 4+ Bird, C. J. York Summer E.; Howie, J. H.; Kaner, D. R.; Needier, H. M. J. Cox: Warrington, T. C. St. J. J.16 4+ Bradford School Invitation Spence, R. W.; Hardy, R. C.; Kettkwell, R. J.; Lee, J. A. S. Cox: Hutchinson, J. N. 111