Boat Club: Rowing Secretary

I have really enjoyed my year as captain, leading my squad and working with the coaches. I want to help this club realise its potential and accomplish some of the goals that I won’t get to achieve in just one year, both in club culture and on the water. My role will take on more responsibility and tasks, being used to oversee competitive events that include multiple squads ie training camps and races. I will use my experience from committee to help future captains fulfil their individual squad goals and to facilitate an environment where captains and coaches can work together across the club. I can also understand the different formats of race entries and ensure that they are entered and paid ahead of time and that this is clearly communicated to the athletes. I will also hold all captains accountable to the same standard to ensure consistency across the squads.

TARGETS

I will make sure all club members are aware of the race schedule in advance of each term. (Easily achievable)

I want each squad to get at least 10 racing opportunities throughout the year. (Determined to make it happen)

I would like both women’s and men’s crews to enter HRR. (Ambitious goal)

Please vote for me :)

Commitments:

• Ensure race entries are completed in time to ensure UCLBC gets to compete in a variety of events throughout the season, including HoRR, WeHoRR, HRR, HWR and BUCS events, as well as local regattas and heads
• Guarantee parity of racing opportunities between Women's and Men's, Novice and Senior squads
• Improve communication between committee and athletes regarding races - make sure athletes know what events they are being entered for, and when. In addition, aim to provide clear information on how much rowers will be expected to pay towards race fees, transport, etc, and work towards minimising these costs
• Lobby the Union for more financial support towards race fees and travel to and from events
• Work towards dismantling the paywall that exists in rowing and ensure equal racing opportunities for everyone
• Arrange one or two training camps a year that are accessible, productive and enjoyable - these will be great for improving not only technique and fitness, but also inter-squad relationships
• Help foster a healthy, supportive, inclusive atmosphere, and endeavour to make UCLBC a club that is competitive at a high level

Experience:

• 1 year rowing for UCL Senior Men
• 3 years junior rowing at Llandaff Rowing Club
• Part of the Welsh Junior Development squad in 2020
• Some (brief) coaching experience - helped coach J14 and J16 rowers during summer of 2019 and 2020.

Next year, my aim as Vice-President would be to make the transition between the actual committee and future committee smooth. I would like to ensure continuity in the visions and goals set by previous committees so as to maximise their impact. My role would also include supporting the president in achieving their goals and ideas for the club. I would also like to improve communication and clarity between members of committee. Last but not least, UCLBC would host a Christmas dinner that people will remember :)