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Bishops Rowing Club
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Rowing Tank
A rowing tank is an indoor rowing facility that attempts to mimic the conditions rowers face on the open water. Think of it like a cricket net for cricketers, or a scrumming machine for rugby players. A rowing tank would be a primary tool for our BRC coaches to break down the mechanics of the stroke in a stable learning environment. Whether brand new, or very familiar with the sport, everyone can benefit from instruction while using this state-of-the art facility.
Current challenges to the club include:
- Low retention of boys throughout high school
- Time spent during water sessions due to travelling & weather
- Limited physical presence on the school campus
- Access to lots of time on the water not always possible
Quite simply, these challenges mean our boys don’t train enough, don’t get enough time on the water and the club is losing younger boys to other sports.
This new asset to the school will strengthen our competitive position while elevating our positioning as a rowing school.
Images clockwise from top left
Radley tank, current rowing centre, proposed plan 2 and proposed plan 1
Our History
Bishops first rowed in a race in 1937, in a four on Table Bay. Competing crews were Bishops Day Boys, School House, Rondebosch Day Boys and Rondebosch Boarders.
1977 saw the start of rowing in earnest at Bishops, with an eight racing at SA Champs for the first time in 1978. The coach of the time, Tim Rideout, is still honoured every year with the Rideout Cup, presented at the Bishops rowing dinner, in acknowledgement of the rower who most encapsulates the essence of a Bishop’s rower, stemming from the roots and attitude which was required to build this club.
Bishops’ first junior national representation was in 2004 in the coxed four. We currently have five junior national caps.
Our History
Bishops first rowed in a race in 1937, in a four on Table Bay. Competing crews were Bishops Day Boys, School House, Rondebosch Day Boys and Rondebosch Boarders.
1977 saw the start of rowing in earnest at Bishops, with an eight racing at SA Champs for the first time in 1978. The coach of the time, Tim Rideout, is still honoured every year with the Rideout Cup, presented at the Bishops rowing dinner, in acknowledgement of the rower who most encapsulates the essence of a Bishop’s rower, stemming from the roots and attitude which was required to build this club.
Bishops’ first junior national representation was in 2004 in the coxed four. We currently have five junior national caps.
Rowing Overview
It is difficult to describe the sport of rowing. What seems to be simply pulling an oar through water is in reality a far more complex interaction of so many things: technique, strength, stamina, teamwork and, most importantly, mental toughness. It is vitally important to understand that the sport places high demands on the boys in terms of their time and commitment as well as their physical and mental ability.
Rowing is TOUGH!