Nottingham University Boat Club
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The Nottingham University Boat Club (NUBC) is the rowing club of the University of Nottingham
based in the UK on the River Trent. Founded in 1948 the club has over 120 current active members, equally split between men’s, women’s and novice squads. Nottingham University is one of the largest university boat clubs in the UK, catering for all levels of rowing. Recent achievements have been wins at Henley Women’s Regatta, National Championships, weekend appearances at Henley Royal Regatta
and International representation at the World Under 23 Championships and EUSA Regatta.
and the Nottingham Forest F.C's City ground on the south bank of the River Trent. The boat house consists of changing rooms, gym, club room and kitchen.
Ray Simms was appointed Head Coach of Nottingham University Boat Club in 2010. Having previously coached NCRA, winning several Henley medals and World Championships he now leads the Universities coaching team.
Jon McKirdy has recently been appointed Head Women's Coach.
Dan Janes coaches the Men's Beginner Squad and assists coaching the Senior Men.
The club has tasted success at the 2010 BUCS regatta, triumphing in the Lightweight Men's VIII event, and subsequently adding the European University crown in the same event at the 2010 EUSA regatta.
. Traditionally men's and women's 1st and 2nd VIIIs as well as novices VIIIs race side by side down a 3000m course on the River Trent, culminating in a presentation ceremony and party in the evening.
A training camp for existing and new members coming into the club is scheduled for 13th September 2010. New members wishing to attend the camp should contact the Club Captain.
Tiger Ball
The Tiger ball is held once a year, usually in November/December. The event is staged on the same day as the annual old boy's boat race. The day involves racing between current members and alumni during the afternoon followed by the ball in the evening.
Tiger Bar
Over the May Bank Holiday weekend that plays host to BUSA Regatta, NUBC puts on one of the biggest university social events of the year. Students from every university in the country are welcomed to Tiger Bar. Running at Holme Pierpont over the duration of the BUSA weekend, a bar is laid on in a purpose built marquee to play host to up to 500 rowers. Culminating in a huge party on the Sunday night.
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
based in the UK on the River Trent. Founded in 1948 the club has over 120 current active members, equally split between men’s, women’s and novice squads. Nottingham University is one of the largest university boat clubs in the UK, catering for all levels of rowing. Recent achievements have been wins at Henley Women’s Regatta, National Championships, weekend appearances at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
and International representation at the World Under 23 Championships and EUSA Regatta.
Boat House
The boat house and 'shed' are situated between Lady Bay BridgeLady Bay Bridge
Lady Bay Bridge is a road bridge of two lanes that spans the River Trent in West Bridgford, Nottingham. It is the bridge following from Trent Bridge and connects the main thoroughfare of Radcliffe Road with Meadow Lane ..Originally, the bridge was the rail crossing for the Midland Railway from...
and the Nottingham Forest F.C's City ground on the south bank of the River Trent. The boat house consists of changing rooms, gym, club room and kitchen.
Ray Simms was appointed Head Coach of Nottingham University Boat Club in 2010. Having previously coached NCRA, winning several Henley medals and World Championships he now leads the Universities coaching team.
Jon McKirdy has recently been appointed Head Women's Coach.
Dan Janes coaches the Men's Beginner Squad and assists coaching the Senior Men.
B.U.C.S.
The club has a proud tradition at BUCS regatta where it has won the Victor Ludorum in 9 of the past 17 years. Controversially at the 2004 BUSA Regatta the club were found to be operating outside the rules and disqualified from the Regatta and the subsequent regatta.The club has tasted success at the 2010 BUCS regatta, triumphing in the Lightweight Men's VIII event, and subsequently adding the European University crown in the same event at the 2010 EUSA regatta.
Varsity
The Boat Club enjoys an annual Varsity Match against Nottingham Trent UniversityNottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a public teaching and research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It was founded as a new university in 1992 from the existing Trent Polytechnic , however it can trace its roots back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design...
. Traditionally men's and women's 1st and 2nd VIIIs as well as novices VIIIs race side by side down a 3000m course on the River Trent, culminating in a presentation ceremony and party in the evening.
Training Camp
The club has an annual training camp traditionally held in the Easter vacation.A training camp for existing and new members coming into the club is scheduled for 13th September 2010. New members wishing to attend the camp should contact the Club Captain.
Socials
Wednesday night at Nottingham University is Athletic Union (AU) night and our socials coincide with a trip to CRISIS. Socials are frequently themed for added entertainment and normally start in a local bar before heading into town.Tiger Ball
The Tiger ball is held once a year, usually in November/December. The event is staged on the same day as the annual old boy's boat race. The day involves racing between current members and alumni during the afternoon followed by the ball in the evening.
Tiger Bar
Over the May Bank Holiday weekend that plays host to BUSA Regatta, NUBC puts on one of the biggest university social events of the year. Students from every university in the country are welcomed to Tiger Bar. Running at Holme Pierpont over the duration of the BUSA weekend, a bar is laid on in a purpose built marquee to play host to up to 500 rowers. Culminating in a huge party on the Sunday night.
Tiger Challenge
The Tiger Challenge is the club's 'Eights Head of the River' initiation for freshers consisting of 6 half pints of Lager/Bitter/Stout/Cider/Bitter/Lager to be drunk within 6 minutes.Club kit
The club is renowned for its yellow blades and yellow, green and navy blue rowing vest.External links
- Nottingham University Boat Club Website http://www.nubc.org.uk/
- The University of Nottingham website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
- The University of Nottingham Student Union Website http://www.students-union.nottingham.ac.uk/
- Amateur Rowing Association Club Profile http://www.ara-rowing.org/render.aspx?siteID=1&navIDs=1,141,289&clubID=388