Welcome to BGSBC - Rowing & Sculling for BGS Pupils

SATURDAY 19th MAY, AND SATURDAY 26th MAY

NO RIVER TRAINING DUE TO LACK OF STAFF
BUT THERE WILL BE A GYM SESSION AT SCHOOL
FROM 9am to 10.30am ON THOSE DAYS
OPEN TO ALL AGE GROUPS

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO SUPPORTED OUR ERGO COMPETITION
AT THE SPRING FAIR. A GREAT DAY WAS HAD BY ALL!

there are a number of racing events coming up, generally for 3rd to 6th years;
please let Simon know if you can't attend them due to exams etc

19th May: Nottingham City
possible events at half term:-
1-3rd June National schools J14-15, J16-18
9th June: Durham Regatta 3rd to 6th years (depends on exams)

23rd June: Bradford Regatta 1st to 6th years

LUNCH BY THE RIVER 30th JUNE!

PLEASE CAN ALL PUPILS CHECK THE ROWING NOTICEBOARD EACH WEEK, AND LET SIMON KNOW
ASAP IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND ANY OF THE RACING EVENTS LISTED

NEWS FROM THE ROWING STAFF ABOUT KIT:-
at last our club page is now active on www.godfrey.co.uk
go to club page, scroll down to Bradford Grammar School BC
note: page 1 includes core kit, page 2 has small sizes exclsuive of VAT
Important: not all the items on page 1 are essential core kit;
read carefully the information about prices, below

CORE KIT IS ONLY:-

1ST TO 4TH YEARS
SHORT SLEEVED WHITE TOP (Stock SS Perf Tee),
BLACK LONG SLEEVED TOP (Stock LS Perf Tee)
CUSTOM SHORTS (Black with maroon stripe; Simon is discussing the price with them)
ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE OPTIONAL
THE RIGGER JIGGER IS VERY USEFUL
In particular, do not get the splash top as it is too expensive. Godfreys put a standard package
on their website but the staff do not want us to go to unnecessary expense.

5TH AND 6TH YEARS ONLY
The All-in-ones are only for 5th years and above, but please note:-
CUSTOM G SUIT IS FOR BOYS (maroon, white, and black)
CUSTOM ALL IN ONE IS ONLY FOR GIRLS (maroon and white)

FOR ALL ORDERS NOTE THAT FOR ITEMS PRICED "FROM....." THE PRICE GOES DOWN
IF MORE PEOPLE ORDER AT THE SAME TIME.
The price is the same whatever quantity you order for the white short sleeved top, and black long sleeved top,
sweatpants, as well as hoodie; see note above re shorts
ALTHOUGH YOU ORDER DIRECTLY FROM GODFREYS AND PAY THEM DIRECTLY
SO PLEASE TALK TO SIMON ABOUT AGREED ORDER CUT OFF TIMES TO MAKE IT CHEAPER FOR EVERYONE
please also remember that if you want the school embroidered motif, tick the box; it costs an extra Ł3.50

A LETTER FROM SIMON IS AVAILABLE WITH FULL DETAILS ABOUT KIT

we also now have an optional navy waterproof fleece available from Rock The Boat
with school logo, which replaces the splash jacket, costing Ł50
order form here

OUR CHALLENGE TEAM SET A NEW WORLD RECORD FOR THE
CONCEPT 2 24 hour ERGO DISTANCE ROWED BY A MEN'S
UNDER 19 TEAM of 394,283 metres (previously 375,277m, Westerville Crew, USA)
on 27th March 2011 (Photos here)

Concept Records Page Link - scroll down to entry for 'Small Team, Men, Juniors (age 19 and younger)'
T&A Video and article

PLEASE LOOK AT THE FUNDRAISING DETAILS ON THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION TAB (here)
FOR AN IDEA TO RAISE FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT.
WHEN SHOPPING, HOTEL BOOKING etc ONLINE PLEASE CONSIDER GOING
VIA EASYFUNDRAISING, WHO LINK TO MOST MAJOR OUTLETS,
AND WILL DONATE MONEY TO THE BOAT CLUB IF YOU SHOP WITH THEM.
YOU WILL NOT GET SPAM IF YOU USE THEM!

Please can rowers bring warm clothes and a towel to all sessions, just incase they capsize!

The full diary is now on the 'Racing and Diary' Page