Chairman - Andrew Cawood

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I have been involved in the sport for 10 years, introduced to the sport like many at University, and have continued rowing and sculling at York City Rowing Club. My interest has now switched to coaching, and I have become a silver coach, and coached two eight's into the Thames cup at Henley.

Secretary - Barbara Edwards

I have been involved in rowing for over 30 years and although back problems have prevented me from rowing I have been an active umpire for many years.  I met my husband at Bradford ARC and together we have been involved in running the Bradford regattas and the Yorkshire Head.  I am Secretary of Bradford ARC as well as Secretary for the Region.

Water Safety Adviser - Alec Gilchrist
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I have been involved in our great sport since the age of 13.  As the Regional Safety Adviser, I would appreciate all your comments on any safety issue.  If you can think of anything that will improve our Safety, please contact me. 

Student Commissioner - Gill Porteous
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I started rowing at York City in 1963 but moved away some years later.  I returned to rowing when my daughters started.  I am an active veteran, hold an ARA Instructors Award and am also an Umpire.  I have been Secretary and Club Captain at York City.  I work for the Students Union and want to give some of my experience back to University clubs and develop links between them and open clubs in our Region.

Coaching Commission - Anne Homa
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I began rowing at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford over 20 years ago and have continued ever since. I met my husband, Mick, at Eton Excelsior and we moved north and joined York City in 1997. I am an active veteran competitor (as active as I can be with 2 small boys), my highlight was winning Vet 1X at the World Masters in 2000 and I have won several National Veterans medals.

Junior Commission - Dan Clarke
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I started my rowing at York City in 1994, I have competed all over the UK and the world, racing in Cork, Dublin, Boston (USA) as well as Australian Henley.  I am still an active oarsman, competing in local and national standard events.  I am also one of a group of people who coach the junior squad at York City, as well as our learn-to-row courses.  I am a qualified launch driver, fitness instructor, and passed my UKCC level 2 rowing in early 2006.

Umpires Commission - Andrew Shakespeare
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Divisional Representative - Terry Edwards
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I started rowing at school, and decided that rowing was the sport for me.  I am still a committed Veteran oarsman, and am currently coaching Juniors and Beginners at Bradford ARC.  I am also a past Chairman of the Region, a position I relinquished on my election as Divisional Representative for the Region.

Treasurer - Karen Smith
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I always had a secret yearning to row and two years ago had the opportunity to fulfill that ambition by learning to row at Leeds Rowing Club. I now row competitively for the Club, winning my first pot at York Spring Regatta earlier this year (2008). I am a qualified personal trainer and indoor rowing coach.  I have been Club Secretary at Leeds Rowing Club and currently coach the Women’s Novice Squad.

Yorkshire Head Secretary - Stuart Ward
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I have been actively rowing and racing for the past 45 years, having spent 41 of those as a member of Bradford ARC.  I began as Secretary of the Yorkshire Head  in 1985 and with the help of the many volunteers in the Region it has remained a successful and popular event.  Presently my activities as a rower, umpire, Project Oarsome coach, member of the ARA Executive and National Water Safety Adviser allow me to see many aspects of the sport, which provides me with a wealth of enjoyment and satisfaction.

Veteran Commissioner - Bob Cannell
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I'm the classic veteran novice. Getting too old for 'jumping around' type sports, sculling and rowing let me continue exercising at whatever level I am capable of. Four years after first picking up a blade, I'm still enjoying learning and enjoying the whole body physical fitness rowing has given me. Veteran racing is fun and I'm now coaching beginners. There are a lot of people like me joining the sport. And a lot more who could be joining. As Veteran Commissioner I particularly want to coordinate our Clubs' efforts to attract, keep and develop older beginners.

ARA Coaching Development Officer - Rory Semple
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Tel. 0870 1644 802
I started rowing at my local club, City of Derry Rowing Club in Northern Ireland, just before leaving school. I rowed all the way through college and was Club Chairman at the University of Kent. I joined the ARA in 2002 as Coaching & Development Officer for the South East Region. I have a bronze level coaching award and am an ARA tutor and assessor. As CDO for the region I hope to work with all of the region’s clubs at what is a very exciting time for rowing in this country.