Chairman - Andrew Cawood

Tel. 07801 790418     
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 - Allan Clarke

I started rowing at York City Rowing Club at the age of 19 and rowed in 4's and 8's until I married Christine who also rowed for York City.  Both our sons Stuart and Daniel took up rowing, so I decided to take up umpiring and give something back to the sport.

Student Commissioner - Alastair Brown

 

Coaching Commission - Anne Homa

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

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 - Charles Robertshaw

I started rowing in 1965 at school. Apart from a short break in 1972 I have participated most years.  I became an umpire in 1980 and upgraded to multi-lane a few years later. Most of my rowing is done at the Heads and most umpiring is in the region with stints at Peterborough and Holme Pierrepoint where I also drive the launches. I am still trying to get enough people to become umpires in the Region. It can be good fun!

Divisional Representative - Terry Edwards

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 - Tony Sherlock

It was at Oriel College, Oxford, where in a 4- I won one round at Henley that my love of rowing was born. During my time at York, I have rowed with the YCRC veteran squad and held various committee posts (abandoned in favour of married life and no politics!). I currently coach the York University Women’s squad.

Veteran Commissioner - Bob Cannell

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

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.