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About Us
The City of Oxford Rowing Club is one of Oxford’s largest and most successful rowing clubs with membership open to all. The club is situated on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames known as the Isis, by Donnington Bridge in Oxford. With over 300 members, it has thriving men’s, women’s, junior and adaptive squads, from beginners to elite. Alongside a strong competitive spirit, the club also enjoys a healthy social side, offering a wide range of opportunities for local people to enjoy all aspects of the sport.
It plays host to a number of popular rowing events including the Oxford City Royal Regatta, the Oxford City Bumping Races and the Isis Sculls. The club was formed in 1968 by the amalgamation of Neptune (1863) and Hannington (1904) rowing clubs. If you would like more information, please visit our Contact page to determine who to direct your query to.
Our Squads
Mens Senior Squad
These squads participate at the highest club level, competing at major national and international events, aiming for a high placing at Head of the River.
The Senior Squad aim to multi-lane and other prestigious regattas, and be a competitive force at Henley Royal Regatta.
Womens Senior Squad
These squads participate at the highest club level, competing at major national and international events, aiming for a high placing at Head of the River.
The Senior Squad aim to win multi-lane and other prestigious regattas, and be a competitive force at Henley Women’s Regatta.
Master's Explorers
The Master’s Explorers is for men and women aged 27+ with previous rowing experience who wish to be an active member of a close-knit squad. Camaraderie is key to the squad, the aim being to sustain a supportive environment with a big social spirit, inspiring confidence, motivating individuals and enabling crews to compete to the best of their ability.
Development Squad
Members who successfully complete the 6 week adult beginners course, as well as those who participated in the Corporate Eights Challenge will often stay on with the club and join our squad. The Development Squad aims to provide a learning environment for those new to rowing, enabling them to move up to the Competition Squads or even the Senior Squads.
Junior Squad
The City of Oxford Rowing Club has a thriving and successful Junior squad. Our coaches are volunteers who are inspired by seeing juniors develop in the sport.
The Junior Squad aim to win multi-lane and other prestigious regattas, and be a competitive force at national events.
Adaptive
Adaptive rowing is rowing for people with a disability and is about removing barriers to participation in the sport for anyone who has a physical, sensory or learning impairment.
We currently run a weekly session on a Sunday morning from 10am to 1pm. Please contact the Squad Coach for more information
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