Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “2024”
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre is set to host the inaugural Junior International Gig Rowing Championships, sponsored by Plymouth City Bus & Go Cornwall Bus, this coming Saturday (12th October) as teams from across the world converge in Britain’s Ocean City ready to row in a series of races within the Cattewater. In recent years the Mount Batten …
After unfortunate weather conditions and the postponement of racing at Swanage on 6th October, the CPGA has announced a revised schedule for the National County Championships at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre on Sunday 13th October. Claire Tripp, General Manager said “It was really disappointing to see a postponement of the Swanage event but we are very grateful …
New dates have been released for a series of consultation sessions at venues across the county. Engagement and Participation Lead, Nick George said, “The consultation evenings last year provided a direct line for clubs to share their thoughts on the 2023 season. These sessions will provide the team with a better understanding the opportunities and challenges facing our clubs and …
County selectors are now welcoming expressions of interest from rowers and coxes across all counties. The selection teams have been busy scouting talent and have also invited nominations from clubs. To submit an expression of interest please select and complete the form for your relevant County: Bristol Cornwall Devon Dorset Hampshire & London Essex to include Kent and Norfolk Isles …
Applications are being welcomed for our Club In A Box scheme which provides a club with a GRP gig, oars and equipment. The initiative aims to support clubs to create more gig rowing activities in their communities and to engage more members in new ways. Please email hello@cpga.co.uk to request an application pack and submit your application by Monday 11th …
The fixture calendar for 2024 as been updated. This is a dynamic calendar and will have changes throughout the coming months, as you can see we are now on Version 4. In the meantime, an exciting year of racing lies ahead. Download the fixture calendar here Fixtures 2024 -22-5-24.docx
The National County Championships (NCC) take place at the end of the racing season with representative crews selected to compete on behalf of their county. County crews are made up of participants from all counties in which a CPGA member club is present; from Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Norfolk, Somerset …
We are celebrating a new partnership with the sports apparel company VX3. VX3 are based in Paignton, Devon and provide kit and clothing for a myriad of club and individual sports. A number of our member gig clubs are already proponents of their sports wear and we are delighted to be partnering with them. Joel Ashworth, VX3 Partnership Coordinator, expressed …
Young rowers are invited to a day long rowing camp at Stithians Reservoir on Tuesday 28th May. The camp is designed to give young people the opportunity to row different types of vessel including flashboats and gigs. Nick George, Engagement and Participation Lead, said, “We are really looking forward to bringing young people together. The social element of our rowing …
The CPGA is seeking 2 volunteers to join the Board of Trustees who identify with the principles and mission of the CPGA and share its values. The Trustee role is voluntary and so it is not a paid position, however reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence can be reimbursed. Trustees, are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of …
