Rowing

Northumbria University Boat Club (Rowing Team) are a friendly and sociable club, open to both seasoned rowers and new members who want to try their hand at a new sport or simply want to keep fit in great company. The team row out of Tyne Amateur Rowing Club in Newburn, approximately 30 minute bus ride or 15 minute drive. We have a lot of fun along the way working and playing hard. 

We have thriving novice and intermediate squads who compete accross the UK, all year round, as well as a recreational squad for those who enjoy non competitive rowing. Our social calender provides a chance for all the club members to get to know eac hother off the water. 

Our vision is to provide Northumbria University students with an inclusive rowing club that is supportive of all skills and abilities which fosters physical fitness, mental resillience and social well-being. We are fully inclusive, we welcome those who have not had the oppertunitiy to try the sport. We value and support; active rowing competition, promotion of the sport and competitive performance of our club members; broad based memberships and participation in the sport at all levels and ability. Our aim is to have fun, be super fit, be a great team and win medals.

Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.

Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required. 2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.

Wednesdays: 14:00 - 16:00 

Sundays: 11:00 - 14:00 

Venue: Tyne Amateur Rowing 

Additional self-funded competitive opportunities are also available throughout the year, including BUCS Head and BUCS Regatta. Please speak to the Competition Secretary for more information.

This Club is now Full for 2024/25 academic year 

Key Contacts

Club President:  Ollie Tompkins

Vice President: Jasmine Howard 

Competition Secretaries: Billy Gray & Hannah Wood

Instagram: @northumbriaubc 

The Rowing club is supported by our dedicated Club Development Officer Keir Tattersdill.