Bedford Modern School Boat Club
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Well done to all students that have made it down to the boathouse this half term. We have enjoyed success at the events we have attended and have also achieved many PB’s on the ergo, lets hope there is more to come.
Please enjoy the break, rest, recover and make your mum a cuppa to thank her for driving you to all the training sessions!
You can find the half term training timetable here: Training Timetable
Our ‘Team Room’ is now open to order BMSBC kit.
This documents briefly outlines how the kit ordering works: BMSBC KIT
The window for ordering kit will remain open until 17:00 Monday 2nd October.
You can access the specific BMS kit by logging in here: TeamRoom Login Page
Our log in details will be circulated in an e-mail at 17:00 on 22/09/17.
This is the window to buy any “winter” items; as they will be delivered in December. The next kit window is likely to have an Easter delivery time so any warm items will be in the drawer until next winter!
If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to contact me. If your question is regarding sizing then please contact Crewroom directly and speak with Richard Morris who is our account manager.
BMSBC is looking to appoint two part-time rowing coaches to work with our large and enthusiastic rowing team. The roles offer competitive pay releative to experience.
Job advert and personal spec is available below.
If you have any questions regarding the roles then please do not hesitate to contact Mr Bavington, Director of Rowing. DoR E-mail
We will be aiming for the traditional British BBQ this afternoon; please bring an umbrella and maybe some waterproof shoes!
The BBQ is held in the boathouse garden to the rear of the building. Donations of sides and desserts always welcome.
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back to rowing this afternoon.
#TeamBMS
Our senior girls will be competing against Beckett B at 19:30 this evening.
The crew have been preparing well by paddling on the course, resting at our house just outside of Henley and having the odd match race against Marlow RC and the NZ national team eight! (We let them past!)
If you are able to give our girls a shout then please do, if not just scream at the laptop screen as all races are streamed live on YouTube.
SMASH IT GIRLS!!
Henley Royal Regatta 2017 is less than 24 hours away, where does the year go!
This year BMSBC will be represented by the senior girls, competing in the Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup. This is a fantastic achievement to even be in the regatta; in an event where there are only 16 places available. Our quad had worked and raced hard throughout the season so that they were not required to attend the qualifying races, a nice feather in their caps!
The quad will face Beckett B on Thursday, a crew made up of some talented sweep rowers and certainly not to be under estimated.
BMS will have the usual drinks and nibbles available in Butlers Field on Wednesday lunchtime. Please do come along and chat all things rowing and BMS.
Unfortunately the boys side of the boat club had a tough day at qualifiers. The Fawley quad missing out by just over 1 second in some very unfavourable conditions. The second boat, a PE eight, missed out by just under 1 second. A good result for the young crew but still disappointing for the boys.
We were so close to having three crews in the event, but ended up wth one. A testament to the efforts being put in across the boat club, but margins matter in sport and unfortunately we were just the wrong side of them last Friday night. Your time will come!
I hope everyone enjoys the regatta and I would like to thank you for your on going support of BMSBC.
Dear Parents/Pupil,
Apologies for the late e-mail, however I have just been made aware that The Embankment and other roads around the river will be closed Sunday morning due to the Bedford 10k Run, this will make access to the boathouse difficult. THIS WILL INFLUENCE DROP OFF AND COLLECTION.
I would suggest to drop students off around the far side of Russell Park, or anywhere along Castle Road and then students can walk the remainder of the journey. Another good location may be Aspects McDonalds.
Please try to factor this into your journey time!
Please do spread the word via text, WhatsApp or any other means.
Many thanks,
Mr Bavington
Director of Rowing
