Edinburgh University Boat Club
- Edinburgh University Boat Club
Edinburgh University Boat Club (EUBC) is one of the oldest sports clubs within The University of Edinburgh. Originally started in 1867 it has been going strongly, competing at the highest levels ever since. The annual [http://www.edinburghglasgowboatrace.co.uk EdinburghGlasgow boat race] first took place in 1877, ten years after the boat club started. One of the largest rowing clubs in Scotland it has over a hundred active members, with many crews competing at all levels. Training for novice crews occurs mainly on the Union Canal in Edinburgh, which although small, encourages technical rowing, and is used by international medallists, including Katherine Grainger (former EUBC rower) as well as senior crews during the week. Regular training also takes place at Strathclyde Park, Scotland's purpose built regatta lake, and at a training facility at Auchinstarry near Stirling. Land training takes place in the [http://www.sport.ed.ac.uk Pleasance Centre for Sport and Exercise] , which has some of the best facilities available, including weights rooms and a circuit gym.
ee also
*University of Edinburgh
*Edinburgh University Sports Union
*University rowing (UK)
External links
* [http://www.edinburgh-rowing.co.uk Edinburgh University Boat Club Website]
* [http://www.eusu.ed.ac.uk Edinburgh University Sports Union]
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Glasgow University Boat Club — Glasgow University s Boat Club is one of the oldest institutions at the Glasgow University. The club has a rich tradition stretching back to its foundation in 1877. In 2004 the club underwent an historic transformation, with the acceptance of… … Wikipedia
Edinburgh University Sports Union — Infobox Students Union name = Edinburgh University Sports Union motto = established = 1866 institution = University of Edinburgh president = Joe Gray secretary = Irene McTernan location = Edinburgh, Scotland, UK members = c. 23,000 total… … Wikipedia
University rowing (UK) — University rowing in the United Kingdom began when it was introduced to Oxford in the late 1700s. The first University Boat Race (between Oxford and Cambridge) was held in 1829. Today, many universities have a boat club and at the collegiate… … Wikipedia
University of Glasgow — Latin: Universitas Glasguensis Motto Via, Veritas, Vita Motto in English The Way, The Truth, The Life Established … Wikipedia
University of Oxford — Coordinates: 51°45′40″N 1°15′12″W / 51.7611°N 1.2534°W / 51.7611; 1.2534 … Wikipedia
University of Manchester — The University of Manchester Arms of the University of Manchester. The Manchester bee is the main symbol of Manchester. Motto Latin: Cognitio, sapientia, humanitas Motto in English Knowledge, Wisdom, Humanity … Wikipedia
University of Reading — Vorlage:Infobox Hochschule/Professoren fehlt University of Reading Gründung 1926 Trägerschaft staat … Deutsch Wikipedia
University College London — Arms of University College London (no longer used in any official capacity) Motto Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae (Latin) Motto in English Let all come … Wikipedia
University of Cambridge — Latin: Academia Cantabrigiensis Motto Hinc lucem et pocula sacra (Latin) Motto in English … Wikipedia
University Marine Biological Station Millport — Established 1897 (as Millport Marine Station) Type Public HE Institution Acting Director Prof. P. Geoff Moore Admin. staff … Wikipedia
