SUBC Senior Men's Squad
The last few years have seen a continuous increase in success within the Senior Men's Squad. The squad have made the necessary step up into the league of competitive Universities, which showed significantly in the 08-09 Season where the 1st IV qualified and raced at Henley Royal Regatta, reaching the quarter finals. The 2nd IV also went to qualifiers as a lightweight crew and raced very well over the regatta season.
The squad races at all major head and regatta races in the South of the UK including the Fuller Four's Head of the River (07-08, 12th in S3 Academic, 08-09, 8th in S3 Academic), The Eights Head of the River (07-08, 67th overall, 08-09, 112th overall, 5th in S4) and also BUCS events (semi-finals). Last year the Senior Men picked up a total of 7 wins over 10 months at Novice, IM3, IM2 and IM1 levels.
The squad make the most of the tidal water that we have at Southampton and will typically have 5-7 water sessions a week. Land training also consists of ergo's, cross training, core stability sessions and weights.We typically hold 2 to 3 training camps a year. The first in the Christmas period, usually held at a UK rowing club. The second takes place in the Easter Break before regatta season and takes the squad abroad (typically Europe). A third camp is often held on a stretch of the Thames before Henley Royal Regatta.
The 09-10 squad holds a considerable amount of potential and are continuing to set themselves higher standards, whilst new senior intake from schools and clubs have added some depth into the squad. Our fleet of boats is ever increasing which has added further depth. We also hope to send some scullers to GB U23 Trials in October this year.
If you are coming to Southampton and have done any rowing or sculling before, we would be interested in hearing from you. Contact Us!
- Adele Hing, Men's Captain.