QPHS magazine - Autumn Term 2025 - Magazine - Page 48
ROWING TO SUCCESS
ROWING CLUB NEWS
Opening doors to rowing for young people
Three organisations have come
together to bring rowing opportunities
to young people in Chester. Love
Rowing, the Westminster Foundation,
and Queen9s Park Chester Rowing
Club have launched Rowing to
Success, a five-year inclusive
programme to engage young people
into rowing.
The partnership combines the
expertise of Love Rowing, British
Rowing9s charitable foundation, the
resources of the Westminster
Foundation, and the local knowledge
and facilities of Queen9s Park Chester
Rowing Club. Together, they aim to
create sustainable pathways into
rowing for young people in Chester.
Rowing to Success will provide
access for up to 300 young people
each year, offering both indoor and
on-water rowing through youthfocused programmes.
The programme will employ two
dedicated staff members: a full-time
Queen’s Park Chester Rowing Club is
delighted to see this programme funded to
expand accessibility for youth rowing in
Chester. We are passionate about providing
opportunities that improve wellbeing,
resilience, mental health, and life outcomes.
Queen9s Park Chester Rowing Club
Youth Rowing Coach and a part-time
Activity Coordinator and Welfare
Officer, who will work closely with
schools and young people throughout
their rowing journey. From year three
onwards, a youth leadership
programme will be introduced for
students in years 10–12, offering
volunteering opportunities and
qualifications.
Over the course of the year, all QPHS
Year 7 students will have the chance
to row. Teamwork, communication,
confidence, and organisational skills
have already been developed by the
first cohort, alongside new friendships
and a strong sense of achievement.
Reminder: All Year 7 students at
QPHS will be offered Learn to Row
sessions during the Easter holidays.
Please look out for details on how to
join the Rowing Club.
