We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved in Rowing at the University of Leeds, from playing to spectating.  Find out more below.

Join a club & represent the University

No matter what your experience level, the boat club caters for all abilities; from beginners who are just taking up rowing, to seasoned rowers wanting to continue rowing competitively at the highest standard available to Universities. We don’t cut anyone from our squads, just offer opportunities to row at different levels.

There are performance squads for those that wish to compete at BUCS championships, the Tideway head races or Henley, as well as intermediate squads that paddle for pleasure and compete at local British Rowing events. If rowing isn’t for you, we also have land members who train and develop fitness with us and coxswains who steer and control our crews at training and races.

We row at Thwaite Lane in South Leeds, a new £1 million boathouse opened in September 2014 in collaboration with Leeds Rowing Club, British Rowing, Sport England and WREN. The new facility allows us to offer an even better rowing experience to our members, and we look forward to future successes as a result.

The University of Leeds Rowing Club

Play Socially

There are lots of opportunities to row socially with no commitment at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

Give it a Go
Get Out, Get Active

Give It A Go

  • What is Give it a Go?

    Leeds University Union runs one of the largest Give it a Go programmes in the country with over 300 events per semester, including Rowing.
    Give it a Go not only allows you the opportunity to try out different clubs and societies with no obligation to join, but you can attend arts & craft workshops, film screenings, workshops and explore attractions both local in Leeds and across the UK.

Get Out, Get Active

  • What is Get Out, Get Active?

    Get Out, Get Active is a fantastic programme of activity across 8 outdoor activities available to students throughout the year and includes coached taster sessions, trips away, social get-togethers. The Get Out Get Active Rowing sessions feature weekly easy going, steady and challenging sessions. There are also volunteering opportunities to be a Rowing activator and assist on weekly rowing sessions.

Become a Coach

We have lots of opportunities to gain experience and qualifications at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

  • Coaching Scholarships

    The University of Leeds awards a number of scholarships to aspiring coaches to help improve the quality and quantity of coaching available to students in clubs. Working in conjunction with the Leeds Sport team and club committees it is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and grow as a coach whilst at University.

    The Coaching Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for current undergraduate or postgraduate students to rise to the challenge of coaching their fellow students alongside working with senior coaches and mentors to become a more effective coach as well as articulate the transferable skills coaching gives you in real-world situations. Ideally, candidates will have an NGB Level 1 or 2 or equivalent experience in their chosen sport and be looking to build on this whilst at University.

  • Find out more

    Applications for coaching scholarships for the forthcoming academic year are accepted from February to April.

    Visit the coaching scholar webpage to find out more.

    Coaching Scholar Webpage