New steps for rowers thanks to £90,000 grant
Monday, September 15th, 2008More rowing competitions and sport novices are expected to head for the North East after a community club landed a £90,000 grant.
Tyne Rowing Club plans to dramatically improve access to the river with the cash, awarded by Sport England and the Amateur Rowing Association.
The money will be spent on new steps to the water at the club’s base, close to Newburn Bridge in Newcastle.
Club captain Chris Parsons said the cash and subsequent improvements would make the area “more attractive” for other rowing clubs.
The club already hosts events which draw national and international teams but on some days rowers can face 20 minute waits to get on and off the water.
New access steps built with the grant are expected to reduce this.
The North East area has an excellent rowing heritage and has produced some of the sport’s top performers.
Tyne Rowing Club has been taking to the river since 1852 and has had national success.
Sport England regional director Judith Rasmussen said improving access to the Tyne will make a “real difference” to current rowers and future generations.
She added the organisation was “delighted” to support the Tyne Rowing Club.
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