An enjoyable read Tim, well done .
Here is the criteria and the evidence that was submitted - note restricted to 300 words!!
The Club of the Year Award recognises exceptional commitment to developing a club and the activities and services it offers to its local community. Please explain in no more than 350 words how the club meets the below criteria, please include why they deserve
to win Club of the Year The significant impact the work of the club has had over the last 12 months and how this has benefitted the local community
"Langstone Cutters Rowing Club is truly inclusive providing as it does opportunities for local people of all ages. The year 2016 saw the Club continue to grow with over 100 members aged from 10 to 80.
It is a true local club offering free taster sessions every Sunday with specific support for juniors.
The club embraces the local environment and promotes the considerate usage of Chichester and Langstone Harbours celebrating and promoting the wildlife in the area.
The club is run by a small committee of volunteers and operates out of half of a rented garage in Langstone and relies on the generosity of local residents to store their small fleet of traditional rowing boats and their trailers.
A reflection of the Clubs inclusive nature is clear in the results achieved in the Great River Race 2016 the “British Traditional Fixed Seat Rowing Championships” held over a 21.6 mile course along the River Thames in September 2016
This year the club entered nine boats crewed by over 50 people aged from 12 to 73 years of age in a field of 320 other boat. The club returned to Langstone the proud winners of the following categories
Under 16 and second in the under 18
Ladies and Ladies Veterans
Over 60’s and
The mens veteran (over 40) crew won their class and were placed in third positon overall.
Club members use this event every year to raise money for a charitable cause and 2016 was no exception with over £900 being raised for Rowans Hospice in memory of Shelley Cook a club member who sadly passed away in 2016.
The club is committed to developing players, coaches, officials and volunteers
Langstone Cutters is operated by and on behalf of the members and invests a considerable amount of time in developing the skills of all members through providing, coaching, first aid and water safety training for all.
Junior members are supported in achieving Duke of Edinburgh awards and more senior members are given the chance to get back into exercise in a supportive inclusive environment."
Club is likely to have achieved or be working towards Clubmark or similar club accreditation.
"The nature of the club means that it is unlikely to achieve a broader club recognition mark but instead invests time more in individual development for members."
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