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25th National Lottery Awards announces Active Row as finalist

London Youth Rowing’s Active Row programme is appealing for votes after reaching the finals of the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards - the search for the UK’s favourite ever National Lottery-funded projects. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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NJIRC and Race the Thames make successful Copper Box Arena debuts

The National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships 2019 (NJIRC) made it's debut appearance at the Copper Box Arena this year, along with premiere fundraising event, Race the Thames. Both events saw London 2012 Olympic legacy come to life. Read more Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 8th April, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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LYR announced as Winners of Sports and Recreation Award

London Youth Rowing has been announced as category winners of the Community Sport and Recreation Awards at a prestigious awards Lunch at the Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, 15 March 2019. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2019

Updated: 18th March, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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Hundreds of Young people set to take on London Olympic legacy at NJIRC 2019

On Friday 15 March, over 1,700 young people will race at the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships (NJIRC). For the first time in the event’s history, NJIRC 2019 will take place at the London 2012 Copper Box Arena. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2019

Updated: 8th April, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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Festival of Sport and Careers – Line Up Confirmed for NJIRC

London Youth Rowing is delighted to announce a fantastic line up of organisations at the Festival of Sport and Careers from the Royal Navy to KMPG and Saracens Rugby, on Friday 15 March plus two high profile guests. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 6th March, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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Iconic Setting for Active Row Finals at London Bridge

The first Active Row Finals overlooking the River Thames was the culmination of a series of competitions and saw 8 teams battling for the honour of becoming Active Row Champions, 29 January 2019. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2019

Updated: 25th February, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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Schools Qualify for First Active Row Indoor Finals

The first Active Row Finals will take place on Friday 25 January after a series of four indoor competitions took place in November and December attracting over 500 participants. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2019

Updated: 29th May, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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HRR Charitable Trust announced as Partner for NJIRC 2019

The Henley Royal Regatta Charitable Trust will join Sport England as a funding partner for the 2019 National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships, 7 December 2018. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Author: Ruth Whyman

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Launch of Corporate Indoor Rowing Challenge

A new fundraising challenge ‘Race The Thames’ will bring together corporate teams to race indoors at the iconic Copper Box Arena and raise funds for the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships (NJIRC), 6 December 2018. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2018

Updated: 12th November, 2019

Author: Ruth Whyman

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  • Race the Thames 2020

    Race the Thames corporate fundraising event is back on 28th February 2020 at the Copper Box Arena. Pull together 8 friends or colleagues to race the full length of the tidal thames on rowing machines, overlooking the buzz of the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships. Enter today.

  • LYR Programmes Coach

    LYR delivers inspiring programmes attracting over 7,000 participants every year. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic coach to join our London Youth Rowing Coaching team.

  • National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships 2020

    NJIRC is back on 28th February 2020 at the Copper Box Arena! Get ready for appearances from rowing celebrities, our Festival of Sport and as ever, some inspiring racing. Find out more.

  • Going the extra mile: LYR mentor takes on half marathon with mentee

    LYR mentor Emily, volunteered to race the Royal Parks Half Marathon after hearing her former mentee Ashley, had also signed up to race. Emily has supported Ashley throughout her A Levels and university applications. She's now donning her running shoes as they support each other through a final challenge.

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