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Golf Classic – Douglas Golf Club – Friday 22nd July 2016
Cork Boat Club Annual Golf Outing
To be held in Douglas Golf Club (by kind permission) Friday 22nd July 2016
We are looking for your generous support and sponsorship for our Annual Golf Classic.
We have close to 80 young people rowing out of Cork Boat Club at the moment. This could not be possible without our various fundraising throughout the year of which the golf classic is the biggest. You cannot underestimate the joy the children get from the activity of rowing which allows them to partake in a sport out in the fresh air with their friends.
Carrying on from our huge success of seven Irish Championships in 2014 we added another 2 championships last year and we are hopeful we will add more to this tally in July 2016. ‘
The entry fee this year is € 260 for a team of three, which includes a two course meal for each team member. Tee boxes can also be sponsored for € 125.00
Thanking you in anticipation of your entry, and we look forward to seeing you on the day.
If you need more information, you can contact the organisers on email at golf@CorkBoatClub.com or any of the numbers listed below.
The Team Entry form is available >> H E R E <<
Yours in rowing,
John Mackey – Tel(086) 8118422
Joe Casey – Tel (087) 3200085
Anne Walsh – Tel (021) 4295005
Established 1899
SUMMER ROWING CAMP – 8 to 12th August 2016
Cork Boat Club’s summer camp is aimed at boys & girls aged 12+ who wish to learn how to row or to improve their technique. The emphasis is on water safety, fun out in the open air, exercise, teamwork, making new friends and simply experiencing the joy of rowing!
The camp will run from Monday August 8th to Friday August 12th 2016 from 10:00-14:00.
You are advised to book early to avoid disappointment, as numbers will be limited.
The Application form is available >> HERE <<<
Rowing Ireland Anti-Bullying Policy
Please note that all members of Cork Boat Club must adhere to the anti-bullying policy as set out by Rowing Ireland.
Click here for the Rowing Ireland Anti-Bullying Policy
Newsletter Feb 2016
The February 2016 Newsletter is available here.
New Cork Boat Club Technical Gear
Dear Cork Boat Club Parent / Member / Friend,
We are delighted to announce that our new range of technical gear from Powerhouse will be available to order from the club next weekend from 10AM – 12PM next Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st January. It is important that if you need rowing suits or other gear for yourself or your junior member for the remainder of the season that they are ordered this weekend as we will not have another ordering opportunity until next September. Other than these times items can of course be ordered directly from the supplier but at higher cost eg individual items ordered will be 50% extra on the prices below.
The items that will be available, sizing guide and pricing are shown in the attached documents – we will also have a small amount of garments to try for size at the club but the sizing chart is very accurate.
If you have any questions we can be contacted emailing merchandise@corkboatclub.com or text message to +353872371535
Note that Cork Boat Club will not apply any markup to the prices below – these are the prices direct from the supplier Powerhouse.
Product Price for 6+
Cork Boat Club One Piece Rowing Suit €63.00
Cork Boat Club Leggings €55.00
Cork Boat Club Rowing Gilet €79.00
CBC Splash jacket – full zip (windblock fabric) €95.00
CBC Splash jacket – full zip (thermal fabric) €110.00
Cork Boat Club Retro Tracksuit Top – Unisex sizing €50.00
Styling and Sizing Information:
Regards,
Cork Boat Club Committee
Christmas Draw 2015 – W I N N E R S
It was great to see such a huge attendance in the Club on St Stephen’s morning.
Thank you to the Draw sub-committee lead by Pat Keane and the various sponsors who contributed prizes. Well done and Thank you to the ticket sellers and especially to Peter Leonard for selling the most tickets.
List of winners are as follows:
1. Ladies Gucci watch – Eileen Deasy
2. Herbert park hotel – Janet O’Sullivan-Gahan
3. Herbert park hotel – Eileen O’Brien
4. Munster match tickets – Padraig Tierney
5. Ladies Michael Kors watch – Heather Madden
6. Printer – Emily O’Flynn
7. Mont Blanc credit card holder – Ann O’Reilly
8. Gents ted baker watch – Marie Furlong
9. Dinner & trip to whiddy island – Micheal O’Connell
10. Michael Kors bangle – Barry O’Donovan
11. €100 BT voucher – Lydia Egan
12. Munster match tickets – Finny Heas
13. Hamper – Laura Hollywood
14. Dinner at the Rising Tide – John McDonagh
15. Cross pen – Peter Leonard
Please remember to drop in any outstanding ticket sales money to a member of the committee or coaching staff.
Best of Success to all Oars people in 2016.
Regards,
The Draw Committee
Beginners Rowing Session – Each Saturday @ 12:30
We are holding rowing sessions for beginners each Saturday at the club in Blackrock Village from 12:30
This is open to Adults and kids 12+
For more details contact Karen McCarthy – Captain@CorkBoatClub.com
New Members
Please be advised that anyone wishing to join Cork Boat Club will need to put their name on a waiting list that is managed by the committee. Priority will be given to those who have taken part in this years Summer camp.
Regards
Karen McCarthy
Pre-Season training
Pre season training will commence on Monday 31st August at 6pm. This is an open session for males & females from all age groups. It will incorporate running, circuits, core workouts etc.
Squads and coaches will be allocated in the next few weeks.
Hope to see you all on Monday