On Friday we took crews from Year 9 to Year 11 to compete for selection as our regional representatives at the upcoming Junior Inter Regional Regatta (JIRR) at the end of April. This the first of three national regattas and gaining selection in our region is very challenging, unsurprisingly the Thames is the dominant region within the country. So much so, next year it will be broken into 3 regions to give the rest of the country a chance.
Our extremely promising Year 9 Girls’ Quad had a very impressive, controlled row and came second, just missing out on selection. The Year 10 Girls’ Double also had a great trial, coming second and again just missing selection.
However, the Year 10 and 11 Boys’ Fours and the Year 11 Girls’ Quad all dominated their events and have been selected to represent our region at JIRR.
Mr Murison is hopeful of more good news after the regatta.
