University of York Boat Club
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The University of York Boat Club (UYBC) is the rowing club of the University of York. It was founded in 1963 by Richard Miles. The club's boathouse is located along the River Ouse in Fulford, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Location | York |
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Home water | River Ouse |
Founded | 1963 |
Key people | Max Allen (Vice President)
Robert McMullan (Secretary) Aaron Kirkaldy (Treasurer) Jemima Burden (Training Coordinator) Andrea Wagner (Senior Men's Captain) Abi Clubb and Emmy Church (Senior Women's Captains) James Maiklem (Novice Men's Captain) Connie Penkman (Novice Women's Captain) Andrew Knight (Coxswain Captain) Sofia Palou (YURow Captain) Sean Potter (Men's Coach) Andy Robertson (Women's Coach) |
University | University of York |
Colours | Black and Gold, York Blue |
Affiliations | British Rowing BUCS |
Website | www |
Acronym | UYO |
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The club is composed of six squads: Senior Women, Senior Men, Novice Women, Novice Men, Coxswains, and YURow,[1] a development of the former 'White Rose' staff and community club into an inclusive development environment to both University members and the wider community.
The boat club is a GB World Class Start centre,[2] and as of 2016 was the university's largest sports club on campus, with over 200 members and a membership more than 50% female.[3]