The Juniors invited their parents and the wider club to a join them for a fantastic session on the afternoon of Saturday 16th December.
We were divided into eight crews and had a knock out regatta on the river in coxed quads, on land we also had a 1km erg relay. Followed by a delicious pigs in blankets BBQ, including stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and crunchy onions. Washed down with hot chocolate, cream and marshmallows. For afters there was a fabulous cake stall.
Thank you to Julia, Pam and Tom for arranging the racing, Glenys and Becky for the tasty cake stall, Olivia for the raffle hampers and lastly to Paul and Helen for the most amazing food!
It was such a lovely afternoon with Juniors and Seniors together and getting racing!
During the session, the juniors shared their secret Santa presents and the following Hexham RC 2024 Unsung Winners Awards were awarded:
2024 Unsung Crew of the year – this award goes to the crew that has put in a great effort consistently throughout the year, showing determination and resilience in a variety of events and conditions.
Winners: Rob P and John Y
Reason: Have entered a lot of events this year, including Nationals and just get on with the event, no matter the result.
2024 Outstanding helper – this award goes to the person/persons that have contributed there effort and assistance in a role.
Winner: Ana N
Reason: For all her work on the committee and amongst the club organising the Learn 2 Row events and sessions. Its an important part of the club to help provide access to rowing for new entrants and to further enable development.
2024 Great Organiser – this award goes to the person/persons who has helped the club to organise crews/events.
Winner: Kirsty F
Reason: For all her help organising crews for Sunday League and helping new members dip their toe in competitive racing and being a guiding hand at events.
2024 Great start of the year award – this award goes basically to a newbie/newbies who have had a great start to rowing and enjoying the sport.
Winners: Lisa B and Sam T
Reason: Lisa and Sam have engaged with L2R and the Sunday League events with great enthusiasm along with adventuring into racing at first LDS/regatta events this year.
Herculean award – this award goes to the person/persons/group that put in a huge effort to help benefit the club going forward.
Winners: Junior parents
Reason: For all their continued work an effort which contributed to the funds made at this years Hexham Regatta.
Individual effort of the year – this award goes to the person/persons who has put in some great effort in training, racing, recreation rowing activities no matter what ability level.
Winner: Christine V
Reason: Christine is always up for racing at events and training and has persevered through some injuries to keep rowing. She is an asset to the crews she rows in.
2024 Club Morale award – this award goes to the person who is good at keeping up crew members morale even in tough races or bad weather conditions, or to encourage crews to train through winter conditions etc.
Winner: Julie M
Reason: Julie always provides a great atmosphere in the crews she rows with and with members in the club. She is always encouraging her other crew members both at training and at events.
2024 The Blistered hands award – this award is for the person who has done a lot of mileage rowing this year, at Hexham.
Winner: Michael W
Reason: Michael is an enthusiastic member of the club who has clocked up a lot of rowing time this year in a variety of crews and singles whilst also attending events across the region.
2024 Oracle of the year – this award goes to the person/persons who have imparted a lot of helpful knowledge and advice to members and the club this year.
Winner: Phil M
Reason: Phil has spent a lot of time this year working on the club development plan which the club is very grateful for his expertise and assistance in drafting and organising members to complete this task. This document will help to provide direction and drive for the club going forward.