QEHS Rowing Club – Queen Elizabeth High School

Welcome to QEHS rowing club

For many of our young people, joining the rowing club provides them with a passion and focus throughout their time at school. We provide opportunities for young people to learn and develop through actively engaging in a physical activity and seeing the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Many of our rowers continue to row at university and into their adult lives.

For many, rowing really does become a way of life.

We actively promote the following core values:

Respect

Respect: Integrity

Transparent, fair and direct in all our actions to each other.

Respect: Sporting Behaviour

Sportsworthy and exemplary behaviour to our opposition and officials at events.

Engage

Engage: Discipline

The approach and commitment to training and continuous improvement, by every athlete and all our crews in training and competitions on and off the water.

Engage: Teamwork

Pulling together as one in the pursuit of excellence.

Aspire

Aspire: Excellence

The relentless pursuit of excellence, both on and off the water, by our athletes, coaches, coxes and volunteers.

Aspire: Loyalty

Commitment to the club and our crews underpins our pursuit of excellence. Together, we succeed.

Rowing Club Christmas Raffle

Welcome to the QEHS ROWING CLUB Christmas Prize Draw!

We are delighted to launch our first online Christmas Raffle to raise funds for a much-needed new boat and blades. This will make a huge difference to the club and help our crews continue to train and compete to their best potential.

For each £2 donated we will enter your name into the raffle: for example, donate £20 and your name will be entered 10 times. When you donate, please include your full name and email address in the comments box. Anonymous donations will be unable to be included in the draw. The draw will take place on Saturday 13th December 2025. For more information on some of the prizes see the Just Giving Link below.

Just Giving

Year 9 and New Starters Parents Evening

The Parents Rowing Evening was well attended with parents and students discovering how to transition into the Rowing Club.

Rowing Evening Presentation 24_25 (PDF)

If you have any questions, please email pwalton@qehs.net.

Club Rowing Times

Location: Tyne Green

Monday and Wednesday: 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Contact Information for QEHS Rowing Club

For enquiries please send a message to one of our club organisers: pgaines@hexhammiddle.org.ukor pwalton@qehs.net

Safeguarding

Anne Lloyd is our key Designated Safeguarding Lead. Students can also talk to Mr Robson and Mr Brown, who are Deputy Safeguarding Leads in school.

Parents or students can also contact school on 01434 610300 or email admin@qehs.net to speak to any of our safeguarding leads.

Our Child Welfare Officer is Julie Philips

Membership Information

QEHS rowing is an extra-curricular school-based rowing club run by teachers and coaches, supported by parent volunteers. The membership fee goes towards the running of the buildings, maintaining equipment and purchasing equipment for our members.

Membership: £360 per year or £30 per month. Includes 4 coached sessions per week.

Please be aware that there are additional costs to being a club member. Entry to events (seat fees), travel and accommodation expenses are not part of the monthly membership cost.

Join Up!

If you would like to become a member, please complete the application form by clicking the Become a Member button below.

The Club will use this information to process your membership and to ensure you are kept informed about the activities of our club.

Before registering please read our Constitution and Rules

Become a Member

Parent Volunteers - 2025-2026

For parents wishing to help with the club they must first have a DBS, contact pgaines@hexhammiddle.org.ukor pwalton@qehs.net

Rowing Club Kit

Club Rowing Kit—Initially, a school PE kit is more than suitable for learning to row. It is recommended that rowers have school leggings and the school 1/4 zip to keep them warm for both land-based and river-based sessions. Once you are a club member, an order will be placed to purchase the club-specific kit.

A welcome pack will be sent to you once your application has been processed.