Off the water
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Charity Fundraising is an important part of UStABC. During Fresher’s Week we run a 24-hour Ergathon, where members take it in turns to row through night and day, as well as receiving support from members of the public who have a go. This year we raised over £1000 for Maggie’s Fife. Maggie’s offers support to strengthen the physical and emotional wellbeing of those diagnosed with cancer, so we were proud to raise money for such a good local cause.We were also the first Rowing Club to sign the Scottish Association of Mental Health Charter. Our newly appointed Welfare Team organised a university-wide event to support Row Britannia, a nationwide challenge to row 2020 miles and raise money for mental health charities in the process.
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Indoor Rowing ProgrammeThe club has worked with local schools to offer an indoor rowing programme to children across Fife. Student volunteers receive prior training to run these weekly sessions. We started by offering a weekly indoor rowing programme at Madras College in St Andrews, but have since moved to offer the programme at Lochgelly High School, near where we train at Lochore.
We are also starting an annual indoor rowing competition, Saints Indoors, where local schools are invited to compete. The hard work of everyone involved in these programmes culminates in this fun, exciting event where the children get the opportunity to see how they could take their rowing forward if they wish.
The Big Free Open Weekend – Loch Ore
Each year, the club takes part in the Big Free Open Weekend at Loch Ore, where we have our water training sessions. The club brings down glide singles from Glasgow, with the support fo Scottish Rowing to give taster sessions in the single sculls that are stable platforms for a first outing!