Ross Rowing Club hosted a training camp for Juniors during the Easter holidays. Over 38 young people took part in the five day camp in three training groups. The Performance squad, which is preparing for the national regional finals on April 19th, undertook a heavy training schedule completing over 100Km over the five days. The intermediate squad continued to develop their core skills and 15 new juniors took part in the renown Discover Rowing Programme. Kate O'Sullivan ARA Coaching Chairman attended the camp Captain Ian Howell, said "This was the biggest and most successful camp we have run, allowing all levels to move their skills and performance forward. I would like to thank all the coaches who gave time to support the event and all the club helpers who provided lunches and helped with boating." Celebration Party On Friday evening the club hosted a party to celebrate the amazing season in 2007, during which the Junior squad amassed a mighty 70 wins. These included a National Bronze Medal and a host of medals in the indoor rowing championships in Birmingham and Cardiff. This achievement was capped by the award by the Amateur Rowing Association of Coaching Team of the Year to the coaching team of the Junior Academy. Kate O'Sullivan is Chairman of the National Coaching committee which means she is responsible for the development of coaching and coaches for the entire sport. Kate who lives in Northumbria was very keen to attend the Club event to illustrate how Ross Rowing Club has truly been recognised as a centre of coaching excellence. Kate made a short speech in which she outlined that Ross Rowing Club is seen as a Model in the way it sets up and manages Rowing. She said the club should be recognised as fulfilling its Vision as "World Class Environment to Enjoy Rowing".