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The
Senior Women

The Senior Women’s Squad at UYBC is a highly competitive performance-based squad, open to any female student at York University who can row.

We are a dedicated group of student-athletes who support, nurture, and drive each other to succeed, both on and off the water. Not only does this enable us to push harder and further to achieve huge wins, like our domination of Peterborough Regatta’s 8+ category this year, where our 1st and 2nd eight took 1st and 2nd place, but also to form friendships that last far past our time at uni.

Coming into this 24/25 season, our aim is to foster the supportive, competitive community that we are so proud of, in order to help you and the rest of our athletes achieve more than they thought possible, and improve the standing of the squad for future generations to come.

Now, coming into a new academic year, we have some serious potential within the senior women's squad. The SW have the potential to field a 1st and 2nd VIII+ at a highly competitive standard, making them a force to be reckoned with on the Northern circuit.

Our aims for the year are consistent with progression and will be achieved by continuing to nurture the supportive, competitive and dedicated atmosphere that we as a squad are so proud of.

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2024/ 2025 Captain: Connie Penkman

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"It has been a privilege coaching the UYBC women’s squad, who have developed into competitive and successful athletes.  Enjoying university life, rowing and making memories."
Andy Robertson - Women's Head Coach 

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Summary of the 2023/24 Season

  • 1st place and new course record at Yorkshire Head.

  • Gold, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes at BUCS indoors.

  • 1st VIII and 2nd VIII win at Roses.

  • Win in the VIII+ and 2- at Nottingham Regatta.

  • Qualified for the Bernard and Pauline Churcher Cup at HWR.

For 2024/25 enquiries please contact Connie: cp1502@york.ac.uk

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