Junior Summer Rowing Information
School leavers
If you are leaving school and would like to maintain fitness over the summer (or are not going to university), you are welcome to join our senior squads. If over 18, and after passing a competency assesment you will also have access to independent 24hr gym, erg, and boat booking.
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Send a WhatsApp message to Niamh (club captain) - 07505 776924 to be added to the relevant training group
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Request your BR login via your school
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Sign up via link: https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=B8F711A41919859CF0387D7C2312A8E2D11D8C7E
Star Club - Junior Summer Rowing (J16+)
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For athletes moving into J16, J17 or J18 in September 2026
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Open to confident and competent rowers only (able to single scull)
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Up to 4 sessions per week available (usually tuesday/wednesday/thursday)
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Ideal for students at BMS, BGS, and Bedford school looking to maintain fitness over summer.
Your child may be asked to do a land session if they do not meet the competency requirements and other boats are not available for the session.
After booking, please complete both steps below:
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Join the Spond group: https://spond.com/invite/FDZVU (Code: FDZVU)
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Complete emergency contact form (required to get on the water): https://forms.gle/h9DzeamPZukJpz3NA
Summer Camps (Younger / Less Experienced Rowers)
For any younger or less experienced rowers who are keen to keep up rowing over summer, we are running summer camps these are Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm. There may be some scope for alternative arrangements if a group of juniors can come to us with alternative preferred dates, but this cannot be done on an individual basis.
To provide emergency contact information, please fill out this form (without this form being completed your child will not be permitted on the water): https://forms.gle/QDGAtPh1Wppn7dzS7
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10th-13th August summer camp 1 - https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=8C51F0EA96F32621FDB1695E5F09583412C855E5
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17th-20th August summer camp 2 - https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=B2AC064B865DB9106C38B175F62BBE77663D17AC
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24-27 August summer camp 3 - https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=4444EA0AC3476DC17BCCDF8C55D6B9C2E3E91EC7
Summer Learn to Row
For any juniors who are keen to try rowing for the first time, we are running summer learn to row courses, these are Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm.
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10th-13th August Learn to Row 1 - https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=3845490175D97336DDFE19F294649D0EE0CCF321
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17th-20th August Learn to Row 2 - https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=5D81078F2D9CBD1599F4ED250F638C565C71EB49
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24-27th August Learn to Row 3 - https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=E272D3216741F0A7EA63E7193179221EE5607079
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Ongoing Sundays 8-10am - https://britishrowing.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=35D5F1F81A7DCAF1954A92B07AFB892F4A583570 (new starters places available every week)
Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards 2025
Club of the Year
Star Club was honoured to receive two awards from 125 nominations at the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards 2025, which recognised both the clubs collective achievements and the exceptional performance of one of our athletes.
Welcome to Star Club
Star Club was formed in 1960 by former National Service members of RAF Cardington Rowing Club which had distinguished itself in high performance racing for a number of years. Such was the bond between these young men (and their compatriots at RAF Henlow) that they opted to remain in Bedford on completion of their National Service and became founder members of the Club.
1967 saw the introduction of Junior rowing at the Club, which with the support of the Poynter Charitable Trust has flourished to the point where the Junior Squad is an important part of the Club and receives enthusiastic support from its members.
Today, the Club is a vibrant mix of athletes wishing to compete at the highest level and those that wish to enjoy rowing at a local level or indeed, as a recreational sport. It has thriving Senior, Masters and Recreational squads. Thanks to the generosity of its principal sponsor, Ceetak, it has an enviable fleet of boats and a well equipped clubhouse that underpins a lively social scene. As its history has shown, it is open to all, and is proud to accommodate all levels of ambition of its members.
JOIN STAR CLUB
Star Club is a competitive rowing club that fields high quality men's, women's, Masters and Junior crews of all ages.
We also cater for those for those who wish to Learn to Row or just row recreationally.
Click here to learn more about the Squads
CAFE & VENUE HIRE
A premier riverside venue for a coffee or private hire.
Star Club benefits from a club run coffee shop, which provides top quality food and drinks for both club members and the public. The venue can also be hired for private events with catering.
Ideal for weddings, special occasions or corporate events. Come and join us at Star to make your event a success. With onsite bar and catering facilities in our unique riverside location, we can give you a truly memorable experience.
