As well as awakening the rowers to unexplored territory, the X12 also delivered them at Hayward Cup. The event is a four kilometre head race, stretching from Teal Corner to the Infinity bridge on the River Tees. Held annually, Hayward cup is jointly hosted by Stephenson College Boat Club and John Snow College Boat Club. The cup itself is a Victor Ludorum prize for the colleges of Durham and is presented to the highest point scoring college across all eight events. In addition the Queens Cup is also an esteemed trophy awarded to the fastest timed college across the event.
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| A wealth of support was hurled by Women's Captain - Harriet Freestone, from the Infinity Bridge (sadly race day was much less picturesque than that captured in this image) |
GCBC donned their lycra in force, (some also sporting amorously festive facial artwork, enforced by Tim) with representatives from all squads - senior women and men as well as fresher women and men.
The Women Freshers Eight performed a particularly impressive race completing the course in just 0:17:32 whilst also beating Hatfield, St. Johns and Butler College Boat Clubs. So congratulations to the girls who are providing a very promising vision for GCBC future.
The Senior Womens four also shared in this success coming second in their division with a time of 0:19:08, which contented the squad as it was an improvement on their Rutherford time. Nicola, the cox affirmed she was elated with the efforts of the 'Hayward Honnies.'
The Senior Womens four also shared in this success coming second in their division with a time of 0:19:08, which contented the squad as it was an improvement on their Rutherford time. Nicola, the cox affirmed she was elated with the efforts of the 'Hayward Honnies.'
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| Senior Women's four |
Likewise, Fresher Men achieved a valiant time of 0:16:34. They battled the elements - weather conditions were not preferable and caused great discomfort to all teams which was only worsened by the joyous head race wait - attacked the course and gained invaluable racing experience.
The experience of the Senior Men was evidenced through their sterling performance in which they finished with a time of 0:14:17, resulting in a triumph over St John's and Hild Bede College Boat Clubs. Whilst their rowing was on point however, it was noted by other member of GCBC that their stash was somewhat lacking and not quite up to the pristine standard of the rest of the club.
Whilst this year Grey were unable to secure either the Hayward Cup or the Queens Cup - which were awarded to St. Cuthberts and Hild Bede respectively - they did attain 4 points overall in the cup ranking, levelling them with Collingwood and ensuring domination over Stephenson, St. Chads and arguably most importantly their neighbourhood chums, Butler.
A massive congratulations to all who raced as well as Grey College Boat Club's coaches who have impressively trained such promising amateur rowers and supported squads for the whole club to be proud of. No doubt, GCBC will only build upon their success from Hayward Cup..
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| Senior Men's Eight Anna making a fab replacement for their eighth member |
Whilst this year Grey were unable to secure either the Hayward Cup or the Queens Cup - which were awarded to St. Cuthberts and Hild Bede respectively - they did attain 4 points overall in the cup ranking, levelling them with Collingwood and ensuring domination over Stephenson, St. Chads and arguably most importantly their neighbourhood chums, Butler.
A massive congratulations to all who raced as well as Grey College Boat Club's coaches who have impressively trained such promising amateur rowers and supported squads for the whole club to be proud of. No doubt, GCBC will only build upon their success from Hayward Cup..
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