Epiphany Term: Awards and Events

As well as elite sportsmen, GCBC promotes personal development and well rounded individuals, this sociability has even been recognised by the likes of Durham Amateur Rowing Club (DARC.)  Throughout Epiphany term GCBC enjoyed a plethora of events to celebrate the success of the club as well as particularly rewarding individuals within it.

Beginning the term, Grey rowers descended on DARC after a civilised drinks reception in Grey's SCR. Here they were met with a further drinks reception, followed by a three course meal, a

Cheesecake chums:
Senior women enjoying dessert at the Annual
Boat Club Ball 

particular highlight for the Senior Women was the chocolate cheesecake, Frankie confirms 'It was a true gift from God.'

Speeches were made by the captains as they handed over their roles. Club Captain, Josh Goswell welcomed Tim Peterson to presidency whilst Andrew Loucks passed on Men's captaincy to David Drury and Hannah Bettridge made way for Harriet Freestone as Women's captain.
GCBC would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the captains for their hard work and integral positions in the running of the club.

The night then proceeded, with some rowers making it to Jimmy's - all thanks to the event hosts, Rich Pearce and Ipek Akay who also terminated their time in social sec office, initiating Charlie Marlow, Arabella Brook and Ronni Anand.

Just a few weeks later, GCBC attended Sportspersons' formal. Sadly only a proportion of the club could be taken, yet GCBC still prevailed as one of Grey's most successful sports clubs dominating the dining room and almost having to turn people away.
The overpopulation of GCBC resulted in quite a stir with the possibility of malnourished rowers and a lack of wine.
Members of the GCBC family even offered to share their food whilst onlooking catering staff were becoming increasingly agitated. But fortunately the seating issue was resolved ensuring no GCBC member was left behind. (The wine conundrum was sorrowfully only met with Nicola's astringency)
More awards were collected, this time by: Hannah Bettridge as the Women's Player's Player; Laura Fitzgibbon as the Women's Captain's Player; Josh Goswell as the Men's Player's Player and George Bushell as the Men's Captain's Player.

Squad Goals:
GCBC at Sportspersons' Formal 

Following this GCBC also took President's Guest Night, where more senior members of the club were recognised for their longitudinal commitment. Commendations were received by: Andrew Loucks, Tim Long, Harriet Freestone, Sean Waring, Harry Dodds and Maddie Winard. Colours were obtained by: Josh Goswell, David Drury, Rich Pearce, Anna Kenton, Ipek Akay and Hannah Bettridge.

So the epiphany term celebrated the success of the club as well as providing a renewed leadership and executive team, that can confidently carry GCBC to further success.

In addition to this, GCBC was also represented at the Durham Colleges and University Rowing Ball strengthening bonds between GCBC and other college rowing clubs. The ball was set up in 2014 by members of Collingwood in order to alleviate competitive aggression, This camaraderie provides great positivity for future rowing.

Does he even go here?
Can't blame him for wanting to be a part of GCBC:
GCBC representatives at the university wide rowing ball