Rowing

Oxford is probably one of the most accessible places to start rowing. As the largest sporting society at Teddy Hall, we value participation just as much as performance. The majority of Teddy Hall rowers and coxes learnt as freshers and all play their part in making up an incredibly welcoming club. We thrive on those who arrive at university keen to try a new sport, and we cater for those joining purely for the fun of it as well as those aiming to out-perform other colleges and universities in races across the country. 

The main events throughout the college rowing season in Oxford are the three regattas. Christ Church Regatta takes place at the end of Michaelmas term, and is an opportunity for new rowers (novices) to test themselves against other colleges for the first time. It’s a great way for everyone to get their first racing experience, being cheered on by senior members of the boat club. In Hillary and Trinity terms, bumps racing takes over with Torpids in Hillary term and Summer Eights during Trinity. Boats line up in divisions along the banks of the river and must chase the boat in front. The ultimate goal is to catch the boat in front without being caught by the boat behind, and it makes for intense exciting racing! The whole boat club comes together to support each other and it is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable moments of anyone’s time at Oxford. In addition, our top boats often enter external regattas, such as BUCS or Henley, to test ourselves against the best outside Oxford. Get in touch if you’re interested in giving rowing a go during your time at Teddy Hall!

We have a large women’s and men’s side of the boat club, and we pride ourselves on being an incredibly integrated club, in both training and social aspects. Teddy Hall boat club has a fantastic social scene, and we regularly hold games nights, crewdates, as well as boat club dinners once a term. So whether you’re rowing through Oxford in glorious weather with your friends, winning big races, or celebrating at end of term dinners, rowing is a very unique and hugely rewarding sport.

If you are interested in Rowing for the Hall, whether you’re a beginner or experienced, please get in touch with our captains at: menscaptain@sehbc.org or womenscaptain@sehbc.org