Our Adaptive Squad
A rapidly growing section of the sport is the Adaptive/Para scheme. Tees RC aim is to enable the inclusion of as many people as possible, regardless of their disability, by use of specialist equipment and coaching.
Tees RC Adaptive / Para scheme is open to those with many kinds of physical or sensory issues, and caters both for participants who want to row purely recreationally or for fitness, as well as athletes who wish to aspire to compete on a Regional, National or even International status.
We have history
In the past, the group has produced a Great Britain / Olympian Gold medalist Trunk and Arms (PR2) athlete classification winner in Laurence Whitley at both the Brazil and Tokyo Para Olympics in the GB PR2 double and an Indoor Rowing British / European / World Champion and World Record holder in the Arms and Shoulders (PR1) events in Caroline MacDonald. It has also produced an Invictus Games Silver and Bronze medalist in Ian Ronald at the games 4 min and 1 min indoor rowing events.
Come and see what we are about
The Adaptive / Para group train at the RTWC on Saturday mornings with sessions taking place either on or off the water depending on the river or weather conditions.
The squad is coached by Greg Beswick a one time recipient of British Rowing’s Coach of the year award during his reign at Tees RC and his aim is to produce athletes who develop into competent athletes at what ever level they wish to achieve.
We will always welcome contact from anyone who might be interested in taking up rowing to see if we can incorporate them into our squad, particularly for any potential performance athletes who are willing to commit to train regularly with a view to competing at all levels of the sport.
