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    From carl@24:150/2 to rec.sport.rowing on Fri Dec 18 22:42:23 2020
    "Posh sports' face funding cuts in buildup to Paris 2024 Olympics
    "UK Sport to cut funding for sailing, equestrianism and rowing
    "Basketball and skateboarding among sports to get extra funding"

    As reported today: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/18/basketball-surfing-and-skateboarding-get-extra-in-olympic-funding-round

    Interesting that rowing is "posh".

    I'd welcome reactions (not necessarily on that journo comment) from
    within all levels of our sport.

    What will be the effect of this 9.8% reduction with a Brexit-devalued -u?

    Where, & on what, will most of that money be spent?

    And, given the inevitable economic damage from Covid & Brexit, & that
    these are taxpayer funds, might UK international rowing become a
    slightly less ardent promoter of non-indigenous equipment?

    Cheers -
    Carl
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  • From Brian Chapman@24:150/2 to rec.sport.rowing on Mon Dec 21 08:00:02 2020
    On Friday, 18 December 2020 at 22:42:16 UTC, carl wrote:
    "Posh sports' face funding cuts in buildup to Paris 2024 Olympics
    "UK Sport to cut funding for sailing, equestrianism and rowing
    "Basketball and skateboarding among sports to get extra funding"

    As reported today: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/18/basketball-surfing-and-skateboarding-get-extra-in-olympic-funding-round

    Interesting that rowing is "posh".

    I'd welcome reactions (not necessarily on that journo comment) from
    within all levels of our sport.

    What will be the effect of this 9.8% reduction with a Brexit-devalued -u?

    Where, & on what, will most of that money be spent?

    And, given the inevitable economic damage from Covid & Brexit, & that
    these are taxpayer funds, might UK international rowing become a
    slightly less ardent promoter of non-indigenous equipment?

    Cheers -
    Carl
    --
    Carl Douglas Racing Shells -
    Fine Small-Boats/AeRoWing Low-drag Riggers/Advanced Accessories
    Write: Harris Boatyard, Laleham Reach, Chertsey KT16 8RP, UK
    Find: tinyurl.com/2tqujf
    Email: ca...@carldouglasrowing.com Tel: +44(0)1932-570946 Fax: -563682
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    As someone who started rowing at a State school many years ago I would say it is not a "posh" sport, but the powerhouses of school rowing in the UK are certainly more likely to be private schools. Also I don't know how easy it is to get to trials without exclusive use of a decent single. Travel to camps and regattas are not cheap, and until you are selected for the squad the money has to come from somewhere.
    It would be interesting to see where the money goes, but the main cost must be salary for the professional staff and athletes. It is a lot different from the days our Veteran men chipped in so a rower from my club could have a blazer to wear at the World Championships she was selected for.
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