The final qualifying selection time trials for the GB Senior Open (over 40's) and GB Grand Dragons (over 50's) are to take place in just one months time - on the 23rd April - on the canal at Batchworth.  Please contact Alan via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Nick via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you haven't already booked in.  If you've not booked in and are not sure about doing the time trial contact either Alan or Nick for advice.

"Thriving not just surviving", is the clarion call for burgeoning Breast Cancer Survivor teams across the UK. Pink Champagne join established teams in Liverpool (Pool of Life), Worcester (Worcester Busters), Scotland and the Lakes in their quest for a full and active life after this life changing event.

 The detailed programme for the BDA Workshops, Congress & AGM to be held on Saturday 26th March at the Eyot Centre, Henley-on-Thames can be downloaded from the link below.

If you have not already responded about attending, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   by Saturday 19th March so that catering arrangements can be confirmed. No email maybe no grub!

Programme for the 26th March (270 KB)

The BDA Exec Committee have ratified the recommendations of the National League Coordinator for promotions from the Standard League to the Premier League for 2011.

Stepping up this year will be ExeCalibre and Notts Anaconda following their convincing performance throughout the 2010 season. Henley Dragons and Cool Runnings will make way for them as they step down to the standard league.

BDA members can enjoy a busy day of sport development and training workshops followed by congress and the formalities of the Annual General Meeting of the association on Saturday 26th March at the Eyot Centre in Henley starting at 10:00.

The BDA congress provides a real opportunity for members to influence how our sport is run, where the events are held and the competition format. Take the opportunity on the 26th to propose and debate common interests with competitor crew members off the water. Congress starts at 14:00 followed by the AGM at 16:15 after refreshments at 16:00. Contact Joanne who is coordinating the event via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   to let her know that you will be attending.

The Senior Open BNTS are holding an interim / pre-time trial on Saturday March 5th on the time trial stretch of water near Batchworth's base in Rickmansworth. To take advantage of this opportunity and get a benchmark of your preparation for the formal time trial in April contact Alan via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

You need to be 40 or over on June 1st and a full BDA member to qualify. The world stage in Tampa Bay awaits those who qualify at the formal time trial and this is an ideal opportunity to get a feel for the water.

It's another hectic weekend for the BNTS this week (19-20 Feb) with both ends of the age spectrum meeting for one or both days. The U18s and U23s are scheduled to meet on both days - the U23s will be at Crosby Adventure Centre, contact John via  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   to confirm. Contact Peter via  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   to confirm the venue for the U18s.

The grand dragons will be training as usual at Wraysbury Skiff and Punt Club, next to the Runnymede Pleasure Park, meet at 9:30 for a 10:00 start. Contact Nick on  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   to confirm.