Sheffield University Rowing Club

Sheffield University Rowing Club

Location	Lower Bradfield, Sheffield, England
Coordinates	53°24′53.4″N1°34′55.0″W / 53.414833°N 1.581944°W / 53.414833; -1.581944 (Sheffield University Rowing Club)
Home water	Damflask Reservoir, Sheffield, England
Founded	1964 (1964)
University	The University of Sheffield
Affiliations	British Rowing boat code - SHU
Website	www.sheffielduniversityrowingclub.co.uk

Sheffield University Rowing Club (SURC) is the rowing club for The University of Sheffield and is based on Damflask Reservoir near Lower Bradfield, Sheffield, England, and is affiliated to British Rowing. ^[1] Based at Damflask Reservoir, within the Peak District, the boathouse used by the club is shared with Sheffield Hallam University RC. The club relies on donations from alumni, competitions and annual membership to care for the upkeep of their boats and equipment.

History

The club was founded in 1964 by a small group of students from Sheffield University ^[2] and experienced success the following year reaching a final of the Northwich Regatta. ^[3]

In 2019, the Women's squad qualified for the Henley Women's Regatta. ^[4]

Sheffield Varsity

The Sheffield Varsity has run since 1997. During that time, Sheffield University RC has never lost the Varsity competition against their Sheffield rivals Sheffield Hallam University RC.

References

1. "Sheffield University RC". British Rowing. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
2. "Homepage". Sheffield University Rowing. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
3. "Whitsun Wins Make Trophies Total 8" . Rochdale Observer. 12 June 1965. Retrieved 16 February 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
4. "A thank you from rowing". Sheffield University. Retrieved 16 February 2025.

See also

• University rowing (UK)