St Chad’s College Boat Club (SCCBC) is the College’s rowing squad, comprising men’s and women’s crews at all levels of ability. The Club welcomes both experienced rowers and those entirely new to the sport.
Each year, complete beginners are introduced to rowing and trained to compete in intercollegiate novice competitions. In recent seasons, novice crews have achieved notable success, with the men’s squad securing victories at two regattas and the women’s squad reaching finals and semi-finals, remarkable progress for athletes who only began rowing in October.
The senior squad continues to perform strongly. Recent results include the senior women winning at Tyne Head and Hexham Regatta, and the senior men reaching the finals of several regattas and heads.
Recognised as the College’s best sports team in both 2023 and 2025, SCCBC prides itself on being inclusive, competitive, and social. The Club will be represented at Fresher’s Fair, where anyone interested in rowing or coxing can find out more. Rowers with prior experience are also encouraged to connect with the captains to continue their sport in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Roles
Captain of the Boats
Email: sccbcdurham@gmail.com
The Club Captain is responsible for overseeing the smooth running of SCCBC and coordinating the executive committee, who work together to ensure members get the most out of rowing at Chad’s. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from supporting novice crews to liaising with other boat clubs. It is a central and rewarding position within the club, ensuring that rowing at St Chad’s continues to thrive.
Women’s Captain
The Women’s Captain is responsible for coordinating the women’s squad, organising training outings and competitions for both novice and senior rowers. The role ensures that all members of the squad can take part in rowing at a level that suits them, whether as part of competitive racing crews or through more recreational outings.
Men’s Captain
The Men’s Captain is responsible for coordinating the men’s squad, organising outings and ensuring that sessions are both productive and enjoyable. The role also involves supporting crews in understanding and meeting the standards and expectations of the Boat Club, helping to maintain a positive and committed squad environment.
Cox Captain
The role of Cox Captain includes training new coxes and ensuring that every outing has a cox.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the Club’s finances. This includes managing membership dues, budgeting for events such as the Winter Ball, and ensuring that the Club’s overall finances remain on track. The role also involves helping to decide how funds are allocated to best support the rowing experience for all members.
Boatman
The Boatman is responsible for the maintenance of the boats, boathouse, and associated equipment, including bikes. The role also includes keeping an up-to-date inventory of equipment and ensuring everything is in good working order.
Secretary
The role of the SCCBC Secretary includes taking minutes for our meetings, ordering the exec and team stash as well as organising anything else they can help with.
Health and Safety Officer
The Health and Safety Officer ensures the safety of the members of the boat club. They must know the rules of the River Wear, as well as capsize drills. They also complete risk assessments and ensure that every member of the boat club has passed the swim test.
Social Secretaries
The Social Secretaries are responsible for organising the social side of the Club. This includes coordinating regular socials, running the annual Winter Ball, and helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable community within the Boat Club.
Alumni & Sponsorship Officer
The Alumni & Sponsorship Officer is responsible for maintaining links between the Boat Club and its alumni, as well as developing external sponsorship opportunities. The role includes coordinating alumni communications and events, supporting fundraising initiatives, and building partnerships that help strengthen the Club’s long-term future.