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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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The Friends of HSOBC organises and supports a variety of events throughout the year to bring together the rowing community. Some of our key events include:
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  • HSOBC Welcome Picnic – A great way to introduce new and returning members to the club.
  • Christmas Music Evening – A festive night of music and celebration.
  • Annual Fundraising Evening – Our biggest fundraising event in March to support club initiatives.
  • Supporting our rowers at major competitions.
    • Women's Head, Schools' Head & Junior Scullery
    • Maidenhead Junior Regatta
    • National Schools' Regatta
    • Henley Women's Regatta
    • Henley Royal Regatta
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These events strengthen our community, provide opportunities, and to celebrate the success of our athletes. Join us in supporting HSOBC and making a lasting impact on our rowers’ journeys.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Supporting Rowers and the Community:
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The ultimate aim of The Friends of HSOBC is to ensure the success and development of our rowers. We support initiatives that make rowing at Headington accessible, inclusive, and affordable for all pupils. This includes:
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  • Fundraising for Equipment: Our efforts help raise funds for purchasing essential rowing equipment, such as boats, boat trailers, and gear, that directly benefits our athletes.
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  • Accessibility to rowing & camps: The Monthly Membership contributions go towards a fund that helps reduce overall costs of camps thereby ensuring that all have the opportunity to row and participate in training and build those lifelong friendships that are integral to the club and the community. 
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  • Making Rowing Accessible: We aim to make rowing accessible to every pupil at Headington, particularly those whose families find themselves in unexpected financial circumstances. By supporting these initiatives, we ensure that every student can continue to train, compete, and grow as a rower.
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A little goes a long way: 
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If you share our passion for supporting HSOBC, we invite you to join us to help keep HSOBC costs down:
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  • Monthly Support: Support us with regular contributions, starting as low as the cost of a cup of coffee per month.
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VOLUNTEER

Community engagement is at the heart of The Friends of HSOBC. We encourage parents, alumnae, and supporters to get involved through volunteering opportunities, social gatherings, and fundraising efforts.
 
Whether you can contribute your time, expertise, or financial support, there are plenty of ways to help. Interested in volunteering? Contact the Head of Rowing at or reach out to The Friends of HSOBC. Select the contact us for their information. 

CONTACT US

SCHOOL ADDRESS

Headington Rye Oxford

London Road

Oxford

OX3 7TD

BOATHOUSE ADDRESS

Headington School Oxford Boat Club

Maddy Moorings

Long Wittenham

Oxfordshire

OX14 4QN

EMAIL & TELEPHONE

Christopher Hermes

Head of Rowing

Email: chermes@headingtonschool.com

Telephone: +44 (0)1865 759100

Reg Charity No. 309678 (1942)

© 2019 by Headington School Oxford

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