ADRIAN J. CHAMPION IA
Work: +44 (0)118 378 5212
adrian.champion@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A British Rowing qualified coach with over 8 years coaching experience and over 13 years in the sport. Also a British Rowing qualified National Umpire for over 5 years. Had experience of running different types of squads with different ambitions as well as the organisation of a club.
EXPERIENCE
Reading Rowing Club
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2010-2011 |
Lead Coach Women's Intermediate Squad
Open Events Secretary (Club Officer) |
Three crews entered into Henley Women’s Regatta, numerous wins at local events. One crew top 50 at Women’s Head of the river, second crew top 110, third crew top 260.
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2009-2010 |
Assistant Head Coach Women's Squad
Lead Coach Women's Intermediate Squad
Open Events Secretary (Club Officer)
Club Water Safety Advisor |
Crew reached the final of Senior Coxed 4s at Henley Women’s Regatta, Gold at the National Championships, numerous wins at local events. One crew entered into Senior 8s, one crew qualified for Intermediate Club 8s, numerous wins at local events. One crew top 50 at Women’s Head of the river race, second crew top 100, third crew top 150.
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2008-2009 |
Coach Women's Squad
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Two crews qualified for Intermediate Club 8s at Henley Women’s Regatta, one crew reaching the semi-final, numerous wins at local events. One crew top 100 at Women’s Head of the River Race, second crew top 150.
Thames Rowing Club
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2007-2008 |
Coach Women's Squad |
Crews entered into Intermediate 8s (semi-finals), Senior 4xs (semi-finals), Senior 8s (semi-finals) and other events at Henley Women’s Regatta, numerous wins at local events. One crew 5th at Women’s Head of the River Race, three crews top 100, fifth crew top 200.
Grey College Boat Club, Durham University
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2006-2007 |
Coach Women's 2nd IV |
Final and semi-final of local prestigious event, progress through several rounds at other events.
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2005-2006 |
Head Coach Women's Squad
Club Captain (until: February 2006) |
Club results: Largest intake in club record. Largest participation in club activities.
Squad results: novice 4+ win at local prestigious event, progress through several rounds at other events.
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2004-2005 |
Head Coach Women's Squad
Club Captain (from: February 2005)
Women's Captain (until: February 2005)
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Club results: Largest entry into local event for club.
Squad results: novice 8 win at local prestigious event, progress through several rounds at other events.
| 2003-2004 |
Coach Women's Squad
Coach Men's 2nd IV
Women's Captain (from: February 2004) |
Two crews into final of novice 8s at local prestigious event, wins at local events.
Abingdon School Boat Club
1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal in School 2nd VIIIs at National Schools Regatta. Fastest non-qualifying boat for Princess Elisabeth event at Henley Royal Regatta. Numerous wins at local events.
2 Bronze medals in School B VIIIs at National Schools Regatta. Numerous wins at local events.
QUALIFICATIONS
| British Rowing |
Qualified Coach - Instructor's Award
Qualified Umpire - National Umpire |
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| Sports Coach UK |
Analysing Your Coaching
Positive Behaviour Management in Sport |
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| Royal Yachting Association |
RYA Level 2 Powerboat |
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| DVLA |
Clean B+E Driving Licence, 8 years |
SEMINARS ATTENDED
| GB Rowing/British Rowing |
Safe and Strong Trunks
Safeguarding and Protecting Children |
AWARDS
| Grey College Boat Club, Durham University |
College Colours |
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| Abingdon School Boat Club |
Full Colours |
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