ABOUT US

The Gloucestershire Performance Development Academy is a unique joint, initiative with, Hartpury University and College Boat Club, GB Performance Development Academy Programme, and Gloucester Rowing Club, aimed at identifying and developing the next generation of Olympic rowers.

At the Gloucestershire Performance Development Academy, we have three main squads which you can be apart of, the University Squad, College Squad and our Racers Squad. You can find more information about each one here.

Athletes at Hartpury benefit from excellent land-based training facilities alongside water-based training at Gloucester Boathouse's new £1.6million boathouse, and access to support via British Rowing’s Performance Development Programme.

We have an outstanding track record of developing rowers, as well as preparing them for a career beyond their sport. Our students have represented Great Britain at junior and U23 level. And our alumni have raced for their country at U19, U23 and Senior World Rowing Championships, as well as the Olympic Games. Our crews have enjoyed domestic success with national title wins at Henley Royal Regatta, Henley Women's Regatta, The National Schools Regatta, The British Championships, and BUCS events.

If you chose to study here at Hartpury University or Hartpury College, we’ll support you to achieve excellence in your academic studies and your rowing. We design your timetable with you in mind, meaning you'll get the best from your qualification and your training. As well as weekly sessions from dedicated coaches, you’ll have opportunities to compete at the highest levels of mainland sport.

Eligible athletes are also able to complete the DiSE programme, a level 3 qualification designed for athletes who have the realistic potential to achieve excellence and are seeking to perform at the highest level. It covers all aspects of training and sports performance support to enable athletes to push themselves to the next level.