British Rowing, Junior Rowing News and Mizuno Launch Young Writers Competition

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British Rowing is launching a new Young Rowing Writers Competition in association with Mizuno and Junior Rowing News. The competition will identify talented young writers and offer them an opportunity to win the chance to interview some of the GB Rowing Team’s top stars.

The final winners will be selected by a panel of judges:

• Fiona Gammond – GB Rowing Team
• James Cracknell – Mizuno Ambassador, Double Olympic rowing gold medallist, BBC rowing commentator and Boat Race winner
• Katie Smith – Journalist for BBC Five Live, BBC World Service and former contributor to British Rowing’s magazine
• William Tyrrell – Commissioning Editor at Junior Rowing News
• Rich Stock – Head of Marketing & Communications, British Rowing

The winner will receive an invite to interview some of the GB Rowing Team’s top stars and a pair of Mizuno TC-01 Training Shoes. A further five runner-ups will receive a pair of Mizuno TC-01 Training Shoes.

James Cracknell, Mizuno Ambassador, is excited to be part of the judging panel, “Rowing clubs across the country are coming up with some really innovative ideas to keep their clubs going during coronavirus. I’m excited to hear about not only what the clubs have been doing but also how these young writers choose to capture it.”

Tom Morgan, Founder of Junior Rowing News, highlighted the quality of writing he expects, “Junior Rowing News was established to help provide a platform for young rowing writers and so we are delighted to join forces with British Rowing on this initiative. We have worked with many young writers over the years and expect to see some fantastic and creative entries.”

For some the entry may just be the start of their journey as a rowing writer as Rich Stock, Head of Communications & Marketing, explains, “There are so many talented writers within the rowing community. The prize to interview GB rowers training for Tokyo 2020 is fantastic for any young writer but we’re also keen to identify budding young rowing writers across the country and give them a platform to showcase their talents.”

To enter, young rowing writers are invited to submit their entry capturing how their local rowing club has been coping with the coronavirus restrictions put in place in recent months. The entry should be a maximum of 1000 words but can be in any format that you think is engaging and, where appropriate and possible, should include accompanying photos. Entries should be sent by your parent or guardian to youngwriters@britishrowing.org and should include your parent/guardian’s name, your name, rowing club (if applicable) and your date of birth.

The entries and winning interview will be published across British Rowing and Junior Rowing News digital channels. Full terms and conditions are available on the British Rowing website, entries close 8 am, 6 July 2020.

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Tom Morgan

Tom is the Founder of JRN. He has been creating content around rowing for over a decade and has been fortunate enough to witness some of the greatest athletes and races to ever grace our sport.

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