Rowing

At BMS, we believe rowing should be available to everyone, which is why our families face no termly fee to row.

Whether your child is just learning to row, aiming for a university scholarship, or a place on the GB pathway, every member of our squad receives the same high level of support and encouragement. Our dedicated coaching team is committed to helping each rower develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy being part of a welcoming, ambitious sport at Bedford Modern School.

Rowing is a Games option from Year 9, however there are opportunities to start rowing at BMS earlier by signing up to the Easter or Summer camps, which are open to all Senior School students. The Boat Club selects ‘A’ and ‘B’ racing crews from Year 10 and above; our younger squads are focused on learning the sport and building their understanding of rowing as a discipline.

Many students use their rowing experience and performances to gain either reduced offers or scholarships to universities both in the UK and abroad (e.g. USA). The BMS Boat Club holds good relationships with several US colleges where students have previously obtained full scholarships, including UCLA and Tulsa.

In recent years, the Boat Club have achieved many wins locally as well as achieving several ‘A’ final performances at the National Schools Regatta. BMS aims to qualify a crew into Henley Royal Regatta each year, and in more recent years the development of girls rowing has meant Henley Women’s Regatta is also a key event for the school.