UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS BOAT CLUB
OUR COMMITTEE
ABOUT US
We are a club run by students, for students. Each year, an AGM is held to elect the new committee for the following season.
The 2026/27 committee is comprised of 19 dedicated and passionate students who work together to ensure the success of our club. Meeting at least once a month, being a committee member is both demanding and rewarding.
The committee is lead by the Senior 3 and organised into two sub-committees: The Rowing Sub Committee and Business Sub Committe, who meet organise additional meetings to focus on their own committee activities.
SENIOR 3
Club Captain, Treasurer and Secretary.These guys are in charge of the club. They take care of the finances and make strategic decisions. They work closely with the Head of Rowing, the Union and Leeds Sport to develop the club. They each chair their own sub-committee.
CHARLIE GRAHAM
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
XANTHE HUDSON
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
OLIVIA BROTHERTON
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
CHARLIE EGGLETON
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
SENIOR
RACING
CAPTAINS
In charge of the day-to-day running of our senior racing squad, Harriet and Charlie will put together training crews, plan weekly water sessions, support our coaches with crew selections and, ultimately, ensure every rower is supported and happy.
They are part of the Squad Captains sub-committee.
HARRIET CRAWFORD
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
JAMIE
LENNON-BUTLER
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
RECREATIONAL
CAPTAINS
Evie and Jamie are our Recreational squad captains, supporting those who have either rowed before and wish to participate in a relaxed manner, or have never rowed before and fancy learning a new skill.
As a club, we pride ourselves on offering all levels of training, emphasising inclusivity and enjoyment of the sport. Therefore, alongside our racing squads, we offer recreational as an option for getting out on the water, with the option to participate in land training if desired.
They are part of the Squad Captains sub-committee.
EVIE BLOMFIELD
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
ISLA GASKIN
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
BEGINNER
RACING
CAPTAINS
Isla and Ed run our largest squad and are responsible for introducing over 100 people to rowing each year.
They will ensure all beginners feel happy and comfortable within the sport, plan weekly training sessions, aid with crew selections and create a warm and welcome environment for all newcomers.
They are part of the Squad Captains sub-committee.
ED HILTON
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
ZARA TURNER
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR AND COXES CAPTAIN
Our Coxes Captain is responsible for allocating coxes to appropriate boats for both senior and beginner training sessions, as well as encouraging beginner rowers to try out coxing and improve their overall understanding of the sport. They will also work alongside our coaches to allocate coxes to boats for big races, such as BUCS, HoRR and WeHoRR.
ED BENNETT
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
EOWYN YARDY
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
SOCIAL
SECRETARIES
Social Secs plan and run our weekly socials, helping to integrate new members into the Boat Club family. They organise our Christmas and Summer balls and ensure our members always have the best deals on a night out, as well as a great selection of sober socials each term.
They are part of the Business sub-committee.
IMOGEN FERRIER
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
TOM PETTIFER
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
FUNDRAISING
& ALUMNI SECRETARY
AND PRESS
& MARKETING SECRETARY
Fundraising and Alumni organises campaigns throughout the year, including ergathons for charity and Movember events. They are also responsible for approaching sponsors.
They're also in charge of our Alumni engagement and arrange events to celebrate our clubs history through Aires boat club.
Press and Marketing manages all outward- facing media across our social media platforms. They will create promotional videos, crew announcements and document progress throughout the year, as well as keeping the website up to date.
They are part of the Business sub-committee.
IRIS PENDLEBURY
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
KIARA MATULL
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
KIT SECRETARY AND EVENT COORDINATOR
Kit Sec is responsible for designing, ordering and delivering multiple kit orders for the whole club. They work with external providers to ensure our members have the best quality and most affordable kit options, while aiming to remain as environmentally sustainable as possible.
Events Coordinator is responsible for organising accommodation, transport and general logistics for races, training camps and any other events within the club.
These guys are part of the Business sub-committee.
MAX BAIRD
2025/26 COMMITTEE HEADSHOTS COMING SOON
RACHEL
LIZZIE O'CALLAGHAN
Welfare Team
Our welfare, safety and inclusion officer Lizzie and our welfare support officer Ewan are able to signpost those in need to relevant support services by providing regular drop in sessions for members with the support of other committee members. They also act as British Rowing safety officers for the club and oversee the activities of socials to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
They are part of both the Business and Squad Captains sub-committees.