Cambridge University Combined Boat Club
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Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC) is responsible for the day to day running of college
rowing
in Cambridge
. It is also responsible for organising May
and Lent
bumps which are the main races of the Easter and Lent terms respectively.
, and all of the races and river rules were controlled by the Cambridge University Boat Club
(CUBC). Separate women's races began in the 1970s, controlled by the Cambridge University Women's Boat Club
(CUWBC). The two organising bodies had differing rules of the river and arrangements for racing, leading to many potential problems. Initially, the number of women racing was small, but it soon grew to a similar number as that of the men. A vote was held on passing control for the women's racing to the CUBC in the 1980s, thereby bringing all control to a single entity, but this proposal was rejected by members of the CUBC. By the mid-1990s, the CUCBC was founded to oversee all river regulations, for rowers of both sexes, on the River Cam
and to control the bumps race
s and various other events. This also had the effect that the CUBC and CUWBC were then free to concentrate on The Boat Race
and Henley Boat Races
respectively.
There also exists a Senior Committee with responsibility for strategic and longer-term issues affecting University and College rowing on the Cam.
College
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rowing
Sport rowing
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
in Cambridge
Cambridge
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. It is also responsible for organising May
May Bumps
The May Bumps are a set of rowing races, held annually on the River Cam in Cambridge. They began in 1887 after separating from the Lent Bumps, the equivalent bumping races held at the end of February or start of March. Prior to the separation there had been a single set of annual bumps dating from...
and Lent
Lent Bumps
The Lent Bumps are a set of rowing races held annually on the River Cam in Cambridge. They began in 1887, after separating from the May Bumps, the equivalent bumping races held in mid-June. Prior to the separation there had been a single set of annual bumps dating from its inception in 1827...
bumps which are the main races of the Easter and Lent terms respectively.
Foundation of the CUCBC
Historically, only men's rowing existed at Cambridge UniversityUniversity of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, and all of the races and river rules were controlled by the Cambridge University Boat Club
Cambridge University Boat Club
The Cambridge University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Cambridge, England, located on the River Cam at Cambridge, although training primarily takes place on the River Great Ouse at Ely. The club was founded in 1828...
(CUBC). Separate women's races began in the 1970s, controlled by the Cambridge University Women's Boat Club
Cambridge University Women's Boat Club
Cambridge University Women's Boat Club is the University rowing club for women at the University of Cambridge. CUWBC field three crews to race against Oxford in the Henley Boat Races, these are the Blue Boat — the women's heavyweight VIII, the Lightweight Boat — the women's lightweight VIII and...
(CUWBC). The two organising bodies had differing rules of the river and arrangements for racing, leading to many potential problems. Initially, the number of women racing was small, but it soon grew to a similar number as that of the men. A vote was held on passing control for the women's racing to the CUBC in the 1980s, thereby bringing all control to a single entity, but this proposal was rejected by members of the CUBC. By the mid-1990s, the CUCBC was founded to oversee all river regulations, for rowers of both sexes, on the River Cam
River Cam
The River Cam is a tributary of the River Great Ouse in the east of England. The two rivers join to the south of Ely at Pope's Corner. The Great Ouse connects the Cam to England's canal system and to the North Sea at King's Lynn...
and to control the bumps race
Bumps race
A bumps race is a form of rowing race in which a number of boats chase each other in single file, each boat attempting to catch and "bump" the boat in front without being caught by the boat behind....
s and various other events. This also had the effect that the CUBC and CUWBC were then free to concentrate on The Boat Race
The Boat Race
The event generally known as "The Boat Race" is a rowing race in England between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club, rowed between competing eights each spring on the River Thames in London. It takes place generally on the last Saturday of March or the first...
and Henley Boat Races
Henley Boat Races
The Henley Boat Races are a number of rowing races between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. Taking place on the River Thames at Henley, they are for crews that do not compete in the main University Boat Race on the 6,779m Championship Course in London:* Women's Boat Race *...
respectively.
CUCBC Exec Committee
The CUCBC Committee for 2011-12 (http://www.cucbc.org/committee) consists of:| Position | Holder | College |
|---|---|---|
| CUCBC Chair | Dr Holly Hedgeland | |
| CUCBC Senior Treasurer | Chris Balmer | |
| CUBC Honorary Secretary | Dominic Silk | Hughes Hall |
| CUWBC Honorary Secretary | Fran Knight | Christ's |
| CULRC Honorary Secretary | Chris Kerr | St Catharine's |
| CUCBC Coxing Representative | Mat Bryan | Peterhouse |
| CUCBC Web Team | Dan Wilkins | Jesus |
There also exists a Senior Committee with responsibility for strategic and longer-term issues affecting University and College rowing on the Cam.
CUCBC Run Events
CUCBC runs four main events during the course of the academic year:- University IVs (Michaelmas Term)
- Lent BumpsLent BumpsThe Lent Bumps are a set of rowing races held annually on the River Cam in Cambridge. They began in 1887, after separating from the May Bumps, the equivalent bumping races held in mid-June. Prior to the separation there had been a single set of annual bumps dating from its inception in 1827...
(6th/7th Week, Lent Term) - Small Boats Regatta (0th Week, Easter Term)
- May BumpsMay BumpsThe May Bumps are a set of rowing races, held annually on the River Cam in Cambridge. They began in 1887 after separating from the Lent Bumps, the equivalent bumping races held at the end of February or start of March. Prior to the separation there had been a single set of annual bumps dating from...
(7th-8th Week, Easter Term)