Officers
John Broadhurst
Trustee, Chairman and Coach
Born 25 November 1942, Married with 3 grown up daughters
Rowing CV
Feb 1998 to date
Founder Member, Chairman and coach - HSS Ltd.
2006
ARA Tutor
2005
ARA Dry Instructor
2003
ARA Bronze Award
1998 to 2003
Thames Up-river Rep on ARA Junior Rowing Committee
1997 ARA
Inaugural "Coach of the Year" for work developing HSOBC & HSS
1993
ARA Instructor’s Award
1992 to 2004
Founder member and coach to Headington School Oxford Boat Club
1990 to 1991
Coach at City of Oxford Rowing Club
1976 to 2003
Member of St. Edward’s School Martyrs Boat Club (Chairman 99-03)
1962 to 1965
Full rowing member of Wallingford RC.
1960 to 1961
St Edwards School Boat Club
Tom Collins
Trustee, Director of Rowing and Coach
Amelia Wright
Rowing Manager and Coach
D.O.B. 31st May 1982
My passion for rowing started when I learnt to row at The Dragon School at the age of nine with Hinksey’s very own John Broadhurst as one of my first ever coaches. My rowing career continued after a short break at Headington School after being re-inspired trying on a friend’s all-in-one.
Thanks to HSOBC I was able to enjoy a wonderful time competing at a National level where I trained hard, and I fear played a little too hard but managed somehow to gain my Instructors Award in 1999.
I had a break from rowing while I studied Business and Marketing at Oxford Brookes University but soon after graduating I joined City of Oxford Rowing Club for a short time where I met some great new friends and enjoyed competing, just for fun, at a series of memorable summer events.
It was during this period that I became a professional coach thanks to opportunities at Hinksey Sculling School and Wolfson College.
In 2006 I launched Strokit Clothing, a supplier of rowing performance kit and casual clothes. We had a fantastic 2 years, travelling round the country selling our British made kit at events from Henley Royal Regatta, the World Championships and many local events as well as supplying clubs and schools with bespoke kit. However, we were sadly forced to close, after a frenetic, personally if not financially rewarding and fondly remembered 2 years where I was privileged to meet yet more fantastically devoted rowers, scullers and supporters of this amazing sport.
For the past 5 years I have been privileged to be involved with HSS as a Senior Coach and 2010 begins with my most important challenge to date as I take on my new position as Rowing Manager while continuing to build my skills by working towards the Level 3 Coaching Award.
I feel very proud to be involved with such a wonderful club and to be working with so many talented and dedicated coaches, athletes and supportive parents. Here’s to a great 2010 for Hinksey and everyone involved in the very important role it plays in our sport and our local community.
Mandy Myatt
Secretary
My four boys are all involved with HSS and it is my pleasure to support the club in any way I can. Prior to having children I rode event horses full time for an Oxfordshire-based owner so I understand the rigours of dedicated involvement in sport. I love the way HSS is making rowing accessible to everyone and I’m excited about what the future holds for this organisation if everyone is prepared to play their part. In 2008 I qualified as a Level 2 coach. My training is in farm management but for the last 18 years I have helped my husband, Andrew, lead the Oxford Vineyard Church.
Bob Swan
Club Publicity Officer
My son Tim is a keen HSS member, so I often take the opportunity to attend competitions and photograph all the crews in action. Images can be seen on the Events section. I forward some to the local newspapers when we have medal winners (which has been fairly often!).
Parents and athletes are invited to upload their photos - please follow the notes on the use of Flickr Photo Sharing in the HSS members area. Or contact me: bob.swan@dial.appleinter.net. As a graphic designer working in publishing, I'm happy to design promotional material for the Club.
Lindsay Manifold
Club Welfare Officer
I became involved in rowing about 4 years’ ago when my son Dominic, who is now aged 16, became a member of Hinksey Sculling School. I had had no previous involvement with rowing, and it was a completely new world for me. I was the Club Secretary for two years, and am currently serving as the Welfare Officer.
I am married with three children – the other two are older than Dominic. I work part time as a fundraiser for a charity, supporting the local hospice.