Varsity Boat Race

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The USB promotional poster of the inaugural varsity event
The USB promotional poster of the inaugural varsity event

The Varsity Boat Race is an annual event between the University of Birmingham Boat Club and the University of Warwick Boat Club. The event is staged on the River Severn in Worcester. 2006 saw the inaugural Varsity Boat Race between these rival Warwickshire Universities. Ten races were held, with the University of Birmingham claiming overall victory by 7 races to 3.

[edit] History of the Varsity Boat Race

The 2006 Birmingham mens novice IV claim victory
The 2006 Birmingham mens novice IV claim victory

[edit] 2006 - Birmingham win 7 - 3 overall

  • Men's Senior VIII - UoB
  • Men's Senior IV - UoW
  • Men's Senior Single Scull - UoB
  • Men's Junior IV - UoW
  • Men's Novice VIII - UoB
  • Men's Novice IV - UoB
  • Women's Senior VIII - UoB
  • Women's Senior IV - UoB
  • Women's Junior IV - UoW
  • Women's Novice VIII - UoB

In addition, a race was staged between a University of Birmingham alumni crew and the Birmingham men's novice VIII, which was won by the latter.

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