OUR TEAM
THE INFINITY BOAT CLUB TEAM
KEITH BROWN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Keith has been involved in rowing for 50 years as a keen athlete and enthusiastic coach and administrator. He has set up and run school rowing clubs in state schools and chaired community-based sports projects, winning regional awards and National recognition. Coaching all ages from juniors age under 10 to Masters in their 90’s he has experience of coaching athletes across a whole spectrum of ages. He has introduced thousands of people to rowing and sculling, taking them from beginners to World Championships.
His experience includes Head of Rowing and Housemaster at Wycombe Abbey School in China, Lead Performance Coach at Emanuel School, Senior Rowing Coach at London Oratory School, Head Coach at Christ College Oxford University, Boathouse Manager and Coach at Royal Shrewsbury School, and Head Rowing Coach for Inner London Education Authority.
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MICHELE HOLDSWORTH
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Michele’s role is to support Infinity Boat Club and everyone associated with it to create safe, inclusive environments, respond to and coordinate action within the club upon receipt of any concerns or disclosures. While she is the focal point, it is the responsibility of our trustees, all members and visitors to uphold British Rowing safeguarding policies and procedures in order to safeguard children and adults at risk.
Should your child experience welfare issues around boat selection, training and progress queries, confidence/performance anxiety, relationships with squad or crew mates or injury concerns, your coach is the first port of call; in most cases your coach will work with you and your child to effectively and swiftly resolve the matter.
If you do not feel that the issue has been resolved, it should be referred to Keith Brown our Chief Executive, either by email [email protected] or in person.
RICHARD OLVER
CLUB WELFARE OFFICER (CWO)
Richard’s role in Infinity Boat Club is the alternate Club Welfare Officer, apart from supporting Michele Holdsworth, the club, and everyone affiliated with it, he will be the alternative point of contact for welfare matters, in the absence of Michele. Both are here to create a safe, inclusive environment and respond to concerns and disclosures. Whilst the CWO’s are the safeguarding focal point, it should be remembered that it is the responsibility of the committee, all members and visitors, to uphold our safeguarding policies in order to safeguard children and adults at risk at all times.
Richard was born in Teesside and has been resident ever since, he is extremely proud of the area and the rich history associated with it. Having retired in April 2023, following a highly successful 48-year career in the Road Transport and Logistics industry, he has been actively engaged in voluntary work within the local community.
Richard was first introduced to rowing at Tees Rowing Club in 2004, since then he has been hooked on this great sport, competing for his Club whenever free to do so. In addition to being a competitor, he has been an active member of The Tees Rowing Club Management Team, serving on The Club Committee.