Be Part Of It
The Home Of The Blue Star
We prides ourself on creating an environment that caters for all abilities. Whether it be World Champions or Novices. There is no individual greater than the club and as such it is argued that you will not find a more closely knit squad of athletes anywhere in the country. This spirit is most on display at BUCS Regatta where Newcastle are consistently one of the top preforming universities coming away with consistent Championship, Intermediate and Novice medals in a wide array of events.
With an outstanding alumni network, which has been awarded charitable status, the Blue Star Club sets NUBC apart from any other in the country. The Club works closely with the students to ensure world class equipment is available to all. When all this is combined with fantastic social calendar, you’re hard pushed to find a better university experience.
The notoriously tough training programme provides an environment which creates not just BUCS Winners or U23 World Champions but well rounded individuals set up to succeed in the world.
“I chose Newcastle University because of its balance of academic and sporting excellence. I knew that whatever came from my sport, getting a good degree while at university was of paramount importance. I found myself winning an U23 Medal, winning Henley and reaching the standard to join the Senior team. The inspiring coaching I received from Angelo Savarino led me to develop as a person as well as an athlete. I'm incredibly grateful to Newcastle University for getting me to where I am today.”
James Rudkin
Henley Winner, World Champion, European Gold Medalist and Bronze Medal Olympian
"I chose Newcastle for its reputation within women’s rowing. I had two older brothers who were at Newcastle and heard all the good things they had to offer. The support there was great with there being physio, S&C and scholarship support. I knew I was in safe hands. The reputation of Angelo Savarino is also phenomenal, his training programme is one of a kind and it reaps many rewards. The feeling you get when you sit on the start line to race for Newcastle after completing all the training is a sense of pride and a feeling you will remember forever."
Emily Ford, Henley Winner, World Championship, European Silver Medallist and Olympic Rower
What We’ve Achieved
BUCS Regatta VL 2018, 2019 & 2025 and BUCS Head VL 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2025
Prince Albert Challenge Cup Winners 2008, 2014 & 2017
2024 Island Challenge Cup finalist
Seven Henley Women’s Regatta wins since 2015
Two athletes at 2024 U23 World Championships including a Gold in the W2-
Winners of the Boat Race of the North since 2015
World Class Fleet And Facilities
Hudson Fleet including USPs for both Mens 1st, 2nd and 3rd VIIIs and Women's 1st & 2nd VIIIs with another 2 SP eights each for the men's and women's squads. Boathouse also holds a mix of Hudson USP/SP coxed fours, coxless fours/quads and pairs/doubles that the squads use to trial in.
Ergo suite of over 30 Concept 2 PM5
Sports scholarships and funding available to top athletes up to £10,000
State of the art Sports Centre which undertook a £30M refurbishment
Access to University Performance Strength and Conditioning with some of the best S&C coaches in the country. Members are able to gain access to extra features such as sports lectures, group spin bike sessions and physiotherapy.