The 2012 Varsity Boat Race
The Varsity Boat Race was held on the 4th February at 13:00 at Worcester Boat Club on the River Severn. Weather conditions were especially challenging with the senior men's 8s racing through the snow There were 12 events held over 750 metres.
The events included eights, fours, pairs and single for men and women at both Novice and Senior level.
Points were allocated as follows:
Seniors: 8+ category: 25points 4+ Category: 15points 2- category: 10points 1x category: 10points
Novices: All events worth 15points
Results:
Men's Senior 1x - UoB Men's Senior 2- - UoB Men's Senior 4+ - UoW Men's Senior 8+ - UoW Women's Senior 4+ - UoB Women's Senior 8+ - UoB Nov Men's 4+ - UoB Nov Men's 8+ - UoB Nov Women's 4+ - UoB Nov Women's 8+ - UoB
Birmingham Win 120-40
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