Learn to Row at Glebe Rowing Club - Prepare for Junior Summer Squad

The Learn to Row (LTR) course at Glebe Rowing Club is a great way to get out on the water and get some experience in this great sport. Rowing is an excellent cardiovascular workout for everyone.

What is included?

This 4 session course is designed to get juniors ready to take part in the Glebe Summer Squad in December and January.

The course will introduce school boys and girls to the basic rowing techniques on an indoor rowing machine,, become familiar with our rowing shed and rowing boats. and get out on the water for 3 sessions. The sessions are designed around a small group of novices so that juniors can get some intensive coaching before joining the larger groups over the holidays.

What will you learn?

At the end of the LTR course you will have been:

• introduced to a range of rowing terms and be familiar with the different classes of boats
• instructed in correct rowing technique for sculling that you can use in the gym and on the water
• instructed in how to row and gain practical experience of rowing on the water, and
• you will also receive a comprehensive rowing manual that is yours to keep.

Age

Course participants must be aged 12.5 years or over. 

Days and times

The courses run for approximately 90 min - 2 hours:

Priority will be given to those who are also enrolled in the Summer Squad. If you have any questions please email captain@gleberowingclub.org.au.

LTR summer squad preparation - Sunday

13 November 10 am - 12 pm

20 November 10 am - 12 pm

27 November 10 am - 12 pm

04 December 10 am - 12 pm

Price

$100 for the 4-week course.  (Discounted price for those enrolled in summer squad)

Requirements

Rowing is a demanding sport, physically and mentally, it is, therefore, necessary to place some restrictions on participants. All applicants must be healthy and fit and be able to swim 100 meters unassisted.

While we try to accept all applicants for the Learn to Row program, the Club reserves the right to refuse participation in the course, for example, participation may have adverse health consequences for the applicant.

COVID-19

Our Club procedures are based on Rowing NSW Guidelines. Links to NSW Health COVID-19 rules, Public Health Orders and COVID-19 Boating updates are on the Rowing NSW COVID-19 information page.

We rely on you to comply with public health orders and we may be required to check your proof of vaccination. What you can do will depend on your vaccination status. We recommend you get your vaccination status linked to your phone.

How to book

Each course is limited to a maximum number of 10 participants.

We will only confirm applications when they have been paid in full.