Winter Training Program - Expression of Interest

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Port Adelaide is planning to offer a winter training program for high school aged rowers, commencing mid to late May 2022. Training will include on-water technical and endurance sessions as well as off-water gym and erg sessions.

These sessions will be run by our team of experienced coaches. Training will be held in our large well-equipped gym and on the wonderful Port River estuary. We have a large fleet of boats of all sizes available to cater for all rowing styles.   Port Adelaide is the oldest rowing club in SA with a long and proud history.  We are also a family friendly club, with a friendly atmosphere and we are in a great location.  In addition to rowing training and coaching, we also have some events in our club rooms after training, and other functions.

Eligibility: School-aged rowers from Years 8-12 with at least 3-6 months rowing experience. Competence in at least basic level feathering, backing the boat, rowing in time, hand movement at catch and finish, body synchronization

Timings: The winter program starts on Saturday 15 May 2023 and will conclude on Saturday 20 September2023. We will be offering two sessions per week as part of this regisration. The training schedule and times are as follows:

  • Saturday Mornings 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM: On water training at the Port Adelaide Rowing Club
  • Thursday Afternoons 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM: Gym and Erg training in the Port Adelaide Rowing Club Gym

Costs: The cost for the program is $240.  The club is registered for the SA Sports Voucher scheme. please contact us if you want to claim $100 off the cost of the winter program.

If you would like to particpate interested payment can be made on our registration page here: 

Please note this will be FREE for PARC members, and will be in addition to our other training sessions.

Please note, spaces will be limited so please register your interest early.

Thanks and regards

Jeremy Watkinson

PARC President

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