Learn to Row Program
The Armidale Rowing Club’s Learn to Row Course is designed to teach the basic skills involved with rowing for those who have never rowed before, and a useful refresher for those who haven’t rowed for a long time.
The course consists of an initial 5 week program followed by a preliminary 2 months membership:
| WEEK | ACTIVITY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Free Taster | Come and try rowing! It will give you an opportunity to meet other members in action and gain an idea of what rowing is like once you have acquired the necessary skills. It will also give you a chance to explore what the Club has to offer in regard to equipment and membership. You will also have an opportunity to get on the water in a rowing boat and get a feel for what it is all about and if this is a sport you would like to get into. The aim is if you are happy with what you see, registering for the Learn to Row Program |
| Week 2 | Compulsory Land based Training | This session includes coaching on a rowing simulator (erg) and an introduction to boat handling and to rowing terminology |
| Weeks 3-5 | On Water Coaching | These 3 weekends are designed to give all participants a basic understanding of crew rowing in a quad scull and potentially a single scull. |
| Weeks 6-13 | 2 Months Preliminary Membership | After initial coaching sessions you will be offered a further 2 months of membership covering a pathway of skill development before you reach a suitable level that will enable you to row with experienced members. You can then consider joining club on a permanent basis as either a social rower or competitor at regattas |
Requirements
Cost
The minimum age is 13, participants must be able to swim at least 100m in light-weight clothing and healthy enough to participate in moderate exercise.
Sessions will be held each Sunday (or on Saturday as arranged) from 9am until 11am weather permitting (high wind or rain would normally result in cancellation).
What you should bring
You should bring a hat, sunglasses, water, socks and wear tight/snug fitting clothing that cannot get caught on the sliding seats in the boats.
You will mainly be learning to row in crew boats so the likelihood of falling in the water are remote, nevertheless you should bring a towel and change of clothes just in case.
When Is The Program held?
The Learn to Row Program is held annually starting in October. For the starting date of the next program please see the Events page.
How to Enrol
Contact us using the button below to express your interest in the program.