Learn to Row at Weybridge Rowing Club

Summary of upcoming courses: 

Course type

Dates

Times

Cost

Learn-to-row course for adults

19 Feb – 25 Mar 2012

6 x Sundays 1-4pm

£90

Learn to row taster (16-25yr olds)

5 Feb, 12 Feb 2012

Sun 5th 1-5, Sun 12th 1-3pm

£15

Learn to row taster (16-25yr olds)

April/May
exact dates tbc

£15

Learn-to-row course for adults

May/June
exact dates tbc

Recreational rowing for adults - learn to row, scull and cox.

Run by sister club Weyfarers

11 Apr - 12 May 2012

Also July/August
and Sept/Oct

5 weeks (10 sessions)
Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m.
Saturdays 2 - 4 p.m.

Junior courses

Run by our Junior section

 

Course participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing.

To apply or express an interest, please use our on-line form.

Detailed information:

  • Learn-to-Row full course: February - March 2012
    Supported by Elmbridge Borough Council and subsidised through Back 2 Sport, this is a comprehensive learn-to-row course for anyone interested in getting back into a sport as an adult.

    Dates: Starting Sunday 19th Feb 2012 for 6 consecutive weeks
    Time: 1pm to 4pm
    Cost:: £90 for an extensive 18 hour learn (or remind yourself how) to row course
  • Sportivate taster: February 2012
    An introduction to rowing for 16 to 25 year olds, subsidised by Active Surrey Sportivate funding.

    Dates: Sunday 5th Feb 2012 (two sessions) and Sunday 12th Feb 2012 (one session)
    Time: 1pm to 5pm on the 5th Feb, 1pm to 3pm on the 12th Feb
    Cost: £15 for 3 x 2 hour sessions
  • Sportivate taster: February 2012
    An introduction to rowing for 16 to 25 year olds, subsidised by Active Surrey Sportivate funding.

     Dates: TBA
     Time: TBA
    Cost: £15 for 3 x 2 hour sessions

Why row?

Rowing is a complete form of exercise. Rowing's combination of cardiovascular and strength conditioning make it a great addition to any fitness or training programme for people of all ages and with a wide range of fitness goals. It offers:

  • low-impact, low injury risk sport
  • full-body workout (legs, core abdominal and back muscles, upper body strength, heart and lungs)
  • challenge yourself!
  • be part of a team and meet people
  • to compete
  • you don't need to be good an other sports
  • excellent cross-training for running, swimming, cycling, rugby etc
  • being out on the water can be peaceful and theraputic
  • lifetime fitness, with some people rowing and competing into and beyond their 70s.
  • improved posture
  • effective calorie burner
  • reduce stress and anxiety

Adult courses at Weybridge

There are several courses run each year for new rowers who are interested in competitive rowing with Weybridge Rowing Club. Our full learn-to-row courses offers extensive expert tuition from British Rowing quailified coaches and plenty of practice on the water, During the course, we cover:

  • posture and technique on the rowing machine
  • health & safety in rowing
  • carrying the boat
  • getting in and out of the boat
  • ergo challenges
  • different types of oars, boats and rowing
  • on-water technique and practice (which takes the majority of the course time)
  • capsize drill (normally in a swimming pool)
  • progressing to small boats
  • stretching, core strength and land-training for rowing.
  • fun regatta racing on the final day
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    To apply or express an interest in upcoming courses, please use our on-line form.

    It is not compulsory to continue rowing after the course, but if you chose to join then you are likely to join the Novice squad which trains at least one each weekend and once or twice during the week. To progress to competition level, you need to be as fit as possible. Weybridge has a growing snior section of all ages who race reguarly. Coached training sessions are avaialble every week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings during the winter and weekend mornings throghout the year.

    Or if you wish to row recreationally, or just occasionally, you can join our sister club Weyfarers and take part in their sessions where you will be able to improve your technique and fitness. These sessions are in wide stable boats and operate on a "turn up and row basis" with crew made-up on the day.

    Juniors

    We hold regular juniro rowing courses through the year, normally during the school holidays. These popular courses provide the ideal environment for juniors aged 13-16 to experience and learn rowing in a fun and structured way. For further details, pease see the Junior website or contact Clive Capel : clive [at] wrcjnr.com 

    Weybridge is a Clubmark-approved club and has a large and successful junior racing squad.

    Comments about previous courses:

    “I very much enjoyed the course and I am amazed it has nearly come to an end! Thanks for the excellent instruction.”
    Adult beginner December 2011

    “I'm really enjoying the rowing and am noticing the effect on stamina and power in my other sports!”
    Junior beginner October 2011

    “Rowing has been one of the things I have started in the last year, which has contributed greatly to it being one of the best years of my life!”
    Josh Foulkes, junior member in 2011

    “Just a note to say how much he enjoyed last week's course. It was excellent and a great way to meet some new friends and learn more rowing. “
    Parent -beginner course for juniors 2011

    “I would like to thank you and the team there at Weybridge Rowing for a very good week of Junior coaching.
    My daughter thoroughly enjoyed it and although not a sporty girl or one with much stamina I think she surprised herself at ....
         1. Her ability to move in the right direction whilst on a boat
    2. The enjoyment of exercise and fresh air so early in the morning
         3. Her enthusiasm to continue to get up early even in half term - albeit rather grudgingly at the start of the week”
    Parent -beginner course for juniors 2011