Rowing with us
To find what's right for you pick the right group or squad from the table, read more about it below and then contact us to get started.
| Recreational / Social / Undecided | Competitive | |||
| Age | Can't Row Yet | Can Already Row | Can't Row Yet | Can Already Row |
| 13-15 | We are not able to provide recreational rowing for juniors; but recommend the short courses at Longridge Centre for those who want to try out the sport before committing to training and competition. | Junior Development Squad |
Junior Boys Squad/ Junior Girls Squad |
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13-17 |
N/A |
Junior Boys Squad/ Junior Girls Squad
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| 17-18 | Learn to Row Courses |
Foundation Group, Learn to Row Improver Courses, Social Groups |
Novice Squad |
Senior Mens Squad/ Senior Womens Squad |
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| Vet (28+) |
Novice Squad (if fit enough), Learn to Row Courses |
Vet Mens Squad/ Vet Womens Squad |
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| Coxes, any age |
If you might be interested in coxing (steering and motivating a crew - ideal for small people) or can already cox we are very interested to hear from you. Contact Us! |
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General queries - Junior Development Squad queries - Learn to Row queries - Dates of Learn to Row Courses - Membership information
Junior Development Squad (JDS): For juniors (12-15) to learn to row and race competitively. The aim of this squad is to train athletes for the Girls and Boys squads. Entry is competitive and open to all who pass our trials. We take in both scullers with experience and complete beginners who wish to train for competition. All activity takes place under supervision of coaches with experience of developing sucessful young crews.
Note that we have so many keen athletes apply to us each year that we are unable to offer a recreational rowing option for juniors. If you are 17 or older, then the options open to adults are for you. Find out more here.
{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=43|imageid=922|imageshadow=none|displayname=0|displaydetail=0|displaydownload=0|displaybuttons=0|float=left|displayimgrating=0}Junior Boys Squad: A competitive racing squad for boys aged 14-18. Open to those who can already row (if you cannot row, see JDS above). A fully coached squad. Interested? Contact Us
Junior Girls Squad: A competitive racing squad for girls aged 14-18. Open to those who can already row (if you cannot row, see JDS above). A fully coached squad. Interested? Contact Us
Novice Squad: A squad for those over 18 who want to learn to row and race competively. Open to men and women. The aim of this squad is to develop racing skills so that you can move into the senior men's/women's squad, as applicable. This squad requires time commitment - usually training 3 evenings per week and every Saturday morning from 7.30am. If you are not prepared to make this commitment should see our learn to row options. It has an semi-annual intake in September and March. A fully coached squad. Interested? Contact Us
{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=21|imageid=180|imageshadow=none|displayname=0|displaydetail=0|displaydownload=0|displaybuttons=0|displaydescription=0|float=left|displayimgrating=0} Senior Men: The men's racing squad. Open to those who can already row to a reasonable standard and who are prepared to put in the time commitment (4 evenings a week, Sat and Sun mornings from 7.15am until 11.30). Most members are 17-35 but if you have the ergo score and the commitment it is open to any adult. A fully coached squad. Interested? Contact Us
{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=21|imageid=270|imageshadow=none|displayname=0|displaydetail=0|displaydownload=0|displaybuttons=0|displaydescription=0|float=left|displayimgrating=0} Senior Women: The women's racing squad. Open to those who can already row to a reasonable standard and who are prepared to put in the time commitment (4 evenings a week, Sat and Sun morning from 7.00am until 11). The age ranges and rules are the same as for the senior men. A fully coached squad. Interested? Contact Us
Veteran Men: Open to those who qualify as "Masters" (aka Vets) rules who can already row to a reasonable standard. There is no formal/regular coaching in this squad, as the squad members are expected to self-coach and there are many very experienced oarsmen in the group. Interested? Contact Us
Veteran Women: Open to those who qualify as "Masters" (aka Vets) who can already row to a reasonable standard. As with the senior men there is no regular/formal coaching in this squad, as the squad members are expected to self-coach. Interested? Contact Us
Learn to Row course and Learn to Row Improver courses: These are paid courses with a qualified coach in small groups or individually. Please see the learn to row page for how these work.
Foundation Group: Open to all adults but predominantly vets of either sex who can row at bronze standard or above aiming for a semi-competitive level of rowing. Interested? Contact Us
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