How do I start rowing at Marlow?
Uni Students
If you are a Uni Student who has been rowing at University, or who used to row at MRC before going to Uni, you are welcome to join us for the holidays. Please contact the relevant Senior Squad directly and email the Membership Secretary to arrange part-time membership.
Coxes
If you can already cox or are interested in learning how to steer and motivate a crew (ideal for small people), we are very interested to hear from you. Please contact us!
Our Squads and Groups
Juniors (U18)
Junior Squad
Junior Squad: A competitive racing squad for boys and girls aged 14-18. Athletes compete in both Club and Championship competitions throughout the season.Many of our juniors are successful in GB trials and go on to row in international junior competitions.
Entry: Open to those who can already scull/row and who meet the required standard, usually by progression from our Junior Development Squad (JDS).
Training Commitment: Fully coached programme, up to 6 days a week with multiple supervised sessions, paid for via a Junior Programme Fee. A high level of commitment is expected.
Progression: This is a top performance squad. The club pathway is to the adult Senior Squad.
Other Notes: Interested? Contact Us
Adults
Senior Men
Senior Men: For adults 17-35 The men's racing squad. A fully coached squad that aims to enter major regattas and head races and develop the most competitive men’s crews possible.
Entry: Open to any adult who can already row to a reasonable standard and who is prepared to commit to the training programme. Most members are under 35 but we do welcome older competitive members. Within the club the entry route is via the Senior Development Squad or Junior Squad.
Training Commitment: 4 evenings a week, Sat and Sun mornings from 7.15am until 11.30)
Progression: This is our top performing squad.
Other Notes: Interested? Contact Us
Senior Women
Senior Women
For adults 17-35 The women's racing squad. A fully coached squad that aims to enter major regattas and head races and develop the most competitive women’s crews possible.
Entry: Open to any adult who can already row to a reasonable standard and who is prepared to commit to the training programme. Most members are under 35 but we do welcome older competitive members. Within the club the entry route is via the Senior Development Squad or Junior Squad.
Training Commitment: 4 evenings a week, Sat and Sun mornings from 7am until 11.30)
Progression: This is our top performing squad.
Other Notes: Interested? Contact Us
Masters
Masters Men
‘Young Vets’: For experienced rowers wishing to compete at Masters Championship standard. There is no formal/regular coaching in this squad. Squad members are expected to self-coach or pay for professional coaching support.
Entry: former Men’s Squad members, or experienced oarsmen from other clubs, or members of the Masters Men wishing to move up.
Training Commitment: 3-4 sessions per week. We expect squad members to maintain good fitness but understand that training has to fit around family and job commitments.
Other Notes: Interested? Contact Us
Masters Men: For those with pre-existing rowing skills and medium level of fitness. This is a very flexible squad intended to provide a broad range of training and competitive opportunities for veteran rowers of all ages. There is no formal/regular coaching in this squad, as the squad members are expected to self-coach or buy in professional coaching
Entry: open to those who qualify as "Masters" who can already row to a reasonable standard. Improvers Squad members who have progressed beyond Learn to Row courses
Training Commitment: 3 - 4 sessions per week. We expect squad members to maintain medium fitness but understand that training has to fit around family and job commitments. Individuals within the group vary considerably in the amount of racing and/or training they can or would like to do.
Progression: more competitive rowers may move up to the ‘Young Vets’ Squad if they achieve the standard
Other Notes: Interested? Contact Us
Masters Women
Masters Women (within Senior Women’s Squad): For experienced rowers wishing to compete at Masters Championship standard. This group trains and competes with the Senior Women’s Squad.
Entry: for older members of Senior Women’s Squad, experienced competitive oarswomen from other clubs, or members of the Masters Women wishing to move up.
Training Commitment: 4 evenings per week plus every Sat and Sun morning. We expect squad members to maintain high fitness to stay within the Senior Women’s Squad, but understand that training has to fit around family and job commitments.
Progression: older rowers with less time to train and compete may transfer to the Masters Women’s Squad.
Other Notes: Interested? Contact Us
Masters Women
For those with pre-existing rowing skills and medium level of fitness. This is a very flexible squad intended to provide a broad range of training and competitive opportunities for veteran rowers of all ages. There is regular coaching in this squad, but squad members are also expected to self-coach or buy in professional coaching
Entry: open to those who qualify as "Masters" who can already row to a reasonable standard. Improvers Squad members who have progressed beyond Learn to Row courses
Training Commitment: 3 - 4 sessions per week. We expect squad members to maintain medium fitness but understand that training has to fit around family and job commitments. Individuals within the group vary considerably in the amount of racing and/or training they can or would like to do.
Progression: more competitive rowers may move up to the masters group within the Senior Women’s Squad if they achieve the standard
Other Notes: Interested? Contact Us
Contacting Us
General queries - Junior Development Squad queries - Learn to Row queries - Dates of Learn to Row Courses - Membership information