• Development Squad
• Junior Development Squad
• Junior Men and Women J14
• Junior Men J15-18
• Junior Women J15-18
• Masters Men
• Masters Women
• Oldies
• Para/ Adaptive Squad
• Recreational Squad
• Senior Men
• Senior Women
• Young Vets

Development Squad

• Squad Aspiration
  To prepare members to join competitive Senior or Masters squads within 12 months.
  To develop competency in sculling technique up to Silver and Gold Sculling Proficiency Award*
  To develop Watermanship and understanding of steering crew boats
  To provide opportunities to improve both sculling and sweep rowing
  To develop physical fitness and strength
  To compete at local Novice and Club level events, eg Marlow, Maidenhead, Reading.
• Watermanship Skills
  Complete Adult Learn-to-Row programme
  Complete Bronze sculling award (1x), working towards Silver and Gold
  Ability/willingness to scull in single or crew boats
• Fitness
  Attendance at supervised introduction to ergos and circuits to develop strength and fitness.
• Training Commitment
  Attendance at squad training at least 3x /week* on the water and in the gym.
  *Typically, in summer, this would include: Saturday or Sunday on-the-water coached squad session, at least one other otw squad session or an ergo session; and in winter: Saturday or Sunday otw-coached squad session, squad circuits or ergos (with participation in group ergos expected).
• Club Contribution
  Squad members are expected to make a positive contribution to the running of the squad and the club, be that serving on the weekend breakfast rota and co-ordinating social events alongside Senior squads, or volunteering at regattas.
• Entry
  Entry to the squad is at the coach’s discretion, typically following a successful Learn To Row course. All squad members will be required to meet the criteria above in order to make the necessary progress so they can move up to the next level at the end of 12 months. The coach will review each person’s development at an intermediate assessment after 6 months. In exceptional circumstances, the criteria may be relaxed by the coach.
• Pathways
  Adult Learn to Row
  Senior Men
  Senior Women
  Young Vets
  Masters Men
  Masters Women
  Recreational
• Coaching
  Coaching is provided by experienced coaches:
  Lisa Knill (Lead)
  Charlotte Cox
  Mike Jones
  There is a monthly fee for coaching

Coach

Mike Landers

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