Junior Women J15-18 - Marlow Rowing Club

Squad Aspiration

Continued development along the British Rowing Level 3 and Level 4 pathway
Compete and win at club level competitions
Compete and win at Championship level competitions such as National Schools and Henley Royal Regatta
Support athletes who attempt selection for national junior squads

Watermanship Skills

Development of sculling and sweep skills to a high level

Fitness

Development of strength, fitness and athleticism in support of higher level competitive performance

Training Commitment

WJ15s – three weekday gym sessions per week and two water sessions on Saturday and two water sessions on Sunday
WJ16 – four weekday gym sessions per week and two water sessions on Saturday and two water sessions on Sunday
WJ17/18 – four weekday gym sessions per week and two water sessions on Saturday and two water sessions on Sunday
All age groups are anticipated to take part in club based school holiday training camps. Many will be invited to take part in an annual training camp.typically held on lake Varese.J15s – three weekday gym sessions per week and two water sessions on Saturday and two water sessions on Sunday

Club Contribution

All junior rowers are expected to know and follow the junior code of conduct.
Junior rowers and parents are anticipated to support club activities including fundraising.

Entry

Graduates from the lower year group will typically move into the next year group provide that they have made sufficient progress on their development, and, in the sole opinion of the squad coach, are likely to flourish in the next year group.

Pathways

WJ14
WJ15s move through to WJ18 as above

Coaching

The WJ15-WJ18 squad enjoy the coaching of a full time high performance coach. The fees for coaching are included in the performance element of membership subscriptions for the relevant age group.