To win at ‘Championship level’ events, eg Tideway Heads, Henley Masters, National Masters.
Watermanship Skills
• Progressing towards Gold Sculling Proficiency (1x)
• Experienced sweep ability
• Ability/willingness to bow-steer crew boats
Fitness
Able to achieve 5k in 18:30 minutes on the ergo, age/weight adjusted
Training Commitment
Attendance at squad training at least 5x /week* including a weekly ergo submission.
*Typically, in summer, this would include: Sunday on-the-water coached squad session, at least
two other otw squad sessions plus an ergo submission; and in winter: Sunday otw-coached
squad session, squad circuits and ergos, plus an ergo submission (with participation in group
ergos encouraged).
Club Contribution
YV 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, co-ordinating squad finances, driving
trucks and trailers or volunteering at regattas.
Entry
Entry to the squad is at the coach’s discretion and all squad members will be required to meet
the criteria above to be selected for both training sessions and races. In exceptional
circumstances, the criteria may be relaxed by the coach.
Pathways
Masters Men (MM)
Senior Men (SM)
Experienced new recruits
Coaching
Squad members make a contribution towards coaching fees in addition to their club membership.