1. Welcome to An Introduction to Rowing & Sculling for Beginners
WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER
7.00pm-8.00pm

2. What we aim to do for you
To make you feel welcome and valued as a course member.
To introduce you to the sport of rowing in a way that is fun but also challenging.
To ensure that you are safe and all times and that you are aware of how you keep yourself safe on and off the water.
To get you to a stage where you can row confidently in a crew.
Provide you with information on how you can join a local club if you wish to continue rowing

3. What we would like you to do
Tell one of the coaches if you feel uncertain about what you are asked to do, or you feel unsafe or unwell at any time.
Be supportive of each other at all times.
Do your best to follow the Safety Rules that will be explained to you

4. Course of Six Weeks Wednesday evenings – 6.00pm – 8pm
Saturday mornings – 10.30am-12.30pm
Please make all sessions that you can
We will work in set groups so communication with each other is vital

5. Subscriptions Introductory Membership - £35
Current full subscriptions - £170
Annual Subscriptions 1st April – end March

6. Learning To Row/scull
Be patient – learning can take many months of water time
Coaches are all volunteers who take time out to assist beginners
Our aim is to teach basic skills to be capable to use a single scull

7. Safety and water skills
Poor skills can lead to boat damage or personal injury
Watch out for river conditions
Stay club side of weir until authorised by coach
Stay with the boat – it’s a buoyancy aid.

8. What to wear Always bring spare kit (and towel)
Normal sports clothes – old trainers
Light weight – layers are best. Nothing heavy you - may fall in water
Club kit available at Godfrey.co.uk

9. Competition Available throughout year Club fun events – single sprints
Head season September – April – timed races over 2000m- 7000m
Regatta season April to September – side by side 500m – 2000m
Club fun events – single sprints

10. Fitness To race you need to be fit
Competing crews will train – 3-11 times a week
Ergos are the best rowing trainer – but weights and other classes also good

11. Social Summer Party Crew Supper Christmas Party Scratch regatta
Annual Dinner Dance

12. Run form