Inspired by the olympics? Want to get fit?
Are you ready to get fitter than you have ever been before, try a new sport and make friends for life? Sign up to our unique Get fit and row course, running Tuesday 3rd September – Saturday 28th September 2024. The course has a coached training plan, two sessions per week for four weeks.
The price is £200 and includes two sessions per week: Tuesdays evenings from 7pm doing ergs/weights and Saturday morning from 11am on the water.
The course is ideal for those interested in getting an introduction to the sport. The plan is for you to also have heaps of fun and meet a great group of people. The course is for women 18+.
We aim to get to understand the basic techniques of rowing and give you time on the water – to get a feel for whether rowing is for you. Whether you turn out to be an aspiring Henley-hopeful or just want to mess around in boats a few times a week – this course is a great foundation.
Rowing is not just about getting in a boat – there is a strong focus on core stability and flexibility within the sport.
This will not only improve your technical ability and power application but also reduces the likelihood of injury.
You will have a structured training plan and each week one coached session on the rowing machine (erg) and one on-the-water session with an experienced cox and coach.
FAQs
Do I need to attend all the sessions? Yes, within reason. The learn to row course is structured in a way as to give you a real feel for the sport and what would be expected of you if you want to continue rowing after completion.
Saying that, we all have busy lives and we understand that this sometimes gets in the way. We will be as flexible as we can be, but if you can’t make a water session in the later stages of the course, you must let us know in good time so that we can plan the boats accordingly.
Do I need to be a club member to do the course? No, there is no need to be a member to attend the course.
What happens after the course? Those that have completed and showed the required aptitude and commitment may be invited to join BBLRC into the Development squad depending on available capacity.
What kit should I wear? Regular gym wear, really. The most important thing is that it is fairly tight-fitting as baggy kit can get caught in the runners of the boat. For water sessions, you may also want to bring a waterproof jacket – rowers train even if it’s raining.
Do I need to bring anything or any special equipment? No, just make sure you have trainers with you for fitness – you can borrow wellies from the club. Please bring a reusable bottle for water during your session.
Ready to take on the challenge?
If you would like to book your place you can using online payment: