Junior Learn to Row

NCRA has a proud history of successfully introducing Juniors to the sport of rowing and Junior Learn to Row courses are now available to book for summer 2023.

Course details below:

Course 1 – 31st July, 1st August & 2nd August 2023

Course 2 – 3rd August, 4th August & 5th August 2023

What to bring

• Your child will need a snack and water bottle each day as they will spend much of the day on the water/outside, therefore it is important to keep hydrated and maintain energy throughout the day
• Your child will also need basic outdoor PE kit to take part. It is important to pack enough kit for 2 separate outdoor sessions a day and a light waterproof in the event of rain.
• A change of socks is important as they can get wet whilst getting in and out of the boats
• As we are holding Learn to Row in August, sunscreen is advised especially when on the water

A typical day

• Each day will start at 9am and finish at Midday
• Each day will be split into 2 sessions with a break in between for a snack and a rest
• As much time as possible will be spent out on the water, gaining confidence in the boat and learning to row
• We will also provide coaching and guidance on land-based training needed to support your child as a rower

Booking and Payment Details

• To book a place on Learn to Row, please email our head coach (headcoach@ncra.org.uk)
• The cost for Learn to Row is £75
• Please note that on booking you will be required to confirm your child can swim 100m in light clothing and tread water for 2 minutes

Coaches

• Our Head Coach has pulled together the Learn to Row programme and an experienced coach will oversee the sessions from the bank
• We will be using two of our club quads with an experienced rower in each quad to provide on the water coaching and support

What’s Next?

• The aim of Learn to Row is to get your child into rowing!
• We are looking for new Junior rowers (Year 8 & 9 Girls & Boys) to join us for the new season starting in September 2023, so if you enjoyed Learn to Row and want to make rowing a part of your life, come and talk to us and find out what we can offer
• We look forward to meeting you and are excited to welcome you along to NCRA. We hope for a fantastic week of rowing, learning new skills and meeting some new friends along the way

​COVID-19

• NCRA will abide by UK Government and British Rowing Covid-19 guidance in place at the time, which course attendees are expected to follow.
• ​Your child should not attend if showing any symptoms of COVID-19.
• Please make sure you inform us if you or anyone else in your household exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19