Do you want to learn how to row? Then join us for our next Learn2Row course starting in January 2013.
Learn2Row is open to all members and non-members who would like to learn how to row. If you’ve never been in a boat or have only tried it once or twice then this is the course for you.
Learn2Row is open to all members and non-members who would like to learn how to row. If you’ve never been in a boat or have only tried it once or twice then this is the course for you.
The objectives of Learn2Row are to:
- Introduce you to the sport of rowing
- Teach you the British Rowing technique in a safe and friendly environment
- Provide individual coaching to help you develop your rowing technique
- Build your confidence on the water
- Improve your fitness and have some fun
You will receive coaching from our qualified coaches and will progress from rowing in restricted fours to rowing in one of our eights.
The Learn2Row course consists of six modules, run over a 4 week period. Each module builds on the progress made in the previous module however the course structure is flexible and will be tailored to suit the needs and wishes of the participants.
The dates and times for the course are:
| Module | Date | Time | Suggested session plan |
| Module 1 | Sat 19 Jan | 10-12:30 | Introduction & water session |
| Module 2 | Wed 23 Jan | 7-9pm | Stroke sequence (Rowing tank Oxford University) |
| Module 3 | Sat 26 Jan | 10-12:30 | Stroke sequence, boat handling & confidence skills |
| Module 4 | Wed 30 Jan | 7-9pm | The catch & extraction (Rowing tank Oxford University) |
| Module 5 | Sat 2 Feb | 10-12:30 | Rhythm & balance |
| Module 6 | Sat 9 Feb | 10-12:30 | Putting it all together |
Who can attend? The course is open to anyone 18 years or over – members and non-members
Course Fee: £125 (this includes membership to British Rowing, but does not include club membership. This can be purchased at £60 for the year should you decide to continue rowing with GGBC)
How many participants: To ensure everyone gets the most from the course numbers are limited to just 12 participants Location: The course will be run from the GGBC site, Whitchurch on Thames.
If you would like to join the January Learn2Row or have any question then please contact Stuart Cowen (stuartcowen@ntlworld.com) or Geoff Arnold (garnold@tinyonline.co.uk).
Goring Gap Boat Club www.goringgapbc.org.uk