Youth course 09-13Aug Grp1

YOUTH SUMMER ROWING COURSE

Day 1 (3.5 hours)

Introduction to the City of Cambridge Rowing Club, the oldest known club in Cambridge with tour.

Learn the rowing technique on state of the art Concept 2 Ergs (rowing machines)

Work as a team to take the 8 boat from our boat bay and place onto the river

Take turns to enter the boat while stationary and get a feel of the rowing stroke and technique

Learn how to stabilise the boat and follow the coxes calls

Row on the river Cam

End of session debrief

Days 2-5 (2 hours per day)

Straight into the boat and continue with training on the river Cam

End each session with a group debrief

Requirements

Must be able to swim at least 20 metres in clothing (we have not yet had anyone fall into the river but this is as a precaution)

Must be over 15 years old (if your child is 14 but will turn 15 in the next 2 months we can accept them)

Minimum weight 38kg

Maximum weight 120kg

Minimum height 5ft