Page last updated: 18/April/08

NEW TO ROWING ?

Maidenhead Rowing Club run a series of adult Learn To Row courses aimed at those who have never rowed before and fancy giving it a go.

* Introduction evening: Your first visit to the club will be an introduction to the sport of rowing and to the club, outlining how it is run and the facilities on offer. This session will start at 6.30pm at the Maidenhead Rowing Club and this will give you the chance to get to know the coaches and your fellow course attendees. Please come changed in sports kit, as an introduction to technique will be given.

* The Course: Your Learn To Row course will then officially start the following week, running on both Monday and Wednesday evenings for the next 3 weeks. We aim to start each session at 6.30pm to make the most of the light, but understand if you are a little late due to traffic or having to work late.
The 6 session course will aim to teach you the basics of sculling (an oar in each hand) and sweep oar rowing (1 oar for both hands) to a determined level in wide and stable boats.

* Post Learn To Row: At the end of the course, full membership may be offered to join a competitive squad subject to meeting appropriate competitive squad criteria. Alternatively you may have the option of joining, if there is no waiting list, the adult recreational squad (non-competitive).

* How to Apply: The cost of the course is £110.00 per person which includes a total of 3 weeks membership of the Club. Download and complete the attached Application Form (click here).  Post your completed Application Form to the address provided together with a cheque for £110.00 made payable to the "Maidenhead Rowing Club". Write your full name, telephone number, email address and your first and second preferred courses (A, B C or D) on the back of the cheque.

On receipt of your Application Form, cheque and contact and Preferred Course details we shall confirm your place on the Learn to Row Course.

Please note that although you are very unlikely to get wet, you must be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing, to undertake this course. Rowing is a strenuous sport and requires a certain fitness. If you have any doubts consult your doctor before signing up.

All the Learn to Row courses for 2008 have now been completed.

The courses will resume in April 2009 and details and further information will be posted on this site in the Spring.

For all enquiries regarding learn2row courses, please email John Stafford at: learn2row @ maidenheadrc . org . uk (removing the spaces from the address first).