We have 18 people undertaking the Rowing Experience Program - they started their 6 week learning curve on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August - this program is full. We will be running another program next year 2011.
Requirements
- to
participate in the Rowing Experience Program you must be able to swim 100m in light clothing, and be reasonably fit.
What to wear - Please wear shorts (not loose fitting as they could get caught in the slides), T-shirt (not too loose either) shoes you do not mind getting wet (preferably thongs, crocs or shoes). Bring water, hat and sunscreen and a pair of old socks to wear in the boat.
Rowing is a good way of developing a new skill and make new friends, come try rowing - you can learn to row and then train to compete in regattas in the Central District area, Lake Macquarie, Duckenfield (Morpeth), Taree, Port Macquarie and onto Sydney. Word of warning it isn't as easy as it looks - enquire via our 'contact page'.
Newcastle
Rowing Club is enthusiastic about introducing the young and the not so
young from the local community to Rowing! No experience is necessary,
however fitness, enthusiasm, potential and a desire to compete at
regattas are highly regarded attributes. You
will need to enjoy early starts as you will see the sun come up every
morning you train.
School Children aged between 14 and 18 interested in rowing please contact us via the 'contact' page - we can arrange to meet you at the boat shed and explain rowing to you and see if you are keen to learn. You will have to check if with your parents as they may need to bring you down at 5.45am of a weekday morning.
