We have a thriving and enthusiastic junior section.
The club provides coaching for complete beginners providing you are in years 7, 8 or 9. A team of volunteer coaches will progress you through to racing in national competitions.
Starter and taster sessions for Year 7, 8 and 9 are on Friday 4:30 - 6:15 . These sessions are designed for complete beginners and recreational rowers.
Sixth formers (mainly St Mary Redcliffe Sixth Form college) can come down at 3pm and go out in an eight or a four
and progress to doubles and singles
As you progress, the more experienced juniors, who can commit to racing at weekends, can come down for race training sessions on Wednesday and Thursdays 4:45 - 6:30 and on Sundays - 12pm to 3pm .
In the winter the Friday late afternoon sessions stop in November and commence again in February/March, but we substitute water training for circuit training on a Wednesday night and make use of the QEH school gym.
Swim and capsize sessions are held at intervals throughout the year at St Mary Redcliffe school pool or Clifton College pool.
Get in touch with us at and we can
arrange taster sessions, coaching classes or regular rowing outings for individuals or groups at the above times.
Training sessions this week Monday 14th May - Water session - 4:45 for a 5:00 start. This is an uncoached session and a good chance to practice what the coach has said you need to work on. All welcome.
Thursday 15th May - water session as normal - coached by Greg.
Sunday - 20th May - water session at 12 CANCELLED. For those taking part in the Olympic torch event on Tuesday 22nd - PLEASE come to a practice session at 3pm.
Coxing Without people willing to Cox, a lot people will not be able to row. Remember that on the water the cox is the boss - show them
respect and follow their instructions. Thanks to all those who volunteer to Cox!
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Worcester Regatta - Saturday 19th May, Entries have been made and can be viewed here with times and additional information provided by Andy.
The ,Worcester web site will have details of the draw and also rules. These can also be viewed here - please have a look
Boatloading will be on Friday 5pm at the boathouse - please come along if you are racing - the more people around the quicker the job will be finished!
Junior subs A reminder to all that the subs have increased from 1st May. Thank you to all those who have returned your forms. If you have not arranged for this increase yet - please do so in time for the
1st May - this can be done via on-line banking rather than the form. We will be checking in Mid May and chasing those whose fees have not increased.
The form if needed can be found here
REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER -YET AGAIN A plea from Andy:-
Junior club members will not row in any Regattas unless:
1. They have a valid British Rowing association membership card and this is given to Andy
2. Their account is up to date
3. We have up to date contact records
4. A new Standing order form has been returned
5. They have marked up the availability form on the notice board in the club house
Sorry this sounds a bit draconian but of the circa 35 small availability slips distributed a month ago only 50% were returned and of the newsletters distributed 2 weeks ago (and on the Web site) only 2 have so far have been returned.
Account balances - Please Please check your club account balances!!! This is even more important following the decision to increase the Junior subs (see newsletter).There are a number of Junior account balances in the red!
This can happen due to entries at regattas (seat and trailer fees) or because of unpaid or wrongly paid membership fees. Please check and make a one-off payment if necessary! Thanks!
British Rowing Membership Please check that your membership is up to date! We have a new process for entries to Regattas and need your membership number in order to make the entry.
It would be a shame to miss an event because you have not checked your membership details!!!
Junior and Parent useful information
The club has produced a handbook to give guidance to the Juniors and Parents. This includes the codes of conduct that should be followed at all times.
Junior & Parent Handbook
Other documents relating to the running of the club can be found by following the "Documents" link on the main menu bar.
Junior Events
Updated Details of Summer events the Juniors will be entering can be found here
Latest Results
Gloucester August 27th J15 4x+ Jon Moore(City of Bristol), James Bird(Gloucester), Samuel Casey(Wiltshire), Tom Worrall(City of Bristol), Cox Joe Hiscott(City of Bristol)
WJ15 4x+ - Noemi Keresztes, Ellena Murphy, Abigail Wiberg, Tilly Martin, cox Alice Hurley
WJ18 4x - Kirsty Martin, Ellena Murphy, Molly Lynn-Manuel, Laura Ralph
WJ12 1x - Hannah Wiberg
WJ18 2x - Laura Ralph, Molly Lynn-Manuel
Ross August 28th J15 4x+ George (Pangbourne), James Bird(Gloucester), Samuel Casey(Wiltshire), Tom Worrall(City of Bristol), Cox Joe Hiscott(City of Bristol)
WJ18 4x - Kirsty Martin, Laura Bathe-Taylor, Molly Lynn-Manuel, Laura Ralph
Ross August 29th Mixed Nov 8+ - Amy Surman(Gloucester), Abigail Wiberg, John Hurley, Mark Keresztes, Sam Casey(Wiltshire), Tom Worral, Ellena Murphy, Molly Lynn-Manuel Cox Alice Hurley
Stourport August 13/14th 2011
Saturday Winners WJ15 4x+ - Jo Pagon, Jess Starkey, Abigail Wiberg, Tilly Martin, cox Juliet Ashford
IM1 2x - Sam, Laura Ralph
J18 1x - Gabirel Burke
WJ16 2x - Anna Ashford, Vicki Fernandes
WJ17 4x - Kirsty Martin, Vivki Fernandes, Anna Ashford, Laura Ralph
Sunday Winners WJ15 2x - Tilly Martin, Jess Starkey
WJ12 1x - Hannah Wiberg
WJ18 4x - Laura Bathe-Taylor, Vicki Fernandes, Abigai Wiberg, Laura Ralph
British Rowing Championships July 2011 J15 4x+ - Bronze Medal
James Baker(Pangbourne), James Bird(Gloucester), Samuel Casey(Wiltshire), Tom Worrall (City of Bristol), Cox Hannah Wiberg (City of Bristol)
