Armidale Rowing Club – Learn to Row
The Armidale Rowing Club’s Learn to Row Course is designed to teach those who have never rowed before the basic skills involved with rowing.
WHY IS ROWING GOOD FOR YOU?
Stronger upper body
Because rowing involves using your arms, shoulders and upper back to pull back, you’re building an upper body that is stronger which helps make everyday activities easier to do.
Stronger lower body
Not only is your upper body going to get stronger when you row for exercise, but so is your lower body. Using your thighs, hamstrings, calves and hip flexors to push against the platform enhance the strength in your lower body.
Stronger core
When you contract your muscles in your stomach and lower back to complete the rowing exercises by using proper form, you’re making a stronger core. This helps you have better posture while also reducing the fat that you carry around your belly, which is the most dangerous place to have it.
Better cardio fitness
The back and forth rowing motions will get your heart rate going which is wonderful for your cardiovascular system. You’ll lower your risk of heart disease and strokes and get your blood pumping all of the oxygen and nutrients to your organs and muscles where they need them, while burning excess calories in the process.
As you can see, rowing is great for every aspect of fitness. It can help you gain muscle and lose weight so you can look in the mirror and like what you see.
LEARN TO ROW PROGRAM
The course consists of an initial 5 week program followed by a preliminary 2 months membership:
Learn to Row Program
| WEEK | ACTIVITY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Free Taster | Come try rowing, it will give you an opportunity to meet other members in action and gain an idea of what rowing is like once you have acquired the necessary skills. It will also give you a chance to explore what the Club has to offer in regard to equipment and membership. You will also have an opportunity to get on the water in a rowing boat and get a feel for what it is all about and if this is a sport you would like to get into. The aim is if you are happy with what you see, registering for the Learn to Row Program |
| Week 2 | Compulsory Land based Training | This session includes coaching on a rowing simulator (erg) and an introduction to boat handling and to rowing terminology |
| Weeks 3-5 | On Water Coaching | These 3 weekends are designed to give all participants a basic understanding of crew rowing in a quad scull and potentially a single scull. |
| Weeks 6-13 | 2 Months Preliminary Membership | After initial coaching sessions you will be offered a further 2 months of membership covering a pathway of skill development before you reach a suitable level that will enable you to row with experienced members. You can then consider joining club on a permanent basis as either a social rower or competitor at regattas |
REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age is 13, participants must be able to swim at least 100m in light-weight clothing and healthy enough to participate in moderate exercise.
Sessions will be held each Sunday (or on Saturday as arranged) from 9am until 11am weather permitting (high wind or rain would normally result in cancellation)
Cost:
The 2017 Learn to Row Program will be $150 per person for the 3 month Learn to Row membership (See Membership Rates)
How to Enrol:
You can forward any queries using contacts page or on our the email form below, email us at armidale.rowing@gmail.com or call to discuss.
What you should bring :
You should bring a hat, sunglasses, water, socks and wear tight/snug fitting clothing that cannot get caught on the sliding seats in the boats.
You will mainly be learning to row in crew boats so the likelihood of falling in the water are remote, nevertheless you should bring a towel and change of clothes just in case.
Please let the club know if you are interested in enrolling.
We hope to see you on the water soon!
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Looking for a unique and healthy gift idea for your friends and family? Then look no further than an Armidale Rowing Club Learn To Row Gift Certificate. Simply register the recipient on our Learn To Row Program (requesting a Gift Certificate) and we will send you the Certificate to forward on.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO LEARN TO ROW: