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Learn to Row

We're keen to teach everyone who's interested in rowing at Kingston. We welcome all ages, genders, and levels of interest - from serious athletes who wish to row competitively, to those who want to enjoy the pleasures of rowing along our beautiful stretch of the river Thames.

It helps me to escape the stresses and strains of life and keeps me fit

Table of Contents

  1. What To Expect
  2. Upcoming Courses
    1. Juniors
    2. Young Adults and Students
      1. Kingston University Students
    3. Adults
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What To Expect

These courses are aimed at those with no previous rowing experience. We will cover all the basics of rowing, including:

  • Introduction to the Boathouse

  • Introduction to the rowing stroke on the indoor rowing machine or "ergo"

  • Introduction to the equipment used - parts of the boat and oars

  • How to get into and out of the boat

  • Water safety / confidence drills / capsize drill

  • Building rowing strokes in the boat on the water

  • Rowing in time together as a whole crew

  • Fine tuning blade work, power application, balance and teamwork

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A group of people are standing up and waving in an octo rowing boat. They are holding onto the sculls with one hand. The spoons of the oar are red. An Trees and boats can be seen in the background.
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Upcoming Courses

Juniors

These courses are open to juniors who are over the age of 11 on the 1st September 2021, and who can swim competently. All coaches are CRB checked and British Rowing qualified. The total cost for the course is £250.

Upcoming Dates
Start Date End Date Start Time End Time  
11th April 15th April 09:00 12:00 Full
11th April 15th April 13:00 16:00 Full
25th July 29th July 09:00 12:00  
25th July 29th July 13:00 16:00  
1st August 5th August 09:00 12:00  
1st August 5th August 13:00 16:00  
22nd August 26th August 09:00 12:00  
22nd August 26th August 13:00 16:00  
29th August 2nd September 09:00 12:00  
29th August 2nd September 13:00 16:00  
24th October 28th October 09:00 12:00 Bookings open in August
24th October 28th October 13:00 16:00 Bookings open in August

Please note: Upon completion of the course there is no automatic progression to the Junior Squad at KRC, but we do try to accommodate where possible.

If you are interested in attending, please e-mail alicecemiller@gmail.com with the following information:

  • Junior's name
  • Gender
  • Date of birth and age
  • Current school
  • Course they would like to attend (AM/PM)

Young Adults and Students

If you're looking for a new challenge, then this course is for you. Rowing is the ultimate team sport where you train and race as a crew member whilst making friends for life. This course will work on your fitness and teach you the core rowing technique. Sessions will take place both on land and the river.

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A quad rowing boat next to a landing stage. Four women are in the boat and smiling. Someone with black trousers and blue top is holding an oar and rigger between their feet onto the landing stage.

The courses run over a 7 week period during the summer on Saturdays, Sundays, and a weekday evening, and will prepare you to hit the ground running  at the start of the main rowing season in September. We'll give you the skills and fitness to row competitively, with the aim to move you into our intermediate and senior squads in your second season. There's no obligation to sign up as a member after this course, but we hope you'll have enjoyed your time with us that you'll be keen to join our beginners squad in September.

Upcoming Courses
Start Date End Date Time
23rd July 7 weeks, exact day tbc tbc

You will need to be able to swim competently - at least 50m in light clothing. The total cost for the course is £180. To register your interest, please fill out this form.

For any queries, please contact us.

Kingston University Students

There will be a course specifically for current Kingston University students to prepare for the start of season in September. Thanks to a generous subsidy from Kingston University, we are able to offer this course for £10 per person. To register, please fill out this form.

Start Date End Date Time
15th August 19th August 10:00 - 14:00

For any queries, please contact us.

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A group of 8 men sat in a rowing boat on the river Thames

Adults

Our courses for adults are aimed at people who want to try rowing, or who may have rowed some years ago and want to refresh their skills. They are for people of all ages from 18 to 80+.

After the course has finished, if you've been bitten by the rowing bug we'll discuss your aspirations with you and get you into the right squad - whether that be recreational rowing or aiming to get into a senior squad.

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Adult LTR on landing stage

Upcoming Dates

Start Date End Date Start Time End Time  
16th May 20th May 09:00 12:00  
16th May 20th May 13:00

16:00

 
8th August 12th August 09:00 12:00  
8th August 12th August 13:00 16:00  
5th September 9th September 09:00 12:00  
5th September 9th September 13:00 16:00  
8th May 26th June 16:30 tbc Sundays only

You will need to be able to swim competently - at least 50m in light clothing. The total cost for a course is £325. To register your interest, please fill out this form.

For any queries, please contact us.

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Adult LTR
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Kingston Rowing Club
The Boat House
Lower Ham Rd
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 5AU
➡️ Learn to Row (including Juniors)
General: info@kingstonrc.co.uk
Venue Hire & Events: events@kingstonrc.co.uk
Head Races: heads@kingstonrc.co.uk
0208 546 8592

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