Seniors
Coaching Team
| Coach | Qualification |
| Chris Leaf | support |
| Clive Emmerson | To be obtained |
| Ian Stephenson | Instructors Award |
| Edward Porteus | support |
| Dominie Clarke | Instructors Award |
| Fergie Brazier | To be obtained |
Training Sessions
| Day | Time | Category | Type |
| Monday | 7.30 – 9.00 | Senior men | Winter: land Summer: water |
| Tuesday | 7.00 – 8.30 Sept – March |
All | Circuit training at Bushmead School |
| 7.00 – 8.30 April – Sept |
Senior women | Water | |
| Wednesday | 7.30 – 9.00 | Recreational men and women – subject to numbers | Winter: land Summer: water |
| Thursday | 7.00 – 9.00 | All | Winter: land Summer: water |
| Friday | None organised | ||
| Saturday | 8.30 – 10.30 11.00 – 12.30 |
Women Women |
Crew training Technical |
| Sunday | 8.30 – 10.30 11.00 – 12.30 |
All Recreational |
Crew training |
- Training times are set by the Rowing Committee and Coaches, taking equipment availability into account
- The Coaches are volunteers willing to share their knowledge and experience of rowing
- More experienced rowers are expected to help with the development of less experienced rowers
- All rowers are expected to make their availability known and to communicate this to the Coaches
- Competitive rowing requires technique, strength, stamina and commitment
- During the winter night-time outings on the river are restricted to coxed boats only, competent crews and appropriate conditions; lights must be used
- Between September and March circuit training is run at Bushmead School on Tuesday evenings
- Rowers should always bring a change of kit and drinking water to each session at the Club
- Weekend training, river conditions permitting, will be on the water at agreed times
- Adequate layers of clothing should be worn during the winter months
- Periodic ergo tests are undergone to assess progress
- Rowers should ensure that they adequately warm up before and stretch down after training, to minimise the risk of injuries
Aspirations
| Category | Aspiration | Commitment level |
| Competitive 1 | Partake in races (local and further afield) and be competitive | Training 2x in the week plus Sat and Sun |
| Competitive 2/ Improvers | Partake in local races; possible progression between recreational and Competitive 1 | Training 2x in the week plus Sat or Sun |
| Recreational | Partake in recreational rowing and sculling; keep fit; lose weight | Training 1x week plus Sun |
Racing
- All rowers wishing to compete must obtain annual membership from British Rowing
- Entries for races will be made by the Captain or coaches; no member may enter themselves for any event without obtaining the agreement of the Captain
- Racing at Regattas generally takes place from late April to early September; with the long distance Head races between late September to early April.
- All rowers are expected to de-rig, trailer load and unload, and re-rig boats after each event
- Each race incurs a ‘seat’ cost which can range between £10 and £12 and rowers are expected to keep their racing account in credit to cover these costs to ensure their race entries – details on noticeboard
- Trailer towing fees are collected for each event, according to the locality, to cover fuel costs.
Equipment
- Damage to equipment of any sort, including the building, must be reported to the Captain or Coaches immediately
- Equipment will be allocated by the Coaches with agreement of the Captain
- There are a limited number of sculling racks available in the boathouse for an annual cost. Owners should also arrange their own insurance cover
- Rowers are expected to help out with repair and maintenance of all equipment and infrastructure, including (but not limited to) assistance where possible during Club Work Days (usually 2x a year)