Learn to Row Courses

We offer two rowing programs:

Gift Certificate

Looking for a novel and healthy gift for friends and family this Christmas? Why not give a Glebe Rowing Club Learn to Row gift certificate. Simply register them on our Learn to Row program, send the form to us and request a Gift Certificate. We’ll send you back a gift certificate that you can send to them. They can then arrange the details with us directly.

For more information contact us at: info@gleberowingclub.org.au

Learn to Row

The Learn to Row course at Glebe Rowing Club is a great way to get out on the water and get some experience in this great sport.  Rowing is an excellent cardiovascular workout that is also low impact on the body.

Download LTR Application Form

What is included

Lead by a qualified rowing coach, this course starts with a 4 hour session on the first Sunday of the program for an on-land introduction to rowing and rowing terminology. In that first session we will also get you out on the water for a try of the real thing.  Over the next five Sunday mornings you will attend a 2 hour session each week to further improve your skills and gain confidence in the sport of rowing.

You will also receive a comprehensive rowing manual that is yours to keep.

Great course to learn the basics of what is an incredible sport and also a fantastic, low impact workout. The people are very friendly and accommodating and the instructors are very knowledgeable and understanding. A great way to get learn a new exercise, or a gateway to a new competitive sport. This course provides both these opportunities.

Michael Lee

What will you learn:

At the end of the course you will:

  1. Have been introduced to a range of rowing terms and be familiar with the different boats,
  2. Have been instructed in correct rowing technique that you can use in the gym and on the water
  3. Have been instructed in how to row and have practical experience of rowing on the water.

Having never rowed a boat in my life I was a little intimidated. The coaches and club member were all fantastic, very supportive, friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly patient! Highly recommend this course, I now have the confidence to row on my own and I love telling people all about it!

Aaron

Age

For psychological reasons, you must be 13 or over to enroll in this course.

Days and times

The course is provided over a 6 week time.

  1. Week 1: Sunday  9:30am to 1:30pm: Introduction to rowing and getting out on the water
  2. Week 2: Sunday  9:30am to 11:30am: Improving your skills
  3. Week 3: Sunday  9:30am to 11:30am: Improving your skills
  4. Week 4: Sunday  9:30am to 11:30am: Improving your skills
  5. Week 5: Sunday  9:30am to 11:30am: Improving your skills
  6. Week 6: Sunday  9:30am to 11:30am: Improving your skills

Price

The price for the course is $250.

Requirements

You must be able to swim 100m and be of reasonable physical fitness to enrol in this course.

Starting Dates

We are running this course starting on the following dates:

  • 11th November 2012 Fully Booked
  • 27 January 2013 Fully Booked
  • 10 March 2013
  • 5 May 2013

I definitely enjoyed the learn to row course. It was fun and interesting to learn the right techniques and actually get out on the water in the boat by the second lesson. I found it very easy to pick up as the coaches were encouraging and clear about what to do and gave positive feed back and tips on how to improve. I would definitely recommend this course to anybody who want to learn to row quickly and accurately! Thank you Glebe Rowing Club!

Josephine

How To book

Download LTR Application Form

To book for the course please just fill in our Learn To Row application form and send it to us at info@gleberowingclub.org.

Good course for beginners. The coach and course instructors are all volunteers, and they are experienced and skilled rowers. They came across as dedicated and professional, yet friendly and approachable. Good location, a place where you would want to come and row. I am very happy that I was accepted on the course at the GRC, and have no hesitation in highly recommending it to those interested to learn to row.

Vinay Gupta

Sculling Course

Participants will learn the basics of scull technique in a single scull. This is a great follow on course from the Glebe Learn to Row course for those wanting another challenge in a controlled fun environment.

What is included

Lead by a qualified rowing coach, this course consists of five, 1.5 hour group coaching sessions. Starting at 9am on Saturday mornings you will be sculling in a group with other scullers while a coach provides improvement suggestions and drills for you to undertake.

What will you learn:

This course is dedicated to improving your sculling performance. Areas covered include:

  1. Balance
  2. Backing and turning
  3. Safe navigation
  4. Care and maintenance of a scull

Days and times

The course is provided over a five week time: Saturdays at 9am.

Price

The price for the course is $120, for non-Members.

Requirements

  1. You must be able to swim 100m and be of reasonable physical fitness to enroll in this course.
  2. You must have been on a previous Learn to Row course or already be able to row

This is not a learn to row course but one focused on improving your skills.

Starting Dates

We are running this course starting on the following dates:

  • 27th October 2012
  • 3 November 2012
  • 26 January 2013

How To book

Download Sculling Application Form

To book for the course please just fill in our Sculling Application form and send it to us at info@gleberowingclub.org.