Junior Learn to Row Summer Courses (July - August 2025)

Junior Learn to Row Summer Courses (July - August 2025)

Get on the water this summer and learn to row in Hackney, East London. Suitable for ages 12-18 whether or not you have experience!

By Lea Rowing Club, Hackney

Location

The Boathouse

Spring Hill London E5 9BL United Kingdom

About this event

    Dive into Rowing this Summer at Lea Rowing Club! 🚣‍♂

    Learn to Row Courses for 12-18 Year Olds

    Are you between 12 and 18 years old and eager to learn a new and exciting sport? Join us this summer at Lea Rowing Club for our dynamic Learn to Row courses designed just for you!

    Course Details:

    - Course 1: 28th July - 1st August

    - Course 2: 4th August - 8th August

    - Course 3: 11th August - 15th August

    - Course 4: 18th August - 22nd August

    - Course 5: 25th August - 29th August


    Session Schedule:

    - When: Monday to Friday

    - Time: 14:00 - 16:00


    Cost:

    This is not a free course. It costs £200 for the 5 day course. Links to make payment and register will be sent to you after booking your place on Eventbrite. Please note payment and registation after booking must be completed ASAP to secure your space.


    Make a Splash This Summer – Learn to Row with Lea Rowing Club!

    Why Rowing?

    Rowing is an excellent way to boost your fitness, build strength, and develop coordination. It’s also a fantastic way to spend time outdoors and relieve stress.


    What You’ll Get:

    - Expert Coaching: Learn from our experienced and friendly instructors.

    - Team Spirit: Make new friends and enjoy the camaraderie of rowing as part of a team.

    - Skill Development: Master the basics of rowing: how to carry a boat, how to correctly use a rowing machine, the rowing stroke in a single and crew boats.

    - Fun & Fitness: Enjoy a full-body workout in a fun and engaging environment.

    - Beautiful Setting: Experience rowing on the serene waters of the River Lea.


    Each session will start with a warm up on the rowing machines before going out on the water.


    All participants must be able to swim – The use of buoyancy aids are mandatory and we do not anticipate you needing this skill however we need to know they can in case of an emergency that you'll be able to swim to a boat and hold onto it until rescue. We'll be teaching you how to scull (rowing with two oars).Please let us know if you have any special requirements.

    We have had a lot of interest in these camps and only a finite number of spaces, so please book as soon as possible.

    Cancellations & Rescheduling

    It is possible a course or a session may need to be cancelled or rescheduled. Examples include:


    • Weather: If lightning or excessively high wind speeds are forecast, making it dangerous to be on the water, we will be indoors.

    In any such eventualities we will communicate directly to arrange rescheduling or refunds, or you can contact us via your eventbrite booking.


    • Refunds: We do not offer refunds.


    Frequently asked questions

    What does my child need to wear during the sessions?

    We suggest gym wear that is not baggy. For water sessions, please ensure no jumpers or tracksuit bottoms are worn. In the rare event of a capsize, these will become water logged which can be dangerous.

    Will my child be rowing for the entire two hours?

    No. We aim to spend as much time on the water as possible however warming up and cooling down and time to set up the boats is included in this time.

    Will my child have to swim on the course?

    Your child won't be swim tested but in the highly unlikely event of a capsize they will need to be confident enough in water to swim back to the bank or get back in the boat (with the assistance of a life vest). It is therefore necessary to have a full change of clothes.

    I can't afford it. Do you offer bursaries or can you subside the cost?

    Absolutely. We would hate for cost to be a limiting factor for your child getting on the water, please email jamila.sinclair@learc.org.uk with information about your circumstances so we can apply for a bursary or subsidized cost on your behalf. This offer is limited per course.

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    Lea Rowing Club, Hackney

    Lea Rowing Club is a community sports club based on the River Lea in Hackney, on the stretch of canal between Tottenham and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. We're a registered charity, run by volunteers.

    We pride ourselves on being a positive, inclusive community where everyone has a place. We’re now one of the largest clubs in the UK, and offer every kind of rowing - from novice to medalist, competitive, recreational, juniors, schools, adaptive, learn to row... the list goes on.

    British Rowing named us Club of the Year 2022 in recognition of our commitment to prioritise inclusion and broadening access to rowing, alongside performance rowing at the highest level.

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