Learn to Row

Leeds Rowing Club is sorry to have to announce that we have closed our Learn to Row waiting list. As of July 2011 when the list closed there were more than 150 people on the list with a wait of just over 2 years from first registering.

We will work our way through the backlog as quickly as we can and fully intend to re-open the waiting list in due course, although this is unlikely to be until after summer 2012. Please monitor this page of the web site for more details. Experienced rowers are still able to join the club and should use the link below for more information.

We apologise for any disappointment caused but we but we are a small club with limited facilities and it was just not possible to cope with the demand.

Experienced Rowers

The club welcomes rowers with previous experience of the sport, whether this is at university, club or junior level. The men’s and women’s squads operate a training programme incorporating land fitness training and water based training sessions. For competetive and ambitious rowers and those with the desire to win, the club encourages ergometer tests, weights sessions and on water fitness tests. There is ample opportunity for progression between the squads for those with the right attitude and aptitude.

Experienced rowers wishing to join the club, should contact the club in the first instance at rowing@leedsrowing.org.uk. Please indicate any previous experience and provide an email address and contact telephone number.

Coxing

Coxing is a great way to develop confidence and gain coaching skills. You have a pivotal role in developing crews, helping them to succeed at training and in competitions. It’s not just steering the boat – you’ll be responsible for motivating and directing your crew, and over time you’ll learn to coach them too.

We are always looking for new members who are interested in coxing, and it’s a great way to become an important member of the club. You do not need any prior experience of rowing or coxing. We run a short course for new coxswains, and to get you started supervision will be provided.

Coxing is very flexible and you can commit as little or as much time as you want. Coxes are able to join the club for a fraction of the normal membership fee. If you are interested please contact us for more information or pop down to the club on Saturday or Sunday morning before 12pm.

Coxing a mens 4.

Coaching and Coaching Support

Leeds Rowing Club is run by members for members on a voluntary basis. The Club has supported, and continues to support, the development of twelve coaches over the last three years, many of whom show their commitment to the Club by both rowing and coaching. However, we are a rapidly growing club, and are always looking for additional new coaches and volunteers to help with the supervision of training sessions and development of squads.

We welcome people of varying levels of experience, from old hands to complete beginners. All you need is a passion for helping people to succeed, and the time to commit to however many sessions you can handle. We are particularly looking for coaches for our rapidly expanding and increasingly successful Junior Squad.

Sponsorship

Leeds Rowing Club is currently seeking opportunities to develop links with local and national businesses. Sponsorship of a community sports organisation can offer many benefits to businesses. Corporate and social responsibility has become an increasingly important consideration, and sponsoring a grass roots sports team is an excellent way of contributing back into a community. The club is currently funded by its members, and can offer the right business partner excellent sponsorship packages, such as boat sponsorship, web sponsorship and club sponsorship. To discuss requirements and potential partnerships, or for an informal chat, please contact the club development officers. Leeds Rowing Club is currently in the process of applying for charitable status.

Our current sponsorship partners:

Social

Leeds Rowing Club organises regular social activities for members and affiliates of the club. A club ‘fun day’ is held annually in September where scratch crews compete and invitational races occur, as well as relay races in our training boats, and a barbeque. The club holds an annual Christmas dinner and awards ceremony for club members. Regular social events are held throughout the year, including attendance at sporting fixtures and nights out after racing. Rowing is team oriented and the social side of the sport is always particularly important for gelling crews and the club as a whole.

Leeds Rowing Club showing off their medals at the Durham Primary.

Membership Enquiries

Why Rowing? It’s fun, you can do it on your own or in a team and a great way to socialise. Lots of people who don’t enjoy traditional sports at school, like football and rugby, absolutely love rowing.

“creating a friendly environment where you can have fun and learn new skills at the same time”

Experienced rowers, or those wishing to complete the ‘learn to row’ course, should contact the club at rowing@leedsrowing.org.uk. Please indicate any previous experience and provide an email address and contact telephone number.

Alternatively, don’t hesitate to speak to one of our members about joining, down at the club.