At the moment we're hoping to run the following programme of start dates (although this may be subject to change).

 

Sat 9th April

Sat 7th May

Sat 4th June

Sat 9th July

Sat 6th Aug

 

Each of these sessions is planned to be an induction to rowing; to the rowing club, to boats and to good rowing technique using ergos (rowing machines).

After this, the next session or two will be pre-dominantly 'dry' sessions using the club's rowing machines to teach good posture and technique.

From sessions three we'll transfer that new knowledge into the boats and by session four we'd hope to be at a point where you can use your new technique in boats.

 

From that point on we would direct individuals to the best match crew - if your goal is competition and racing, we'll put you with other aspiring competetive beginners. 

If your goals are more recreational and for exploring rowing, we'll put you with other similarly minded people.

Once you reach sessions 5 & 6 you'll also be welcome at squad ergo nights.

 

We ask £40 for these six sessions - four to learn technique and transfer it into a boat and two to join a crew and start your rowing with Mersey RC.

 

To register your interest please email 

                andycoyne@merseyrc.com

stating which month you'd be interested in, whether you have any experience of either boats or ergos and whether you have an initial idea whether you're interested in competition or recreational rowing.  He will then send application forms and further info you might need.