Junior Squad

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u003cpu003eWe encourage people to have a go at rowing whatever their age and ability. The Junior Learn to Row is aimed at 12 to 16 year olds and is run by one of our experienced Junior coaches, u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/committee-members/tim-spencer/u0022u003eTim Spenceru003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eIf you are interested in learning to row you will need to complete an on line application form and your name will be placed on a waiting list. Learn to Row training sessions take place on Tuesdays after school and Sunday mornings. Beginners are offered 3 free trial sessions before being asked to pay the annual membership subscription.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe aim is for new rowers to complete their British Rowing level 1 within 6 months and move to rowing on the river/canal.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFor more information about the Junior Learn to Row programme, please complete this u003ca href=u0022https://us6.list-manage.com/survey?u=071e880c0d47e526844d886f8u0026amp;id=7a508c6751u0026amp;attribution=falseu0022u003eapplication formu003c/au003e or contact our u003ca href=u0022mailto:junior-squad@exeterrowingclub.comu0022u003eJunior Coordinator.u003c/au003eu003c/pu003e

u003ch3u003eu003cuu003eExeter Rowing Club Junior membership u003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eYou can apply to ERC to be a Junior member at any point during the year. If the squad is full due to capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted by the Junior Coordinator when a place becomes available.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eMembership gives juniors rowers access to a range of boats, ergo machines and many hours of coaching.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003ePlease fill in our u003ca href=u0022https://us6.list-manage.com/survey?u=071e880c0d47e526844d886f8u0026amp;id=7a508c6751u0026amp;attribution=falseu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022 data-qtip=u0022https://us6.list-manage.com/survey?u=071e880c0d47e526844d886f8u0026amp;id=7a508c6751u0026amp;attribution=falseu0022u003eenquiry form hereu003c/au003e if you are interested in joining the club.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFind out more about u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/membership/u0022u003eclub membership hereu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eBritish Rowing membershipu003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eIt is a requirement of ERC that all junior members have a valid British Rowing membership. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure that they have a valid British Rowing membership and provide the membership secretary with their British Rowing membership numberu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eDetails of u003ca href=u0022https://www.britishrowing.org/join/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eBritish Rowing membership hereu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003en

u003cpu003eIt is a requirement of the ERC Junior membership that all junior members and their parents/carers read the club rules, policies and relevant codes of conduct and abide by them.   Members and their parents/carers will be asked to confirm this when completing the on line membership form.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eWe appreciate that there is a lot to read and digest but we hope you understand that these rules are essential to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of the club for all our members.u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eJunior club rules – to followu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/documents/codes-of-conduct/u0022u003eCodes of Conductu003c/au003e u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/membership/regulations/bylaw-2-boathouse/u0022u003eBoat house Rulesu003c/au003e u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003e See also the full list of u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/membership/regulations/u0022u003eclub’s rules and policies.u003c/au003eu003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eA Junior Boys and Junior Girls Captain are selected each year. The new captains are voted in each year and begin their term  around the beginning of September alongside the new rowing season.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/junior-captain/u0022u003eSee more detailsu003c/au003e of their roles, application form and criteria for applying.u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eERC is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members and ensuring that everyone who participates in rowing can do so in an enjoyable and safe environment. To safeguard and protect members we work within the British Rowing guidelinesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003ePlease note:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eMembers, coaches, club officials and parents/carers associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eJunior members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with their coach or, if that is difficult or inappropriate, with the u003ca href=u0022mailto:junior-squad@exeterrowingclub.comu0022u003eJunior Coordinator (JC)u003c/au003e or u003ca href=u0022mailto:welfare@exeterrowingclub.comu0022u003eClub Welfare officer (CWO)u003c/au003e. The CWO is responsible for advising on child protection matters and for coordinating action with the club on receipt of any concerns or referrals.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eThe club will not tolerate any form of bullying. If bullying does occur, rowers or parents/carers should tell the CWO, JC or any member of the committee. u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eERC cannot deal with issues/concerns that occur outside the club and are not rowing related. For example, if there is an incident at school between you and a friend who is also a member of the club, this will need to be dealt with by the school and not the club.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePhotographs of the JC and CWO are on the club board in the club house along with contact details. They aim to be as visible and approachable as possible and are often around the club and at events.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eDetails of the u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/about-us/welfare/u0022u003eERC full welfare policyu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFull details of the u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/membership/regulations/anti-bullying-policy/u0022u003eclub’s anti-bullying policy hereu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eERC is strongly committed to encouraging our member to take part, but the health, well- being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eSee our u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/membership/regulations/health-and-safety-policy/u0022u003eHealth and Safety Policy.u003c/au003eu003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.britishrowing.org/about-us/policies-guidance/rowsafe/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eRowSafeu003c/au003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eRowsafe on the British Rowing web site provides safety advice to rowers, clubs, events and anyone else who takes part in rowing.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eWatch these useful videos:u003c/h3u003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6un3TkbQUQu0022u003eBritish Rowing’s Capsize and Recovery videou003c/au003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhaI1G3R7jEu0022u003eBritish Rowing’s Collision avoidanceu003c/au003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003e u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eAt ERC we strongly believe that rowing should be open all and that everyone is treated fairly and with respect.    We want our members to be able to enjoy the sport in an environment free from the threat of intimidation, harassment or abuse.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eWe expect our members to treat others with kindness, respect and consideration at all times, irrespective of their age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, social status, sexual orientation or political belief.  u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFull details of the club’s u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/membership/regulations/equity-policy/u0022u003eEquality Policyu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eERC adopts the u003ca href=u0022https://www.britishrowing.org/about-us/policies-guidance/#:~:text=Discipline-,Diversity,-%26%20Inclusionu0022u003eBritish Rowing Equality Policyu003c/au003eu003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eWe have a private Facebook group for current junior members, their families and club officials,  We use this to share event photos, videos of training sessions and fun stuff. u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.facebook.com/groups/725811934215880u0022u003eRequest access hereu003c/au003e u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eThe Junior Squad is run by very experienced coaches and is divided into three sections:u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eLearn to Row/Development u003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eThis group is mainly made up of J11 to J14 rowers and also some J15 rowers who wish to get up to speed.   They will generally be new to the sport and will yet to experience regular regatta racing.  The main aim of this section is to make learning the sport as fun as possible.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eDevelopmentu003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eThis group is principally made up of rowers who want to learn to scull and/row well, and take part mainly in WEARA level racing (see events for more information on WEARA and the different levels of racing or Jane maybe you can just add a link).u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003ePerformance/Advanced performance u003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eRowers aiming to join this group will already have good experience of regatta racing, including those who have potential for trial and GB selection. This group is mainly for J17 and J18, and sometimes younger rowers where potential and commitment to the sort of training required to compete at national regatta events is necessary.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/our-junior-coaches/u0022u003eFind out more about our coachesu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eRowers can progress the groups.  Progression will be based on a number of factors including individual rower’s ability, commitment, aims and aspirations.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cuu003eMonthly meetingsu003c/uu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe coaches meet once a month to discuss:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003ethe progress, performance, training requirements and needs of the junior athletes;u003c/liu003enu003cliu003erelevant guidance updates from British Rowing and the Club;u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ewhich races to enter, crews and boat allocation.  For more information about race entries please section 15 Race events, race entries and calendar.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003e

u003cpu003eThe Junior Squad meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eIt is important that rowers train within the limits set by their coach which is dependent on age and ability.  The following provides some guidance dependent on age.u003c/pu003enu003ctable width=u00220u0022u003enu003ctbodyu003enu003ctru003enu003ctd width=u00222u0022u003e u003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003eAgeu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003eSessions per weeku003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003eSession durationu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd colspan=u00222u0022 width=u0022151u0022u003enu003cpu003eTraining typeu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003c/tru003enu003ctru003enu003ctd colspan=u00222u0022 width=u0022151u0022u003enu003cpu003eJ11-12u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e2u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e30-45minsu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022150u0022u003enu003cpu003eSkills and techniqueu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u00222u0022u003e u003c/tdu003enu003c/tru003enu003ctru003enu003ctd colspan=u00222u0022 width=u0022151u0022u003enu003cpu003eJ13u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e3u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e45minsu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022150u0022u003enu003cpu003e2 water, 1 landu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u00222u0022u003e u003c/tdu003enu003c/tru003enu003ctru003enu003ctd colspan=u00222u0022 width=u0022151u0022u003enu003cpu003eJ14u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e4u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e60 min (water); 45mins (land)u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022150u0022u003enu003cpu003e2-3 water, 1-2 landu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u00222u0022u003e u003c/tdu003enu003c/tru003enu003ctru003enu003ctd colspan=u00222u0022 width=u0022151u0022u003enu003cpu003eJ15u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e4-6u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e75 mins (water) 45 mins (landu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022150u0022u003enu003cpu003e4 water, 1-2 landu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u00222u0022u003e u003c/tdu003enu003c/tru003enu003ctru003enu003ctd colspan=u00222u0022 width=u0022151u0022u003enu003cpu003eJ16 (and late starters)u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e6-8u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e90 mins( water) 60mins (land)u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022150u0022u003enu003cpu003e4-5 water, 2-3 landu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u00222u0022u003e u003c/tdu003enu003c/tru003enu003ctru003enu003ctd colspan=u00222u0022 width=u0022151u0022u003enu003cpu003eJ17-J18u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e7-8u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022149u0022u003enu003cpu003e90 mins (water) 60 mins (land)u003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u0022150u0022u003enu003cpu003e4      water, 4 landu003c/pu003enu003c/tdu003enu003ctd width=u00222u0022u003e u003c/tdu003enu003c/tru003enu003c/tbodyu003enu003c/tableu003enu003cpu003eIt is expected that juniors will:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eattend for training on time and with the appropriate kit u003c/liu003enu003cliu003econfirm their intention to attend training sessions via SPOND. To enable coaches to plan each training session we ask that responses to Spond training notifications are completed at least 24 hours before a session.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003e

u003cpu003eExeter Rowing Club is committed to providing young people with a healthy, supportive and fun environment in which they can learn to row and developing those skills. The u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/development-pathway.pdfu0022u003eExeter Rowing Club Junior Section Pathwayu003c/au003e is the framework we use to create a safe environment where young people feel happy and supported to develop a desire and passion for rowing and exercise. The pathway is a guide for athletes to see what they can achieve and how they can achieve it with the support of the squad, in a way that best suits their individual needs.u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCoaches or committee members of the club will not contact juniors or parents in any other ways apart from email and Spond.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eSpondu003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eSpond is, a multi-platform service which allows the communication between the coaches/club with the members/parents/carers.  This is the club’s means of communication. Junior members and parents will need to download the Spond App on their phone/device and ensure that they read and respond to all relevant notifications .u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eYou will appreciate that coaches need to plan training sessions, decide on crews and allocate boats so an early response to training, events and parent helper invites is encouraged and appreciated.  u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eSpond will be used to communicate:u003c/pu003enu003colu003enu003cliu003eTraining sessions – coaches send out invites to the weekly training sessions. Junior members or their parent/carer will need to respond to these invites to confirm their availability by accepting/declining.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eRacing events – coaches/the junior coordinator will send out invites to racing events. Junior members/parents/carers will need to respond to these invites to confirm their availabity so that coaches can decide on crews and race entries.  Please note that there are some national events where the race entries close, because of high interest, soon after they open, so it is essential that confirmation of availability for these races is provided as soon as possible.   u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParent Helpers – the club needs parent helpers to assist with training sessions, racing events, social events and fundraising. Please see the section u003cuu003eHow you can helpu003c/uu003e below for more information.   Invites will be sent out to parents as well as the junior members for training sessions and race events.  Those parents who are registered with the club as parent helpers will need to respond to these invites, via Spond, to confirm their availability.  u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSocial and funding raising events. Information and invites regarding social and fundraising will be sent out via Spond and email.  Members and parents/carers will need to respond to the invites to confirm their attendance at the event and availability to help where applicable.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eInformation/messages about, for example boat loading before an event, ordering kit, etcu003c/liu003enu003c/olu003enu003cpu003eIf anyone needs help with using Spond please contact junior coach, u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/committee-members/tim-spencer/u0022u003eTim Spenceru003c/au003e u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eEmailu003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eEmails will very occasionally be circulated to communicate news, club notices events and training information/plans.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe club membership secretary will send information such as renewal notices via email.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe club treasurer will send invoices and reminders via emailu003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eClub website, Facebook and Instagram u003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eThe Club’s website, Facebook and Instagram page have news and information about the club and rowing. There is also a dedicated Facebook and Instagram page for the Juniors which are used to communicate some information on regattas and training and to post photographs.   See the club’s u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/membership/regulations/social-media-policy/u0022u003esocial media policyu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eClub Notice Board u003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eThe clubs notice board is located in the Clubhouse.  Although most notices/information are now communicated via social spond/social media/email it is worth checking the board for information and notices regularly.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eSpeaking to the coachesu003c/uu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eThe coaches are happy to discuss rowing matters with rowers and their parents/carers. Rowers are encouraged to talk directly to their coach themselves about any questions or concerns they have about their rowing. Parents/carers are asked to make an appointment with a coach if you have an issue to discuss, rather than speak to them whilst they are leading a session. This will ensure a better outcome to the discussion for both parent/carer and coach.  u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eu003cuu003eIf you have any questions or are worried about somethingu003c/uu003e.u003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eIf you are worried or unhappy about something or have any questions you can speak to your coach, junior coordinator, club welfare officer, one of the Junior Captains or a member of the committee.  u003c/pu003en

u003cpu003eu003cuu003eCompetition kitu003c/uu003eu003c/pu003enu003colu003enu003cliu003eCompetitors must wear a club all in one for racing. A tee-shirt (long or short sleeve) can be worn under the all in one, but all crew members must wear the same colour – this is usually a white.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eIt is not compulsory but preferable for members to purchase and where appropriate wear the club tee shirt/hoodie at events.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKit is purchased from the u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/shop/u0022u003eclub on-line shopu003c/au003eu003c/liu003enu003c/olu003enu003cpu003eu003cuu003eTRAINING KIT u003c/uu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eRowers need to be prepared for anything the elements may throw at them.  Training kit can be any make, it does not need to have an ERC logo or be the competition kit.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eEssential:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eAll Juniors must wear a hi viz top for all training sessions on the water.  They will not be allowed on the water without one.u003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eBasic requirements:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eLeggings and top-layers are important depending on the weatheru003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWind and waterproof outer layeru003c/liu003enu003cliu003eShorts/all-in-one for land training or rowing in the summer. Shorts are not sufficient in cold weatheru003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHat – for warmth in the winter and sun protection in the summeru003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSun glasses – even an early morning outing can be sunnyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePoggies (special rowing mittens available online from various sources) can be used to keep hands warm when rowing in the winter; ordinary gloves are not suitable for rowingu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eRigger Jiggeru003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSmall dry water proof bag for kit in the boat as layers are removed/put on during a training sessionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eA complete change of kit is essentialu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExtra dry kit and a towel should be brought to the club at all times in case of capsize and/or adverse weather conditions, especially when more than one training outing can be expectedu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eA plastic bag is useful to hold wet kitu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSun creamu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHand gelu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003ePlease note:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eRowers who do not have appropriate clothing for the conditions will not be allowed to row. Please ensure that appropriate fitting clothing is worn. Tee-shirts and shorts should not be low-cut. Sports bras are essential for girls. The club rule is for rowers to wear vests/tee-shirts or all-in-ones as a minimum, not just bare chests or sports bras.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eLook after your expensive kit!u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWe strongly recommend that all kit is named as it does tend to be left about. Un-named/un-claimed kit is put in a lost property bin. This should be checked regularly as unclaimed kit maybe disposed of.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSuitable footwear should be worn at all times –bare feet or socks are not allowed for safety reasons.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSometimes it is not possible to row due to the river conditions so land training is undertaken. This can involve a run, so it is important that suitable trainers are worn. Muddy trainers should not be worn in the gym or for ergo sessions.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003e

u003cpu003eERC is run entirely by volunteers.  As with all sports parental help is essential.  We welcome the help of parents/carers, which over the years has proved invaluable to the success of our Junior Squad.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThere are a variety of ways in which parents/carers can become involved with the Junior rowing section.  In return for your valuable time we hope that you will be rewarded with the opportunity to see your child develop their rowing skills but also meet the other parents.   We are a very sociable club and many of the parents, as well as the children, develop lifelong friendships.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eExamples of how parents/carers can help out include:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSpotting (tow path supervision) and boat handling/launching.   Given the number of juniors in the squad parent help is essential at on the water training sessions. Unfortunately, if there are not enough parents to help with water training sessions on a particular occasion, that training session will NOT be able to go ahead.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHelping out at club events, by setting up, tow path supervision, boat handling and launching, baking cakes, serving teas and food.  The club aims to run 2/3 major events a year – The Rowing Regatta in July and Head Races in March and December.  For more information about the club events please refer to the section below headed ‘Racing events, race entries and race calendar’.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eFundraising – see social events and fundraising belowu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOrganising social events – see social events and fundraising belowu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintenance of the club and its boats and facilities.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHelp with coaching for those who have rowing/coaching experience.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eIf you would like to offer to help or for more information, please contact the club’s volunteer coordinatoru003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDownload the calendar of events:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Row-Event-List-Jan-to-Apr-2022.pdfu0022u003eRow Event List Jan to Apr 2022u003c/au003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Row-Event-List-May-to-Sept-2022.pdfu0022u003eRow Event List May to Sept 2022u003c/au003e u003c/pu003enu003chr /u003enu003cpu003eThere are a number of events the club attends each year.  When the dates are announced they will be added to the u003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/calendar/u0022u003eclub calendaru003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eWest of England (WEARA) eventsu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eERC is part of the West of England Amateur Rowing Association.  A number of clubs affiliated to WEARA, including Exeter host a summer regatta race and in some cases one or two winter head races.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eDetails of WEARA events are posted on the u003ca href=u0022https://www.weara.co.uk/eventsu0022u003eWEARA website.u003c/au003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eMembers of the junior squad will be encouraged to enter the WEARA Races which are regarded as a fun day out for the competitors and their families.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://exeterrowingclub.com/regatta/u0022u003eExeter’s Summer Regattau003c/au003e takes place in July and the Head Races take place in March and December.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eNational eventsu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eFor the more experienced rowers we encourage participation in national events, which include:u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.britishrowing.org/events/events-calendar/junior-inter-regional-regatta/u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eJunior Inter-Regional Rowing Regatta (JIRR)u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003e is a competitive but fun event for junior rowers aged between 14 and 16, giving them the opportunity to represent their region at the start of the international pathway.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.britishrowing.org/indoor-rowing/challenges-and-events/indoor-events-calendar/u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eBritish Rowing Indoor Championships u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThere is a popular and growing indoor rowing event scene in the UK which culminates in the British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) at the Olympic Park Velodrome in December each year.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.nationalschoolsregatta.co.uk/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cstrongu003eNational Schools  Regatta u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe NSR is one of the largest regattas in the junior race calendar in GB.  It attracts crews from over 350 clubs and schools with over 5000 competitors.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe regatta takes place in May at u003ca href=u0022https://www.dorneylake.co.uk/u0022u003eEton Dorney Lakeu003c/au003e, the London 2012 Olympic venue.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.britishrowing.org/events/events-calendar/british-rowing-junior-championships/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cstrongu003eJunior British Championships u003c/strongu003eu003c/au003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe British Rowing Junior Championships is open to junior rowers from J15 to J18.  It gives junior rowers the chance to compete against their peers from all over Britain.  It is a 2 day event taking place in July at the u003ca href=u0022https://www.nwscnotts.com/u0022u003eNational Water Sports Centre in Nottinghamu003c/au003e.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eGB trial and selection events u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFor those pursuing this route there will be a number of national events that you will need to attend. Your coach will provide details to the relevant juniors and their parents/carersu003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eTravel to eventsu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eJuniors and their parents/carers will need to make their own travel and overnight accommodation arrangements for national eventsu003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eBoats – towingu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eThe boats will need to be towed to all events other than those taking place in Exeter.u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eCostsu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eMembers/parents/carers are responsible for additional costs of events which includeu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSeat charges for those racingu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTravelu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAccommodationu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTowingu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003e

u003cpu003eAt ERC we believe that it important to bring a healthy balance to the sport.  Having some down time and being able to socialise with the squad and the wider club is considered to be as important as training.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe club’s Social Secretary will organise various events throughout the year for juniors and their parents/carers.  These events are a great opportunity to let your hair down and meet other members of the club and the parents/carers.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eIf you have any ideas for social events and or fundraising, please contact the Club’s social secretaryu003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eA basic understanding of rowing  u003c/strongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.britishrowing.org/go-rowingu0022u003ehttps://www.britishrowing.org/go-rowingu003c/au003eu003c/pu003e