Whether you are a complete novice or have some previous experience, come and learn the skills of rowing. Rowing is the ideal aerobic sport for the entire body as it is low impact and low injury. You’ll enjoy the ultimate team activity as well as the magic moments of early mornings on the water.

If you want to learn Rowing in Sydney, then this course is for you.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

The focus will be on developing teamwork within the boat and expand on the basic knowledge from the Beginners Level.

Week 1

• Orientation to the pontoon area & basic terminology
• Racing shell setup & equipment
• Safety precautions
• Fundamental rowing technique

Week 2-6

• Development of rowing technique using variety of ergometers
• Style correction
• Crew rowing

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course, students will:

• Have a basic knowledge of rowing style and boat rigging
• Have basic navigation rules and river etiquette
• An ability to row with a crew in a racing shell
• A clear understanding of personal requirements to make rowing a pleasurable activity.
• A competent knowledge of the rowing stroke including correct terms.
• Increased understanding of the impact the individual’s rowing technique on the crew performance.
• Have a development of crew processes.

Other Information

Participants must be 18 years or over.

Meet at The Outterside Centre, Sydney Boys High School’s rowing facility, at 5 Teviot Avenue, Abbotsford, ready to row at 7:00am for each session (complete crews are needed before boats can go on the water).

SAFETY NOTE: Participants must be able to swim 50 metres and tread water as a safety requirement. All participants must sign The Sydney High Foundation’s Indemnity Form, stating swimming ability, before they are allowed on the water.

Participants should bring:

• A hat
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Snack/water
• Well-fitting shorts and top (loose clothing may become caught in rigging)
• Football socks
• A change of clothes to wear home

All participants must wear suitable footwear (no thongs or sandals) for carrying boats in wet areas.

All boat equipment will be supplied.

In case of illness, heavy rain or bad weather, please contact Ross Bowey on 0428 519 705 to make arrangements or reschedule dates.

SAFETY NOTE: Participants must be able to swim 50 metres and tread water as a safety requirement. All participants must sign The Sydney High School’s Indemnity Form, stating swimming ability, before they are allowed on the water.

Please note: It is the mission of Sydney Community College to provide quality, accessible education and training. Our commitment to improve the quality of all courses we offer is on going. This extends to ensuring the safety of all our students and we therefore require you to complete the following Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). If you enrol by phone a PAR-Q will be sent with your enrolment confirmation. If you enrol on-line please download a PAR-Q form from the ‘more’ section (under forms) on the home page or see the attachment below.

For all courses involving physical activity you must arrive by the published course commencement time or the tutor may refuse to admit you into the session. The agenda for many courses involving physical activity starts with an OH&S briefing and/or a warm up and to miss either may create a hazard to you, which might exclude you from participation for the session.

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 2 working days prior to the scheduled start date.***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.