Learn to Row
Enjoy a challenge? Come and join us at UQBC on the Brisbane River with UQSport’s Learn to Row program!
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
- learn something new and challenging
- be trained in the fundamentals of rowing including; basic technique, terminology, boat-handling skills and river safety
- gain skills in both sweep (one oar per person) and sculling (two oars per person) boats
- participate in a unique team sport
- create social opportunities and form new friendships
- change your lifestyle and be active
- discover the passion for rowing
-
compete in a fun regatta upon completion of your course!
PROGRAM STRUCTRE:
- your rowing skills are developed progressively over 3 levels
- each level consists of 20 hours of rowing tuition which will be completed over either:
- 5 weeks @ 2 sessions per week or
- 10 weeks @ 1 session per weekend
- Courses are conducted all year round and open everyone (minimum 17 years of age)
ONLINE ENROLMENT OPENS FRIDAY 27th AUG FOR SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER COURSES!
LEVEL 1
Level 1 introduces you to the sport of rowing. The classes are initially not workouts, but rather skill developing sessions. Participants are taught how to handle the boat on and off the water and the basics of the rowing stroke. This course will teach sweep oar rowing in a coxed eight.
Class size is limited to 9.
COST: $210
SEPT - OCT 2010 LEVEL 1 - COURSE OPTIONS:
| OPTION 1 | OPTION 2 | OPTION 3 | OPTION 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY/S | WED & FRI | MON & WED | TUES & THURS | SAT ONLY (10 WEEKS) |
| TIME | 6-8am | 4-6pm | 6-8am | 8-10am |
| START DATE | 22 Sept 2010 | 4 Oct 2010 | 7 Oct 2010 | 4 September 2010 |
| COST | $210 | $210 | $210 | $210 |
| COURSE FULL!!! | ||||
| VENUE | Eric Freeman Boathouse - Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia | |||
| BRING | Reciept, water bottle, socks, running shoes | |||
| WEAR | Tight fitting & unrestrictive clothing, sunnies, hat, thongs | |||
| COACH | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Enrol Online at: https://www.sport.uq.edu.au/Registration/Rowing/learn2row.aspx
LEVEL 2
Level 2 progresses from the skills learnt in Level 1 and offers rowing in coxed quads and fours as well as coxless doubles. The aim is to improve the participant’s confidence and ability as well as an introduction to sculling technique.
Class size is limited to 6.
COST: $230
SEPT - OCT 2010 LEVEL 2 - COURSE OPTIONS:
| OPTION 1 | OPTION 2 | OPTION 3 | OPTION 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY/S | MON & WED | MON & THURS | TUES & FRI | SAT ONLY (10 WEEKS) |
| TIME | 4-6pm | 6-8am | 6-8am | 8-10am |
| START DATE | 20 Sept 2010 | 4 Oct 2010 | 5 Oct 2010 | 4 September 2010 |
| COST | $230 | $230 | $230 | $230 |
| VENUE | Eric Freeman Boathouse - Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia | |||
| BRING | Reciept, water bottle, socks, running shoes | |||
| WEAR | Tight fitting & unrestrictive clothing, sunnies, hat, thongs | |||
| COACH | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Enrol Online at: https://www.sport.uq.edu.au/Registration/Rowing/learn2row.aspx
LEVEL 3
Level 3 progresses from the Level 2 Course and aims to improve the participant’s confidence and technique through rowing independently in a single scull. Upon completion of this course, rowers are encouraged to pursue membership to UQBC and be included in either the Social, Masters or Competitive Programs. Class size is limited to 4.
COST: $260
SEPT - OCT 2010 LEVEL 3 - COURSE OPTIONS:
| OPTION 1 | OPTION 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| DAYS | TUES & THURS | SATURDAY ONLY (10 weeks) |
| TIME | 4-6pm | 8-10am |
| START DATE | 5 October 2010 | 4 September 2010 |
| COST | $260 | $260 |
| VENUE | Eric Freeman Boathouse - Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia | |
| BRING | Reciept, water bottle, socks, running shoes | |
| WEAR | Tight fitting & unrestrictive clothing, sunnies, hat, thongs | |
| COACH | TBC | TBC |
Enrol Online at: https://www.sport.uq.edu.au/Registration/Rowing/learn2row.aspx
NOTE: As rowing is considered the ultimate team sport, be sure that you can attend all or most of your sessions as we cannot launch without a full crew!
ENROLMENT:
Enrol Online!! Use the link below:
https://www.sport.uq.edu.au/Registration/Rowing/learn2row.aspx
Or alternatively, in person at UQ Sport & Fitness Centre Reception.
ENQUIRIES:
For all enquiries, please contact the Learn to Row Program Coordinator, Gabby Hall at gabbyh@uqs.com.au or phone 3346 6273.
