Keeping Cork Active
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Lee RC | Two New Learn To Row Programmes

Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to support Lee Rowing Club with 2 new Learn To Row Programmes February and March!

Aimed at boys and girls who have never rowed before and want to discover the sport in a fun environment with experienced coaches. Participants must be able to swim. This Learn to Row Programme consists of 4 sessions per week over 4 weeks, two on the water (Saturdays 8am-10am, Sundays 11am-1pm) and two off the water (Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm-7.30pm)

Programme Details:

  • Programme 1 Start Date: Mon, 17th Feb – Sun, 16th March 2025
  • Programme 2 Start Date: Mon, 24th March – Sun, 20th April 2025
  • Venue: Lee Rowing Club, The Marina
  • Times: Saturdays 8am-10am, Sundays 11am-1pm, Monday & Wednesdays 6pm – 7.30pm
  • Cost: €100pp
  • Who: 6th Class Primary School and 1st Year Secondary School Students (Boys & Girls minimum age 12)
  • Email: school-liaison@leerowingclub.com for more info or Click Here>>> to register

The programme will cover all the basics of rowing, including:

  • Learning about safety on and off the water
  • Introduction to the boathouse
  • Introduction to the equipment used
  • Introduction to rowing on the indoor rowing machine
  • Carrying the boat safely to and from the water
  • Learning how to get into and out of the boat correctly
  • Learning the rowing stroke on the water
  • Building rowing strokes on the water
  • Rowing in time together as a whole crew
  • Land-based fitness training
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