Useful Information for Juniors

DURING THE WINTER MONTHS: Remember the air and water temperature is only just above freezing, so the right clothing during and after outings is crucial. All athletes should be starting outings in long sleeves and possibly long trousers. Please don’t start an outing in shorts and t-shirts. This is not enough and you may not be allowed to boat.  Also remember to bring warm kit for after your outing as you will cool down quickly once you are off the water.

GENERAL ON-WATER SAFETY RULES:

• When on the water, no hoodies, no loose clothing, no clothing with large pockets. This is to make sure clothing doesn’t get caught on runners or oars.
• It is also a good idea to wear high visibility / bright clothing when on the water.

• Saturday morning sessions are usually a double session, so please bring water and snacks for between sessions.
• Juniors are asked to bring a towel and spare set of clothes in case of capsize – though we have spare in the clubhouse if your child forgets.
• For ease of getting in and out of the boat, we recommend Juniors bring “sliders” (these are plastic slip on shoes).

You should wear fitted (not loose) sportswear – this to ensure that clothing doesn’t get caught on the slide of the ergo or on other gym equipment.

Please wear clean trainers inside the boathouse.

Special conditions, such as Red Boards (i.e. no boating on the river) will be communicated via club comms (Spond / WhatsApp).

You can can river conditions from EEA here.  We are located in the Henley to Teddington section, and we are in the Bray to Boveney Lock stretch of the Thames.

You can check weather conditions here.

See the race calendar here.

When representing the club you need to wear club uniform.

For WGSBC – that is the school green unitard and top.

For EERC Juniors – that is the Club unitard and top.

Visit our Club Kit and Merchandise page.

Please can every Junior ensure they have created a Race Account – this enables the club to pay race/regatta fees on your behalf and/or additional training sessions at Dorney Rowing Lake, which are additional costs.

We ask for each Junior to have the following funds on account: £50 for Summer racing and £20 for Winter racing/training at Dorney Lake. No fees, no entry!

Please contact the Membership Secretary for Race Account details.

Juniors must have British Rowing membership to enter races.

The cost for student racing membership is £45/year.  This includes public liability insurance and personal accident cover.

EERC Juniors need to affiliate with EERC.  WGSBC Juniors need to affiliate with both EERC and WGSBC, please.

Join or renew your membership with British Rowing here.

If supporting at races/regattas we would recommend bringing a folding camping chair and/or picnic rug, a thermos of tea/coffee and some binoculars!  And wear wear warm layers!