Squad members learn to scull in singles, doubles and quads and have fun at local regattas and club events. Older squad members aim to compete at local, national and International regattas, in both sculling and sweep events.
Prospective rowers can join the junior squad from the September of Year 9 where they will learn all aspects of the sport, including; Sculling technique, fitness and stamina, strength and conditioning, teamwork and resilience to name a few.
Please contact the Junior Membership Secretary to talk about enrolling your child, regardless of their rowing experience; none or lots, we’d love to have a chat and answer your questions!
The training regime for our Juniors depends on age, ambition and ability. Land and water-based training sessions are available five days a week depending on season and weather conditions.
We encourage Juniors to compete in Winter Head races and Summer Regattas for which they need to buy British Rowing membership. Additional racing fees are announced on each event’s web site.
The Junior squad runs a full calendar of local races throughout the winter and into the summer. The programme is progressive and structured to build in volume and intensity as rowers become more experienced, with training taking place during the week as well as at weekends.
For those that show commitment and ability there are opportunities to compete at national and international level. Juniors at Eton Excelsior has previously competed at The National Schools Regatta, Henley Women’s Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta. We have also had rowers represent England and Great Britain at international competition.
The Junior squad is a fun and welcoming environment that also prides itself on having a competitive atmosphere where the young rowers can push themselves to be the best they can be.
For junior membership enquiries please contact Junior Membership Secretary
All adult helpers and coaches to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
We are proud of the safe and quality environment which we provide for our Juniors. The club is Sport England Clubmark accredited. EERC ensures its members’ welfare and encourages enjoyment and lifelong rowing involvement.
We take child welfare seriously at EERC and expect all adult helpers and coaches to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; formerly called a CRB check.
We have a Welfare Officer to ensure that the club complies with Child Protection requirements and to act as a focal point for related concerns.
The Club Welfare Officer is Caroline Hague.
EERC is on the banks of the river Thames on the outskirts of Windsor
