JUNIOR PROGRAM
PROGRAM GOALS
• Have fun.
• Learn to race.
• Prepare athletes for rowing in university programs.
Program length is one year with dues paid in October.
PRACTICE TIMES
Novice (1st year of rowing) - Tuesday/Thursday 4:15 - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 12pm
Junior - Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday(crosstraining)/Friday 4:15 - 6pm & Saturday 10am - 12pm
Please be at training 10 to 15 minutes prior to start time.
COACHES
Kylie Whitcombe
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear high vis (neon) clothing while you are on the water. We share the waterway with many other users and we need to be as bright as possible to be seen! Fabrics that should be worn include fleece, dry fit, poly-based fabric. Please DO NOT wear cotton. Cotton gets wet, sticks to skin and cools you off TOO rapidly! You are required to carry a whistle, life jacket and wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. It is suggested to always carry water with you, especially during the summer season.
GETTING TO THE CLUB
If you are driving, we are the first building after you turn right into the park from Georgia Street, or if you are taking the bus, you can get off at Georgia and Denman and walk five minutes to the club. Please go to Translink for further bus information.
PARENT'S GUIDE TO JUNIOR ROWING AT THE VRC