Training

Rowers and coxswains will typically train up to six times a week with a combination of water and land training. Training will mostly occur after school between 4:00pm - 5:30pm. All training sessions, whether on or off the water, will normally be on rain or shine unless you are notified otherwise by your coach.

Rowers and coxswains should bring enough clothing, shoes, food and water to cover all eventualities, as it can at times get very cold and wet out on the water. Full commitment to attend every training session is essential, as is arriving at training sessions on time.

If one rower or coxswain is absent from training (without giving notice), it is unlikely that the entire crew will be able to train. Every member in a boat has a crucial role to play and a crew is let down if rowers are missing – it is not like netball, rugby or hockey where crew members can still train fully if team members are absent.

Training schedules may change throughout the season, however, it is always well communicated in advance, with a start and finish date. This information is communicated through our private Facebook page called Cashmere High School Rowers.