Novice Program

Novice program is open to anyone with the desire and physical ability to experience rowing beyond one of our Learn to Row classes, and for rowers with previous experience who are returning to the sport at a basic level. The primary focus of Novice is to continue rowers’ introduction to the sport in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, build fitness without injury, and acquire a set of basic skills enabling them to advance.

The program teaches rowers both sweep rowing and sculling.

what to expect

Novice program concentrates on skill development through drills. This will include rowing technique, etiquette and vocabulary, equipment handling, including carrying the boat safely, boat parts/terminology and correct foot stretcher/oar height placements. As soon as is reasonable, training will end with 10 to 20 minutes of continuous rowing each day. As part of learning the sport and being part of the team, Novices will also be expected to participate in coxswain training and to cox occasionally.

Novices may race in Novice categories for one year after their first race. Generally, Novices stay in the Novice Program for one calendar year before advancing to other programs. In some circumstances, coaching staff may advance a Novice early if the individual demonstrates an accelerated mastery of technique.

practice Schedule

Days and Times

TBD

Note: all practice start times are the time to be at the Boulder Reservoir entry gate.

prerequisite

Participants are strongly encouraged to take our four week Learn to Row program prior to joining the Novice Program to ensure they have strong basic rowing knowledge. At the coach’s discretion, new participants may be allowed to join this program without taking Learn to Row, based upon some prior rowing experience or taking private lessons prior to this program.

Questions? Please reach out to us at info@boulderrowing.org

fees

$160/month, in addition to a one-time Novice Membership payment.

All fees should be paid through Boathouse Connect.