2023 Training Schedule
Note that training times are subject to change based on weather and tides. Changes will be communicated directly to athletes via the WhatsApp groups.
Novice Training Group
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 6:00 AM on water (Group 1) | 5:30 AM on water (Group 2) | 7 or 9 AM on water | ||||
| PM | 3:30 PM Optional Erg/Fitness (Erg Shed) | 3:30 PM Erg Session (Erg Shed) |
Junior Training Group (Years 9 & 10)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 6:00 AM on water | 5:30 AM on water | 6:45 AM on water | ||||
| PM | 3:30 PM Erg/Fitness (Erg Shed) | 3:30 PM Strength & Conditioning (Erg Shed) | 3:30 PM Erg/Fitness (Erg Shed) |
Senior Training Group (Years 11 & 12)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 7 AM Core & Mobility (Erg Shed) | 5:30 AM On Water | 5:30 AM On Water | 7:00 AM Erg (Erg Shed) | 6:30 AM on water | ||
| PM | 3:30 PM Erg/Fitness (Erg Shed) | 3:30 PM Strength & Conditioning (NSRC) | 3:30 PM Erg | 3:30 PM Strength & Conditioning (NSRC) |
To view the season schedule in year planner format, see: Squad season planner
Training Information
Attributes of a seasoned rower are the leg power of a speed skater, the back strength of a weightlifter, the endurance of a marathon runner, the reflexes of a sprinter and the balance of a snowboarder. Our programme includes a year-round, full-body conditioning activity to ensure our crews are 'regatta fit' - the fitter our crews are the more successful they will be.
Our coaching team sets the training programme each quarter. This is communicated to all crew members and parents via the Teamer app. Any changes due to adverse weather conditions are advised by squad-specific WhatsApp groups.
The Head Coach will send out a Google Form ahead of each training so that athletes can register their attendance.
Crew Members who are not able to attend training should advise their coaches before 6 p.m. the night prior to training, including the reason for their absence. Any last-minute absences/issues (e.g. feeling unwell) should be advised by email to their coach.
If one rower 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.
All training sessions, whether on or off water, will normally be on rain or shine (with the exception of high winds for on water) so please always attend, unless you are notified otherwise by your coach. Crew Members should bring enough clothing, shoes, food and water to cover all eventualities, as it can 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.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
WATER TRAINING
We are exceptionally lucky to have our own base for our water training at Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club Blue Shed which is located near the old Bayswater Wharf (to find us on Google Maps, type in ‘Blue Shed Bayswater’).
LAND TRAINING
Our land-based training is conducted in our Rowing Performance Centre at Takapuna Grammar School (look for a blue shed on the edge of the TGS playing field , adjacent to the old gym). We have a number of Erg rowing machines and we also use the school and the North Shore Rugby Club gyms for strength and conditioning training.