Rowing

Rowing is a great sport to be involved in, whatever age you are or experience you have and Falcon offers the widest range of opportunities of all Oxford rowing clubs. We have four tiers to suit all levels of rowers and reflecting an opportunity to progress:

BEGINNERS ROWING:

Our “Learn To Row” courses provide an enjoyable and highly effective introduction to rowing for people of all ages (or a refresher for those picking up the sport again after a long break) and you don't have to be particularly fit to start either! By the end of the course, you will understand the basic principles of rowing technique and will have had sufficient practice to be able to confidently join in with the Club’s regular, organised group activities. We have both daytime and weekend "Learn To Row" courses available, usually starting during the Spring – Autumn period when the weather and river conditions are better, although rowing in Oxford is an all year round activity.

FALCON LEARN 2 ROW COURSES FOR ADULTS:

Falcon Rowing Club runs regular weekday and weekend Learn to Row Courses for Adults.

JUNIORS

Have a look at the Junior sculling website: click here

For more information on Rowing for Juniors please contact Sue Gonnella newswise@btinternet,com

RECREATIONAL and TOURING ROWING

Beyond beginner, Falcon offers a wide range of recreational rowing options focused on fun, fitness and friends. These are organised into Club groups to suit availability and preference: Daytime Rowing (Tuesday and Thursday morning), Weekend & Evening Rowing (Saturday and Sunday morning plus Tuesday evening during the summer), Touring Rowing (weekends and summer evenings plus longer expeditions on the Thames and further afrield) Junior Rowing (Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons). We also have many competent DIY rowers who organise themselves. Falcon holds regular social events as well like riverside BBQ's, evenings at the local pub, the annual Christmas dinner, to name but a few.

OCCASIONAL RACING

Having built up sufficient confidence and competence, Falcon provides recreational rowers with the opportunity to occasionally test themselves in some of the “lighter” competitive races and regattas available locally; when an event is coming up, it really can add a little more focus and motivation to your training! We often find that once you’ve tried it, you “get the bug” but we want to make it clear that members are under no pressure from the Club to race if it’s not for them.

COMPETITIVE RACING

Falcon also offers racing opportunities on a serious, competitive basis for those who have the appetite for it and are willing and able to put in the necessary commitment; we have already produced some national champions and competition winners. Experienced, competitive rowers are also welcome as new members at Falcon who may find the environment and the flexibility we offer more to their liking.

CHENEY FALCON OLYMPIC ROWING CLUB

A very successful satellite club has been established by Falcon volunteers with Cheney School. For more information contact Zena Forster zenaforster@hotmail.co.uk or go to the Cheney Falcon Website cheneyfalcon.co.uk

FEES

Falcon Rowing Club also offers incredible value for money on membership and racking:

• Adult Peak (Anytime) - £215,
• Adult Off-Peak (Weekday and before 5pm) - £110
• Junior (under 18) - £115
• Active, qualified coach providing voluntary coaching to members on a regular basis : £40
• Unwaged - £150
• Temporary - 30 day (non-repeat) £60 and 1 day £10
• Child of Member (Under 18): £10 each
• Racking: Inside - £95, Outside - £80 (subject to availability)

Click here to download an application form. IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL MEMBERS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE A MEMBER OF BRITISH ROWING (see below for all information)

CLUB CONTACTS: For a full list of Club contacts, click here.