Considering taking up a new sport? Ever thought of taking up rowing? Come along and give it a try at Agecroft's taster session.

Have you watched rowing at the Olympics and thought you’d like to give it a try or have you seen us out on the river at Salford Quays? Now is your chance to give it a go.

Agecroft Rowing Club is one of the largest and most successful clubs in the North West and we are running a taster day for you to come down and give rowing a try.

Please select a ticket for either 12.00-13.30 or 13.30-15.00.

We will run through 3 structured “stations”: land based training such as rowing machine technique and basic land exercises; on the water training, where you will have a chance to get out rowing. And finally we will give you a tour of the purpose built facility, find out about our boats and discuss next steps to join our 6 session learn to row course (dates currently TBC but likely to begin in September). We will do a couple of short sprint competitions on the rowing machine for any of you competitive ones!

When is the next Learn to Row taster day?
  • Sunday, 03 September 2023

On this day you will be shown around our facilities, and be given the chance to try out rowing both in the gym and on the water.

Supported by qualified coaches you will get a taste for the sport, and should you want to take it up you will be given the opportunity to sign up to our 6 session learn to row course running over June.

All necessary COVID-19 precautions will be taken and you will receive an email prior to the day with further details.

How do I book onto the taster day?

Tickets are available on the following Eventbrite page, to book your place:
What happens after the taster day?

Following the taster day we will host a 6 session learn to row course on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Tickets for this will be available to purchase separately after the taster day. The course will teach you the basics in rowing, prepare you to join our Squads and start training at a competitive level.

What are my transport/parking options?
  • Tram: The Boat House is just a short walk from the Salford Quays Metrolink station on the Eccles and Media City line.
  • Car: Exit the M60 at junction 12 and follow the M602 to junction 3. Take the 3rd exit on the roundabout (A5063) and follow the signs to Salford Quays. There is NO PARKING available at the rowing club itself, however, there is free parking available along Waterfront Quay and Merchants Quay.

What do I wear?
  • Normal gym attire is fine. I.e. shorts or leggings, comfortable top and trainers.

What else is worth brining?
  • We would advise options of layers in case it’s cold (eg. T-shirt, long sleeve, waterproof jacket). Plus spare shoes in case your trainers get wet.

Are there any requirements for this course?
  • The course is only available to adults 18+.
  • We advise that you are capable of swimming 25m fully clothed, if not you may be required to wear a life jacket whilst in the boat.
​Structure of a typical Learn to Row course

Taster Day - taking you through basics in the gym and on the water. 

​Learn to Row Course - typically from 12.30pm on Sundays for 6 weeks and will be focused on time in the boat, teaching you all the basics of rowing. The course goes through the basics of rowing, learning to row on the water under the guidance of some of our club coaches and athletes, as well as picking up the basics in the gym and on the indoor rowing machines (Ergos) all parts of a weekly training plan of the current squad members. Allowing those who then want to take rowing further to transition into our squads.

Further details
  • We are looking for keen and competitive athletes, who are looking to compete in a team sport at a friendly, successful club.
  • We train hard, and have fun along the way. We are looking for athletes who maybe have competed at a high level in another sport and are now looking for a new challenge, or who have always wanted to give rowing a go - now is your time.
  • You will be fully supported through the course, and following the course will transition into one of the squads. Last year's Learn to Row group saw five of the Women competing at WEHORR (The world's biggest Women's boat race) four months after completing the course, and we would love to repeat this feat with some of this years course attendees...it could be you!
  • Many of our previous Learn to Row athletes have gone on to compete at a National level, with three of our Henley Women's Semi finalists having learnt to row at the club within the last four years.
  • Please note numbers for the LTR course are limited and it is recommended you attend at least five of the the Sundays on the course so you get the best out of it.

If you miss or are unable to make the above dates and keen to give rowing a go / get involved, please get in touch, details below.
Contact details

Learn to Row
Email address: agecroft.masters@gmail.com
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