The UTS Schools Winter Program helps aspiring junior rowers develop their skills and aims to compliment their school rowing programs. Over the years, the UTS Rowing Club has forged strong relationships with many schools in the Sydney area. We regularly visit these schools to talk to students about the tertiary education and rowing opportunities available after school, including UTS' Elite Athlete Program.
By design, our program creates a clear pathway for junior athletes into the club system and elite-level rowing.
Winter 2021
High-performing school rowers are invited to try out for our program. You will have the opportunity to work with Head Coach and 7 time Olympic Medalist, Tim McLaren. Other coaches include Australian team coaches and winning GPS HOR 1st and 2nd 8+ coaches.
Sessions will predominantly focus on technique and skill acquisition. There will also be opportunities to improve your physical development. Spaces are limited, so get in quick by submitting the form below.
Cost
The Winter 2021 program costs $500, payable after being accepted into the program (post tryout). Fees are refundable on a prorata basis due to cancellation from COVID restrictions.
Time Commitment
21st April to 28th August.
Program includes 2 sessions per week with flexible training days.
Tryout
Given that spaces are strictly limited, be prepared to undertake a strength and fitness testing session. After this tryout, invitations to participate in the Winter 2021 program will then be sent to selected athletes, based on collected data and performance at the tryout session. Tryout sessions run between March 15th and April 19th. Athletes who attended the 2020 are not required to retrial.
Opportunities
Successful Applicants will have the opportunity to race in the following for UTS:
Interclub regattas in Melbourne and Brisbane - TBC
J.B. Sharp Winter Series (Iron Cove), Dates TBC
2020/2021 regatta season
2021 Head of the Yarra
*N.B. Additional fees apply
Contacts
Alex Field - 0414 985 682 alex.field@utsrowing.com.au Hally Chapman - 0400 781 276 hally.chapman@utsrowing.com.au
