Learn to Row

Ever wanted to try rowing? Well UNSWRC offers the perfect course for you! Our Learn to Row (LTR) course will introduce you to foundational rowing technique, equipment handling and safety on the water.

Please note that we offer direct entry into the Novice Squad for UNSW students who sign up at O-week.

The LTR costs are shown in the table below. This course makes a fantastic gift for all occasions!

Participant Type	Cost
UNSW Student	$60
Non-UNSW Student or ​UNSW Alumni	$70
General Public	$200

The calm waters of Tarban Creek

UNSWRC conducts several LTR courses throughout the year, with each course running over 8 weekends. During the first 3 weeks, the sessions are 9am-12pm Sunday. For the remaining 5 weeks, the sessions are 8:30am-10:30am Saturday.

See below for the dates of our next course in 2019:

Date	Day & Time
6 October	9am-12pm Sunday
13 October	9am-12pm Sunday
20 October	9am-12pm Sunday
26 October	8:30am-10:30am Saturday
2 November	8:30am-10:30am Saturday
9 November	8:30am-10:30am Saturday
16 November	8:30am-10:30am Saturday
23 November	8:30am-10:30am Saturday

They take place at the UNSW Rowing Club Shed. After completing the 8-week LTR course, you will be able to join our Novice squad or one of our Masters squads, depending on your age. Once the 8 weeks are up, you will need to become a full member to continue rowing with us (however your membership fee is discounted by the amount you paid for the LTR course).

To sign up for one of the upcoming LTR courses, please complete the LTR form below and send it to the University Captain at least 1 week before the start of your course. Please note that participants MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM to attend this course.

Participants having successfully completed the Learn to Row Course!