Squads
UNSWRC offers a range of different squads to suit rowers of any age or ability. The table below shows the mornings that each squad trains on the water during the week. Additional training times may be arranged for ergo sessions.
Squad |
Mon |
Tues |
Wed |
Thurs |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
Novice |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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Senior |
✓ |
✓(male) |
✓(female) |
✓ |
✓ |
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Masters Men |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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Masters Women |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Novice
The Novice squad is for those who are are new to the sport or have less than 1 year of rowing experience, and who are aged under 27 years. Novice rowers have the opportunity to try a variety of different sessions each week including water sessions, ergs and circuit training. They develop basic rowing technique in a fun, crew-focused setting. There are both male and female Novice squads.
Please note that to join the Novice squad, you must have successful completed our Learn to Row course (or an equivalent external course), unless you are joining within 7 weeks of O-Week.
Please note that to join the Novice squad, you must have successful completed our Learn to Row course (or an equivalent external course), unless you are joining within 7 weeks of O-Week.
Senior
Rowers in the Competitive or Senior squad typically aim at club events ranging from A to D grade. Senior rowers train 4 times a week on the water. Rowers develop a high level of proficiency in singles and a range of other boats, depending on the regatta event they are targeting.
Masters
Masters rowers are those who are aged 27 years or over. UNSWRC offers a dedicated squad for both masters women and masters men.
Coxes
Coxes (also know as coxswains) are those who steer fours, quads and eights. In addition to steering, a cox provides vital feedback to the crew through speakers built in to the boat, and can provide some coaching depending on their skill level.