SENIOR SQUAD
Senior Squad: The Men's and Women's Squads are committed and competitive squads, racing in the majority of head races and regattas through the year. The focus is usually the Heads of the River, and the Henley races in the Summer.
Whilst all our training is designed to fit around working life, there is still a high level of commitment expected at this level with training sessions during the week and two at the weekend. Land sessions can be done at the club or away at member’s discretion, letting you manage your training your way.
Outside of Covid we have also been known to compete at international regatta’s and run rowing camps at Easter and summer as well as mini London-based camps.
If you have more than one year’s competitive rowing experience, and you want to train, race and win at club level then register your interest: Captain@sonsrowing.com
MASTERS SQUAD
The Masters group is one of our strongest rowing groups, made up of exerienced and well decorated rowers that manage their own training and rowing commitments outside of 'squad life'. Extremely active, our Masters train up to four times a week on week days and up to twice at the weekend. They compete in the majority of local head races and regattas bringing home medals and pots in all boat categories from eights to singles.
Both our Men and Women's Masters crews are friendly, welcoming and love a post-row brunch at the weekend.
COACHING
Sons of the Thames Rowing Club is fortunate to have a skilled and experienced team of coaching staff that oversees the training, development and race preparation at the club:
Henry Hogan
Harry Vardigans
Tinashe Mandimika.
The team are focussed on leading the longer-term training programme with specific attention to our racing crews. Providing dedicated support for land and water based training throughout the week and at weekends.
Its also not unusual to have a special guest join the training sessions to add a new perspective. This season so far we’ve been lucky to welcome - Alex Wenyon and Mike Glover… why not join us a see who’s next.
TRAINING
Training is different for each squad and is tailored around the needs and requirements of each team to get the most out of their performance. For those competing, it is usually 3 to 4 land sessions during the week with two water sessions that are held weekend mornings. The opportunity is there for weekday evening outings for those who want them, and there are also group weights and circuits sessions throughout the week that all members are welcome to.
Although training plans are made for each team, we often train together and join forces on long pieces and tests to support each other. For a more detailed outline of what to expect from your squad, please chat to the squad captains who will be happy to help.
ROWING CAMP
Rowing camp is one of the perks of training. It's hard work, but there is nothing better to refine and perfect a year's worth of training than three sessions a day with the same focused team on calmer waters than the Tideway. Recent camps have been to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, where they have an international rowing lake and facilities and more importantly ... sunshine. Usually held after Easter, there is plenty of time to prepare for the week of solid rowing.
COXING
Coxes are valued members of the club. Everyone realises how important they are not just to racing success but also to safe navigation on the Tideway. If you are an experienced cox you will have the chance to cox men’s and women’s eights and fours in heads and regattas.
Novice coxes will have the chance to build their Tideway experience, supported by the coaching team. A cox is unique in sport - helmsman, coach, and tactician. The rewards include being part of a team, developing leadership skills and the social side.