Activities: Rowing/Sculling
We have a number of rowing boats on site, ranging from single handers, two person and for crews of six to eight. This year we have complimented our fleet by introducing sculling boats.
We run 75 minute sessions for absolute beginners as well as courses leading to further qualifications. Click on courses to find out what we are running this year or ring Longridge to arrange a bespoke course for your group.
Courses
Rowing for Fun & Fitness Course (adults)
Are you looking for a new way to stay fit and burn off some calories? Rowing is recognised as one of the big fat busting exercises as well as being great fun.
Throughout the year we are running 8-week fun rowing courses for all abilities. We are always adding new course dates, so if you don't see a time that suits you - give us a call.
Prices
| Centre: | £80.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £80.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £80.00 |
Rowing Introduction 2-day courses (young people)
2-day courses to provide those 11+ with a basic understanding of sculling techniques. Day starts at 10am and fnishes at 2pm and the price includes refreshments on both days. No experience is necessary and once you have completed a course you may join Longridge's Rowing Club.
After-school 6-week courses start first week of September.
Prices
| Centre: | £70.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £70.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £70.00 |
School Holiday Taster Rowing Sessions
We run taster rowing sessions during the school holidays, including half-terms. Rowing is suitable for those in Year 7 (11) and above. No experience is necessary, the day will start at 9am and finish at 12pm and the price includes lunch.
Prices
| Centre: | £20.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £20.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £20.00 |
Longridge Rowing Club (young people)
Once you have completed a course you may join our Rowing Club, which runs club sessions as follows:
Junior Girls: Fridays from 6pm to 7.15pm and Saturdays from 12.30 to 1.45pm
Junior Boys: Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.15pm and Sundays from 12.30 to 1.45pm
Club sessions in the summer are almost entirely on the water, when the water is not friendly, sessions will be in our gym perfecting technique and completing improving strength and fitness programmes.
Prices
| Centre: | £5.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £5.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £5.00 |
After School 6-week Rowing Courses
6-week rowing courses start on Tuesday 7th September and run on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
These courses are designed to introduce young people to rowing, the first week will be using our indoor rowing equipment to perfect technique, moving onto use our high sided fixed seat boats and then contemporary, Olympic style, moving seat boats - initially taking it in turns to go out in the water until a level of competence allows full access to the water.
Next course starts week of June 8th 2010, to book email bookings@longridge-uk.org
Prices
| Centre: | £60.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £60.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £60.00 |
Rowing Introduction 2-day courses (adults)
Rowing Introduction Courses 2-day courses from 10am to 2pm to provide all ages and abilities with a basic understanding of sculling techniques.
Prices
| Centre: | £80.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £80.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £80.00 |
Rowing Club (Adult)
Once you have completed a course, you are very welcome to join our adult rowing club for recreational rowing and training.
Because of the school holidays, club sessions are a little disjointed and will run as follows:
12th August 14.00 - 15.30
19th August 12.15 - 13.30
26th August 12.15 - 13.30
1st September 10.30 - 11.45
3rd September 10.30 - 11.45
6th September 19.00 - 20.15
From then on Adult Club Sessions will run on:
Mondays 19.00 - 20.15
Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.45
Thursdays 10.30 - 11.45
Fridays 10.30 - 11.45
You are very welcome to book on any or all of our weekly sessions. Each session costs £10.00
Prices
| Centre: | £10.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £10.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £10.00 |
Pulling/Gig
Our traditional, fixed seat wooden Gigs take a crew of 8 and are a very stable craft, perfect for a first row - for young and old.
Prices
| Centre: | £55.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £49.50 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £44.00 |
Pulling/Coypu
Traditional fixed seat boat, Coypus are smaller craft, taking a maximum of 5 but are very adaptable and may be crewed by one or two people.
Prices
| Centre: | £55.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £49.50 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £44.00 |
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