Welcome to the information page for all New Year 9s who are keen to give rowing a try at The Windsor Boys' School

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE WINDSOR BOYS' SCHOOL BOAT CLUB IN YEAR 9. Information for the  September 2025 cohort, and how to start will be out in the Spring Term, but one of the best ways is to attend a spring term GYM club at TWBS, and then get onto one of the Summer Courses held across the summer holidays 2025.

PLEASE EMAIL BOATCLUB@TWBS.CO.UK FOR MORE INFORMATION

Year 9 Rowing

Year 9 Rowing is all about learning the basic skills (see the videos below), and developing an understanding of what being part of the Boat Club is all about.

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Numbers start very high normally often with up to 150 boys participating in the swim and capsize drill evening.  Patience, as the programme gets going, is really important, as is the most important of aspects, the " BIG 'A'", ATTTUDE being everything!

As soon as boys are ready we will get them out racing, starting with internal skill racing and internal crew boat racing, before racing externally at one of the many events the Boat Club attends each year.

The aim is to give as many as possible the opportunity to row.  Racing comes thick and fast in the summer and the aim is to get as many boys as possible up to a racing standard.  Gym sessions from 07.00 during the winter and early morning sessions on the river during the summer months mean the boys’ skills develop quickly.  As boys move into Year 11, the training increases and the targets get higher, with representational honours on the cards.  The system at Windsor Boys’ is progressive, and hopefully by the time boys reach the sixth form their skills will be highly proficient, and they will have a really good understanding of what it takes to perform to a high level as an athlete.  For those who don’t quite make the lofty heights of representing their country, there is still plenty of opportunity to enjoy the benefits of being a rower, including a very active racing programme across all the year groups, and of course, all the health benefits of being very fit.

Information on Year 9 Rowing for September 2025

INITIAL KEY DATES - September 2025

Thursday 4th September 2025

From 15:05 - year 9 gym assessments

Gym assessments include

• Basic Anthropemetrics

• Gym Bike Test  - 10 seconds maximum output, 1 minute

• Rowing ergo - 100m challenge

Required kit - T-Shirt (any), Shorts, trainers

Finishing Time - depending on numbers between 16:00-17:00

Boys should come to the gym at 15:05 after school and be directed from there. If they are playing rugby, they should do so first and then come to the gym after, or attend the gym at lunch time 13:25 on Thursday 

Friday 5th September 2025

FIRST FRIDAY of the School Term - from 15:30-18:00 - Annual Swim & Capsize Test - A MANDATORY EVENING FOR THOSE WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN ROWING INTO YOUR DIARY AND SAVE THE DATE - THANK YOU.

From 15:30-18:00:  Swim and Capsize Drill Evening - for all those who wish to try rowing - please note this is a mandatory session as stipulated by our National Governing Body, BRITISH ROWING.

See the video of the Swim and Capsize Drill evening below.

All boys who wish to start rowing should attend.  All parents, guardians and supporters are welcome and encouraged to come and watch.

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Tuesday 9th September 2025

Come and find out all about the Boat Club at The Windsor Boys' School at the New Year 9 ROWING MEETING for parents, guardians and new year 9s.  

19:20 for 19:30  START in Main Hall

Please check back regularly.