Welcome to the Junior Squad at York City Rowing Club
York City Rowing Club Juniors are aged from 12 – 18, and last year we were the most successful YCRC Squad, contributing to a massive Club total of 216 wins at Heads and Regattas. We had Juniors representing Great Britain in the Coupe de la Jeunesse, and England in the Home International Regatta.
But we don’t just row to win – although of course we do a lot of winning! We also row for fun, for fitness, and to make friends. We have training sessions every day of the week, and we expect you to work hard at them and support your crewmates and Squad. First of all you’ll learn to scull (with two oars), and then when you’re a bit older you’ll learn to row (with one oar). You might also be asked to cox, steering a boat and giving commands.
And it’s not just about you – it’s about your family as well. Whenever they can, parents and families of Juniors help with coaching, organising events, baking cakes (very necessary!), cheering us on at races, and help out in lots and lots of other ways as well.
So if you’d like to try rowing with the YCRC Junior Squad…
Please ask your parent or carer to contact the Junior Coordinator Phil Jones on juniors@ycrc.co.uk. Phil will tell you more about our training and racing and arrange for you to come down to the river and have a go!
