Our program runs over three sessions, it's designed as a refresher to people who have previously rowed and are interested in returning to the sport with support from our coaches, coxes and members.

By participating in Return to Row with the Argonauts you will:

• Be reintroduced to the mechanics of rowing
• Refresh your technique through the four stages of the rowing stroke on an erg
• Get back into a boat and row on Albert Park Lake, with fellow Return to Rowers and our club members
• Be provided coaching support to comfortably and safely return to the water
• Experience the club, its training programs and members

Program Structure

Developed and delivered by our coaches and coxes, with support from our experienced rowers

• Session One - Saturday 8:15am
• • Introduction to the club, discussion with our coaches to understand your previous rowing experience and current goals 
  • Refreshing your technique on an indoor rowing machine
  • Taking a boat out on the water to row Albert Park Lake
  • Meet club members
  • Discussion with a coach about how you felt getting back into rowing and what the options are for your next two sessions in the program

• Session Two - Various options depending on coach recommendation 
• • Social Rowing - Monday PM 6:15pm or Saturday AM 8:30am
  • Development Squad - Wednesday AM 5:40am
  • Competition Squad - Tuesday AM 5:40am or Thursday PM 6:10pm
  • Each of these sessions are a full training session with our club coaches and rowers, you'll be able to participate in one

• Session Three - Various options depending on coach recommendation
• • Social Rowing - Monday PM 6:15pm or Saturday AM 8:30am
  • Development Squad - Wednesday AM 5:40am
  • Competition Squad - Tuesday AM 5:40am or Thursday PM 6:10pm
  • Each of these sessions are a full training session with our club coaches and rowers, you'll be able to participate in one
    

After the Program

Following your successful and enjoyable return to rowing, we hope that you will be keen to continue your development in rowing and become a member of the Argos. We have a number of membership options available and if you decide to join you’ll be included in one of our Squads to continue your rowing journey.

Register to secure your place now, once registered you’ll be sent a confirmation with additional information about the program including what to bring and our COVIDSafe plan for operating.

Please note, rowing is an all weather sport and the program will continue regardless of weather (unless very severe and it becomes dangerous) if we’re unable to go on-water for a session the program will transition to off-water training.

The program can be tailored to any special requirements of the rowers, please let us know when you book or when you arrive of anything we need to know.

If you have any questions please contact rowing@melbourneargonauts.com.au