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• Learn to Row - October 2024

  • Start
    12 Oct 2024
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    04 Nov 2024
  •  
    19:30
  • Location
    Albert Park Lake - Next to Albert Park South Melbourne (APSM) Rowing Club, 31/36 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  

  Our program runs over four weeks, it's an introduction to rowing course which will give you access to 8 sessions of on-water training where you will learn: 

  • The mechanics of rowing

  • Parts of the boat and the oars

  • Positions in the boat

  • Boat handling, rigging and launching

  • Four stages of the rowing stroke (basic rowing technique)

  • Manoeuvring of the boat 

  • Basic rowing commands & terminology

  • Safety - for yourself, your crew and the equipment

  • Equipment care - cleaning, adjustments, how to avoid damage

  • How to use an indoor rowing machine

  • How to row as a crew with basic rhythm & timing

  • Stretching before & after rowing (inc. warm ups)

  • Rowing on Albert Park Lake & Marine Safety

  • The history of the Melbourne Argonauts Rowing Club

  • Swim session to confirm you can swim 50 meters (marine safety rule)

  • To have fun and enjoy the sport of rowing!

  Program Structure

  The program is developed and delivered by our coaches and coxes with support from our experienced rowers. 

  • Kickoff Weekend - Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm - First session is off-water where our coaches will teach you the basics of rowing, provide you with an overview of the rowing shell (boat), and will introduce you to the rowing stroke on an indoor rowing machine (everything listed above). The second session starts off-water with a refresher on the basics, before giving you an opportunity to hop into a boat where you get to practice your new skills, supported again by the coach and also a crew of our experienced rowers.

    Over this first weekend you’ll also meet members of the club who will support your learning and will join you for a pub lunch on the Sunday.

  • Week One - Saturday 8:15am  - This session will include an off-water refresher of the technique, a chance to ask questions and a warm up before going on-water in a boat with some experienced rowers

  • Week Two - Monday 6:15pm & Saturday 8:15am - Two sessions, getting more comfortable on the water and with the equipment as we paddle around the lake, building our confidence and understanding of rowing.

  • Week Three - Monday 6:15pm & Saturday 8:15am - Two sessions, the same as week two but we begin to pull your individual skills together as a crew and continue to build your confidence, ability and technique, leading to the a final on-water session. 

  • Week Four - Monday 6:15pm - This week your swim session is held and we’ll also go out for a celebratory dinner with other club members and talk about your next steps now you’ll have graduated Learn to Row 

  After the Program

  Following your graduation from Learn to Row, 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 our Development Squad to continue your rowing journey.

  

  Subsidised places The Argonauts recognises that rowing and team sports have not always been supportive or inclusive of women, transpeople and gender diverse folk. We're wanting to change this by promoting and supporting those that have otherwise not been championed in the sport.

  Please get in touch at lrt@maqrc.org to ask about our subsidised places for women, trans and gender diverse folks.

  

  
  

  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 your participant handbook. 

  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.

  Program participants must be aged 18 years or over.

  We aim to provide a program and pathway into rowing for everyone, if there are financial or social barriers we can help with please do reach out to discuss, we can work out something for you.

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

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• Dimboola / Head of the Wimmera Regatta 2024 - Weekend Accommodation

  • Start
    08 Nov 2024
  •  
    18:00
  • End
    10 Nov 2024
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    Glenwillan Homestead, Cnr Borung Hwy & Blue Ribbon Nth Rd, Wallup VIC 3401

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  We're off to the 136th Dimboola Regatta and staying at the historic Glenwillan Homestead!

  The 136th Dimboola Regatta and the 13th Head of the Wimmera are fast approaching, any they've got a new floating pontoon! The weekend is the first club regatta for the rowing season and it is a great opportunity for new and old members, partners and friends to come together on the beautiful banks of the Wimmera. 

  Each year we stay outside of Dimboola at the historic Glenwillan Homestead which is a Federation style home surrounded by old fashioned gardens, native bushland and wheat farms. #content #rowing

  The Saturday evening banquet dinner in the main dining hall offers us an opportunity to swap the zootie for a black tie outfit (interpret black tie in your own style).

  Accommodation at the homestead includes the following arrangements:

  • Bed (mix of single and double beds in shared rooms) - 2 Nights
  • Common Areas (BYO bedding and setup in one of the shared rooms or in the common lounge areas) - 1 or 2 Nights
  • Camping (BYO canvas popup residence and setup in the stunning grounds of the homestead) - 1 or 2 Nights
  • Banquet Dinner Only (no accommodation) - 1 Night (Saturday)

  One of the major club events in the ARGOS calendar where everyone is welcome; come to row a little or a lot, come to support and cheer, bring your partner for a weekend away with friends. It's always a wonderfully fun weekend and this year will be no exception! Look forward to welcoming you to Dimboola and Glenwillan. 

  Please note this event is for accommodation only. Regatta entries are to be submitted using the standard registration process via the Google Doc and Regatta Secretaries. 
  

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• Learn to Row - February 2025

  • Start
    08 Feb 2025
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    03 Mar 2025
  •  
    19:30
  • Location
    Albert Park Lake - Specific location to be confirmed
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  

  Our program runs over four weeks, it's an introduction to rowing course which will give you access to 8 sessions of on-water training where you will learn: 

  • The mechanics of rowing

  • Parts of the boat and the oars

  • Positions in the boat

  • Boat handling, rigging and launching

  • Four stages of the rowing stroke (basic rowing technique)

  • Manoeuvring of the boat 

  • Basic rowing commands & terminology

  • Safety - for yourself, your crew and the equipment

  • Equipment care - cleaning, adjustments, how to avoid damage

  • How to use an indoor rowing machine

  • How to row as a crew with basic rhythm & timing

  • Stretching before & after rowing (inc. warm ups)

  • Rowing on Albert Park Lake & Marine Safety

  • The history of the Melbourne Argonauts Rowing Club

  • Swim session to confirm you can swim 50 meters (marine safety rule)

  • To have fun and enjoy the sport of rowing!

  Program Structure

  The program is developed and delivered by our coaches and coxes with support from our experienced rowers. 

  • Kickoff Weekend - Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm - First session is off-water where our coaches will teach you the basics of rowing, provide you with an overview of the rowing shell (boat), and will introduce you to the rowing stroke on an indoor rowing machine (everything listed above). The second session starts off-water with a refresher on the basics, before giving you an opportunity to hop into a boat where you get to practice your new skills, supported again by the coach and also a crew of our experienced rowers.

    Over this first weekend you’ll also meet members of the club who will support your learning and will join you for a pub lunch on the Sunday.

  • Week One - Saturday 8:15am  - This session will include an off-water refresher of the technique, a chance to ask questions and a warm up before going on-water in a boat with some experienced rowers

  • Week Two - Monday 6:15pm & Saturday 8:15am - Two sessions, getting more comfortable on the water and with the equipment as we paddle around the lake, building our confidence and understanding of rowing.

  • Week Three - Monday 6:15pm & Saturday 8:15am - Two sessions, the same as week two but we begin to pull your individual skills together as a crew and continue to build your confidence, ability and technique, leading to the a final on-water session. 

  • Week Four - Monday 6:15pm - This week your swim session is held and we’ll also go out for a celebratory dinner with other club members and talk about your next steps now you’ll have graduated Learn to Row 

  After the Program

  Following your graduation from Learn to Row, 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 our Development Squad to continue your rowing journey.

  

  Subsidised places The Argonauts recognises that rowing and team sports have not always been supportive or inclusive of women, transpeople and gender diverse folk. We're wanting to change this by promoting and supporting those that have otherwise not been championed in the sport.

  Please get in touch at lrt@maqrc.org to ask about our subsidised places for women, trans and gender diverse folks.

  

  
  

  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 your participant handbook. 

  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.

  Program participants must be aged 18 years or over.

  We aim to provide a program and pathway into rowing for everyone, if there are financial or social barriers we can help with please do reach out to discuss, we can work out something for you.

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

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