YOUNG rowers at Stratford Boat Club juniors had a busy half term.
They were hard at work on a Junior Coaches Assistant Course led by club coach and British Rowing umpire Abi Terry.
The extensive two day course covered topics such as risk management, warming up and cooling down exercises, understanding the assessment process, coaching behaviours, the code of conduct, responsibility, safety requirements, cold water immersion and hypothermia, developing athleticism and the practical application of boat adjustments
The club’s junior co-ordinator Steve Wellstead said: “To have a coach of Abi’s experience delivering the course is a major benefit and shows the Club’s commitment to the junior section. The emphasis of the course is to teach the participants how to assist a coach and ensure the safety of all athletes”
Stratford Boat Club is gearing up for the Junior Sprint Regatta at Stratford on Saturday June 20 and also the Junior Summer Camps in July and August.
Visit www.stratford-rowing.co.uk for further details.
