Junior Program
The Glebe junior program provides 12.5 to 18 year olds with the opportunity to develop in the sport at their own pace. Our flexible program focuses on rowing in small boats so that juniors grow in independence.
For juniors attending rowing schools, we provide the opportunity for them to learn how to row before they start at school. Our summer and winter programs also help them deepen their skills in the sport and fast track their development. A number of our juniors compete for both club and school throughout the season to add to their regatta experience.
We also provide juniors that do not attend non-rowing schools with the opportunity to row. Our club and school Learn-to-Row programs introduce over 50 kids to the sport every year and we have helped many to progress in the sport up to elite level.
Please see the event page to register for upcoming Junior Learn to Row or School Holiday programs.
Please contact captain@gleberowingclub.org.au to find out what is coming up or discuss how the junior program works.
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Summer Holiday Squad ’25-’26
Every year GRC runs a summer holiday squad, where experienced coaches provide two mornings and one afternoon of training per week (at least 3 x 2hr sessions a week) for five weeks, although rowers don’t have to attend all sessions.
We split the rowers into two groups – 13 to15 year-olds and learners, and 15 to 18 year-olds.
Dates for the 2025-26 Summer Holiday Squad will be December to January.
Summer squad dates:
Tuesday 9th December to Tuesday 23rd December
THEN RETURNING FOR
Sunday 4th January to Thursday 22nd January
Group 1
13-15 years old and learners (0-3yrs exp)
Tuesday 9th December to Tuesday 23rd December
THEN RETURNING FOR
Sunday 4th January to Thursday 22nd January
1:30pm – 3:30pm Tuesdays
1:30pm – 3:30pm Thursdays
10:00am – 12:00pm Sundays
Race in the Glebe Merrington Cup January 2026
For learners, a Learn to Row course will run for 3 Sundays before the summer program starts (10:00am – 12:00pm)
Group 2
15 – 18 years old and 1-3+yrs exp
Tuesday 9th December to Tuesday 23rd December
THEN RETURNING FOR
Saturday 3rd January to Saturday 24th January
3:45pm – 5:45pm Tuesdays
3:45pm – 5:45pm Thursdays
10:00am – 12:00pm Saturdays
SIRC training days, Final dates TBC
Race in the Glebe Merrington Cup January 2026
Guest coaching on race psychology, physiology and injury prevention.