Race Day Tips for Parents
COME and support us at Regattas and Heads. They’re the culmination of hours of strenuous training and your support is greatly appreciated by pupils and staff. You’ll meet our coaches, friends and other parents with whom to share the enjoyment of a riverside picnic and the thrill of watching us.
BRING warm waterproofs, thermos flasks, comfy clothing and wellies for the winter events. Sun tan lotion, hats and plenty of water in the summer.
KEEP well out of the way when we’re lifting the boat in or out of the water.
BRING lots of still water and food. While racing we won’t eat much
except easily digestible sandwiches (no cheese please). Bananas, malt loaves
and Jaffa cakes are all a good energy source. There will be school food, but
top-ups from home are always more than welcome, and a bit extra for those
pupils whose parents aren’t there is really appreciated. Carrier bags,
so that we can take the remains of your lunch on the bus back to school!
KEEP UP-TO-DATE with all the lingo. Download a glossary of rowing terms here.
SEND in any pictures or videos to the Head
of Rowing, or post them on the Boat Club Facebook page.
BE AWARE that around race times the schedule is often busy, and the pupils
need some space and time to prepare.