Wallingford Rowing Club has a large junior squad of over 100 rowers aged 13-18. The club had a fantastic season. Recent results include winning the Victor Ludorum at the British Rowing Junior Championships, 5 medals at National Schools Regatta, WJ16 4+ winning at the J16 GB France match making a total of 77 wins or medals at heads and regattas last year.

Each summer we run popular learn to row courses for children starting school year 9 (with some year 10 if space is available) in September. After this course, children can apply to join the club. Demand for junior places at Wallingford is high and we are only able to take on a limited number of new juniors per year.

To be notified when the application form for 2025 is available, please email
wallingfordltr@gmail.com .

We cannot accept students from schools who offer rowing as these students will not be able to compete for us at key regattas.

Junior Rowing Training Schedule for J14 and J15

Junior rowing training for J14s (Year 9) takes place on Mondays and Fridays after school and Saturdays and Sundays from 14:30-16:00.

Junior rowing training for J15s (Year 10) takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school and Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00-14:00.

Junior rowers are expected to participate in the majority of sessions . Other sporting activities are encouraged to supplement and/or replace occasional rowing sessions.

Transportation is not provided for any regattas or races. Parents are responsible to take their children to these events as well as bringing the juniors to the club for boat
loading and unloading before and after events.

Estimated Junior Rowing Costs (per year)

Membership fees £35.00 per month
Racing Kit £50.00 (will last 2-3 years)
Regatta/Race fees from £15.00 depending on number of races
British Rowing Race Membership £30.00 annual fee

If you already row and are enquiring about joining the club, please get in touch with the junior rowing team.