Men's Squad
Squad members range from absolute novices to elite athletes and many members row as a social activity too. Current members include former juniors and students, local people and those who have moved to the North East, experienced oarsmen and people who want try rowing as a new sport. Crews compete locally, regionally and nationally with the training year focused around the main national events; The Men's Head of the River Race, Henley Royal Regatta and the National Rowing Championships of Great Britain.
Join The Men's Squad
The men’s squad prides itself in “working hard and playing hard”. We currently have the strongest squad at DARC for some years with highly experienced and capable oarsmen complimented by an excellent coaching team. We welcome new members of all abilities and provide coaching to everyone from the absolute novice upwards.
Whether you are an experienced oarsman, or a complete beginner, the Men’s squad welcomes you to come down and join in. Members can be found at club virtually any evening and sometimes at silly hours of the morning! Our main training times are;
Saturday, 8am
Sunday, 8am
Saturday is often a double outing and we spend at least one weekend per month training on the Tees or the Tyne if our race schedule allows it.
Monday, 630pm. Core circuit and ergs
Tuesday, 630pm. Weights and ergs
Wednesday, 630pm. Outing on the Wear
Thursday, 630pm. Weights and ergs
The squad has a really friendly feel to it, and has regular nights out in Durham and at the club. Members of the squad can often be found in the bar on Thursday evening and in the Dun Cow on Saturday evening.
For further details, please contact the Men’s Captain, Matt Hunt, or come down to the club at the relevant times posted above to have a look around, a chat or a drink!