Belturbet club seeks new beginner rowers
Belturbet Row Boat Club in association with Rowing Ireland is seeking two groups of five people to become involved in a coach-led programme for men and women.
For the last 24 years, the local rowing club has been providing training for young rowers under the stewardship of Tommy McMahon. In recent years it has attracted a new coach to expand the training opportunities on the boats.
This latest initiative, which is expected to kick off in late August, will take place at Quivvy Lake under the direction of a qualified coach.
Speaking to The Anglo-Celt, Mr McMahon highlighted how the club now boasts two 40ft racing boats and one 35 feet touring boat. A safety boat accompanies the touring boats at all times and all rowers are required to wear lifejackets.
“New members have been introduced to rowing in the wide touring boat and from there they progress to the racing boat,” he added. “We are hoping to commence the programme in late August.”
Meanwhile, Mr McMahon says the children’s training programme at Belturbet Row Boat Club has experienced huge success over the last quarter of a century and gone from strength to strength in the intervening years. “The experience of rowing brings with it a new discipline and progresses fitness levels,” he contends.
“Added to that is the tranquility that can be experienced on Quivvy Lake and of course those who train with us can hope to progress to a competitive level on the national stage. So, it really is all to play for.”
Located at Killyconnon along the Erne river system, Belturbet Rowing Club offers courses to any budding rower aged over 12 years.
Children under 12 are accommodated if accompanied by an adult and sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm throughout the summer months.
Because rowing allows people the opportunity to be part of a great team while participating in a fiercely competitive non-contact sport, it makes it attractive to all ages and genders. It also appeals to parents who are concerned about their children being injured while playing contact sports.