UPPER THAMES LAUNCH SUMMER ROWING CAMPS

Upper Thames Rowing Club launched its annual programme of kids rowing courses last weekend.

The courses have proved very popular over the last few years, and provide a great opportunity for children to try out rowing in a safe and friendly environment. This year the camps will be organised by Ian Ringer and Kara Wirt, both experienced athletes who have rowed for Upper Thames at the highest domestic level. Ian will be racing at Henley Royal Regatta this year and Kara's J15s won gold at the National Schools Regatta last Sunday.

There will be three camps in consecutive weeks running from Monday morning until Friday afternoon (10am until 4pm) in the weeks beginning Monday 25th July, Monday 1st August and Monday 8th August.

The cost of £200 plus VAT includes snack lunch, the use of equipment and tuition fees. All parents have to do to register their children is to email summerrowingcamps@gmail.com or telephone 07791 842272 to ask any questions you have about the courses. In the last two years spaces have filled up fast so early booking is advised.

This year the courses will be run only for Year 7 and above, which means that all participants will have to be 12 years old by September 2011.