Training - Fitness
Off Season
Off-season training starts about August, and is in the gym, as it is too cold and dark on the water.
Attendance at off-season training forms part of the attendance requirement for selection to the Paddling Squad.
On the water - weekdays
Members are expected to turn up for boat training, which is at Lake Pegasus or Lake Rua.
This starts early October and is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (unless otherwise notified).
We like to be at training half an hour before, so we can warm up, get the boat down to the water's edge, and be on the water sharp at 6 pm (Tuesdays and Thursday) for the scheduled training slots. Training times are heavily booked so we need to be on and off the water promptly.
A tip out may also be scheduled once each season - remember that all team members must be able to swim 50 metres.
The season finishes in late March, and then winter training begins - walking, aquacise, gym training, etc.
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