Practice Evenings

From Monday 15th June 2026

Practice evenings are extremely popular, but we rely on volunteers to help organise and ensure safety. Without them practice could not take place.

IMPORTANT:
All parents/guardians of practising children are expected to join the bank duty rota. We will NOT be able to run the practice evenings safely without these roles being filled and may have to cancel or limit the options available without them.

A parent or guardian MUST be present and is responsible for their child at all times whilst on the riverbank.

No previous experience is needed, we will explain the task. For more information and to join the rota, please contact Libby Wilkin on 07796 274 896 / libbywilkin@yahoo.co.uk

Practice takes place on weekdays in the four weeks preceding Regatta Day. Anyone who qualifies to race or cox can have a go for free, with experienced rowers on hand to offer encouragement and advice.

Practice evenings operate on a first-come, first-served basis and are held on the river beside the path at the end of Hemingford Grey High Street. Parking near the end of the High Street is very limited and we would therefore request you do not drive.

All eligible children are encouraged to cox. Only approved coxes can compete on the day.

Practice Evening Timings

Monday15th to Friday 19th June

6:30pm - 7:45pm: Children and under 14s only

7:45pm - 9:00pm Adults and over 14 years old have priority

Kayak Training - Mon, Tues, Wed 6:30pm - 9:00pm

During the first week novices will have priority

Monday 22nd to Friday 26th June

6:30pm - 7:45pm: Children and under 14s only

7:45pm - 9:00pm: Adults and over 14s have priority

Kayak Training - Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July

6:30pm - 7:45pm: Children and under 14s only

7:45pm - 9:00pm: Adults and over 14s have priority

Kayak Training - Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur 6:30pm - 9:00pm

From Monday 29th Race entrants only

Monday 6th to Thursday 9th July

6:30pm - 7:45pm: Children and under 14s only

7:45pm - 9:00pm: Adults and over 14s have priority

Kayak Training - Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Race entrants only

Punt practice by arrangement

Consent forms MUST be signed by parents/guardians of U18s before they will be allowed on the river.
U18 will be issued a wristband that they will need to display when practicing
Practice sessions are weekdays only and weather and light dependent
All parents/guardians are responsible for their children at all times, including practice evenings & Regatta Day