Practice Evenings
From Monday 16th June 2025
Practice evenings are extremely popular, but we rely on volunteers to help organise and ensure safety. Without them practice could not take place.
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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.
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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
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Practice takes place on weekdays in the five 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.
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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.
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All eligible children are encouraged to cox. Only approved coxes can compete on the day.
Practice Evening Timings
Monday16th to Friday 20th June
6:30pm - 9:00pm: Children, U18s, adult beginners.
Kayak Training - Mon, Tues, Wed 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Novices have priority
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Monday 23rd to Friday 27th 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 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July &
Monday 7th to Thursday 10th July
6:30pm - 7:45pm Children and under 14s only
7:45pm - 9:00pm: Adults and over 14s have priority
​Kayak Training - Mon, Tue, Wed 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Race entrants only
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Punt practice by arrangement.
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Consent forms MUST be signed by parents/guardians of U18s before they will be allowed on the river
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Practice sessions are weekdays only and weather and light dependent
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All parents/guardians are responsible for their children at all times, including practice evenings & Regatta Day
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