A group of young female and male athletes wearing blue and white sports uniforms, smiling and celebrating in front of a British rowing banner. Some are raising their fists and one girl is holding a medal, indicating they are winners at a rowing event.

The Trent Rowing Club Junior Team

Welcome to Trent Rowing Club’s Junior Squad, where young athletes discover the joy of rowing, develop lifelong skills and become part of a close-knit supportive team.

Our juniors train in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment, with sessions tailored to each age and ability level. From the basics of technique to racing at top-level regattas, we’re with you every step of the way.

At the Trent Rowing Club you will find top class equipment, experienced and dedicated coaches, and above all a friendly and relaxed atmosphere

Ania joined Trent Rowing Club at the age of 12, she’s now the Junior Squad representative and has achieved major successes at regattas across the UK

Join the Junior Rowing Programme at Trent Rowing Club


At Trent Rowing Club, we are proud to offer a vibrant and successful Junior Rowing Programme, designed for young athletes from Year 6 (J11) to Year 13 (J18). Whether you're brand new to the sport or already have some experience, our expert coaching team is here to help you reach your full potential, on and off the water.

Our juniors train in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment, with sessions tailored to each age and ability level. From the basics of technique to racing at top-level regattas, we’re with you every step of the way.


Why Choose Trent?


Proven Track Record: Our juniors have gone on to compete—and win—at regional and national events, including the British Rowing Junior Championships.

Pathway to Greatness: Several athletes have progressed through our programme to trial for the Great Britain Junior Rowing Team.

Expert Coaching: You’ll be guided by experienced, passionate coaches who are committed to developing confident, capable rowers.

Our Facilities: Access to a full fleet of junior boats, ergos (rowing machines), and land training sessions to build strength and fitness.

Team Spirit: Be part of a fun and inclusive community where friendships are formed and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.


What’s Included in Junior Membership:


Full use of club equipment for training and competition

Access to all junior training sessions, including land training and water outings

Coaching from qualified and supportive junior coaches

Opportunities to race at local, regional, and national regattas

Social events and team activities throughout the year

A clear development pathway for those aspiring to reach the highest levels of the sport

Whether you're looking for a fun, healthy new activity or aiming for the Olympic pathway, Trent Rowing Club offers a place to grow, compete, and thrive.

Join Us

To register your interest or find out more about our Junior programmes, visit our Learn to Row page

Ready to give it a go?

We’d love to see you at the Club and help you take your first strokes. Rowing is a fantastic way to stay active, make new friends, and challenge yourself.

Drop us an email to find out more or arrange a visit—we’re looking forward to meeting you!

Why our Junior’s love Trent

#yeahtrent!

  • Leon

    Don’t be nervous!
    I’d never rowed before and you are given all the support before they let you out alone

  • Lottie

    I’d tried rowing when I was younger, but coming back to it and starting with the basics again was all I needed

  • Tom

    The training and being out on the river is so much fun

  • Betty

    Rowing is great fun, it’s hard work but being out on the river in the sunshine is a great break from school work

  • Ania

    I really enjpy the team spirit, we really support each other, have you heard us shout “GO TRENT” we are loud!

 FAQs

  • Junior sessions typically run 2-6 times a week. As you progress, you'll have the option to join more sessions, depending on your goals and availability. For all athletes, though, the number of sessions depends on their ability, and for junior athletes, it also depends on their age; however, this is anything from twice per week to six sessions per week.

  • Yes, visit the British Rowing glossary for specific terms and their meaning.

    https://www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/rower-development/british-rowing-technique/glossary/

  • Most clubs, including ours, offer programmes for both juniors (10-18) and adults. We also have dedicated sessions for seniors (19–26) and masters (27+).

  • Land sessions include rowing on machines (ergs), strength training, and technique drills. Water sessions take place in rowing boats on the river, where you’ll apply the techniques learned indoors.

  • All necessary equipment is provided, including boats, oars, lifejackets (if needed), and indoor training gear like ergs and weights.

  • Yes. Our clubhouse includes limited changing facilities, toilets, and showers for members to use before and after training.

  • Our mission is to drive excellence in rowing by providing a structured, inclusive, and high-performance environment for athletes of all ages. We are dedicated to developing competitive rowers, if after learning to row you don’t wish to competitively compete, we can support you in finding the right club.

News from the Junior Team