Sport

Rowing

Age to start:

Typically children can begin to row in races from secondary school age. Children usually have to wait until they are at least 12 because they have to have developed enough physically to handle rowing oars and the rigors of rowing. Individual discretion is advised as to when a child can begin to learn to row. Once a child is able to physically handle rowing they can begin to participate.

Rules of the game:

Children will not necessarily compete in rowing races when they initially begin to participate in the sport. Coaches will teach them how to row and they will train accordingly. Once children develop their rowing skills they may wish to compete in races.

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