The Victoria Lake Rowing Club (VLRC) has been in existence for more than a 100 years, and has been the nursery of a great number of national rowers.<\/p>\n
Junior rowing in South Africa is mostly exercised by a limited number of schools, both private and state, nine of which operate out of Victoria (Germiston) Lake.<\/p>
Children who do not attend \u201crowing\u201d schools are only able to participate through one of the few junior rowing clubs in South Africa, three of which are located in Gauteng.<\/p>\n
Several years ago, the junior section of VLRC was merged with other rowing clubs, which proved to be unsuccessful.<\/p>
The junior section has now been re-launched, and is open to all children aged between 12 and 18.<\/p>\n
Junior members receive both on-water and land-based coaching presented by professional coaching staff.<\/p>\n
Junior members also have the opportunity to compete in local, regional and national competitions (regattas).<\/p>\n
VLRC is a non-profit sporting club, which in recognition of the importance of transformation in sport, also offers some sponsored memberships to children from previously disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n
Rowing is a full body exercise, which greatly enhances fitness, as well as cardio-vascular capacity.<\/p>\n
At the same time, it is a low impact sport, eliminating many of the possible injuries one can expect from contact sports.<\/p>\n
It is also a sport which can be enjoyed either on one\u2019s own, or in a \u201cteam\u201d or crew.<\/p>\n
Like many sports, it both requires and promotes a high level of self-discipline.<\/p>\n
The junior section of Victoria Lake Rowing Club is holding an open day at Germiston Lake from 8am on Saturday, October 29.<\/p>\n
You will be introduced to this fantastic sport, and can see whether rowing is for you.<\/p>\n
The open day is free.<\/p>\n
For more information contact Carla Wesley at vlrcjunior@gmail.com or Talbot Pule on 079 050 4760.<\/p>\n
The entrance to VLC, which is based at Germiston Lake, is in Refinery Road, Germiston.<\/p>\n
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