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6 At the beginning of every season QMC offers a “Learn to Row" programme for those interested in joining the rowing squad. "Learn to Row" gives students the chance to get a feel for rowing before making a full commitment, and allows the coaches to determine whether rowing is suitable for your daughter. This year the "Learn to Row" programme will commence in Week 1 of Term 3 and will run for 6 weeks. Most trainings will be held at Star Boating Club. The programme will offer three training sessions per week and girls are expected to attend at least two of those sessions each week. Students may attend all three sessions if they wish to. Days and times for the trainings will be advised once we have the numbers of those girls interested in the programme. QMC girls in Year 9 – 12 are eligible to join the programme and in turn the rowing squad. The cost of the "Learn to Row" program is $150 per student, his will be charged to your daughters account. At the completion of the programme the girls must decide whether they wish to continue with rowing and the coaches will consider their suitability. If all are agreed the girls will become members of Star Boating Club and are then registered with Rowing New Zealand. Please have a look at the training schedule, the training camps and regattas on the following pages to assist with your decision on whether rowing is suitable for your daughter. Rowing is a big commitment for the girls and parents and other family members. Parents are needed to attend camps and regattas and both students and their parents are expected to be involved in fundraising. Depending on the number of students interested in joining the rowing squad trials may need to be held during this period. "Learn to Row" – 6 week programme 6 6