I started rowing a year and a half ago with Wimbledon High School full time. I did a four day learn to row course in 2016 but at the time I was very into football so did not continue but then did a few sessions with school and fell in love with the sport. I am currently trying out for the U18 GB rowing squad as I want to see how far I can go in the discipline!
Rowing is not always an easy sport as it is so gruelling but I still love it because as it is one of the few sports where you are getting a constant score back. If you join rowing you get to do a variety of different types of exercises including circuits, weights and ergs (my least favourite!) and it is all worth it when you get to go on the water!
I think any type of sport has amazing benefits not just physically but mentally and I would strongly recommend people trying to continue doing exercise throughout their life and definitely trying to keep it up through life at Wimbledon High as we are so lucky to have so many options.
Saskia B,
Rowing Rep