Summer sculling camps have been running at Durham University since 2003. The camps continue to grow in size and prestiege on an annual basis. The camps are run during August every year and are structured to cater for varying ages and abilities. They are delivered by the team’s experienced coaching staff who, in conjunction with DUBC students, ensure that all of the participants are given the optimum opportunity to learn and develop whilst on the camp.

The camps are run at Durham’s water training base at Tyne United Rowing Club (www.tyneunited.co.uk) and from their land training base at Maiden Castle in Durham. Athletes are encouraged to bring their own equipment, although there are a number of sculling boats and blades which are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coaches wishing to be involved in the camps are also welcome to attend and support their athletes.

Please follow this link for more information and application forms etc.: http://www.teamdurham.com/universitysport/universityclubs/boats/scullingcamps/

Junior Camp:

The Junior Camp was introduced in 2007, following the success of the Senior Performance Camp, that had begun to attract an increasing number of junior scullers from the region. It is a residential course, lasting one week, aimed at junior scullers of 14 -17 years. It is primarily aimed at involving leading performers from the current J14, J15 and J16 age groups, and provide them with training and skills to prepare for National Schools and GB Junior trials in the forthcoming years. The programme comprises mainly technical sculling sessions on the water, giving athletes access to professional coaching that they might not otherwise receive. In addition, several sessions during the week are devoted to land training, including the following areas:

• Ergo technique
• Strength and conditioning
• Core strength
• Goal setting
• Flexibility

Senior Performance Camp:

Started in 2003, the Senior Performance Camp has grown over recent years to become a major regional event. Attracting up to 50 single scullers, the course offers an environment for athletes to improve their sculling over the week and prepare for Autumn season. Some participants will be aiming for GB trials or competing at national events such as the Scullers Head. In addition to water training, the course offers a number of sessions to allow athletes to develop their land-based training. These include:

• Goal setting
• Ergo technique
• Stabiliser strength
• Olympic lifting

Senior Club Camp:

This camp runs for the same week as the Performance Camp. It is aimed at scullers aiming to compete at senior or veteran level who are not interested in joining the Senior Performance Camp. It places more emphasis on water-based training, and offers a more informal level of coaching.
As well as single sculling, it offers opportunities to scull in crew boats, explore the river, and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere between sessions. All participants must be reasonably competent in a single scull, and able to manage outings up to 90 minutes.