Flatwater Racing Training
Here at the BCCC we run flatwater racing training throughout the year.
There are two main training groups covering Division 1-3 paddlers and Division 4-9 paddlers. Where numbers of groups are high break the groups down further or combine them to ensure the training for all is effective for every racer.
Training Sessions
Regular training sessions take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings. On the water training sessions take place on:
- Tuesdays at 17:30 (circuit training in winter)
- Thursdays at 17:30 (Ergo and weight training in winter)
- Saturdays at 09:00 (training session for Division 1-9)
- Saturdays at 10:00 (introductory session for new members and recent graduates from the Discover course and any member wishing to try out the racing kayaks)
The Gym
Here at the BCCC we have a gym area available to all members at any time of the day, to support their paddling development and improving both strength and conditioning. Some of our specialist equipment includes, a KayakPro Paddling Ergometer and a Lawler Incline Ergometer (“Slider”). Members receive access to a gym booklet providing detailed advice and guidance on how to use the equipment, as well as training exercise variation guidance on all the major muscles used in kayaking, training programmes, and much more.
Join the BCCC today and sign up to attend an Introduction to Flatwater Racing Course.