SAFETY
Twickenham Rowing Club has zero tolerance for anyone being harmed as a result of our members’ participation in the sport. We aim to provide an environment in which the sport can be practiced safely and enjoyably by our members. So, before you row in, cox or steer any TwRC boat we ask you to become familiar with the club’s rules and practices, which are set out in the following documents:
If you have any questions or concerns relating to safety, please ask the Club Rowing Safety Adviser (Tony Alves) or his deputy (Tom Milne). You can email safety@twickenhamrc.co.uk. We also strongly recommend you look at the latest safety briefing presentation.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT (“SIGN-OFF”)
The Club is required to ensure that all people in charge of our boats and launches have a good level of skill and safety on the water. We have a tiered scheme for assessment and sign off for all of the club's scullers, steers and coxes. The assessments are carried out separately for various disciplines: sculling (1x/2x), sculling foot steering (4x), sweep foot steering (2-/4-) and coxing (4+/8+). The scheme is described in detail following the link below. To start with, we ask all rowing members and launch drivers to take (and pass) the online test to assure they have the requisite knowledge to undertake their water activities safely.