Scope and aims
The TSS Women's Squad is a small but thriving group, fielding successful athletes at all levels of competition, from medals at Women's Henley and National Championships to numerous successes on the local regatta circuit.
The aim of the squad is to allow each athlete to achieve the most they can within the sport, without losing sight of the fact that we are out on the water to enjoy it.
Races
The Women's Squad competes at regattas and head races all year round. We mainly race in sculling boats but put out sweep crews as well, not least for the Women's Head.
In 2007 the Women's Squad competed at numerous local and national regattas and recorded success at all levels, in both senior and veteran events. Five crews raced at Henley Women's Regatta, with the elite double reaching the final, and a composite crew raced at Henley Royal Regatta. At Nat Champs squad members won medals in four events: gold in the women's quad and women's lightweight quad, and silver in the women's double and women's under 23 double. Two athletes were selected to represent Wales at the Home International Regatta.
Training
A training programme is issued every month. Sessions are organised with a reasonable degree of flexibility so squad members can fit in other commitments and still meet realistic training targets.
Land training is organised for weekday evenings and comprises weights, circuits, ergs, Rowperfects and cross training. Water outings are on Monday and Wednesday early mornings, as well as double outings on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The squad also make regular trips to Dorney Lake to use the 2k course for time trials. The club holds two training camps - at Christmas and Easter - which all are encouraged to attend.