Safety Documentation
Reading Rowing Club has zero tolerance for anyone being harmed as a result of our members’ participation in the sport.
The Club Safety Rules, Policy and Plan are informed by guidance and policies published by British Rowing and the Environment Agency.
New members will be asked to confirm as part of joining that they have read the Club Rules and Safety Rules. Updates will be communicated to all members.
RRC Safety Rules (PDF) - these are the non negotiable club rules
Appendix A – Navigation Rules and Danger Areas (PDF)
Appendix B – Landing Circulation Pattern (PDF)
Appendix C - Conditions Assessment Form (PDF) for rowing in less favourable conditions
Appendix D - Conditions Assessment use guide and rationale (PDF)
RRC Safety Policy (PDF) - this is the club’s commitment to good safety practice
RRC Safety Plan (PDF) - recommended safety practices
RRC Risk Assessment (PDF) - for all club based training activity
Report breaks and faults with Boats/Launches/Ergs/Blades
To report a fault you can scan a QR code on one of the many posters around the Club and this will take you to our simple report form (https://forms.gle/1xAs55aBcbCFYumNA) You can also email direct to our Boat Manager
Swim Test and Capsize Drill
All members must have passed a swim test and gone through a capsize drill at Reading Rowing Club, even if they have previously done one at another club. Capsize drill’s are run by the club’s Rowing Safety Advisor, and members will be informed when one has been organised.
Flow Rate
https://www.gaugemap.co.uk/#
View detailed live flow information.
View Gaugemap flow history information. (Note Gaugemap data can be in the region of 6 hour data behind current flow, but does provide useful historical data that help identify trends, and also shows River levels.
Club Conditions assessment is based on a number of factors including Water Flow, wind speed, air temperature and visibility
Full Conditions Assessments are available on the Safety Notice Board at the Club.
Welfare and safeguarding
Reading Rowing Club upholds a duty of care to all of our members. Our Club Welfare Officer (CWO) ensures that Reading Rowing Club is compliant with British Rowing guidelines on welfare and safeguarding. The CWO manages the DBS check process, and ensures that all adult volunteers and coaches are appropriately trained.
The CWO is available most weekends at the club for junior rowers, parents, and other members of the club who have questions or would like to discuss any welfare matters. You can also contact the CWO by email here: welfare@readingrc.com
All club members are required to adhere to the following policies and guide(s):
RRC Junior Squad Regulations (PDF) - being updated, includes RRC Code of Conduct
RRC Safeguarding Policy (PDF)
RRC Anti-Bullying Policy (PDF)
British Rowing Code of Conduct (PDF)
British Rowing Safeguarding and Protecting Children (PDF)
Code of Practice - Sports Coaches (PDF)
How Much How Often - Junior Coaches (PDF)
RRC Changing Room Policy (PDF)
Further information regarding junior athletes, can be found on British Rowing website here.
Incident reporting British Rowing
Report an Incident with British Rowing. It is important to report all incidents using the British rowing form, this includes capsizes, bumps and near misses with other boats/craft on the river, any injuries occuring when at the club or on the water etc... The club also needs to report damages and injuries to our insurers who also expect this report to be completed. For further information on the Incident Reporting procedure please see British Rowing's Row Safe, Section 4.1