DULBC had a great start to the new year with a very successful Freshers Week. Loads of new recruits were signed up at the Freshers stand and the erg races at TCD's first ever Sports Night allowed freshers to get their first taste of racing. With the help of Rowing Ireland's Lisa Hayden, ergs were linked up to a projector display to increase the excitement as participants (victims?!) could see themselves racing side-by-side on the big screen. This event gave us a great opportunity to demonstrate the principles of indoor rowing to the uninitiated members of TCD's Sports Department and DUCAC ahead of the National Erg Championships which will take place in Trinity on Sunday 13th November. Perhaps DUCAC and the Department of Sport will enter their own relay teams?
We were also lucky to recruit a number of experienced rowers from Ireland, the UK and America alongside the novice group this year and these girls will be important additions to our large Intermediate/Senior squad. Training is already in full swing and our new recruits certainly aren't being eased in gently. There is already a great atmosphere in the club and excitement for the forthcoming season. Best of luck to all the novices taking their maiden voyages this weekend.
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