Porthleven Gig Club
Junior Membership
On behalf of Porthleven Gig Club we would like to welcome you to the world of Pilot Gig Rowing. This information
sheet is to provide you with some information about our Junior Membership. Detailed information can be found on
our website www.porthlevengigclub.weebly.com where you will find information such as Club Contacts, Welfare
Policies, Adult & Social Membership details and Training times. We are members of the Cornish Pilot Gig Association
(CPGA) and full details of their policies can be found at www.cpga.co.uk.
Porthleven Gig Club provides opportunities for young people over the age of 11 to receive coaching and competition
in the sport of Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing. Our Welfare Officers are Tony Best and Claire Culm. All junior coaching is
undertaken by Porthleven Gig Club Members who are trained and have a current CRB. If you have any questions or
problems please contact Tony or Claire and we will ensure that your query is dealt with quickly and in confidence.
Inclusion
Junior rowing and competition opportunities offered by the Porthleven Gig Club are open to all young participants
between the ages of 11-16. Junior rowers will receive excellent care and high quality provision in line with CPGA
welfare policies. All participating young people will complete either a Junior Membership Form or Junior Taster
Form before taking part in any club activities. The next of kin/guardian contact details and any relevant health
information will be held by the Junior Rowing Coach.
Participation
Club members and officials will encourage the participation of parents as well as junior members in club activities.
The Junior Rowing Trainer will be responsible for all communications with junior rowers and their families to ensure
their full participation in Club events, both rowing, social activities and at Club meetings. We welcome parents to all
training and competitions and value your support. We are keen to try and involve parents in all aspect of the club
and welcome any ideas or comments that you may have.
Training & Competition Events
Junior rowers will be provided with at least one rowing session on the water a week (weather permitting). All
rowing sessions will be undertaken by the Junior Trainer who is committed to the development of rowing ability to
include opportunities to improve technique and the fitness of all rowers.
Training sessions will take place out of Porthleven Harbour and at Stithians Lake (Winter Training) The Junior Trainer
will ensure that training times and locations are posted in the Gig Shed and will endeavour to post changes to
training or events times and/or locations either by text or by listing an update on our Facebook page. Changes to
training and events can change due to weather conditions. Please ensure that before setting out for training
sessions or events that you have checked for any updates. Rowing Machines and free weight are available for
members to use in the Gig Shed. Training and circuit sessions run in the Gig Shed are run by members for the
members. Porthleven Gig Club does not have qualified gym instructors and use of this equipment is voluntary and
the club cannot accept any liability for any injury sustained however caused at these sessions.
Selection for competition and events will be made by the Junior Trainer and by Junior Captains.
Arrangements should be made for your child to travel to and from training sessions and races. Please ensure that
they arrive promptly and are collected promptly from all training sessions and race events, if they are not making
their own way home. If you will be leaving your child during training or at any race event please ensure that the
Junior Trainer or a Club Member is informed and that we have a current contact number. If you are going to be late
picking up your child please contact the Junior Trainer and let him know.
Porthleven Gig Club
Training Kit & Equipment
Training kit should be warm and comfortable and all rowers should ensure that they have suitable waterproof
clothing in the event that the weather changes whilst on the water. Life jackets are compulsory for all under 16
rowers. Porthleven Gig Club will supply life jackets at all training and race events. Porthleven Gig Club T-Shirts,
Hoodies and Jackets are available. For more information on Club kit please see our website or contact our Club
Secretary, Julia Burns.
Junior Membership Fees
Before deciding if you wish to join Porthleven Gig Club, Juniors are allowed 3 taster rowing sessions free of charge
before Membership fees are due. A Junior Taster Form must be completed before anyone is allowed out on the
water.
Porthleven Gig Club Junior Membership for £15.00 to be paid by the beginning of April each year. Lapsed member
will NOT be able to compete in race events, use the Gig Club rowing machines or take part in training sessions.
Junior members are asked to pay £1.00 for race event that they compete in outside of Porthleven. This is a
contribution to the cost of towing the Gig to these events. Towing Fees will be collected by the Junior Coach or
Junior Captains. Occasionally a mini bus with a qualified CRB checked driver is available for Club Members to
transport them to away events. If travelling on this mini bus a small fee will be charged as a contribution towards
fuel costs. If a Minibus is available a sign-up sheet with the bus fee will be posted in the Gig Shed and will be on a
first come first served basis.
Our winter training takes place at Stithians Lake. The SW Lakes Trust charge £2.50 per person for rowers using this
facility. Stithians Lake fees will be collected by the Junior Coach or Junior Captains
Please ensure that Junior members have towing, Stithians Lake or Mini Bus fees as failure to pay fees will result in
your child being unable to compete or train.
Thank you for your interest in Porthleven Gig Club Junior Membership. For your information we have also included n
 Porthleven Gig Club Contact Details
 Porthleven Junior Membership Form
 Porthleven Junior Taster Form
Porthleven Gig Club
Junior Taster Form
Welcome to Porthleven Gig Club. We are happy for you to give Gig Rowing a try with 3 rowing sessions free of
charge before we ask you to become a full member. To ensure we have the correct contact details for you and a
record of any medical condition that you feel we need to know about please complete this form and return Tony
Best or Claire Culm our Welfare Officers. We must have this form completed and signed by your
Parent/Carer/Guardian before we can take you out on the water. We will also use this information to ensure you
are informed about club events.
Personal Details
Name
Address
Post Code
Telephone Number
Mobile
Email
Date of Birth
Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as anyone with ‘a physical or mental impairment
which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’
Do you consider yourself to have a disability:
Yes
No (please circle one)
If yes, what is the nature of your disability?
Sporting Information
Have you rowed before
Yes
No (please circle one)
If yes please indicate where you have rowed. e.g. –
School or Club
Can you Swim?
Please note life jackets are compulsory for all under 16 rowers. Porthleven Gig
Club supply life jackets to all Junior members at training sessions and race
events.
Yes No (please circle one)
Porthleven Gig Club
Medical Information
Please detail below any important medical information that our coaches/trainers should be aware of (e.g. – allergies,
epilepsy, asthma, diabetes etc.
Emergency Contact Details
Contact Name: Parent / Carer / Next of Kin
Telephone number
By returning this completed form I agree to the following
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My son/daughter/child in my care taking part in 3 taster session run by Porthleven Gig Club. I understand
that I will be kept informed of these activities – for example timing and transport details.
In the event of injury or illness all reasonable steps will be taken to contact me and I give permission for
Porthleven Gig Club to deal/treat with that injury/illness appropriately.
Instructions of the Junior Trainer or Officials of Porthleven Gig Club must be followed at all times and that
the Club can only take responsibility for Juniors whilst actually rowing. Supervision at taster sessions out of
the water is the parents/guardians responsibility.
Transportation of juniors to and from rowing events is parents/guardians responsibility. Porthleven Gig Club
cannot accept responsibility or liability for Juniors sharing rides in private vehicles driven by Club Members
Junior Member Name
Junior Member Signature
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
Please sign and return this form to Mark Benney (Junior Trainer)
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Date
Signed
Session Two
Date
Signed
Session Three
Date
Signed
Porthleven Gig Club
Once you have completed your 3 Taster Training Sessions please complete and return a Junior Membership Form.
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP FORM
Welcome to Porthleven Gig Club. To ensure we have the correct contact details for you please complete this form
and return it to Tony Best (Welfare Officer) Claire Culm (Welfare Officer) or Renate Harrison (Club Secretary). If you
are under 16 please also ask your parents or carer to sign the form before it is returned. We will also use this
information to ensure you are informed about club events.
Personal Details
Name
Address
Post Code
Telephone Number
Mobile
Email
Date of Birth
Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as anyone with ‘a physical or mental impairment
which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’
Do you consider yourself to have a disability:
Yes
No
(please circle one)
If yes, what is the nature of your disability?
Sporting Information
Have you rowed before
If yes please indicate where you have rowed. e.g. –
School or Club
Can you Swim?
Yes
No (please circle one)
Yes No (please circle one)
Please note life jackets are compulsory for all under 16 rowers. Porthleven Gig
Club supply life jackets to all Junior members at training sessions and race
events.
Medical Information
Please detail below any important medical information that our coaches/trainers should be aware of (e.g. – allergies,
epilepsy, asthma, diabetes etc.
Porthleven Gig Club
Emergency Contact Details
Contact Name: Parent / Carer / Next of Kin
Telephone number
By returning this completed form I agree to the following
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My son/daughter/child in my care taking part in the activities of Porthleven Gig Club. I understand that I will
be kept informed of these activities – for example timing and transport details.
To keep Porthleven Gig Club informed of any change in contact numbers, addresses or medical conditions
that may be affected by exercise.
In the event of injury or illness all reasonable steps will be taken to contact me and I give permission for
Porthleven Gig Club to deal/treat with that injury/illness appropriately.
Instructions of the Junior Trainer or Officials of Porthleven Gig Club must be followed at all times and that
the Club can only take responsibility for Juniors whilst actually rowing. Supervision at training sessions and
race events out of the water is the parents/guardians responsibility.
Transportation of juniors to and from rowing events is parents/guardians responsibility. Porthleven Gig Club
cannot accept responsibility or liability for Juniors sharing rides in private vehicles driven by Club Members
Training sessions and circuit training in the Gig Shed are available to Junior members and are run by Club
Members. Porthleven Gig Club does not have qualified gym instructors and these sessions are voluntary and
the Club cannot accept any liability for any injury sustained however caused during these sessions.
As a member of Porthleven Gig Club you will abide by the Rules and Regulations as set by the CPGA and the
Constitution of Porthleven Gig Club (copies available on request).
All new members to Porthleven Gig Club will serve an introductory period of 12 months
Junior Member Name
Junior Member Signature
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junior Fees £15.00 – Membership commencing 1st April to 31st March
Paid to
Amount
Signed
Date
£
Please make cheques payable to Porthleven Gig Club. Completed forms can be returned to Tony Best, Claire Culm
or Renate Harrison