The phrase Safe Sport has become ubiquitous in sport spaces over the past several years, and while the words are the same, the ideas and policies continue to evolve. Rowing Canada Aviron has a Safe Sport Policy Taskforce, which includes…
Rowing BC is currently reviewing the requirements of all coaches in BC to ensure they are in Good Standing! Here is what is required of every rowing coach in Canada: Coaches must be registered in a “coach role” for their…
The Becoming Para Ready (BPR) resource has been developed as an introductory guide to provide coaches and club administrators with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to be more proactive in inclusion. Para Ready clubs can proactively plan, prepare, and communicate…
It has been two years since rowing organizations in BC started adopting the harmonized Safe Sport Policies created by Rowing Canada. That was a big step toward making rowing spaces safer for everyone! And, the work continues at national, provincial,…
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 is less than a year away! You may have heard that Harry and Meghan were in Vancouver last week. After the pomp of the “One Year to Go” events, the Games hosted a community event…
Rowing BC has been selected by Canadian Women & Sport to participate in the Gender Equity Playbook! Over the next several months, a group of rowing community members will work with a consultant from CW&S to investigate gender equity issues…