There was a record turn out at the 2023 Umpire Seminar, held in Victoria on November 25. Forty-five umpires, ranging from new assistants to seasoned veterans, came out to learn from experts and each other. Andrea Wooles, Safe Sport Manager…
Athletes and coaches from across the province came together November 17-19 for a BC Performance Camp on Vancouver Island. Thirty-seven athletes and nine coaches took part in the camp, led by Rowing BC Performance Director, Terry Paul. Athletes were able…
Giving Tuesday is "a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World". November 28 is the perfect time for you to make an impact on the rowing community. You can help support coaching education and certification, umpire…
The 2023 Rowing BC Annual General Meeting saw the election of a new treasurer and four directors. Brendan le Noble, who had been serving as Director at Large, was elected Treasurer. He replaces outgoing Treasurer, Derek Page. York Langerfeld, Ingrid…
Following the Annual General Meeting on November 15, the winners of the 2023 Rowing BC Awards were announced. Outstanding Volunteers can be nominated by anyone associated with a member organization. Volunteers to recognize are chosen by the Rowing BC Awards…
Friday the 13th was a lucky day for coastal rowing enthusiasts here in BC and around the world as the International Olympic Committee announced that Beach Sprint Rowing will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games program. https://youtu.be/9xsEBkwHXeA…
Rowing BC Athletes capped off a big weekend of success at the National Rowing Championships Regatta September 28th - 30th. Rowing BC Director of Performance, Terry Paul was on hand at the annual Athlete Awards Banquet held at Shawnigan Lake…
The following athletes have met the eligibility requirements and will race for Rowing BC at NRCs: Athlete NameClubCoachChrista AkinsVCRCAlec StapffConnor AttridgeUVICAalbert Van SchothorstOliver BatekUVICAalbert Van SchothorstPiper BattersbyRCACarol LoveJulian BlackUBCTeagan BlueVCRCKatie Bahain SteenmanDeclan BlueVCRCAlec StapffLyndsey BrydenUBCCraig PondMira CalderVCRCDavid CalderKatie ClarkUBCCraig PondJoel…
Earlier in September we celebrated one of the STAR volunteers of our rowing community at the Sport BC Community Sport Hero Awards. York Langerfeld volunteers for rowing in a variety of roles. He’s a coach, umpire, board member, and regatta…
It was BC Day weekend, the sun was out, and it was a perfect time for the beach. In conjunction with the Cascadia Beach Sprints regatta, Rowing BC supported a Come Try event on Locarno Beach and helped Cascadia introduce…