In 2002 Allison Dobb (now Allison Ray) took one of her first steps on her pathway to becoming an award-winning and well respected coach. Allison had been coaching for about four years when she took the opportunity to coach for…
A highlight of the RCA Excellence Awards is always the President's Award. This year, that honour went to BC's own Simon Litherland. The President of False Creek Rowing Club was given the award for his work in building the club…
This weekend, Rowing BC hosted another successful Junior Development Camp. The “Winter Camp” was an opportunity to build on the knowledge from the series of Junior Development Camps executed by Rowing BC’s Director of High Performance, Terry Paul. The camp…
You can watch the 1936 University of Washington's crew's amazing story in George Clooney's recent film, "The Boys in the Boat". But did you know that Canada had it's own story of a working class crew of young men overcoming…
What a year! BC Rowing Community, we know how to have fun! 6 Development Camps 18 Newly Certified BC Coaches 157 Active Coaches 2 Level II Umpire Clinics 276 Spaces Created for Equity-Deserving Participants 49 Days of Racing 29 Champions…
Why do you sign up for a Learn to Row? Maybe you want to try a new activity. Maybe you have friends in a rowing club. Or, in Isabelle Coté's case, you've committed to rowing across the Atlantic Ocean so…
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…