Love of rowing is a language that doesn't need words A notable venue in the rowing scene of British Columbia, Burnaby Lake isn’t just good for major regattas and events. Tucked quietly beneath Burnaby Mountain, the lake boasts flat water…
Continuing to row in a new home Rowing BC’s Grow Rowing initiative has seen multiple rowing organizations across the province partnering with local organizations to make the sport of rowing accessible to everyone in the community. One of the clubs…
The power of seeing people like YOU enjoying rowing The first pilot programs of Rowing BC's Grow Rowing initiatives were offered in 2021 in partnership with Rowing Canada Aviron and the False Creek Rowing Club. Now, three Summer seasons later,…
Opening more doors to rowing in Nanaimo Rowing BC’s Grow Rowing initiative focuses on reducing or removing barriers to accessing rowing for groups that have been previously under-represented in the sport. The Nanaimo Rowing Club (NRC) has been a local…
Come Try Success at Christina Lake British Columbia’s coast creates a plethora of opportunities to begin and grow rowing clubs. With its ocean, inlets, rivers, and channels, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are host to many great waterways to…
July BC NextGen Performance Centre Update The pace at the BCNGPC has picked up since the start of the summer with several new athletes joining the program. These athletes come to us as local athletes returning from school in other…
June 2023 High Performance Update The BC NextGen Performance Center (BCNGPC) at Elk Lake has been very busy with both an influx and outflow of athletes this spring. The Center hosted the Pan Am Qualification Regatta Team here in preparation…
Rowing BC 2023 Nominated Team List In a review following the 2022 BC Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and National Rowing Championships, Rowing BC's Director of Performance has endeavoured to increase expectations of the standard of on water performances across all…
Trudy and Doug Peden Women in Sports Award Rowing BC is very fortunate to have been chosen by the Trudy & Doug Peden Charitable Foundation to administer the Trudy and Doug Peden Women in Sports Award to two deserving female…
Rowing BC announces recipients of the 2022 Annual Awards Each year, Rowing BC recognizes award winners in five categories: Outstanding Volunteer(s) of the Year Learn to Row Coach of the Year Umpire of the Year Athlete of the Year Performance…