This workshop has been cancelled. If you are hoping to complete the RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop, please reach out to Lisa Tschannen. Planning for workshops in 2025 will be done soon. Location: Hybrid: Virtual and In-person Lower Mainland site TBD Description: RCA Coach Weekend #1 Workshop with two virtual sessions October 1 & 3evenings, and…
October Sprints hosted by Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS). Location: Elk Lake Description: This 1000m sprint event is intended for the same novice and experienced high school athletes participating in the Fall season through GVYRS. This event progresses to the LVISSA City Championships and Island High School Rowing Championships later in the Fall season. Registration: Registration and…
Western Canadian University Rowing Championships hosted by UBC Rowing. Location: Burnaby Lake Description: This event brings together the best athletes from university rowing programs in Western Canada for a 2000m championships event in the lead up to the Canadian University Rowing Championships later in the Fall. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Western Canadian University Rowing…
Burnaby Lake Small Boat Invitational hosted by Burnaby Lake Rowing Club. Location: Burnaby Lake Description: This 4000m time trial race is attended by a wide variety of athletes from the Lower Mainland, often including those looking for preparing for the Head and Tail of the Gorge regattas. This regatta has a relaxed atmosphere ensuring everyone…
Join other coaches, from BC and beyond, to talk about coaching! The topic for this session is: Leading as a Young Coach Young coaches, especially if you coach masters rowers or with older coaches, can find it difficult to feel and be confident. Come and talk with other coaches about how you can create a…
Head and Tail of the Gorge hosted by Gorge Narrows Rowing Club. Location: Gorge Waterway Description: These two regattas are an iconic BC event to attend. Each day, racing takes place on the Gorge Narrows for all categories of athletes. Viewers can watch from the Tillicum Narrows Bridge as boats navigate through the rushing water at the…
Head Up the Creek hosted by False Creek Rowing Club. Location: False Creek, Vancouver Description: This 5000m event has historically been held in March at the start of the Head Race season, but has moved to this date in hopes of better weather, and to provide a clear end to the Head Race season on the Lower…