Monthly Conference Content Series - Rowing BC Strategic Plan 2022-2025
2021-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Rowing BC has designed a Monthly Conference Content Series to deliver valuable content and resources to you, our membership, consistently throughout the year in a virtual setting.
Rowing BC is in the process of creating the Strategic Plan which will guide the directions of the organization through 2022-2025. This session will provide an opportunity for members of the BC rowing community to learn about the process and progress so far, interact with the current draft plan, and provide feedback through discussion and survey responses to ensure what is in the final Strategic Plan represents the input from the entire community.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:30 PM
There is no cost to attend. Please register in advance.
Access complete information HERE.

Monthly Conference Content Series - Roles of a Board in Succession Planning
2021-03-17 18:30 - 20:30
Rowing BC has designed a Monthly Conference Content Series to deliver valuable content and resources to you, our membership, consistently throughout the year in a virtual setting. Once a month Rowing BC will host an evening special topic presentation followed by an open opportunity to bring up other ongoing questions/comments/concerns with Rowing BC’s President, Executive Director, and Head Provincial Coach.
Healthy Boards are a precursor to healthy programming. Even a great Board can become a shaky Board if there is turnover and the roles were unclear or the succession plan was not fully thought through. Help ensure your organization is strong with you there and will remain strong when someone else takes your seat.
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Monthly Conference Content Series- Implementing RCA Safe Sport Resources
2021-02-17 18:30 - 20:30
Rowing BC has designed a Monthly Conference Content Series to deliver valuable content and resources to you, our membership, consistently throughout the year in a virtual setting. Once a month Rowing BC will host an evening special topic presentation followed by an open opportunity to bring up other ongoing questions/comments/concerns with Rowing BC’s President, Executive Director, and Head Provincial Coach.
At the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) conference in January 2021, new Safe Sport framework, procedures and policies will begin to be rolled out nation-wide. This seminar in February will provide an opportunity for Rowing BC to support Boards and other key leaders at each member organization to navigate what applying this Safe Sport framework will entail in their local environment.
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Monthly Conference Content Series - Coaching and Leading Safe Sport
2021-01-20 18:30 - 20:30
Rowing BC has designed a Monthly Conference Content Series to deliver valuable content and resources to you, our membership, consistently throughout the year in a virtual setting. Once a month Rowing BC will host an evening special topic presentation followed by an open opportunity to bring up other ongoing questions/comments/concerns with Rowing BC’s President, Executive Director, and Head Provincial Coach.
SafeSport is a familiar phrase. Putting it into practice, however, is a lot more than recognizing the phrase or posting a series of updated policies on your website. It comes down to changing the underlying philosophy driving behaviour and interactions. This session will introduce recent work related to SafeSport, and then delve deeper into how proactive vs. reactive communication can assist leaders (coaches, umpires, Board members, administrators, managers etc.) to create environments that don’t just align with SafeSport in theory, but really help athletes to thrive.
Register HERE.

Monthly Conference Content Series - Diversity and Inclusion
2020-12-09 18:30 - 20:30
Rowing BC has designed a Monthly Conference Content Series to deliver valuable content and resources to you, our membership, consistently throughout the year in a virtual setting. Once a month Rowing BC will host an evening special topic presentation followed by an open opportunity to bring up other ongoing questions/comments/concerns with Rowing BC’s President, Executive Director, and Head Provincial Coach.
Diversity and inclusion are two of the most important topics in Canada today. Openly discussing these issues has the potential to positively address biases and prejudices that happen within our community, and learn how to embrace our differences. Including the valuable inputs and perspectives all members bring to your club will not only create a more positive environment but will foster opportunities for growth. Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy sport that is welcoming, inclusive and accessible to all.
The December conference session will have two parts, an overview of diversity and inclusion, followed by a look at what including those on the autism spectrum actually looks and feels like. This session is Part One of a larger series Rowing BC will be hosting in the coming months looking at including under-represented groups in your programming.
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2020 Rowing BC Annual General Meeting and Conference
2020-11-14 13:00 - 15:15
Prior to the pandemic, Rowing BC was preparing a one day, in-person, multi stream conference, designed to meet the diverse needs of our members and stakeholders. However, in pivoting to the virtual environment as a response to the pandemic, we recognize there’s a limit to how many hours you can spend engaged in front of the computer all on one day!
Instead, we have condensed our conference to include just over two hours of content on the primary day and will offer the other content in stand-alone virtual sessions over the coming months.
The agenda for the day is as follows:

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Coffee and Chat (Optional)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM 2020 Rowing BC AGM and Awards
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM High Performance Athlete Alignment Session
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Athlete-Centred Performance Pathway
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Returning to Regattas

Access complete information and registration HERE

BC Junior Championships
2020-05-16 - 2020-05-17 | Burnaby Lake, 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 3C1, Canada
General information available here
Registration information available here

Enhancing Resilience
2020-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Victoria City Rowing Club, 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2T6, Canada
Facilitated by Patricia Galaczy, BA, M.I.R., this Professional Development session will cover practices to manage stress and build resilience, including strategies to better cope with change, uncertainty, difficult people and ambiguity.
Enhancing resilience involves intentional preparation to increase the ability to emerge from challenges better equipped to deal with the next. It is not a return to the former state of mind or to the past. It is a transformation into a stronger self, so that the next time disruption hits one will be better prepared.
Cost: Free for VCRC members, $25 for non-members
Location: Victoria City Rowing Club, Porter Room. 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria
More information for this valuable session is here
To sign up please click here
Note that certified coaches receive Professional Development points for attending.

Rowing BC Annual General Meeting and Mini Conference
2019-11-16 | Royal Roads University Boathouse, Canada
Mark your calendar to join us at Royal Roads University November 16, 2019 for the 2019 Rowing BC Annual General Meeting and Mini Conference.
This one-day mini conference will incorporate topics applicable to coaches, administrators, regatta organizers, umpires, Board members, parents and athletes alike.
The Annual General Meeting will take place from 10:00am-11:00am followed by the mini conference from 11:00am-4:30pm. In the evening, plan to attend Rowing BC’s 50 Year Celebration Banquet and Awards.
Full information here

Celebrating "The Early Years of Rowing BC"
2019-10-19 15:00 - 18:00
Saturday, October 19th 3:00-6:00 PM
Location: Gorge Pointe Pub (Victoria)
Celebrating “The Early Years of Rowing BC”
This 50 year milestone needs celebration!
Join us starting at 3 PM on Saturday, October 19th at Gorge Pointe Pub in Victoria for an opportunity to connect with others from across the rowing community to share the stories of this 50 year journey.
This event includes an opportunity to socialize with with various rowing community members from the Head and Tail of the Gorge Regatta!
Attendees will also have an opportunity to engage in a new fundraising initiative to support a legacy for the next 50 years. Your involvement could see you heading home as the owner of a brand new customizable Hudson single, a Concept 2 erg, or other great items!
This is an event you will not want to miss!

Rowing BC Masters Camp
2019-09-07 - 2019-09-08 | Kelowna Rowing Club, Canada
Date: September 7-8, 2019
Location: Kelowna Rowing Club (Okanagan Lake)
Hosts: Rowing BC, Kelowna Rowing Club
Topic: Technique and Head Race Prep
Minimum Participants: 12
Cost to participate: $275
This camp is an opportunity for flatwater rowers to benefit from coaches outside of their own daily training environment to work on technical adjustments in preparation for the head racing season. The camp will include a one-on-one rigging session to help each participant set their boat up for maximal efficiency, on-water sessions followed by video analysis, as well as on-land sessions focused on strength & conditioning specific to the needs of Masters athletes. Participants are encouraged to register with others they will be racing with during the head racing season. In this case, equipment will be provided to ensure crews entered to race together are able to partake in the camp in the same boat class as they will be racing in. Participants who sign up solo are encouraged to provide their own single. Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp longsleeve technical shirt.
Weekend Overview:
Saturday, September 7th
7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sunday, September 8th
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Complete your registration form here. Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 21st.
Travel and Accommodation:
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Rowing BC Masters Camp
2019-08-30 - 2019-09-01 | Burnaby Lake, 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 3C1, Canada
Date: August 30 – September 1, 2019
Location: Burnaby Lake
Hosts: Rowing BC, Burnaby Lake Rowing Club
Topic: Technique and Head Race Prep
Minimum Participants: 12
Cost to participate: $275
This camp is an opportunity for flatwater rowers to benefit from coaches outside of their own daily training environment to work on technical adjustments in preparation for the head racing season. The camp will include a one-on-one rigging session to help each participant set their boat up for maximal efficiency, on-water sessions followed by video analysis, as well as on-land sessions focused on strength & conditioning specific to the needs of Masters athletes. Participants should be comfortable rowing a racing 1x or 2-. All participants are required to provide their own equipment (secure storage will be provided on-site). Those wanting to participate in a 2- must provide their own partner. Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp longsleeve technical shirt.
Coaching:
Coaching will be provided by Rowing BC Provincial Coach, Rob Richards, and former National Team Coach, Roger Meager.
Shortly after winning a Silver medal for Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Rob retired from High Performance rowing and has since focused on coaching. His coaching roles prior to 2015 in Australia, and since 2015 here in BC, have provided him opportunities to work with rowers of all stages of development ranging in age from Juniors to Masters.
Roger been coaching for 37 years 4 months after initially getting into the sport of rowing at the age of 15. His experience with the Victoria City Rowing Club Masters have helped him understand the specific needs of what Masters athletes are looking for in the sport.
Both of these coaches bring a wealth of experience and a keen eye for technique to this camp for the benefit of all participants.
Strength and conditioning sessions will be designed and led by Steve Ramsbottom, Owner of the Performance Institute.
Weekend Overview:
Friday, August 30th
6:00-7:00 PM (plus optional group dinner)
Saturday, August 31st
7:30 AM-5:30 PM (plus optional group dinner)
Sunday, September 1st
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Complete your registration form here. Registration deadline: Friday, August 16th.
Travel and Accommodation:
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Those travelling can book accommodation at the Fortius Sport & Health Complex at a discounted rate of $110/night + tax by mentioning you are booking with the Rowing BC Group.

Celebrating "The Middle Years of Rowing BC"
2019-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond Olympic Oval, Canada
Friday, July 19th 7:00-9:00 PM
Richmond Olympic Oval Legacy Lounge
Celebrating “The Middle Years of Rowing BC”
This 50 year milestone needs celebration!
Join us starting at 7 PM on Friday, July 19th at the Richmond Olympic Oval Legacy Lounge for an opportunity to connect with others from across the rowing community to share the stories of this 50 year journey.
This evening includes an opportunity to browse through the Richmond Olympic Experience which features a number of rowing-related achievements, and learn from BC Sports Hall of Fame curators through a rowing-specific display while enjoying appetizers and drinks.
Notable individuals from “The Middle Years of Rowing BC” have been invited to share stories of what was going on for Rowing BC and rowing in BC during that time period, and will be sharing in a talkshow style format throughout the evening.
This evening will also be the launch of a new fundraising initiative to support a legacy for the next 50 years. Your involvement could see you heading home as the owner of a brand new customizable Hudson single, a Concept 2 erg, or other great items!
This is an event you will not want to miss!
It’s free to attend! RSVP HERE.

Dealing with Conflict in Rowing (Richmond)
2019-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Olympic Oval, Canada
Dealing with Conflict in Rowing
Richmond Olympic Oval (Richmond, BC)
Sunday, July 7th 1:00-4:00 PM
Register HERE.
Rowing BC desires to support its community members in learning strategies to deal with the inevitable conflicts that can and do arise. This workshop is part of a three part series being hosted throughout 2019. Part 1 was offered specifically to Umpires at their January 2019 Annual Seminar. Part 2 is being offered in July to all members of the BC rowing community. Part 3 will be offered in association with the Rowing BC AGM in November 2019 for all members of the BC rowing community.
Each of these sessions will be focused on building a solid foundation for conflict resolution, providing participants with a common language and toolkit for dealing with difficult people. Sessions will provide an experiential learning opportunity for practice and application of tools and skills introduced. Sessions will be based on activities and application of knowledge and skills that require all participants to engage. All activities will be applicable to the specific culture of Rowing BC and enable participants to explore how they can translate what they learn into a ‘real life’ context.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with strategies and skills to minimize
and diffuse tense situations with difficult people, to avoid the escalation of conflict and to engage more
strongly in problem solving and collaboration. Participants will have a common language and toolkit
that can be used across the organization, enabling Rowing BC’s members to more effectively deal
with difficult people and ultimately, make a difference in dealing with conflict more constructively.
Sessions will be facilitated by Patricia Galaczy.
Patricia Galaczy, BA, M.I.R., has accumulated over 10, 000 hours teaching and facilitating People
Leaders, expertly guiding thousands of individuals through Leadership, Management, and Mindfulness
curriculum. She is the Director of The Art of Dialogue, Associate Faculty with the Justice Institute of
British Columbia’s Centre for Leadership, and Associate Faculty with Royal Roads University. Patricia
was awarded the Kelly Award for Outstanding Workshop Facilitation from Royal Roads University in
2016.
Rowing BC strongly encourages coaches, umpires, administrators, managers and interested athletes to partake in these workshops for the betterment of the BC rowing community overall.
There is no cost to participate! Sign up HERE.
Additional details will be sent to registered participants a few days ahead of the session.

Dealing with Conflict in Rowing (Victoria)
2019-07-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Royal Roads University Boathouse, Canada
Dealing with Conflict in Rowing
Royal Roads University (Victoria, BC)
Saturday, July 6th 9:00-11:00 AM
Register HERE.
Rowing BC desires to support its community members in learning strategies to deal with the inevitable conflicts that can and do arise. This workshop is part of a three part series being hosted throughout 2019. Part 1 was offered specifically to Umpires at their January 2019 Annual Seminar. Part 2 is being offered in July to all members of the BC rowing community. Part 3 will be offered in association with the Rowing BC AGM in November 2019 for all members of the BC rowing community.
Each of these sessions will be focused on building a solid foundation for conflict resolution, providing participants with a common language and toolkit for dealing with difficult people. Sessions will provide an experiential learning opportunity for practice and application of tools and skills introduced. Sessions will be based on activities and application of knowledge and skills that require all participants to engage. All activities will be applicable to the specific culture of Rowing BC and enable participants to explore how they can translate what they learn into a ‘real life’ context.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with strategies and skills to minimize and diffuse tense situations with difficult people, to avoid the escalation of conflict and to engage more strongly in problem solving and collaboration. Participants will have a common language and toolkit that can be used across the organization, enabling Rowing BC’s members to more effectively deal with difficult people and ultimately, make a difference in dealing with conflict more constructively.
Sessions will be facilitated by Patricia Galaczy.
Patricia Galaczy, BA, M.I.R., has accumulated over 10, 000 hours teaching and facilitating People
Leaders, expertly guiding thousands of individuals through Leadership, Management, and Mindfulness
curriculum. She is the Director of The Art of Dialogue, Associate Faculty with the Justice Institute of
British Columbia’s Centre for Leadership, and Associate Faculty with Royal Roads University. Patricia
was awarded the Kelly Award for Outstanding Workshop Facilitation from Royal Roads University in
2016.
Rowing BC strongly encourages coaches, umpires, administrators, managers and interested athletes to partake in these workshops for the betterment of the BC rowing community overall.
There is no cost to participate! Sign up HERE.
Additional details will be sent to registered participants a few days ahead of the session.

Rowing BC Coastal Camp (Vancouver)
2019-07-05 - 2019-07-07
Date: July 5-7th
Location: Vancouver (Jericho Sailing Center)
Hosts: Rowing BC, Salish Sea Coastal Rowing Club
Topic: Coastal Rowing
Minimum Participants: 12
Cost to participate: $275
This camp is an opportunity for flatwater rowers to try coastal rowing, and for gaining experience in a variety of coastal shells (different sizes, different brands), practising coastal skills in both calm and wavy conditions, first exposure to what would happen at a beach sprint-format regatta, first exposure to what would happen at a World Rowing Coastal Championships (WRCC) format regatta and race practice in a beach sprint and WRCC format regatta. This camp is being run to encourage participation in coastal rowing and expand awareness of coastal rowing. This camp is targeted at participants with previous rowing experience equivalent to being comfortable rowing a flatwater 1x, and those with coastal experience. All participants must be able to swim. Coaching/instruction will be provided through on-land prep sessions before going out for each row. Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Coastal Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for each participant.
Weekend Overview:
Friday, July 5th
6:00-7:00 PM (plus optional group dinner)
Saturday, July 6th
6:30 AM-4:15 PM (plus optional group dinner)
Sunday, July 7th
6:30 AM-4:15 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Complete your registration form here. Registration deadline: Friday, June 28th.
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Equipment will be provided at the host site for all participants.

RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop (Mainland)
2019-03-23 - 2019-03-24 | Vancouver Rowing Club, 450 Stanley Park Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 3E2, Canada
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop on March 23-24, 2019 in the Lower Mainland at the Vancouver Rowing Club (450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC).
The workshop fee is $200.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Workshop times are as follows:

Saturday, March 23, 2019: all day (time TBD)
Sunday, March 24, 2019: all day (time TBD)

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
For more information on this workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, March 18, 2019.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

Rowing BC Annual General Meeting and Conference
2018-11-17 - 2018-11-18
Mark your calendar to join us at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown November 17-18, 2018 for the 2018 Rowing BC Annual General Meeting and Conference.
This two-day conference will incorporate topics applicable to coaches, administrators, regatta organizers, umpires, Board members, parents and athletes alike. The Annual General Meeting will be incorporated into the conference content. On Saturday, November 17th plan to be available in the evening to attend the Rowing BC Banquet, celebrating the successes of the BC rowing community over this past year.
Full information here.

Rowing BC Masters Camp (Vancouver)
2018-09-07 - 2018-09-09 | Jericho
Date: September 7-9th
Location: Jericho Sailing Center, Vancouver
Hosts: Rowing BC, Salish Sea Coastal Rowing Club
Topic: World Coastal Rowing Championships Preparation
Minimum participants: 8
Cost to participate: $260
With roughly one month until the World Rowing Coastal Championships and held in Sidney, BC this coastal rowing weekend at the Jericho Sailing Centre in Vancouver, BC will offer the ideal training opportunity for rowers getting used to coastal boats and water conditions. This camp will provide the opportunity to experience reacting to a sea swell and other open-water features as well as practice turning and beach launching before shifting focus onto the World Championships race course structure and practising on a mock-course set up at Jericho. The weekend will conclude with a race following the real World Championships course set-up.
Amidst the on-water components, participants will also enjoy “Stories from the Sea” – a series of photo stories from rowers who have had experiences like rowing across the Atlantic! The weekend will be a chance to expand your rowing network, and get to know others from across the province through group lunches and dinners. All equipment will be provided, but participants are expected to have rowing experience equivalent to being confident in a flatwater single. Both experienced and novice coastal rowers are welcome! Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for all participants.
Weekend Overview:
Friday, September 7th
6:00-9:30 PM
Saturday, September 8th
6:30 AM-7:15 PM
Sunday, September 9th
6:30 AM-4:15 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Registration is now closed. Contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca with any additional questions.
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Rowing BC Masters Camp (Vernon)
2018-09-01 - 2018-09-03 | Swan Lake, Lochdale Rd, Vernon, British Columbia, V1B 3R8, Canada
Date: September 1-3rd
Location: Vernon
Hosts: Rowing BC, Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club
Topic: Multi-Sport Camp
Guest Coaches: Jessica Lowe, second guest coach TBA
Minimum participants: 12
Cost to participate: $260
This camp in Vernon, BC is exactly the experience for the weekend-warriors in BC’s rowing population. The camp will include two and a half days of rowing, cross-country mountain biking and hiking. Experienced Masters coaches will facilitate technical focused rows and video analysis each morning, followed by an exciting non-rowing experience each afternoon on Silver Star Mountain. Participants will have the chance to bond over their new sport experiences and enjoying a group dinner each evening. If you’re looking for an active way to spend the Labor Day Long Weekend, this is it!
Guest Coach Jessica Lowe learned to row at Boston University and from 2000 – 2010 was a member of Seattle’s Pocock Rowing Center where she helped obtain several wins for the club as stroke and team member of the Women’s 8+ including a Bronze in the Head of the Charles Club 8+, 1st place at the San Diego Crew Classic and several wins at the Opening Day regatta, Canadian Masters and US Masters National Rowing Championships. As masters coach at the Vancouver Rowing Club she shepherded the W 40+ 4+ to a 2nd place finish at the 2017 Head of the Charles Regatta. Jessica has also competed in sculling and appreciates the differences between the two disciplines. At the Vancouver Rowing Club she coaches both sculling and sweep. She is passionate in helping rowers establish a strong technical and fitness base that will allow them to successfully pursue any level of rowing they desire.
Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for all participants. All participants must be confident rowing a single or pair.
Weekend Overview:
Saturday, September 1st
7:30 AM-8:00 PM
Sunday, September 2nd
7:30 AM-8:00 PM
Monday, September 3rd
7:30 AM-2:00 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The deadline for registration has now passed. For further information, please contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Each participant is expected to also arrange equipment for use at the camp (ex. car-top a single from their home training location to the camp location). Storage for equipment during the camp will be provided at the host site. Participants unable to provide their own equipment should contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca for alternative options. Some rental equipment will be made available.

Rowing BC Masters Camp (Sidney)
2018-08-25 | Sidney, BC
Date: August 25th
Location: Tulista Park, Sidney
Hosts: Rowing BC, OARCA,Victoria City Rowing Club
Topic: World Coastal Rowing Championships Preparation
Minimum participants: 12
Cost to participate: $100
Throughout the Spring and Summer, the Victoria City Rowing Club is offering T/Th coastal rowing come and try/practice sessions in Sidney, BC to allow participants an opportunity to get comfortable in the coastal equipment in the lead up to the 2018 World Rowing Coastal Championships being held in Sidney October 11-14th. (To get involved in these sessions, interested participants can contact clubadmin@vcrc.bc.ca.)
To wrap up the Summer, this one-day camp will provide a mini taste of what the World Rowing Coastal Championships will be like. Hosted on the official World Championships course, camp participants will have the opportunity to experience the course for practice purposes, and then complete the day with a fun race experience. A group lunch will provide the opportunity for coastal rowing enthusiasts from across the province to get to know each other more, and get excited for the upcoming World Championships! All equipment will be provided, but participants are expected to have rowing experience equivalent to being confident in a flatwater single.
Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for all participants.
Camp Overview:
Saturday, August 25th
7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL! To be placed on a waitlist, contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Para Rowing Come and Try Day
2018-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Delta Deas Slough, 6090 Deas Island Rd, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 5A8, Canada
Delta Deas Rowing Club will be hosting a Para Rowing Come and Try Event June 16th 10 AM-2 PM. Anyone interested in learning more about para rowing opportunities is welcome to attend. Participants are invited to try a boat for the first time, and should come dressed in activewear.
For more info, contact Drew Edwards at 778-977-6929 or drew.edwards@deltadeas.com
Find our more about para rowing here.

Rowing BC Masters Camp (Kamloops)
2018-06-16 - 2018-06-17 | Shumway Lake
Date: June 16-17th
Location: Kamloops
Hosts: Rowing BC, Kamloops Rowing Club
Topic: Speed Training Camp
Guest Coaches: Craig Rutherford, second guest coach TBA
Minimum participants: 12
Cost to participate: $260
This camp on Shumway Lake in Kamloops, BC is an opportunity for Masters rowers to take advantage of a buoyed course to do speed training with highly skilled coaches. The Kamloops Rowing Club will host a barbeque dinner to wrap up the first day of the camp. Participants will also benefit from video analysis, injury prevention and yoga sessions along with four on-water rowing sessions. Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for all participants. All participants must be confident rowing a single or pair.
Weekend Overview:
Saturday, June 16th
7:30 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 AM-3:30 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Complete your registration form here. Registration deadline: Friday, June 8th
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Each participant is expected to also arrange equipment for use at the camp (ex. car-top a single from their home training location to the camp location). Storage for equipment during the camp will be provided at the host site. Participants unable to provide their own equipment should contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca for alternative options.

Rowing BC Masters Camp (Nanaimo)
2018-06-15 - 2018-06-17 | Long Lake, 4295 Victoria Ave, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 2A9, Canada
Date: June 15-17th
Location: Nanaimo
Hosts: Rowing BC, Nanaimo Rowing Club
Topic: Technical Development Camp
Guest Coaches: Drew Harrison, second guest coach TBA
Minimum participants: 12
Cost to participate: $260
This camp on Long Lake in Nanaimo, BC is intended to provide an opportunity for Masters rowers to work with highly skilled coaches to fine-tune the technical aspects of their rowing. The weekend will include four on-water rowing sessions complimented by video analysis, injury prevention and yoga sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to network and connect with rowers from other areas of the province during group lunches and dinners at some of the favourite spots for rowers in Nanaimo. Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for all participants. All participants must be confident rowing a single or pair.
Featured Coach: Drew Harrison
Drew Harrison loves coaching and rowing and feels effective rowing for Masters is just as important as it is for World Champions. Drew has coached in 4 Olympics and numerous World Championships and has been National Coach in Japan and Canada. He recently spent 3 months as Head Coach at the Asian Rowing Federation High Performance Training Camp in China. He has led many coaching development workshops in Canada, U.S., Japan, and several other countries. He also rows a lot. Drew started rowing in 1964 as a novice at Syracuse University where he is a member of the Rowing Hall of Fame and is a Letter Winner of Distinction. “Let’s have a lot of fun sculling effectively at this camp.”
Weekend Overview:
Friday, June 15th
6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday, June 16th
7:30 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Complete your registration form here. Registration deadline: Friday, June 1st
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Each participant is expected to also arrange equipment for use at the camp (ex. car-top a single from their home training location to the camp location). Storage for equipment during the camp will be provided at the host site. Participants unable to provide their own equipment should contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca for alternative options.

Para Rowing Come and Try
2018-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Gorge Rowing Club Boathouse, 2940 Jutland Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 5J9, Canada
Gorge Narrows Rowing Club will be hosting a Para Rowing Come and Try Event May 19th 1-4 PM. Anyone interested in learning more about para rowing opportunities is welcome to attend. Participants are invited to try a boat for the first time, and should come dressed in activewear.
For more info, contact Lisa Tschannen at 250-995-2290 or everyonerows@smusrowing.ca
Find our more about para rowing here.

Rowing BC 2017 AGM
2017-11-18 | Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC, Canada
The 2017 Rowing BC AGM will be held at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria on Saturday, November 18th. Please visit the AGM website for full information including registration instructions.

2017 Rowing BC Fall Masters Camp
2017-10-07 - 2017-10-09 | Burnaby Lake, 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 3C1, Canada
Rowing BC is excited to be offering a series of Masters Rowing Camps over the next year.
Thank you to everyone who completed the Masters Rowing Camp survey earlier in the Summer. Your feedback has assisted us to shape the content planned for our camps.
The following camps are being planned:

Fall 2017 – Lower Mainland (Burnaby Lake, October 8-9th following the Burnaby Lake Small Boat Regatta)
Spring 2018 – Island (Nanaimo Rowing Club, date TBD after release of 2018 regatta calendar)
Summer 2018 – Interior (Vernon Rowing Club, date TBD after release of 2018 regatta calendar)

Fall Masters Camp: Burnaby Lake, October 8-9th

Saturday, October 7th evening (intro and dinner)
Sunday, October 8th full day
Monday, October 9th half day (morning)

This camp is intended to make use of the long weekend, and complement the Burnaby Lake Small Boat Regatta. This camp will be restricted to rowers in singles. Interested participants can compete in the regatta on Saturday, October 7th and stay to engage in the camp on the following two days. Others may choose to not be part of the regatta, but complete the camp on October 8th and 9th. Participants will benefit from the coaching of Rowing BC Provincial Coach, Rob Richards and Delta Deas Rowing Club Head Coach, Drew Edwards. Included in your registration fee, this two-day camp includes:

three on-water rowing sessions
two video analysis sessions
a stretching/flexibility session with a Performance Institute Trainer
catered lunch
social opportunities over group dinner on both Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th
Open Forum Discussion – bring your questions and ideas!
Rowing BC technical long-sleeve for each participant

Rob Richards:
Shortly after winning a Silver medal for Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Rob retired from High Performance rowing and has since focused on coaching. His coaching roles prior to 2015 in Australia, and since 2015 here in BC, have provided him opportunities to work with rowers of all stages of development ranging in age from Juniors to Masters. Rob had the honour of watching his athlete, Kieanna Stephens, win a Bronze Medal in the W2x at the World Junior Rowing Championships.
Drew Edwards:
Over the last 11 years of coaching Drew has held the roles of lead coach for St Catharines Para Rowing & assistant coach for Junior Boys, and been the Row Ontario Para Coach. His athletes have been named to the CanAmMex Team and received gold medals at several Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Regattas. Drew is a trained Performance Coach and currently uses his expertise to work with Juniors and Masters alike at the Delta Deas Rowing Club.
Want to be involved?
Participants are expected to arrange their own equipment, equipment transportation, and accommodation (if necessary). No long-term trailer parking will be available. All equipment will be stored on-site in a designated area. Club trailers attending the Burnaby Lake Small Boat Regatta are expected to vacate the parking lot by the end of the day on Saturday, October 7th.
The camp will be open to 16 participants. Spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis as confirmed by complete registration and payment. Those interested in attending should submit their email address using the link below. Registration will open on Tuesday, September 12th at 12 PM. A registration link will be sent by email directly to those who have indicated interest in advance through the form. Make sure not to miss out!
The Fall Lower Mainland Camp will be $285 per participant. At the time of registration, payment can be made online through PayPal, or by mailed cheque. Additional payment details will be available when registration opens.
This camp will also provide a coach mentorship opportunity for two interested coaches. This would be an excellent opportunity for any coaches interested in finding out more about coaching Masters. To find out more, please directly email paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

Registration is now open!
To complete your registration, follow the button below to submit an online registration form, then send payment of $285 to Rowing BC (via cheque to 155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC V7B 0A2 or www.paypal.me/rowingbc/285). Your registration will be confirmed when both components have been received.
Additional details will be made available to participants in the week leading up to the camp. For any other inquiries, please contact Rowing BC Programs and Communications Coordinator, Sonja Lonne.
We look forward to a great weekend of training with you in October!

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Para Rowing Come and Try Day
2017-08-13 | Gorge Rowing Club Boathouse, 2940 Jutland Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 5J9, Canada
Calling all para athletes!
If you’ve always been curious to see what rowing is all about – this is your chance! A team of para coaches from across BC will be providing a one day Come and Try opportunity at the Gorge Narrows Rowing Club. Athletes will have the chance to try both the on-land and on-water aspects of rowing training. There is no cost to participate, and no further commitment is required. Let us share rowing with you!
Please RSVP before August 7th by completing the online registration form.
If you have any questions, email sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca
Thanks to Participaction and the 150 Community Grant for support of this opportunity.

Para Rowing Development Camp
2017-03-17 - 2017-03-19 | Elk Lake, 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2T6, Canada
This will be an opportunity for experienced para athletes to train together and challenge each other in a new environment. It also provides a valuable opportunity for the wider para community to connect and build from each other’s successes, set goals and aim in the same direction for the remainder of 2017. All para coaches and athletes from the US and Canada are invited to attend this development camp. There is no cost to participate, but attendees are required to arrange their own transportation and accommodation while attending the camp. We look forward to hosting many eager athletes and coaches for this weekend.
This year’s theme will be skill development. The camp will be held at Elk Lake, National Para training centre. John Wetzstein (RCA National Para Team Coach) will be leading one of the sessions. Also included will be an S&C session at the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence, led by their para lead trainer. Video sessions will be held each day, and a social night out will be on the agenda. Time trials will round out the weekend, to give athletes the ability to put their learnings to good use. Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday.

The camp is very much intended for coaches as well as athletes, so please spread the word to coaches and athletes who you think would benefit from attending.

Para athletes must already be able to row, coaches with any level of experience (none/lots) are most welcome.

While this event is aimed at experienced athletes with an interest in competition, new athletes are encouraged to attend the Come and Try Day at the Vancouver Rowing Club on Sunday, February 26th.
To attend this para rowing development camp, please complete the Online Registration Form.

Row to Podium Testing Event + Come and Try Day
2017-02-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Inlet Rowing Club, 2715 Esplanade St, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 3P4, Canada
In conjunction with the Inlet Rowing Club’s Come and Try Day Event, Rowing BC is holding a one-day talent search event for athletes 14-24 years old from with the Tri-City area. Each athlete will go through a set of physiological tests to assess anthropometrics, strength, and endurance to find out how they measure up to Rowing Canada’s standards. Athlete testing will occur between 10am-2pm. Testing is open to both able-bodied and para athletes.
The Come and Try Event is open to all Junior athletes wanting to check out what is offered at the Inlet Rowing Club.
There is no cost to participation in this event.
For more information, and to register visit http://www.inletrowingclub.com/row-to-podium.html
