Performance Coach Check-In Webinar Who: This webinar is for all coaches working with athletes on the Rowing BC Targeted Athlete List, or close to that level of performance/development What: These seasonal webinars are an opportunity for Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul, to check in with performance coaches from across the province, ensuring support is reaching…
Community Coach Webinar Series Who: This webinar is for all coaches working with learn to row, recreational, and community-focused rowing programs. What: These seasonal webinars are an opportunity for Rowing BC’s Manager of Education, Innovation, and Inclusion, Lisa Tschannen, to meet with community coaches from across the province, helping you to build connections with each other and…
Head of the Nicomekl hosted by Nicomekl Rowing Club. Location: Nicomekl Rowing Club (13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey, BC) Description: This is a friendly regatta, great for first time regatta experience, and also for those preparing for the Head of the Charles Regatta wanting experience on a windy river course. The day consists of two 6000m races. One…
RCA National Rowing Championships hosted by Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). Location: TBA Description: This event is used to crown National Champions in small boat categories and determine athlete carding status for the year ahead. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search RCA National Rowing Championships under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair,…
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…
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…
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…
North Shore Youth Invitational hosted by Deep Cove Rowing Club. Location: Deep Cove Description: This 500m sprint race for Juniors is primarily directed at novices needing race experience, or a wrap-up event for their Fall season. It is usually attended by athletes from the Lower Mainland, although programs from Vancouver Island have occasionally attended. Umpires at…
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…