Rowing British Columbia

RCA Coastal Coach Workshop - Virtual Component
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
Location: Virtual on Zoom.
Description: This workshop is the Virtual Component of RCA Coastal Coach Pathway. If you are coaching Coastal Rowers, the Coach Certification pathway includes the RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop, as well as the Coastal Coach Workshop Virtual Component, and the Coastal Coach Workshop In-Person Component. The Coastal Coach Workshops include modules onSafety (including Float Plans and Dynamic Risk Assessments), Beach Entry, Training and Race Skills, Rigging, and Rules of Racing.
Details: RCA Coastal Coach Virtual Component consists of two virtual sessions February 11 & 13 evenings (6-9pm PT).
Cost for the Workshop is $75
Registration: To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click HERE
Registrations close on February 5, 2025. There are 12 spots available so make sure to register early. All coach workshop participants are required by RCA to have completed the Every Coach Certified modules. More information can be found HERE.
If you are unable to attend this workshop, please reach out to Lisa Tschannen, Rowing BC’s Manager of Education, Innovation, and Inclusion, for information about other options.

REGATTA: Kraken Erg Indoor Rowing Regatta (Mill Bay)
2025-02-02
Kraken Erg hosted by Brentwood College School Rowing.
Location: Brentwood College School (2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, BC)
Description: This regatta includes all athlete streams, and is intended as a regional end-of-winter indoor regatta.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Head of Rowing, David Calder.

REGATTA: Beat the Beast Indoor Rowing Regatta (Vancouver)
2025-02-01
Beat the Beast hosted by St. George’s School Rowing.
Location: St. George’s School (4175 W 29th Ave, Vancouver, BC)
Description: This regatta includes all athlete streams, and is intended as a regional end-of-winter indoor regatta.
Registration: Registration and more information will be available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Head of Rowing, Brent Duncan.

CAMP: Performance Camp (Victoria)
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-26
The Rowing BC Junior Performance Camps provide performance oriented athletes, in the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Train to Compete Stage, to join some of the top Junior Athletes in British Columbia. Included will be BC’s next wave of Junior Athletes with aspirations to row at the highest levels, BC Champs, Junior National Trials, CanAmMex and Junior World Championships.
Rowing BC Performance Camps are designed to enhance the skills and competitive readiness of athletes through targeted training and development. Here are some key rationales behind these camps:

Skill Development: The camps provide a structured environment for athletes to improve their rowing techniques, strength, and conditioning, allowing them to refine their skills under expert coaching.
Individualized Coaching: Athletes receive personalized feedback and guidance, helping them to identify strengths and areas for improvement, which can accelerate their development.
Competition Preparation: The camps simulate competitive environments, preparing athletes mentally and physically for upcoming regattas and challenges.
Talent Identification: They serve as a platform for identifying and nurturing emerging talent, ensuring that Rowing BC can support the next generation of elite rowers.
Community Building: Performance camps strengthen the rowing community by connecting athletes and coaches, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in the sport.

Overall, these camps aim to elevate performance standards, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared to compete at higher levels while promoting the growth of rowing in the region.
2024/2025 Camp Dates:

November 8-10, 2024 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
December 7-8, 2024 Vancouver
January 24-26, 2025 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
March 20-23, 2025 BCNGPC Elk Lake

Athletes are selected to attend camps based on having met certain performance standards. To be considered for the next camp, complete the application form below. Successful applicants will be contacted with further registration and payment information.
January 2025 Performance Camp Application Form HERE
For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.

Community Coach Webinar - Safety
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:00
Join other coaches, from BC and beyond, to talk about coaching!
The topic for this session is: Safety!
In this session we will talk about making sure your organization is up-to-date on safety policies and that your coaches and rowers know how to deal with issues when they come up. There will be materials available and covered during this session.
Come with your thoughts about how to maximize safety in your location. Register HERE for the Zoom link. This is a FREE event.

CAMP: Performance Camp (Vancouver)
2024-12-08
The Rowing BC Junior Performance Camps provide performance oriented athletes, in the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Train to Compete Stage, to join some of the top Junior Athletes in British Columbia. Included will be BC’s next wave of Junior Athletes with aspirations to row at the highest levels, BC Champs, Junior National Trials, CanAmMex and Junior World Championships.
Rowing BC Performance Camps are designed to enhance the skills and competitive readiness of athletes through targeted training and development. Here are some key rationales behind these camps:

Skill Development: The camps provide a structured environment for athletes to improve their rowing techniques, strength, and conditioning, allowing them to refine their skills under expert coaching.
Individualized Coaching: Athletes receive personalized feedback and guidance, helping them to identify strengths and areas for improvement, which can accelerate their development.
Competition Preparation: The camps simulate competitive environments, preparing athletes mentally and physically for upcoming regattas and challenges.
Talent Identification: They serve as a platform for identifying and nurturing emerging talent, ensuring that Rowing BC can support the next generation of elite rowers.
Community Building: Performance camps strengthen the rowing community by connecting athletes and coaches, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in the sport.

Overall, these camps aim to elevate performance standards, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared to compete at higher levels while promoting the growth of rowing in the region.
2024/2025 Camp Dates:

November 8-10, 2024 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
December 8, 2024 Vancouver
January 24-26, 2025 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
March 20-23, 2025 BCNGPC Elk Lake

Information on the December camp, including how to apply, will be added here once available.
For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.

WORKSHOP: RCA Coach Weekend #1 Workshop
2024-11-26 18:00 - 2024-11-30 16:30
Location: Hybrid: Virtual and In-person Lower Mainland site TBD
Description: RCA Coach Weekend #1 Workshop with two virtual sessions November 26 & 28 evenings (6-9pm), and full day in-person November 30, 2024 (~9am-4pm). The In-person session will be run on the Lower Mainland.
Cost for the RCA Coach Weekend #1 Workshop is $275
Registration: To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click HERE
Registrations close on November 19, 2024. There are 12 spots available so make sure to register early. All coach workshop participants are required by RCA to have completed the Every Coach Certified modules. More information can be found HERE.
If you are unable to attend this workshop, please reach out to Lisa Tschannen, Rowing BC’s Manager of Education, Innovation, and Inclusion, for information about other options.

CAMP: Performance Camp (Victoria)
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-10
The Rowing BC Junior Performance Camps provide performance oriented athletes, in the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Train to Compete Stage, to join some of the top Junior Athletes in British Columbia. Included will be BC’s next wave of Junior Athletes with aspirations to row at the highest levels, BC Champs, Junior National Trials, CanAmMex and Junior World Championships.
Rowing BC Performance Camps are designed to enhance the skills and competitive readiness of athletes through targeted training and development. Here are some key rationales behind these camps:

Skill Development: The camps provide a structured environment for athletes to improve their rowing techniques, strength, and conditioning, allowing them to refine their skills under expert coaching.
Individualized Coaching: Athletes receive personalized feedback and guidance, helping them to identify strengths and areas for improvement, which can accelerate their development.
Competition Preparation: The camps simulate competitive environments, preparing athletes mentally and physically for upcoming regattas and challenges.
Talent Identification: They serve as a platform for identifying and nurturing emerging talent, ensuring that Rowing BC can support the next generation of elite rowers.
Community Building: Performance camps strengthen the rowing community by connecting athletes and coaches, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in the sport.

Overall, these camps aim to elevate performance standards, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared to compete at higher levels while promoting the growth of rowing in the region.
2024/2025 Camp Dates:

November 8-10, 2024 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
December 7-8, 2024 Vancouver
January 24-26, 2025 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
March 20-23, 2025 BCNGPC Elk Lake

Information on the November camp, including how to apply, can be found HERE.

Community Coach Webinar - Leading as a Young Coach
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
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 good space for yourself and your athletes! Register HERE for the Zoom link. This is a FREE event.
If you have questions, please reach out to Lisa Tschannen.

REGATTA: North Shore Youth Invitational
2024-11-02
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 this event are accustomed to dealing with and helping novice athletes. The event schedule flexibly adjusts to ensure each athlete is able to have multiple race opportunities.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search North Shore Youth Invitational under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Ian Harvey.

REGATTA: Canadian University Rowing Championships (Victoria)
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03
Canadian University Rowing Championships hosted by University of Victoria.
Location: Elk Lake
Description: This is the pinnacle event of the Fall racing season for Canadian University Rowing programs.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Aalbert Van Schothorst.

REGATTA: Head Up the Creek
2024-10-27
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 Mainland. This event is primarily attended by JR athletes looking for race experience, and SR/MA athletes looking for a race opportunity close to home. It mostly attracts attendees from the Lower Mainland. The environment is purposefully designed to be welcoming for those newer to regattas. The event is easy to access with its central Downtown Vancouver location and provides the unique opportunity to row under multiple bridges, beside and around small tourist ferries, and culminates in cake for the winners.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Simon Litherland.

REGATTA: Head and Tail of the Gorge
2024-10-26 - 2024-10-27
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 narrows, making this a very spectator-friendly event. Historically, athletes have used this as an opportunity to dress up in Halloween costumes while racing. This event draws participation from across BC and the Pacific NorthWest.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Head and Tail of the Gorge under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Rachel Davis.

REGATTA: LVISSA City Championships (Victoria)
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20
LVISSAA City Championships hosted by Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS).
Location: Elk Lake
Description: This 1000m sprint event is part of the Fall racing season for athletes participating in the GVYRS season. This event is followed by the Island High School Championships.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search LVISSAA City Championships under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Maddi Holmes.

REGATTA: Burnaby Lake Small Boat Invitational
2024-10-06
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 from novice to performance feels welcome.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Michael Rascher.

REGATTA: October Sprints
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06
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 more information available on Regatta Central (search October Sprints under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Greg Sedun.

REGATTA: Western Canadian University Rowing Championships
2024-10-05
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 Championships under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Craig Pond.

REGATTA: Head of the Nicomekl
2024-09-21
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 where participants race against rowers in their own boat class, and the second where a handicap system is used to compare all boat classes against each other for an overall winner. Athletes can enter both races, and many do. Participants attend because of the beautiful river and challenging course, the ability to enter two races on the same day, and the welcoming friendly regatta environment.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Helen Healey.

REGATTA: Cascadia Coastal Beach Sprints and Endurance Regatta
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15
Cascadia Coastal Beach Sprints and Endurance Regatta hosted by Cascadia Regatta Association.
Location: Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver
Description: Beach sprint events will take place over two days. An endurance race will run on Sunday morning.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Cascadia Coastal Beach Sprints and Endurance Regatta under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chairs, Shelley Fletcher and Bill Myra.

REGATTA: Race Around the Rock
2024-08-25
Race Around the Rock hosted by Salt Spring Island Rowing Club.
Location: Salt Spring Island
Description:
The event consists of an 88km relay race around Salt Spring Island and is appropriate for coastal rowing/open-water shells (see Rules and Regulations for boat specs) for participants in the 4x, 4x+, and 2x. A boat can have a solo crew or multiple crews. All boats must abide by FISA coastal boat standards.
This is a relay-style race where teams are made up of multiple rowers from the same club or a composite crew of rowers.
The event is intended to bring together coastal rowers from across BC, Canada, and the Western US. This will be a celebrated event on Salt Spring Island and a celebration of Salt Spring Island culture.
This year Race Around The Rock will take place on Sunday August 25th, 2024.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Zoe Clark.

WORKSHOP: RCA Coach Weekend #2 Workshop
2024-08-20 18:30 - 2024-08-24 18:30
Location: Hybrid: Virtual and In-person at Elk Lake
Description: RCA Coach Weekend #2 Workshop with two virtual sessions August 20 & 22 evenings, and full day in-person August 24, 2024.
Cost for the RCA Coach Weekend #2 Workshop is $275
Registration: To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click HERE
Registrations close on August 15, 2024. There are 12 spots available so make sure to register early. All coach workshop participants are required by RCA to have completed the Every Coach Certified modules. More information can be found HERE.
If you are unable to attend this workshop, please reach out to Lisa Tschannen, Rowing BC’s Manager of Education, Innovation, and Inclusion, for information about other options.

Community Coach Webinar
2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:00
Join other coaches, from BC and beyond, to talk about coaching!
The topic for this session is: Training Coxswains
If you coach new or developing coxswains, this event is for you! Training coxswains well can make a difference in crew performance and development. Bring your ideas and be prepared to talk coxing. Register HERE for your Zoom link. This is a FREE event.

REGATTA: Nelson Sprints Regatta
2024-08-10
Nelson Sprints Regatta hosted by Nelson Rowing Club.
Location: Nelson Rowing Club (1801 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC)
Description: This event offers 1000m race opportunities for novices, and those looking for a friendly regatta experience. It is primarily attended by athletes from the Interior of BC, but also by those from C’ouer d’Alene (ID), and Spokane (WA). The event offers a social, festival feel and is often used as a way to combine a little racing with a little vacation. This is an important event for bringing together and connecting teams from across the Interior of BC.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Kristina Beck.

REGATTA: Cascadia Masters Championships
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-21
Cascadia Masters Championships hosted by Cascadia Regatta Association.
Location: Burnaby Lake
Description: This 1000m regatta is intended for performance MA athletes, and is specifically placed in the calendar to allow adequate recovery time in between the NorthWest Masters Regatta and the Cascadia Regatta. Athletes attend for the high quality racing provided, and for the festival-like atmosphere that is created at the regatta site. This event is attended by athletes from across BC, AB and the Pacific NorthWest. Some race categories will be utilized to award BC Masters Championships medals from Rowing BC.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Shelley Fletcher.
In 2024 Cascadia Masters Championships will run in parallel with the BC Games Regatta. The general schedule will remain the same or similar to previous years.

REGATTA: BC Summer Games
2024-07-18 - 2024-07-21 | Burnaby Lake, 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby, BC V5B 3C1, Burnaby, BC, Canada
BC Summer Games hosted by Rowing BC/BC Games Society.
Location: Burnaby Lake
Description: The BC Summer Games is a four-day event that takes place every two years throughout the province of BC, and provides one of the few opportunities for athletes to experience a multi-sport games. Rowing has been a major component to the games since 2010. The rowing events provide athletes the opportunity to represent their zone and compete in multiple competitions that promote physical fitness, individual achievement, and team building. For the first time, the 2024 BC Summer Games will allow rowers to compete in either a U17 or U19 category.
Registration: More information posted soon.

REGATTA: BC Provincial Championships
2024-07-12 - 2024-07-14
BC Provincial Championships hosted by Rowing BC.
Location: Burnaby Lake, Burnaby
Regatta Package can be found HERE.
Rowing BC is looking forward to hosting this regatta on the 2000m Burnaby Lake course on the weekend of July 12-14, 2024. Thank you to the Province of BC, viaSport, and Tourism Burnaby for their financial support of this event.
The Rowing BC Provincial Championships Regatta exists to:

Provide a pinnacle event for Junior and Senior athletes in the Summer
Create an excellent competitive racing opportunity
Prepare crews to attend the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in August
Identify athletes for Team BC performance support
Establish pre-ranking Team BC list for 2023 National Rowing Championships

This regatta will include championship-level competition in the following event categories:

U17 Men’s and Women’s 1x, 2x, 4x
U19 Men’s and Women’s 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4+
Open (Senior) Men’s and Women’s 1x, Lwt 1x, 2x, Lwt 2x, 2-, 4x, 4-, Lwt 4-, 8+
Para Men’s and Women’s PR1 1x, PR2 1x, PR3 1x, PR3 2x, PR3 2-

Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Terry Paul.

REGATTA: Challenge West Regatta
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-07
Challenge West Regatta hosted by Victoria City Rowing Club.
Location: Elk Lake, Victoria
Description: 1850m racing intended to help prepare athletes from across the province before heading to other events like the BC Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, Henley and BC Provincial Championships later in the Summer season.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central

WORKSHOP: RCA Learn to Row Coach Virtual Workshop (Part B)
2024-06-30 14:30 - 18:30
Location: Virtual
Description: RCA Learn to Row (LTR) Coach Virtual workshop (Part B) via Zoom Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 2:30-6:30pm. This is the final part of the RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop. Part A is the preceding Sunday, June 23, 2024. Participants must complete a practical task in between the two workshops.
Cost for the LTR Coach Virtual Workshop (including Part A and Part B) is $175.
Registration: To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click HERE
Registrations close on June 17, 2024. There are 12 spots available so make sure to register early. All coach workshop participants are required by RCA to have completed the Every Coach Certified modules. More information can be found HERE.
If you are unable to attend this workshop, please reach out to Lisa Tschannen, Rowing BC’s Manager of Education, Innovation, and Inclusion for information about other options.

REGATTA: Western Canadian Beach Sprint Regatta
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30
Western Canadian Beach Sprint Championships hosted by OARCA.
Location: Colwood Waterfront
Description: This event is part of the Rowing Canada Aviron Beach Sprint Tour. Beach sprint athletes who want to be considered for the National Team, should participate in their regional event.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Michelle Boss.
