Monthly Conference Content Series- Implementing RCA Safe Sport Resources
2021-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 (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. 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.
Access complete information here

BC Provincial Indoor Rowing Championships (Cancelled)
2021-02-20
*New Addition* BC Provincial Indoor Rowing Championships
This regatta is open to all athlete streams and will function as the pinnacle event for the indoor erg season. This event will include racing over multiple distances to appeal to rowers doing winter training, and to individuals who make use of the erg at gyms or other fitness facilities.
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Elk Lake Spring Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-03-06 - 2021-03-07 | Elk Lake, 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2T6, Canada
Elk Lake Spring Regatta hosted by University of Victoria men’s and women’s rowing programs.
This 1850m sprint race is an opportunity to kick-start the Spring racing season, both for performance athletes, and for others just looking for an event early in the season. It is primarily attended by teams from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, with some additional reach into the Pacific NorthWest and/or Alberta. This is a common starting point to the Spring racing season, however, which event athletes attend next is very dependent on the athlete stream. This is a first chance to race after the winter, see how winter training went, and finally get back on the water.
To learn more about University of Victoria Rowing click here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Lower Mainland Spring Regatta (tentative)
2021-03-13
*New Addition* Lower Mainland Spring Regatta
This new addition is intended to be a 2000m racing opportunity (1000m for MA) on the Lower Mainland to fill the gap of meaningful racing for Lower Mainland and Interior athletes in the early Spring season. This event has been placed to allow athletes to still attend the Elk Lake Spring Regatta, if interested. It is not considered a conflict with the Dueling Over a Grand regatta, as this event is targeted at athletes who have not historically attended Dueling Over a Grand. A location and Local Organizing Committee will be determined with the help of Rowing BC.
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Dueling Over a Grand (Cancelled)
2021-03-13 - 2021-03-14 | Elk Lake, 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2T6, Canada
Dueling Over a Grand hosted by Victoria City Rowing Club.
This 1000m event is regularly attended by two distinct groups of athletes – high performance athletes (including the National Team) looking for race experience in a 1x, and JR/MR interested in getting race experience and becoming more familiar with racing. It is primarily attended by athletes from Vancouver Island. It’s interesting, fun format allows athletes to test different tactics, and build race experience in the same crew, and same event, over a single weekend.
Learn more about Victoria City Rowing Club here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

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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Brown Cup (Cancelled)
2021-03-27 | John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse, 7277 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1X5, Canada
Brown Cup hosted by University of British Columbia and University of Victoria Rowing teams.
This is an annual contest between UBC and UVIC, started in 1991. The format of the race is a dual style head-to-head race where two crews start side by side and race the best line over the set distance on either the Gorge Waterway or the Fraser River. Watched live around the world, the Brown Cup Races have become a fixture in the Canadian rowing calendar.
Learn more about UVIC rowing here. Learn more about UBC rowing here.
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Lower Mainland Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-04-03
*New Addition* Lower Mainland Regatta
This new addition is intended to be a 2000m racing opportunity (1000m for MA) on the Lower Mainland to fill the gap of meaningful racing for Lower Mainland and Interior athletes, in the lead up to the MetroVancouver and/or Brentwood Regattas. It would be, in many ways, a Lower Mainland sister event to the Maple Bay Regatta. The back to back weekends are not considered a date conflict as they would be attracting a different regional athlete population. A location and Local Organizing Committee will be determined with the help of Rowing BC.
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Maple Bay Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-04-10 | Art Mann Park, 5990 Indian Rd, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 5L9, Canada
Maple Bay Regatta hosted by Maple Bay Rowing Club.
This 1500m race is intended to provide racing experience to new athletes, and to those with 2-3 years experience. It has historically been focused on JR, but will be expanding to include the SR and MA categories, still with the same regatta purpose. It is primarily attended by athletes from Vancouver Island. Athletes attend for the race experience, and for the relaxed atmosphere that allows a balance between focusing on racing and fun. This event usually feeds into the progression of regattas every two weeks on Vancouver Island between April and June, with many of the same athletes attending the series.
Learn more about the Maple Bay Rowing Club here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

MetroVancouver Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-04-17 - 2021-04-18 | Burnaby Lake, 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 3C1, Canada
MetroVancouver Regatta hosted by Thunder Rowing Crew.
This 2000m event (1000m for MA) is aimed at two groups – novices looking to gain race experience in appropriate categories, and experienced athletes wanting to test initial speed in combinations for later Spring regattas. It is positioned as a lead up event to the Brentwood and Shawnigan Regattas for JRs. Participants are mainly from the Lower Mainland, but the intention is to eventually be able to also attract teams from the Pacific NorthWest. Athletes attend for race experience on a full 2000m buoyed course.
Learn more about Thunder Rowing Crew here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

RCA LTR Coach Virtual Workshop (Part A)
2021-04-17 14:00 - 18:00
RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop (Part A) via Zoom Saturday April 17th, from 2-6pm This is the first part of the RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop. Participants must complete 2 practical tasks in between the two workshops.

Cost for the LTR Coach Virtual Workshop (including Part A and Part B) is $125
Registration
There are two steps to register, so please make sure to complete both
1. To register on the Coaches Association of Canada please click here
2. To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click here
Registrations close on April 1, 2021. There are 12 spots available so make sure to register early.

If you are unable to attend this workshop, please click here to register your interest in attending a future LTR Coach or RCA Coach Virtual Workshops in 2021.

Monthly Conference Content Series - Roles of a Board and Succession Planning Part 2
2021-04-21 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.
The March 2021 Monthly Conference Content Topic provided an initial opportunity to delve into Roles of a Board and Succession Planning to support local sport organizations across BC. The materials from this session are available above. In April 2021, President of Board Matters Consulting, Rick Nickelchok, will continue with Part 2 of the same topic. This session is appropriate for board members and key leadership at local sport organizations, and is an important pillar in creating a strong, healthy foundation at the local sport level.
Access complete information here

Brentwood Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-04-23 - 2021-04-25 | Brentwood College School, 2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, British Columbia, V0R 2P1, Canada
Brentwood Regatta hosted by Brentwood College School.
The 1500m Brentwood Regatta has been held annually since 1971. This international event is attended by Junior rowers from schools and clubs across BC and the Pacific Northwest of the US. For many, this is the pinnacle event of the Spring season, and it also functions as the qualification regatta for Canadian crews to qualify for Windermere Cup. Aside from the racing, people attend for the experience of the regatta – teams sleep in the gym or classrooms at the school and spend their entire regatta weekend on the campus with on-land events planned throughout the days and evenings.
Learn more about Brentwood College School Rowing here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

RCA LTR Coach Virtual Workshop (Part B)
2021-04-24 14:00 - 18:00
RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop (Part B)
via Zoom
Saturday April 24th, from 2-6pm
This is the second part of the RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop. Participants must have completed Part A, and the 2 tasks in between the two workshops

Level 2 Umpire Seminar (Part 1)
2021-04-26 19:30 - 20:30
The Level 2 Seminar is required once every three years for Level 2, 3, 4, and 5 Umpires in order to meet the standard set by RCA. This Seminar will be offered in a virtual environment over the course of three sessions. The sessions have been scheduled for Monday April 26th, May 17th and June 7th each at 7:30 PM. Each session will run for 60-75 min total. As much participation through chat and discussion as possible is encouraged. Sessions will be collaboratively facilitated by BC’s four Umpire Clinicians and Associate Umpire Clinicians – Mike Bagshawe, Simon Litherland, Tim Henderson and Ge-An Rijniersce.
Complete your registration HERE.

U19 Development Camp (Interior) (Cancelled)
2021-05-08 - 2021-05-09
U19 Development Camp (Interior)
Rowing BC, with support from the Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boating Club, will be hosting a U19 Development Camp at Swan Lake May 8-9, 2021. This camp is intended for U19 athletes interested in experiencing a performance development camp. It is an ideal training opportunity for athletes from Zone 1 (Kootenays), 2 (Thompson-Okanagan), 7 (North West) and 8 (Cariboo-North East) with goals of attending the 2020 BC Summer Games. It is an opportunity to be challenged in a slightly different way than daily club-based training, and connect with athletes from the wider area who are striving for similar goals.
Additional details will be made available closer to the camp date. For more information, contact Rowing BC Provincial Coach, Rob Richards (rob.richards@rowingbc.ca).

Shawnigan Lake Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-05-08 - 2021-05-09 | Shawnigan Lake, 1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, V0R 2W1, Canada
Shawnigan Lake Regatta hosted by Shawnigan Lake School.
This 2000m regatta is for highschool athletes racing for their clubs or schools. It is the last big local regatta on Vancouver Island in the Spring season, and a final chance for a tune up before some teams head to the Canadian Secondary School Regatta. Athletes attending this regatta will often first attend the Maple Bay Regatta and Brentwood Regatta, then attend the Shawnigan Lake Regatta, possibly before attending the Canadian Secondary School Regatta. Participants come from across BC. Hosted in a park, this regatta has a garden picnic atmosphere that is nice for spectators.
Learn more about Shawnigan Lake School Rowing here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

BC Provincial Speed Orders (Cancelled)
2021-05-15 | Burnaby Lake, 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 3C1, Canada
BC Provincial Speed Orders hosted by Rowing BC.
This 2000m event is aimed at performance athletes needing additional race opportunities on a full 2000m buoyed course, and interested in possible selection for Provincial and National teams. This event is mandatory for those who will (or want to) be on the CSI Targeted Athlete List, and will be included in both Rowing BC and Rowing Canada Aviron team selection policies.
Learn more about Rowing BC here.
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Level 2 Umpire Seminar (Part 2)
2021-05-17 19:30 - 20:30

BC Small Boat Championships (Cancelled)
2021-05-22 - 2021-05-24
This regatta will also serve as the Canada Summer Games selection regatta for 2021.
More information will be available closer to the regatta

Monthly Conference Content Series - Rowing BC Strategic Plan 2022-2025
2021-05-26 18:30 - 20:00
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.

Nanaimo Sprints Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-05-29 | Loudon Park, 4347 Victoria Ave, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 2A8, Canada
Nanaimo Sprints Regatta hosted by Nanaimo Rowing Club.
This 1000m event was created as an opportunity to end the Spring season specifically for JR athletes not planning to attend the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Regatta. While performance athletes are welcome, the focus is on the development of novice and JV athletes. This regatta is being expanded to also include opportunities for SR and MA athletes looking for additional race opportunities at this point in the season. For JR athletes, this event is a sister event to the Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta. The ISL *New Additions* JR, SR, MA Sprint back-to-back dates are not considered a conflict as they draw on athletes from different regions of the province.
Learn more about Nanaimo Rowing Club here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta (Cancelled)
2021-05-29 - 2021-05-30 | Delta Deas Slough, 6090 Deas Island Rd, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 5A8, Canada
Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta hosted by Delta Deas Rowing Club.
This 1000m event is an opportunity to end the Spring season specifically for JR athletes not planning to attend the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Regatta. While performance athletes are welcome, the focus is on the development of novice and JV athletes. This event is a sister event to the Nanaimo Sprints Regatta. The back-to-back dates are not considered a conflict as they draw on athletes from different regions of the province.
Learn more about Delta Deas Rowing Club here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

RCA LTR Coach Virtual Workshop (Part A)
2021-05-29 14:30 - 18:30 | Virtual, BC, Canada
RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop (Part A) via Zoom Saturday May 29th, from 2.30-6.30pm. This is the first part of the RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop. Part B is the following Saturday June 5th. 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 $125
Registration
There are two steps to register, so please make sure to complete both
1. To register on the Coaches Association of Canada please click here
2. To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click here
Registrations close on May 22, 2021. There are 12 spots available so make sure to register early.

If you are unable to attend this workshop, please click here to register your interest in attending a future LTR Coach or RCA Coach Virtual Workshops in 2021.

Canucks Autism Network Training
2021-06-02 18:30 - 20:30
Rowing BC has partnered with the Canucks Autism Network to provide training for coaches and leaders at rowing organizations across BC. This interactive workshop will introduce you to a range of practical tools for supporting individuals on the spectrum and other diverse abilities in sport, as well as learn strategies for enhancing communication, building motivation and increasing predictability.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 6:30-8:30 PM
This session will be hosted on Zoom.
Register HERE.
Following this session, Rowing BC will be providing individualized support to rowing organizations interested in pursuing come and try or mini learn to row opportunities targeted specifically at including youth and adults associated with the Canucks Autism Network.

RCA LTR Coach Virtual Workshop (Part B)
2021-06-05 14:30 - 18:30
RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop (Part B) via Zoom Saturday June 5th, from 2.30-6.30pm. This is the second part of the RCA LTR Coach Virtual workshop. Participants must have completed Part A and the practical task in between the two workshops.

Level 2 Umpire Seminar (Part 3)
2021-06-07 19:30 - 20:30

Lap the Lake (Cancelled)
2021-06-12 | Swan Lake, Lochdale Rd, Vernon, British Columbia, V1B 3R8, Canada
Lap the Lake hosted by Vernon Rowing & Dragon Boat Club.
This regatta follows a unique format with 3500m racing in the morning, followed by a regatta BBQ, and 500m racing after lunch. This event is primarily attended by teams from the Interior, as an important chance to race and connect as a community. It is also attended by teams from the Lower Mainland looking for a friendly racing opportunity where each athlete will have more than one chance to race. This event is appropriate for beginners and those who like to row for fun. In addition to the regatta, a special topic speaker or professional development session is usually planned in association with the regatta to make it a fun-filled racing and learning weekend.
Learn more about Vernon Rowing & Dragon Boat Club here
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

Coaches Regatta at Burnaby Lake (Cancelled)
2021-06-12 | Burnaby Lake, 6871 Roberts St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 3C1, Canada
*New Addition* Coaches Regatta at Burnaby Lake
This 2000m event (1000m for MA) was created as an opportunity to mark a distinct end to the Spring racing season for school or club-based athletes not intending to participate over the Summer, and as a chance to provide adequate racing opportunities on a full 2000m (or 1000m for MA) buoyed course in preparation for NorthWest Masters Regatta, Cascadia Regatta and the BC Provincial Championships. Rather than being run by a location-specific Local Organizing Committee, the structure of this regatta relies on the coaches of attending teams to be part of the key infrastructure that enables the regatta to run. It is primarily attended by athletes from the Lower Mainland.
Complete Event Information and Registration will be available through Regatta Central here closer to the event date.

RCA Coach Weekend #1 Virtual Workshop (Part A)
2021-06-12 14:00 - 18:00
RCA Coach Weekend #1 Virtual workshop (Part A) via Zoom Saturday June 12th, from 2.00-6.00pm. This is the first part of the RCACoach Weekend #1 Virtual workshop. Parts B & C are the following Saturdays June 19th and 26th. Participants must complete a practical task in between each workshop.

Cost for the RCA Coach Weekend #1 Virtual Workshop (including Parts A, B and C) is $250
Registration
There are two steps to register, so please make sure to complete both
1. To register on the Coaches Association of Canada please click here
2. To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click here
Registrations close on June 5, 2021. There are 12 spots available so make sure to register early.

If you are unable to attend this workshop, please click here to register your interest in attending a future LTR Coach or RCA Coach Virtual Workshops in 2021.
