Rowing British Columbia

WORKSHOP: Intro to coaching para programs
2025-11-30
WHO:
This workshop has been specifically created to support coaches involved in the Row-to-Grow program as well as any other coaches who are curious about offering para programs.
WHAT:
You’ll leave knowing more about:

how to structure initial experiences for this participant population
how to create meaningful alignment with other programs offered at your club
how to make individualized equipment adjustments
and more!

WHERE:
Lower Mainland, location TBA*
*A travel subsidy is available for coaches from outside of the Lower Mainland who will need to take the ferry in order to attend. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca for more details
WHEN:
Sunday, November 30th 10 AM – 2 PM
SIGN UP:
There is no cost to attend this workshop! Please sign up HERE so we can communicate details with you in advance of the workshop.

WORKSHOP: RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with athletes interested in regional and provincial competition (those in the Train to Train and Learn to Compete stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
This workshop is divided into two weekends of learning – RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop and RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop. Rowing BC offers Weekend 1 annually in November and Weekend 2 annually in January. Coaches are encouraged to take these as a set rather than waiting more than a year in between workshops.
In these workshops you will learn about and discuss: Long Term Athlete Development, analyzing rowing technique, analyzing rigging (including adaptations for para athletes), designing a sport program, movement screens, planning a practice, supporting athletes in training, testing and monitoring athlete performance, and supporting competitive experiences.
Following completion of this workshop your status will be “RCA Coach In-Training” and you will be ready to take the RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in-person in Victoria, BC:

Friday, November 28th 6 – 8 PM
Saturday, November 29th 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 30th 9 AM – 5 PM

Full engagement during all sessions is required to have completed the RCA Coach Weekend 1 workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($275 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close at 8 AM on Friday, November 14, 2025. There must be a minimum of 6 registrants at that time for this workshop to proceed. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

WORKSHOP: RCA Performance Coach
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-29
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Performance Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with athletes interested in provincial and national competition (those in the Learn to Compete and Train to Compete stages of Long Term Athlete Development).
RCA Performance Coach includes a series of NCCP multi-sport modules coaches complete through the Locker in addition to a weekend of rowing-specific learning. Find out more HERE.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in-person at the Leander Boat Club, in Hamilton, ON.
Registration:
Coaches are accepted to take this workshop based on an application process. Apply HERE before October 14, 2025 to be considered.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

REGATTA: Head of the Shawnigan (Shawnigan Lake)
2025-11-23
Head of Shawnigan hosted by Shawnigan Lake School Rowing.
Location: Shawnigan Lake School (1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC)
Description: This regatta creates a development regatta for athletes from across BC, but especially Vancouver Island. 3000m and 7000m head racing.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central .
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Jennifer Parfitt.

WORKSHOP: RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop
2025-11-22
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with beginner athletes (those in the Learn to Train stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
In this workshop you will learn about and discuss: safety, analyzing the rowing stroke, Long Term Athlete Development, lesson planning, skills analysis, teaching and learning, rigging, para rowing, and modifying Learn to Row lessons to meet the needs of your club and the participants.
Following completion of this workshop you will be “RCA Learn to Row Coach Trained”.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in multiple formats on this same date:

Victoria In-person Workshop 9 AM – 5 PM – Register HERE
Vancouver In-person Workshop 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM – Register HERE

Note: It may be possible to set up a Virtual offering of this workshop for participants from the Interior if there is sufficient interest. Please email memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you would need/want to make use of the virtual option.
Registration: Registration and payment ($200 workshop fee) is available through the EventBrite links above.
Registration will close on Friday, November 7, 2025. Each workshop offering requires a minimum of 6 participants in order to proceed. If there are fewer than 6 registrants for a given option at the time that registration closes, every effort will be made to include those participants in an option that will be running. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

SEMINAR: Rowing BC Umpire Leadership Forum
2025-11-15
Rowing BC’s Umpire Committee (UC) is made up of Licensed Umpires elected by their peers to serve a 1-2 year term. In general terms, the responsibilities of the UC including ensuring all regatta juries are appropriately filled in advance of regattas, providing oversight to umpire recruitment, education and development, and keeping an eye on the umpire components of Rowing BC’s overall budget. Complete details can be found in the Terms of Reference HERE.
Beginning in 2024, the UC invited Chief Umpires and Clinicians to occasionally provide additional insight on chosen topics through what became known as the Leadership Forum. Through this avenue, the Umpire Committee could both share information with Clinicians and Chief Umpires more frequently than otherwise possible, and have an avenue to solicit their input.
The Umpire Leadership Forum will be meeting in Tsawwassen on Saturday, November 15th. Additional details have been shared directly with the umpires involved.
Want to know more about umpiring in BC? Contact the UC – ucommittee@rowingbc.ca.

Junior Development Camp (Victoria)
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16
November 14-16 Camp Details
OVERVIEW
Come join BC’s top identified Junior athletes at the Rowing BC Junior Development Camp held at Elk Lake in Victoria November 14-16, 2025.
Rowing BC Camps are designed to bring together the province’s top junior rowing athletes for a series of development-focused training opportunities throughout the year. The first camp in this series will serve as an introduction to performance rowing within the province, providing athletes with a chance to showcase their skills, receive expert coaching, and connect with other talented juniors across British Columbia.
In addition to on-water training and technical skill development, the camp offers physiological testing protocols, including sub-maximal step tests, to help athletes and coaches better understand fitness levels, monitor progress, and guide individualized training plans. These camps also play a key role in exploring potential future crews for provincial and national events, giving athletes an early opportunity to be considered for higher-level competition.
This camp marks the beginning of a structured development pathway aimed at identifying and nurturing emerging rowing talent, fostering a strong, connected, and high-performing junior rowing community in BC.
WHO

This camp is intended for top Junior (U17 and U19) athletes from across BC who are in the advanced stages of exploring what it means to be a performance-focused athlete. At this stage, the female athletes are typically achieving sub 8 min 2k ergs times, and the male athletes are typically achieving sub 7 min 2k erg times.
This camp will be coached by Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul, with additional support from coaches successful in applying for the BC Coach Mentorship program.
Want to be involved as a coach at this camp through Rowing BC’s Coach Mentorship Program? Apply HERE before October 20, 2025.

WHAT
This camp is an opportunity to:

Row with the top identified BC Junior athletes in mixed crews
Review Rowing Canada Model Technique and use of video analysis to compare individuals rowing strengths and weaknesses.
Be coached by Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul as well as top University and club coaches.
Undergo physiological testing conducted by CSI Pacific staff physiologists

WHERE
Elk Lake Boathouse 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy. Victoria BC V8Y 2T6
WHEN
Friday, November 14th

1:00 PM Camp General Meeting (Spracklen Room)
1:30 PM Physiological testing by CSI for Athlete Testing Group 1 (Spracklen Room)
1:30 PM Row (12 km tech) for Athlete Testing Group 2
3:30 PM Physiological testing by CSI for Athlete Testing Group 2 (Spracklen Room)
3:30 PM Row (12 km tech) for Athlete Testing Group 1

Saturday, November 15th

8:00 AM Camp General Meeting (Spracklen Room)
8:20 AM Row (16 km tech/drills session in crews)
11:00 AM Erg Session (3 stroke max watts, 1000m at 24)
12:30 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Row (details TBD)
5:30 PM Wrap up and departure

Sunday, November 16th

8:00 AM Camp General Meeting (Spracklen Room)
8:30 AM Row (16 km tech/speed prep in crews)
12:00 PM Row (Speed Check – 2x1500m timed)
2:30 PM Wrap up
3:00 PM Pick up and departure

*Schedule subject to change closer to camp dates.
APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested athletes are invited to apply to be involved in this camp using the form available HERE.
Athlete application forms are due by October 20, 2025.
Athletes will be selected to attend based on having met performance standards communicated in advance of the camp.

For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.
More information about all of Rowing BC’s Junior Development Camps is available HERE.

2025 Rowing BC AGM
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
Find out more about the 2025 Rowing BC AGM HERE.

REGATTA: LVISSA City Championships Regatta (Victoria)
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02
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: Head and Tail of the Gorge (Victoria)
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19
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: Burnaby Lake Small Boat Invitational (Burnaby)
2025-10-05
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 Regatta (Victoria)
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05
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, Maddi Holmes.

REGATTA: Western Canadian University Rowing Championships (Burnaby)
2025-10-04
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 (Surrey)
2025-09-27
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.

WORKSHOP: Rigging
2025-09-21 13:00 - 14:00
Rowing BC Rigging Workshop
Wish you were more confident rigging your own boat, or setting equipment up for the athletes you coach? Bring your questions and curiosity to this rigging workshop hosted by Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul. In this hands-on session, we’ll get out the tools and help you build rigging confidence and knowledge.
This workshop is FREE! Sign up HERE.

UBC Boathouse (7277 River Road, Richmond)
Sunday, September 21st 1:00-2:00 PM

Coaches at this session are eligible for pro-d points through the NCCP.

WORKSHOP: Level 2 Umpire Clinic
2025-09-13
Level 2 Umpire Clinic

Assistant (Level 1) Umpires – If you have been attending regattas this Spring and have had the chance to:

do at least one shift each in the positions of Control, Finish, Start, and Judge at the Start; and
observe (ride along) with a Race Umpire,

then you may be ready to take the Level 2 Umpire Clinic!
The Level 2 Umpire Clinic provides an opportunity to delve deeper into each of the four positions you have already tried, and equips you to also be in the Race Umpire position. After completion of the Level 2 Clinic you will become an Associate Umpire, ready to take on additional roles at your next regatta.
There is no cost to attend the Level 2 Umpire Clinic.
Note: Each clinic requires 4 participants registered before the registration deadline to proceed.
September Hybrid Learning Option

Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, September 11th 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Saturday, September 13th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In-person, Victoria – Rowing BC Office 100-4636 Elk Lake Drive)

REGISTER HERE for the September Hybrid Learning Option.
Registration deadline: Friday, August 22nd
Rowing BC’s Office and the Umpire Clinician facilitating this clinic will be in touch with you to provide final details in the week leading up to this clinic.

Have questions? Contact the Rowing BC Umpire Committee.

WORKSHOP: Rigging
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30
Rowing BC Rigging Workshop
Wish you were more confident rigging your own boat, or setting equipment up for the athletes you coach? Bring your questions and curiosity to this rigging workshop hosted by Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul. In this hands-on session, we’ll get out the tools and help you build rigging confidence and knowledge.
This workshop is FREE! Sign up HERE.

Rowing BC NextGen Training Center, Elk Lake
Thursday, September 11th 6:30-7:30 PM

Coaches at this session are eligible for pro-d points through the NCCP.

WORKSHOP: RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop (Day 3 of 3)
2025-08-31 09:30 - 16:00
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with athletes interested in regional and provincial competition (those in the Train to Train and Learn to Compete stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
This workshop is divided into two weekends of learning – RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop and RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop. In general, it is encouraged that coaches leave a gap between taking these workshops in order to develop their portfolio and use the knowledge gained from the first workshop before returning for the second one.
In these workshops you will learn about and discuss: Long Term Athlete Development, analyzing rowing technique, analyzing rigging (including adaptations for para athletes), designing a sport program, movement screens, planning a practice, supporting athletes in training, testing and monitoring athlete performance, and supporting competitive experiences.
Following completion of this workshop your status will be “RCA Coach In-Training” and you will be ready to take the RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop within a few months (keep an eye out for options in the Fall!).
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in a hybrid format, split across three dates:

Monday, August 25th 5:45-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, August 28th 5:45-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Sunday, August 31st 9:30 AM-4:00 PM (in-person – Vernon, BC)

Full engagement during all three sessions is required to have completed the RCA Coach Weekend 1 workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($275 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close at 8 AM on Monday, August 11th. There must be a minimum of 6 registrants at that time for this workshop to proceed. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

REGATTA: Cascadia Coastal Endurance and Beach Sprints Regatta (Vancouver)
2025-08-30 - 2025-08-31
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.

WORKSHOP: RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop (Day 2 of 3)
2025-08-28 17:45 - 21:00

WORKSHOP: RCA Coach Weekend 1 Hybrid Workshop (Day 1 of 3)
2025-08-25 17:45 - 21:00

WORKSHOP: RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop (In-Person)
2025-08-24
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with beginner athletes (those in the Learn to Train stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
In this workshop you will learn about and discuss: safety, analyzing the rowing stroke, Long Term Athlete Development, lesson planning, skills analysis, teaching and learning, rigging, para rowing, and modifying Learn to Row lessons to meet the needs of your club and the participants.
Following completion of this workshop you will be “RCA Learn to Row Coach Trained”.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in-person, in Vancouver (location TBA closer to the workshop date):

Sunday, August 24th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full engagement for the duration of the session is required to have completed the RCA Learn to Row Coach workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($200 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close on August 11, 2025. There must be a minimum of 6 registrants at that time for this workshop to proceed. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

WORKSHOP: Level 2 Umpire Clinic
2025-08-23
Level 2 Umpire Clinic

Assistant (Level 1) Umpires – If you have been attending regattas this Spring and have had the chance to:

do at least one shift each in the positions of Control, Finish, Start, and Judge at the Start; and
observe (ride along) with a Race Umpire,

then you may be ready to take the Level 2 Umpire Clinic!
The Level 2 Umpire Clinic provides an opportunity to delve deeper into each of the four positions you have already tried, and equips you to also be in the Race Umpire position. After completion of the Level 2 Clinic you will become an Associate Umpire, ready to take on additional roles at your next regatta.
There is no cost to attend the Level 2 Umpire Clinic.
Note: Each clinic requires 4 participants registered before the registration deadline to proceed.
August Hybrid Learning Option

Tuesday, August 19th 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, August 21st 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Saturday, August 23rd 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-person, North Vancouver)

REGISTER HERE for the August Hybrid Learning Option.
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 7th
Rowing BC’s Office and the Umpire Clinician facilitating this clinic will be in touch with you to provide final details in the week leading up to this clinic.

Other opportunities to take the Level 2 Umpire Clinic include:
September Hybrid Learning Option

Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, September 11th 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Saturday, September 13th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In-person, Victoria)

Look for these on the Rowing BC events calendar.

Have questions? Contact the Rowing BC Umpire Committee.

WORKSHOP: RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop (In-Person)
2025-08-17
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with beginner athletes (those in the Learn to Train stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
In this workshop you will learn about and discuss: safety, analyzing the rowing stroke, Long Term Athlete Development, lesson planning, skills analysis, teaching and learning, rigging, para rowing, and modifying Learn to Row lessons to meet the needs of your club and the participants.
Following completion of this workshop you will be “RCA Learn to Row Coach Trained”.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in-person, at Elk Lake in Victoria:

Sunday, August 17th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full engagement for the duration of the session is required to have completed the RCA Learn to Row Coach workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($200 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close on August 4, 2025. There must be a minimum of 6 registrants at that time for this workshop to proceed. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

REGATTA: Nelson Sprints (Nelson)
2025-08-16
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, Elizabeth Lund.

REGATTA: Canada Cup (London, ON)
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-17
2025 Canada Cup Regatta hosted by Western University Boat Club.
Location: London, ON
The 2025 Canada Cup will be hosted by Western University Boat Club from August 11-17. This U21 regatta aims to showcase Canadian rowing in a sprint format that creates an exciting race program. The regatta features singles, doubles, pairs, quads and eights competing over distances of 500m to 2000m.
Important Information:

Canada Cup Technical Package
Canada Cup Bulletin #1

Representing Rowing BC at the Canada Cup Regatta:

2025 Canada Cup Rowing BC Athlete Selection Criteria and Information

Expression of Interest due May 1, 2025

2025 Canada Cup Rowing BC Canada Cup Coach Call for Applications

Applications due to terry.paul@rowingbc.ca by April 15, 2025

For more information about this opportunity, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.

REGATTA: Cadborosaurus Coastal Regatta (Victoria)
2025-08-09
Cadborosaurus Coastal Endurance Regatta hosted by OARCA Coastal Rowing
Location: Cadboro Bay, Saanich
Description: Intended to provide a World Rowing endurance-length course for coastal rowers.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, York Langerfeld.

WORKSHOP: Level 2 Umpire Clinic
2025-08-02
Level 2 Umpire Clinic

Assistant (Level 1) Umpires – If you have been attending regattas this Spring and have had the chance to:

do at least one shift each in the positions of Control, Finish, Start, and Judge at the Start; and
observe (ride along) with a Race Umpire,

then you may be ready to take the Level 2 Umpire Clinic!
The Level 2 Umpire Clinic provides an opportunity to delve deeper into each of the four positions you have already tried, and equips you to also be in the Race Umpire position. After completion of the Level 2 Clinic you will become an Associate Umpire, ready to take on additional roles at your next regatta.
There is no cost to attend the Level 2 Umpire Clinic.
Note: Each clinic requires 4 participants registered before the registration deadline to proceed.
July/August Hybrid Learning Option

Thursday, July 24th 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, July 31st 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Saturday, August 2nd 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In-person, Victoria – Rowing BC Office 100-4636 Elk Lake Drive)

REGISTER HERE for the July/August Hybrid Learning Option.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 17th
Rowing BC’s Office and the Umpire Clinician facilitating this clinic will be in touch with you to provide final details in the week leading up to this clinic.

Other opportunities to take the Level 2 Umpire Clinic include:
August Hybrid Learning Option

Two sessions via Zoom (dates TBA)
Saturday, August 30th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-person, North Vancouver)

September Hybrid Learning Option

Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, September 11th 7:00-9:00 PM (via Zoom)
Saturday, September 13th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (In-person, Victoria)

Look for these on the Rowing BC events calendar.

Have questions? Contact the Rowing BC Umpire Committee.

REGATTA: Cascadia Masters Championships (Burnaby)
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20
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.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Shelley Fletcher.

REGATTA: BC Provincial Championships (Burnaby)
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13
BC Provincial Championships hosted by Rowing BC.
Location: Burnaby Lake, Burnaby
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 2025 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.
