Rowing British Columbia

Junior Development Camp (Vancouver)
2025-12-14
Come join BC’s top identified Junior athletes at the Rowing BC Junior Development Camp held in Vancouver on December 14, 2025.
Interested athletes are invited to APPLY HERE. Applications close November 24, 2025.
Get involved at this camp through Rowing BC’s Coach Mentorship Program! Two coaches will be selected to be involved, and will be thanked with an honoarium for their time. APPLY HERE to be considered. Applications close November 24, 2025.
For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.
More information about all of Rowing BC’s Development Camps and performance opportunities can be found HERE.

RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18
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 Trained” and you will be ready to complete your RCA Coach evaluation shortly afterwards.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in-person in Vancouver, BC hosted at the Vancouver Rowing Club (450 Stanley Park Drive):

Friday, January 16th 6 – 8 PM
Saturday, January 17th 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, January 18th 9 AM – 5 PM

Full engagement during all sessions is required to have completed the RCA Coach Weekend 2 workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($275 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close at 8 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026. 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.
Coaches must have completed the RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop before attending the RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop.
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.

Junior Performance Camp (Victoria)
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25
Come join BC’s top identified Junior athletes at the Rowing BC Junior Development Camp held in Victoria on January 24-25, 2026.
Interested athletes are invited to APPLY HERE
Get involved at this camp through Rowing BC’s Coach Mentorship Program! Two coaches will be selected to be involved, and will be thanked with an honorarium for their time.
Interested coaches are invited toAPPLY HERE
Applications close January 7, 2026.
For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.
More information about all of Rowing BC’s Development Camps and performance opportunities can be found HERE.

REGATTA: Beat the Beast (Vancouver)
2026-01-31
Beat the Beast hosted by St. George’s School Rowing.
Location: St. George’s School (4175 W 29th Ave, Vancouver, BC)
Description: This indoor rowing 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 St. George’s School Rowing.

REGATTA: Kraken Erg (Mill Bay)
2026-02-01
Kraken Erg hosted by Brentwood College School Rowing.
Location: Brentwood College School (2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, BC)
Description: This indoor rowing 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.

WORKSHOP: Level 2 Umpire Clinic
2026-02-14
Level 2 Umpire Clinic

Assistant (Level 1) Umpires – If you attended a few regattas last season 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.
February Hybrid Learning Option

Tuesday, February 2nd 7:00-9:00 PM
Saturday, February 14th 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (In-person, Vancouver – location TBA)

Contact ucommittee@rowingbc.ca to sign up.
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.

Rowing BC Annual Umpire Seminar
2026-02-21
Mark your calendar!
Rowing BC’s Annual Umpire Seminar has been scheduled as follows:

Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Mary Winspear Center in Sidney, BC

The underlying theme of this seminar is collaboration and celebration. We are crafting an agenda of topics that will be approached in an interactive and collaborative way, ensuring you can fully engage with each of the topics in a way that is relevant to you. We also look forward to using this day to celebrate some of the notable accomplishments of individual umpires over the past year, and will be enjoying a catered lunch to show our appreciation of the entire umpire community!
A complete agenda will be shared in the New Year. In the meantime, please use the link below to complete the Annual Umpire Seminar registration form so we can plan with accurate numbers.
Complete your registration form HERE.

Rowing BC Umpire Committee Elections
During the Annual Umpire Seminar, an election will be held to select up to 6 members for the 2026 Rowing BC Umpire Committee.

Registered, Licensed Umpires who have actively participated in regattas during the previous year are eligible for election to the Rowing BC Umpire Committee. Ideally, there will be representation on the Committee from at least two of the three regions of the province (Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland and Interior). Where practical, the Committee is intended to include an Umpire Clinician and a Certified Chief Umpire.
If you would like to submit your name for inclusion in the election, please complete the Expression of Interest form below by Friday, January 23rd.
Candidate bios will be shared in advance of the Annual Umpire Seminar to support all Licensed Umpires to make informed decisions when it comes time to vote.
Thank you in advance to everyone who puts their name forward to serve on the Rowing BC Umpire Committee.

Submit a Rowing BC Umpire Committee Expression of Interest form HERE.

Find out more about umpiring in BC by contacting the Rowing BC Umpire Committee – ucommittee@rowingbc.ca

U17 Development Camp (Shawnigan Lake)
2026-02-22
This camp is specifically designed for U17 athletes with an interest in representing their Zone at the 2026 BC Summer Games in July. Come train alongside other U17 athletes and learn what to expect from the BC Summer Games selection and competition process.

This is a one-day, full-day camp running from 8 AM – 3 PM on Sunday, February 22 hosted at Shawnigan Lake School (1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake). The camp will be coached by Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul, supported by additional coaches from Junior programs across Zone 6 – Vancouver Island.

All U17 athletes are invited to attend.

Register HERE!
Registration deadline: 8 pm on February 9, 2026

For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.
More information about all of Rowing BC’s Development Camps and performance opportunities can be found HERE.

WORKSHOP: Para Coach Workshop - How to find/create meaningful competition opportunities
2026-02-26
Para Coach Workshop:
How to find/create meaningful competition opportunities, and understanding the RCA Rules of Racing
WHO: Coaches of para programs as well as para athletes and their families are invited to attend this workshop
WHAT: Before the Spring racing season begins, this interactive webinar will create an opportunity to further discuss how to find/create meaningful competition opportunities for para athletes within the BC Regatta Calendar. By approaching this topic together, we can ensure that all of the coaches are on the same page regarding the who/what/when/where/why/how of meaningful racing before the entry deadlines start to loom.
WHERE: Virtual workshop via Zoom
WHEN: Thursday, February 26th from 6-8 PM
Register for your Zoom link HERE.

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

U17 Development Camp (Lower Mainland)
2026-03-01
This camp is specifically designed for U17 athletes with an interest in representing their Zone at the 2026 BC Summer Games in July. Come train alongside other U17 athletes and learn what to expect from the BC Summer Games selection and competition process.

This is a one-day, full-day camp running from 10 AM – 3 PM on Sunday, March 1, hosted at the John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse (7277 River Rd, Richmond). The camp will be coached by Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul, supported by additional coaches from Junior programs across Zone 3 – Fraser Valley, Zone 4 – Fraser River, and Zone 5 – Vancouver Central Coast.

All U17 athletes are invited to attend.
Register HERE!
Registration deadline: 8 pm on February 17, 2026

For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.
More information about all of Rowing BC’s Development Camps and performance opportunities can be found HERE.

WORKSHOP: Hands-on Rigging Workshop
2026-03-01
Rowing BC Rigging Workshop
WHERE: UBC Boathouse (7277 River Road, Richmond)
WHEN: Sunday, March 1, 2026 4-5 PM
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 session is also applicable for coaches setting up equipment for para athletes.
This workshop is FREE!
Coaches at this session are eligible for pro-d points through the NCCP.
Sign up HERE so we know who to expect.

WORKSHOP: RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop
2026-03-07
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 the Vancouver Rowing Club (450 Stanley Park Drive) from 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM on Saturday, March 7th.
Registration: Registration and payment ($200 workshop fee) is available through the EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close on Sunday, March 1st. 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.

REGATTA: Elk Lake Spring Regatta (Victoria)
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08
Elk Lake Spring Regatta hosted by Victoria City Rowing Club.
Location: Victoria City Rowing Club (5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, BC)
Description: 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.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to the VCRC Club Manager.

WORKSHOP: RCA Coastal Coach Workshop (Virtual Component)
2026-03-19
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Coastal Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with coastal rowers.

This workshop is divided into two components – a virtual component and an in-person component. Coaches should plan to attend a virtual component and an in-person component in the same season if possible as the content is interconnected.

In the coastal workshops you will learn about and discuss: coastal rowing safety, training and race skills, boat handling, rigging, and Rules of Racing.

Details:
This workshop will be delivered virtually (via Zoom) over the combination of two evenings:

Thursday, March 19th 6-9 PM
Tuesday, March 24th 6-9 PM

Full engagement during all sessions is required to receive credit for this workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($75 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close at 8 AM on Thursday, March 12, 2026. There must be a minimum of 4 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 Coastal Coach Workshop (Virtual Component)
2026-03-24
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Coastal Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with coastal rowers.

This workshop is divided into two components – a virtual component and an in-person component. Coaches should plan to attend a virtual component and an in-person component in the same season if possible as the content is interconnected.

In the coastal workshops you will learn about and discuss: coastal rowing safety, training and race skills, boat handling, rigging, and Rules of Racing.

Details:
This workshop will be delivered virtually (via Zoom) over the combination of two evenings:

Thursday, March 19th 6-9 PM
Tuesday, March 24th 6-9 PM

Full engagement during all sessions is required to receive credit for this workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($75 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close at 8 AM on Friday, March 6, 2026. 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.

Junior Development Camp (Victoria)
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-29
Come join BC’s top identified Junior athletes at the Rowing BC Junior Development Camp held in Victoria on March 26-29, 2026.

General details:
Location – Victoria, BC: Elk Lake
Cost – $425.00
Dates – Thursday, March 26 (9am start) to Sunday, March 29 (2pm finish)
*All associated expenses related to transportation, food and accommodation will be the responsibility of the athlete.

Who this camp is for:

Interested athletes should have been involved in previous Rowing BC Camps and must meet minimum 2k erg standards (Female – 7:45, Male – 6:45)
Other consideration will be on coach recommendation.

What to expect:

This camp will be a follow up for athletes that attended Rowing BC’s November and January Development Camps.
The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Physiologists will be on hand to conduct a followup Sub Max Lactate Step Test – results will be an indication of the effectiveness of the athletes training over the winter.
Another unique feature for this camp will be a seminar presented by CSI Pacific Sports Psychologist, Geoff Hackett, who will discuss strategies and techniques for Mental Performance in preparation for the spring and summer racing seasons

APPLY BY FEBRUARY 27th to be considered for this camp.

Access the athlete application form HERE
Access the coach mentorship program application form HERE

For questions, contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.
More information about all of Rowing BC’s Development Camps and performance opportunities can be found HERE.

REGATTA: Brown Cup (Victoria)
2026-03-28
Brown Cup hosted by University of Victoria
Location: Gorge Waterway, Victoria
Description: 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.
More information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Aalbert Van Schothorst.

REGATTA: Head of the Fort (Fort Langley)
2026-04-04
Head of the Fort hosted by Fort Langley Community Rowing Club.
Location: Bedford Channel, Fort Langley
Description: This 4.4 km head race event is intended to provide a start-of-season racing opportunity on the Lower Mainland.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Head of the Fort under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Lisa Samuel.

WORKSHOP: Level 3 Umpire Clinic
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-05
Level 3 Umpire Clinic

Licensed (Level 2) Umpires who are interested in learning more about the Chief Umpire role or becoming a Chief Umpire are invited to take the Level 3 Umpire Clinic. This clinic forms the foundation for becoming a Chief Umpire, and prepares umpires to take on the role of Associate Chief Umpire at upcoming regattas to gain the practical experience required before completing the final exam.
There is no cost to attend the Level 3 Umpire Clinic.
Details:

Saturday, April 4, 2026 and Sunday, April 5, 2026 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Rowing BC Office (100 – 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria)

Contact ucommittee@rowingbc.ca to sign up.
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.

REGATTA: St. George's/Vancouver College Boatrace (Richmond)
2026-04-11
St. George’s/Vancouver College Boat Race hosted by St. George’s School Rowing and Vancouver College Rowing.
Location: Fraser River, Richmond or False Creek, Vancouver (in alternating years)
Description: This is an annual contest between St. George’s and Vancouver College. 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 Fraser River or within False Creek.
More information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to St. George’s Rowing.

REGATTA: Maple Bay Regatta (Duncan)
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12
Maple Bay Regatta hosted by Maple Bay Rowing Club.
Location: Quamichan Lake, Duncan
Description: This regatta on a fully-buoyed course is offered to help prepare Juniors for the Brentwood, Shawnigan, and CSSRA regattas coming later in the season.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Dave Symonds.

REGATTA: Cadborosaurus Coastal Regatta (Victoria)
2026-04-19
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.

REGATTA: Brentwood Regatta (Mill Bay)
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26
Brentwood Regatta hosted by Brentwood College School Rowing.
Location: Brentwood College School (2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, BC)
Description: 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.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, David Calder.

SELECTION EVENT: BC Summer Games Zone 5
2026-05-03
The BC Summer Games is a four-day event that takes place every two years, providing one of the few opportunities for Junior athletes to experience a multi-sport games.
At the 2026 BC Summer Games, over 3000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports hosted by the City of Kelowna. Rowing will be represented by 8 Zone teams, each consisting of 2 coaches and 8 U17 athletes (4 male and 4 female). Athletes from each Zone will race in the Men’s and Women’s 1x, Men’s and Women’s 2x, Men’s and Women’s 4x, and Mixed 4x event categories on a 1000m course on Swan Lake in Vernon, BC.
Find out which Zone you live in HERE.

Zone Selection Events
Each zone has a process for receiving Expressions of Interest from eligible athletes, along with an in-person selection event that will be used to select the 8 athletes for the Zone team. Follow the button below to read the full Zone 1 Selection Document.
The Zone 5 Selection Event will take place on May 3.
Expressions of Interest are due by April 29.
Read the complete Zone 5 Selection Document HERE.

Development Camps
Rowing BC has been hosting U17 Development Camps for each Zone where athletes can train alongside peers with similar goals, and be coached by the Zone coaches for their region. Zone 6 had a chance to attend a camp at Shawnigan Lake in February 2026. Zone 3, 4, 5 had the chance to attend a camp in Richmond in March 2026. The Zone 1 and 2 camp is coming up in June!
Registration is open for athletes selected to the Zone 1 and 2 teams, as well as other interested U17 athletes from the region. A second, U19 stream, is also available for this camp.
Spots are expected to fill up quickly! Don’t miss your chance.
Register for the June 14th U17 and U18 Development Camp in Vernon HERE.

Have questions about the 2026 BC Summer Games?
Reach out to Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.

REGATTA: Shawnigan Lake Regatta (Shawnigan Lake)
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10
Shawnigan Lake Regatta hosted by Shawnigan Lake School Rowing.
Location: Shawnigan Lake School (1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC)
Description: 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.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Jennifer Parfitt.

WORKSHOP: Level 2 Umpire Clinic
2026-05-16
Level 2 Umpire Clinic

Assistant (Level 1) Umpires – If you attended a few regattas last season 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.
Details:

Monday, May 11, 2026 7:00-9:00 PM via Zoom
Saturday, May 16th 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Rowing BC Office (100 – 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria)

Registration:
Complete the registration form HERE to sign up.
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.

SELECTION EVENT: BC Summer Games Zone 6
2026-05-16
The BC Summer Games is a four-day event that takes place every two years, providing one of the few opportunities for Junior athletes to experience a multi-sport games.
At the 2026 BC Summer Games, over 3000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports hosted by the City of Kelowna. Rowing will be represented by 8 Zone teams, each consisting of 2 coaches and 8 U17 athletes (4 male and 4 female). Athletes from each Zone will race in the Men’s and Women’s 1x, Men’s and Women’s 2x, Men’s and Women’s 4x, and Mixed 4x event categories on a 1000m course on Swan Lake in Vernon, BC.
Find out which Zone you live in HERE.

Zone Selection Events
Each zone has a process for receiving Expressions of Interest from eligible athletes, along with an in-person selection event that will be used to select the 8 athletes for the Zone team. Follow the button below to read the full Zone 1 Selection Document.
The Zone 6 Selection Event will take place on May 16.
Expressions of Interest are due by April 30.
Read the complete Zone 6 Selection Document HERE.

Development Camps
Rowing BC has been hosting U17 Development Camps for each Zone where athletes can train alongside peers with similar goals, and be coached by the Zone coaches for their region. Zone 6 had a chance to attend a camp at Shawnigan Lake in February 2026. Zone 3, 4, 5 had the chance to attend a camp in Richmond in March 2026. The Zone 1 and 2 camp is coming up in June!
Registration is open for athletes selected to the Zone 1 and 2 teams, as well as other interested U17 athletes from the region. A second, U19 stream, is also available for this camp.
Spots are expected to fill up quickly! Don’t miss your chance.
Register for the June 14th U17 and U18 Development Camp in Vernon HERE.

Have questions about the 2026 BC Summer Games?
Reach out to Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.

SELECTION EVENT: BC Summer Games Zone 8
2026-05-18
The BC Summer Games is a four-day event that takes place every two years, providing one of the few opportunities for Junior athletes to experience a multi-sport games.
At the 2026 BC Summer Games, over 3000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports hosted by the City of Kelowna. Rowing will be represented by 8 Zone teams, each consisting of 2 coaches and 8 U17 athletes (4 male and 4 female). Athletes from each Zone will race in the Men’s and Women’s 1x, Men’s and Women’s 2x, Men’s and Women’s 4x, and Mixed 4x event categories on a 1000m course on Swan Lake in Vernon, BC.
Find out which Zone you live in HERE.

Zone Selection Events
Each zone has a process for receiving Expressions of Interest from eligible athletes, along with an in-person selection event that will be used to select the 8 athletes for the Zone team. Follow the button below to read the full Zone 1 Selection Document.
The Zone 8 Selection Event will be based on submitted erg scores.
Expressions of Interest are due by May 18.
Read the complete Zone 8 Selection Document HERE.

Development Camps
Rowing BC has been hosting U17 Development Camps for each Zone where athletes can train alongside peers with similar goals, and be coached by the Zone coaches for their region. Zone 6 had a chance to attend a camp at Shawnigan Lake in February 2026. Zone 3, 4, 5 had the chance to attend a camp in Richmond in March 2026. The Zone 1 and 2 camp is coming up in June!
Registration is open for athletes selected to the Zone 1 and 2 teams, as well as other interested U17 athletes from the region. A second, U19 stream, is also available for this camp.
Spots are expected to fill up quickly! Don’t miss your chance.
Register for the June 14th U17 and U18 Development Camp in Vernon HERE.

Have questions about the 2026 BC Summer Games?
Reach out to Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.

REGATTA: Nanaimo Sprints Regatta (Nanaimo)
2026-05-23
Nanaimo Sprints hosted by Nanaimo Rowing Club.
Location: Long Lake, Nanaimo
Description: 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.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to the Local Organizing Committee Chair.

REGATTA: Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta (Delta)
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24
Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta hosted by Delta Deas Rowing Club.
Location: Deas Slough, Delta
Description: 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.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central
Questions can be directed to the Local Organizing Committee Chair.
