Rowing British Columbia

RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop
2018-02-24 - 2018-02-25 | Rowing British Columbia Office, 155 - 3820 Cessna Dr, Richmond, British Columbia, V7B 0A2, Canada
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop on February 24-25, 2018 in the Lower Mainland. The workshop will likely take place at the Rowing BC Offices (155-3820 Cessna Dr., Richmond), and will be confirmed with workshop participants closer to the date.
The workshop fee is $300.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants; individuals will be registered on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop times are as follows:

Saturday, February 24, 2018: all day (time TBD)
Sunday, February 25, 2018: all day (time TBD)

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
To pay for this workshop, please send a cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or send an e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca (with a password that we’ll be able to figure out!).
For more information on the workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, February 19, 2018.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

Elk Lake Spring Regatta
2018-03-03 - 2018-03-04 | Elk Lake, 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2T6, Canada
Full Event Information: http://www.govikesgo.com/sports/2017/7/29/RegattaInfo1718.aspx

Head Up the Creek Regatta
2018-03-04 | False Creek, False Creek, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Full Event Information: http://www.falsecreekrowingclub.ca/hucr.php
Registration deadline: February 25, 2017

Head of the Fort Regatta
2018-03-10 | Bedford Channel, Bedford Channel, Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Full event information: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/index.jsp?job_id=5274

New Umpire Clinic
2018-03-18 | Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA), Alumni Chip Trail, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 5C2, Canada
Are you interested in joining the umpire community?
This New Umpire Clinic will prepare you to be an Assistant Umpire. Assistant Umpires continue their learning journey by shadowing Licensed Umpires in the five major umpire roles through local regattas as they are available. Assistant Umpires may then choose when they feel ready to move on to Associate Umpire Training and eventually taking the Umpire Exam. Full information on the pathway through umpiring is available here.
There is no cost to becoming an Assistant Umpire. This clinic is great for those interested in pursuing umpiring, as well as those coaches or parents who want to become more knowledgeable about the rules of racing and the role of umpires at events.
Clinic Date: March 18, 2018
Location: CARSA Gym (University of Victoria)
Time: TBA
Registration is available here.
The Rowing BC Umpire Committee is available to answer any additional questions about getting involved.

RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop
2018-03-23 - 2018-03-25
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop on March 23-25, 2018 on Vancouver Island. The precise workshop location will be confirmed with workshop participants closer to the date.
The workshop fee is $300.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants; individuals will be registered on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop times are as follows:

Friday, March 23, 2018: 6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday, March 24, 2018: 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday, March 25, 2018: 8 AM-3 PM

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
To pay for this workshop, please send a cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or send an e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca (with a password that we’ll be able to figure out!).
For more information on the workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, March 19, 2018.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

26th Annual Brown Cup
2018-04-07 | John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse, 7277 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1X5, Canada

Dueling Over a Grand
2018-04-07 - 2018-04-08 | Elk Lake, 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2T6, Canada
Full event information: http://www.vcrc.bc.ca/regattas-and-events/vcrc-regattas/duelling-over-a-grand

Maple Bay Annual Regatta
2018-04-14 | Art Mann Park, 5990 Indian Rd, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 5L9, Canada

Brentwood Regatta
2018-04-27 - 2018-04-29 | Brentwood College School, 2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, British Columbia, V0R 2P1, Canada
Full event information: http://regatta.brentwood.bc.ca/#/?l=left

RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop (Interior)
2018-05-05 - 2018-05-06
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop on May 5-6, 2018 in Cranbrook. The precise workshop location will be confirmed with workshop participants closer to the date.
The workshop fee is $200.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants; individuals will be registered on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop times are as follows:

Saturday, May 5, 2018: 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday, May 6, 2018: 8 AM-3 PM

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
To pay for this workshop, please send a cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or send an e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca (with a password that we’ll be able to figure out!).
For more information on the workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, April 30, 2018.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

Shawnigan Lake Regatta
2018-05-11 - 2018-05-13 | Shawnigan Lake, 1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, V0R 2W1, Canada

Coach Professional Development Session: Coaching Para Rowing (Island)
2018-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gorge Rowing Club Boathouse, 2940 Jutland Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 5J9, Canada
Rowing BC is offering a Coach Professional Development Session focused on Coaching Para Rowing twice this May – once on Vancouver Island and once in the Lower Mainland. Whether as a first introduction to coaching para rowing, or as a refresher for those who haven’t coached para for a while, this session will provide familiarity and practical experience with coaching para rowing.

Come dressed to strap in and experience rowing a para boat for yourself.

This session is available on Vancouver Island at the Gorge Narrows Rowing Club May 19th 11 AM-1 PM. There is no cost and lunch is provided. To register, complete the sign up form here.

This session will also be made available on the Lower Mainland at the Vancouver Rowing Club May 20th 11 AM-2 PM. More information available here.

For more information on this, or other, Coach Professional Development Sessions please contact Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator, Martin George.

Para Rowing Come and Try
2018-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Gorge Rowing Club Boathouse, 2940 Jutland Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 5J9, Canada
Gorge Narrows Rowing Club will be hosting a Para Rowing Come and Try Event May 19th 1-4 PM. Anyone interested in learning more about para rowing opportunities is welcome to attend. Participants are invited to try a boat for the first time, and should come dressed in activewear.
For more info, contact Lisa Tschannen at 250-995-2290 or everyonerows@smusrowing.ca
Find our more about para rowing here.

Coach Professional Development Session: Coaching Para Rowing (Mainland)
2018-05-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Vancouver Rowing Club, 450 Stanley Park Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 3E2, Canada
Rowing BC is offering a Coach Professional Development Sessions focused on Coaching Para Rowing twice this May – once on Vancouver Island and once in the Lower Mainland. Whether as a first introduction to coaching para rowing, or as a refresher for those who haven’t coached para for a while, this session will provide familiarity and practical experience with coaching para rowing.

Come dressed to strap in and experience rowing a para boat for yourself.

This session is available on on the Lower Mainland at the Vancouver Rowing Club May 20th 11 AM-2 PM. There is no cost and lunch is provided. To register, complete the sign up form here.

This session will also be made available Vancouver Island at the Gorge Narrows Rowing Club May 19th 11 AM-1 PM. More information available here.

For more information on this, or other, Coach Professional Development Sessions please contact Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator, Martin George.

Nanaimo Sprints
2018-05-26 | Nanaimo, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Delta Deas Scholastic Regatta
2018-05-26 - 2018-05-27 | Delta Deas Slough, 6090 Deas Island Rd, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 5A8, Canada

RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop
2018-06-02 - 2018-06-04 | Rowing British Columbia Office, 155 - 3820 Cessna Dr, Richmond, British Columbia, V7B 0A2, Canada
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop on June 2-3, 2018 at the Vancouver Rowing Club.
The workshop fee is $300.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants; individuals will be registered on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop times are as follows:

Saturday, June 2, 2018: 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday, June 3, 2018: 8 AM-3 PM

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
To pay for this workshop, please send a cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or send an e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca (with a password that we’ll be able to figure out!).
For more information on the workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, May 28, 2018.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

Lap the Lake
2018-06-09 | Swan Lake, Lochdale Rd, Vernon, British Columbia, V1B 3R8, Canada

RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop (Lower Mainland)
2018-06-09 - 2018-06-10 | Vancouver Rowing Club, 450 Stanley Park Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 3E2, Canada
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop on June 9-10, 2018 at the Vancouver Rowing Club.
The workshop fee is $200.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants; individuals will be registered on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop times are as follows:

Saturday, June 9, 2018: 10 AM-5 PM
Sunday, June 10, 2018: 10 AM-5 PM

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
To pay for this workshop, please send a cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or send an e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca (with a password that we’ll be able to figure out!).
For more information on the workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, June 4, 2018.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop (Island)
2018-06-09 - 2018-06-10 | St. Michaels University School, 3400 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 4P5, Canada
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop on June 9-10, 2018 on Vancouver Island. The precise workshop location will be confirmed with workshop participants closer to the date.
The workshop fee is $200.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants; individuals will be registered on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop times are as follows:

Saturday, June 9, 2018: 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday, June 10, 2018: 8 AM-3 PM

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
To pay for this workshop, please send a cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or send an e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca (with a password that we’ll be able to figure out!).
For more information on the workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, June 4, 2018.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

New Umpire Clinic
2018-06-10 | Swan Lake, Lochdale Rd, Vernon, British Columbia, V1B 3R8, Canada
Are you interested in joining the umpire community?
This New Umpire Clinic will prepare you to be an Assistant Umpire. Assistant Umpires continue their learning journey by shadowing Licensed Umpires in the five major umpire roles through local regattas as they are available. Assistant Umpires may then choose when they feel ready to move on to Associate Umpire Training and eventually taking the Umpire Exam. Full information on the pathway through umpiring is available here.
There is no cost to becoming an Assistant Umpire. This clinic is great for those interested in pursuing umpiring, as well as those coaches or parents who want to become more knowledgeable about the rules of racing and the role of umpires at events.
Clinic Date: June 10, 2018
Location: Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club
Time: TBA
Registration is available here.
The Rowing BC Umpire Committee is available to answer any additional questions about getting involved.

Regatta Master Online Training
2018-06-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-06-18 18:30 - 20:00
With the new RegattaCentral system for regatta entries, Regatta Hosts have the option to create heatsheets/draws using a downloaded Excel document of participant data, or by using a third-party application like RegattaData and RegattaMaster.
This Pro-D session is targeted at Administrators and Regatta Hosts who are interested in using RegattaMaster and would like additional hands-on training before trying to use it in real-time for an event. This training will run in two parts with a mini homework/experience assignment in between. It is intended to provide structured practice in real-life regatta scenarios. Your specific questions and concerns are very much welcome and invited. The training content is for you!
Coaches who are involved in regatta hosting are also encouraged to attend, and will receive NCCP Pro-D points for their participation.
Sessions will be held Monday, June 11th 6:30-8:00 PM and Monday, June 18th 6:30-8:00 PM.
Training will be held via screen sharing in GoToMeeting. Participants must download GoToMeeting and RegattaMaster prior to attending.
There is no cost to participate. Rowing BC is offering this training as a service to our valued Regatta Host volunteers.
To attend, register here. Additional instructions will be provided via email before the first session.

Rowing BC Masters Camp (Nanaimo)
2018-06-15 - 2018-06-17 | Long Lake, 4295 Victoria Ave, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 2A9, Canada
Date: June 15-17th
Location: Nanaimo
Hosts: Rowing BC, Nanaimo Rowing Club
Topic: Technical Development Camp
Guest Coaches: Drew Harrison, second guest coach TBA
Minimum participants: 12
Cost to participate: $260
This camp on Long Lake in Nanaimo, BC is intended to provide an opportunity for Masters rowers to work with highly skilled coaches to fine-tune the technical aspects of their rowing. The weekend will include four on-water rowing sessions complimented by video analysis, injury prevention and yoga sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to network and connect with rowers from other areas of the province during group lunches and dinners at some of the favourite spots for rowers in Nanaimo. Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for all participants. All participants must be confident rowing a single or pair.
Featured Coach: Drew Harrison
Drew Harrison loves coaching and rowing and feels effective rowing for Masters is just as important as it is for World Champions. Drew has coached in 4 Olympics and numerous World Championships and has been National Coach in Japan and Canada. He recently spent 3 months as Head Coach at the Asian Rowing Federation High Performance Training Camp in China. He has led many coaching development workshops in Canada, U.S., Japan, and several other countries. He also rows a lot. Drew started rowing in 1964 as a novice at Syracuse University where he is a member of the Rowing Hall of Fame and is a Letter Winner of Distinction. “Let’s have a lot of fun sculling effectively at this camp.”
Weekend Overview:
Friday, June 15th
6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday, June 16th
7:30 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Complete your registration form here. Registration deadline: Friday, June 1st
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Each participant is expected to also arrange equipment for use at the camp (ex. car-top a single from their home training location to the camp location). Storage for equipment during the camp will be provided at the host site. Participants unable to provide their own equipment should contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca for alternative options.

RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop
2018-06-15 - 2018-06-17
Rowing BC is hosting an RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop on June 15-17, 2018 on Vancouver Island. The precise workshop location will be confirmed with workshop participants closer to the date.
The workshop fee is $300.00 per person. Workshop participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Payment can be made either by cheque (in person at the workshop) or by e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
The workshop requires a minimum of 10 participants; individuals will be registered on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop times are as follows:

Friday, June 15, 2018: 6:30-9:30 PM
Saturday, June 16, 2018: 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday, June 17, 2018: 8 AM-3 PM

Participants should plan to bring their own snacks and lunches.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the Online Workshop Registration Form.
To pay for this workshop, please send a cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or send an e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca (with a password that we’ll be able to figure out!).
For more information on the workshop, visit our Coach Education Workshops page.
The registration deadline for this course is Monday, June 11, 2018.
If you would like to partake in an RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please contact Martin George, Rowing BC Para Coach and Coaching Coordinator at paracoach@rowingbc.ca.

Rowing BC Masters Camp (Kamloops)
2018-06-16 - 2018-06-17 | Shumway Lake
Date: June 16-17th
Location: Kamloops
Hosts: Rowing BC, Kamloops Rowing Club
Topic: Speed Training Camp
Guest Coaches: Craig Rutherford, second guest coach TBA
Minimum participants: 12
Cost to participate: $260
This camp on Shumway Lake in Kamloops, BC is an opportunity for Masters rowers to take advantage of a buoyed course to do speed training with highly skilled coaches. The Kamloops Rowing Club will host a barbeque dinner to wrap up the first day of the camp. Participants will also benefit from video analysis, injury prevention and yoga sessions along with four on-water rowing sessions. Registration includes a limited-edition Rowing BC Masters Camp long-sleeved technical shirt for all participants. All participants must be confident rowing a single or pair.
Weekend Overview:
Saturday, June 16th
7:30 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 AM-3:30 PM
Registration:
Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations received after a camp is full will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Completed registration includes submission of an online registration form along with payment made by cheque to the Rowing BC office (155-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2) or e-transfer to admin@rowingbc.ca.
Complete your registration form here. Registration deadline: Friday, June 8th
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Each participant is expected to also arrange equipment for use at the camp (ex. car-top a single from their home training location to the camp location). Storage for equipment during the camp will be provided at the host site. Participants unable to provide their own equipment should contact sonja.lonne@rowingbc.ca for alternative options.

Para Rowing Come and Try Day
2018-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Delta Deas Slough, 6090 Deas Island Rd, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 5A8, Canada
Delta Deas Rowing Club will be hosting a Para Rowing Come and Try Event June 16th 10 AM-2 PM. Anyone interested in learning more about para rowing opportunities is welcome to attend. Participants are invited to try a boat for the first time, and should come dressed in activewear.
For more info, contact Drew Edwards at 778-977-6929 or drew.edwards@deltadeas.com
Find our more about para rowing here.

Race on the Rock
2018-06-23 | Salt Spring Island Rowing Club, Canada

Challenge West/BC Championships
2018-07-13 - 2018-07-15 | Elk Lake, 5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2T6, Canada
Full event information is on the VCRC website
Registration through Regatta Central
