RCA National Rowing Championships hosted by Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). Location: TBA Description: This event is used to crown National Champions in small boat categories and determine athlete carding status for the year ahead. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search RCA National Rowing Championships under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair,…
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…
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…
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…
Location: Virtual Description: RCA Coach Weekend #2 Virtual Workshop (Part A) via Zoom Sunday, October 15th, from 2:30-6:30pm. This is the first part of the RCA Coach Weekend #2 Virtual Workshop. Parts B & C are the following Sundays, October 22nd, and October 29th. Participants must complete a practical task in between each workshop, and must have…
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…
Location: Virtual Description: RCA Coach Weekend #2 Virtual Workshop (Part B) via Zoom Sunday, October 22nd, from 2:30-6:30pm. This is the second part of the RCA Coach Weekend #2 Virtual Workshop. Parts A is on the preceding Sunday, October 15th, and Part C is on the following Sunday, October 29th. Participants must complete a practical task in…
North Shore Youth Invitational hosted by Deep Cove Rowing Club. Location: Deep Cove Description: This 500m sprint race for Juniors is primarily directed at novices needing race experience, or a wrap-up event for their Fall season. It is usually attended by athletes from the Lower Mainland, although programs from Vancouver Island have occasionally attended. Umpires at…
Head Up the Creek hosted by False Creek Rowing Club. Location: False Creek, Vancouver Description: This 5000m event has historically been held in March at the start of the Head Race season, but has moved to this date in hopes of better weather, and to provide a clear end to the Head Race season on the Lower…
Location: Virtual Description: RCA Coach Weekend #2 Virtual Workshop (Part C) via Zoom Sunday, October 29th, from 2:30-6:30pm. This is the final part of the RCA Coach Weekend #2 Virtual Workshop. Parts A & B are the preceding Sundays, October 15th and October 22nd. Participants must complete a practical task in between each workshop, and must have…