Rowing BC’s Support to the Performance Pathway
What is offered by Rowing BC
In addition to what is available through each local rowing organization, Rowing BC offers specific support to up-and-coming performance athletes and their coaches through:
- Training at the BC NextGen Performance Centre at Elk Lake in Victoria, BC
- Development Camps* – follow the button on this page to find out more
- Collaboration with Canadian Sport Institute – Pacific (CSI-P) to identify athletes for the Targeted Athlete List
- Support to coaches and athletes involved in the BC Summer Games
- Selection of high performing athletes to represent Team BC at the National Rowing Championships and/or Canada Cup
- Personalized club visits and support to coaches working with performance athletes
- Collaboration with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) to ensure top athletes are noticed and given appropriate opportunities to train alongside/with National Team Athletes when possible
*Rowing BC is also able to offer tailor-made development camps for local rowing organizations as requested. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca to find out more about creating a custom camp for your athletes in their home training environment.
Rowing BC Junior Development Camps provide performance-oriented athletes, in the Train to Compete stage of Long Term Athlete Development, an opportunity for additional training alongside the other top Junior athletes in British Columbia. These camps elevate performance standards, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared to compete at higher levels while promoting the growth of rowing in the region, through the following:
- Skill Development: The camps provide a structured environment for athletes to improve their rowing techniques, strength, and conditioning, allowing them to refine their skills under expert coaching.
- Individualized Coaching: Athletes receive personalized feedback and guidance, helping them to identify strengths and areas for improvement, which can accelerate their development.
- Competition Preparation: The camps simulate competitive environments, preparing athletes mentally and physically for upcoming regattas and challenges.
- Talent Identification: They serve as a platform for identifying and nurturing emerging talent, ensuring that Rowing BC can support the next generation of elite rowers.
- Community Building: Performance camps strengthen the rowing community by connecting athletes and coaches, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in the sport.
2025/2026 Camp Dates (follow the link for more information on each specific camp):
- November 14-16, 2025 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
- December 14, 2025 Vancouver
- January 24-25, 2026 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
- March 26-29, 2026 BCNGPC – Elk Lake
An application form for interested athletes will be included on the Rowing BC website closer to each camp date. 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.
In addition to these camps, Rowing BC offers a stream of Development Camps for interested U17 athletes with the specific intention of preparing for the 2026 BC Summer Games.
2025/2026 U17 Camp Dates (follow the link for more information on each specific camp):
Finally, don’t miss out on a great camp experience in the Interior at Rowing BC’s Annual Vernon Development Camp on the day after the Lap the Lake Regatta!
Have additional questions? Reach out to Rowing BC.
Not sure where you fit in?
The best place to start is by making use of the competitive training and racing opportunities provided at your local rowing organization. Make sure to:
- Participate in erg training/racing as erg scores are a key component of selection to the BC NextGen Performance Centre, and other provincial/national performance opportunities
- Compete in key regattas like the Rowing BC Provincial Championships (or the Canadian University Rowing Championships for university athletes), so that you have directly comparable on-water results for selection purposes
- Apply to attend Rowing BC Development Camps when applicable
Athletes who meet certain selection criteria may be eligible to train as Seasonal, Regional or Centralized athlete at BC’s NextGen Performance Centre to receive direct coaching from Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul and receive the additional benefits provided to athletes through that program.
For questions related to performance rowing (and coxing!), contact Rowing BC’s Director of Performance, Terry Paul.