Happy Spring GRC Members! Here is what’s happening around the club this month…
2024 Fees
The club has reviewed the costs associated with programs and determined the membership prices for GRC programs. The fees for all programs will see an increase compared to last year and the 2024/25 fees are as follows:
Adult Learn To Row $360.00*
Boat Storage for Single $230.00
Coxie $165.00
High School Spring to CSSRA $310.84*
High School Summer CSSRA to Aug 31 $310.84* (250.00 minus RCA/RowOn fees)
High School Fall competitive $250.84* (190.00 minus RCA/RowOn fees)
Recreational Rowing Full Season $626.00*
Masters Competitive Rowing $626.00*
Senior Competitive $495.00*
University Camp $155.00* included in Sr. Competitive (94.15 minus RCA/RowOn fees)
University Novice/Select $465.00* (404.16 minus RCA/RowOn fees)
Fees will be due April 1st, 2024 and must be paid before going on the water.
The Board took the time to go through the different costs associated with the club and its programs. The hope is that this will allow the club to continue to support our volunteers, equipment and high-quality programs. We plan to continue a yearly detailed review of fees, and welcome feedback from the membership.
Gryphon Rowing Banquet
A sincere thank you from Gryphon Rowing to the GRC Community for their support of the Annual Gryphon Rowing Banquet. It was great to see familiar faces and celebrate Pat Weir as the recipient of the Gryphon Rowing Builders Award, given to an individual who has shown outstanding contribution to the Gryphon Rowing community. Congratulations Pat Weir!
McMaster 2×4 Results
On March 2nd, 2024 the Gryphon Rowing Team attended the McMaster 2×4 Challenge in Hamilton. The event is an energy packed day full of intense racing where 4 athletes must row 8k relay style as fast as possible. This year the Lightweight Varsity Women and Novice Women won their events! Congratulations!
Annual Meeting
The GRC Annual Meeting will be held online on Thursday April 11th, 2024 at 7pm.
Ontario Trillium Grant
We are happy to announce that we were successful in our bid for funding to launch two new youth programs to help us grow our High School Programs.
We are incredibly grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support of our club.
This grant provides 70,500 dollars in funds for two new youth programs: Junior Learn to Row Camp and Junior Skills Development.
The purpose of the Junior Learn to Row Camp is to give those 12 and older a chance to learn to row in a relaxed summer atmosphere. As well as a pathway forward from LTR, the Junior Skills Development program will give high school students, with some rowing experience, a recreational summer alternative to the competitive program.
The Junior Learn to Row Camp will be a one-week morning camp with 3.5 hours daily of rowing instruction with an emphasis on enjoying the great outdoors. Once graduated, they can join the 2x weekly Junior Skills Development program to improve their skills. Those with more experience can hone their skills while novice rowers can build confidence in the boats. All in a no-pressure environment.
All coaches have proper police background checks, Standard First Aid and CPR, and Learn to Row coach training.
Funding highlights include:
- 2 concept II rowing machines
- 2 coach boats with motors
- 1 Lightweight convertible 4-/4x rowing shell
- Admin fees (because who doesn’t think admin fees are a highlight?)
Details will soon be up on our website. Please spread the word to your neighbours, friends, colleagues and family. Let’s get more youth rowing!
Adult Learn To Row
Registration is now open for LTR Adults! Learn to Row is a great opportunity for friends and family to give rowing a try and develop a life long love of rowing! Be sure to share with anyone who you think might enjoy learning something new and getting to know the beautiful Guelph Lake!
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