These programs are designed for novice and experienced rowers who want to row for fun, fitness and friendship
Recreational Rowing:
There are several scheduled rows throughout the week. You set your own rowing schedule based on fitness goals and availability to be at the lake. Row as often as you want.
Participants are required to complete the ‘Learn To Row‘ program or have prior on water rowing experience. If you have just completed a Learn to Row course, then register for the Recreational Novice program. Otherwise register for one of the other Recreational Rowing options.
What boats do we row in? Doubles, quads, four and eights.
How long is the season? Mid May to mid October. The season usually ends on Thanksgiving weekend, with water temperatures and weather permitting.
What kind of setting is it?: Rowing outings are informal and lightly competitive. More formal coaching is available to further develop your sweep or sculling rowing and racing technique.
What kind of development/opportunities do you offer?: Occasional clinics will be offered, at a fee, to encourage technical development. Attendance at Recreational Regattas is not mandatory, but is encouraged. Touring events are optional and available through other clubs.
What does my fee cover?: The membership fee covers the items mentioned below, under the registration information. Please note that membership fees do not include regatta fees of any kind. Fees also do not include uniforms and other clothing, which is available for purchase.
Athlete Eligibility
Participants are required to complete the Learn-to-Row program or have prior on water rowing experience. If you have just completed a Learn-to-Row course, then register for the Adult Novice program. Otherwise register for one of the other Recreational Rowing options.
Schedule:
MAY: (commences when warm water rules are in effect and members will be notified via email)
- Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
JUNE:
- Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 am.
JULY and AUGUST: (to be determined – the following is tentative and subject to change)
- Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
SEPTEMBER:
- Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 am
OCTOBER:
- Monday to Friday to be announced
- Saturday at 8:00 a.m
Adult Novice:
Here is your chance to improve your skills and enter late summer or fall races if you wish or for an informal and lightly competitive rowing season.
- Additional instruction is provided to integrate new members into the mainstream Recreational rowing program.
- Several scheduled morning, evening or weekend rows – row as many as you want.
- Use of the club’s 4 seat and 8 seat boats from July to August.
- Regattas and touring events optional at small additional costs.
- Refer to the Recreational Rowing Program details above.
Athlete Eligibility
Prerequisite: Learn-to-Row
Experienced Occasional:
A non-competitive, non-coached short-term membership that allows an experienced rower to row at the Guelph Rowing Club for up to 10 rows. The rows are to be taken within one rowing season. The rows are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Athlete Eligibility
Athletes in this program should have previous rowing experience
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