Athlete Programs & Pathways
Summer Camps
This program runs every summer through the months of July and August. The focus of this program is on having fun in boats, developing skills and learning basic boatmanship.
Adult Recreational Rowing
Open to experienced and new rowers, this program will put you in the seat of our new coastal rowing boats and out on the water. Sessions start in June and run through August.
Competitive Athlete Pathway
The competitive rowing program is geared towards rowers (aged 14-19) who have finished a Summer Camp or Learn to Row (LTR) session, or have previous rowing experience. Competitive rowing is a year round program that caters to athletes that are competitive by nature that are looking to challenge themselves in the sport. As a guideline we adhere to the Rowing Canada’s Long-term Athlete Development principles.
Balance before technique
Sculling technique before sweep technique
Power before endurance
Automate before repetition and fatigue
Posture, core and flexibility before loading
Our competitive programs require a commitment of 4-14 training sessions per week, and is divided into three levels based on skill level and commitment. Juniors that have finished a LTR or Summer Camp session will begin in Competitive Level 1. Athletes must spend at least 3 months at C1, and have the recommendation of the Head Coach before progressing to C2. Further progression to C3 will be based upon a number of factors including age, maturity, commitment and ability and will also require the recommendation of the Head Coach.
During the on-water season (mid March to mid October) training will be outside on the St. Lawrence River and inside at our facility at 1 Ferry St. During the indoor months (mid October to mid March)training will be indoors at the rowing club.
Competitive Level 1
This group trains 3-4 times per week and introduces the athletes to the competitive side of rowing. The emphasis at this level is skill development and improvements in general fitness, strength and flexibility.
Competitive Level 2
This group of athletes trains 5-9 times per week. The emphasis of work at the C2 level is to further enhance skills, fitness, strength and flexibility and to introduce increasingly higher volumes of work and training.
Competitive Level 3 & U21/U23 (Summer Months)
This group of athletes will train 8-12 times per week. Athletes will have shown a clear commitment to the sport and are looking to take their progress to National or International levels.