This program is designed for athletes that have developed the rowing skills necessary to begin training and for participating in competition. Rowing experience is required to join our competitive rowing programs. We recommend young athletes to participate in our Youth Rowing program to gain rowing experience. We recommend adult athletes to participate in our Recreational Rowing program to gain rowing experience.
Athletes will begin the session in a variety of boat sizes with different crew members. As athletes progress through the season, opportunities to compete in different boats will depend on the competency and dedication of the athlete(s).
Competitive programs are now for athletes of all ages (adults, seniors, juniors) who are interested in rowing competitively.
Sessions
Session 1: Spring Competitive Rowing
This session runs: April 1st to June 7th, 2026
Practice times: Monday to Friday evenings (start time between 5:30pm to 6:00pm – sunset will shift practice times) and Saturday mornings (start time appx 7:00am). Sunday will be the team off/recovery day.
• Competitive athletes are expected to attend all 6 practices per week and recreational athletes should attend 3-4 practices per week.
• Higher aspiring athletes should weight train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-7:30am in addition to the 6 days on the water.
There is a mandatory swim test on Wednesday, March 4, 3:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club on McLeod Road. $5 per athlete payable to the rowing club, cash only please. This is required by the school board(s).
Cost: $575.00 + HST ($649.75)
See below for Fall registration
Session 2: Summer Competitive Rowing
This session runs: June 13th to August 9th, 2026
Practice times: Until the school year is over, we will continue spring session practice times. Once the school year is finished (end of June), practices will run daily from 6:00am – 8:30am during the week and on Saturdays. Sunday will be the team off/recovery day.
• Competitive athletes are expected to attend all 6 practices per week and recreational athletes should attend 3-4 practices per week.
• Higher aspiring athletes should weight train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-7:30am in addition to the 6 days on the water.
Note: Athletes are responsible for the cost of racing uniforms (appx $85+HST), as well as travel and accommodations when participating in regattas outside the area.
Cost: $575.00 + HST ($649.75)
See below for Fall registration
Session 3: Fall Competitive Rowing
This session runs: September 8th to October 25th, 2026
Practice times: Monday to Friday 6:00pm-8:30pm and Saturday 7:00am-9:30am. Sunday will be the team off/recovery day. Earlier sunsets in October will shift weekday pratice times earlier to 5:30pm.
• Competitive athletes are expected to attend all 6 practices per week and recreational athletes should attend 3-4 practices per week.
• Higher aspiring athletes should also weight train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the boathouse.
Note: Athletes are responsible for the cost of racing uniforms (appx. $85+HST), as well as travel and accommodations when participating in regattas outside the area.
Cost: $575.00 + HST ($649.75)
Click here to Register! Space is limited to 30 participants.