Featured Events & Announcements
Music Trivia Night
Thanksgiving Flower Arrangement Workshop
Head of the Schuylkill Raffle
SCRC Winter Training
Wednesday Bacon Cheeseburger Special at Romby’s

Music Trivia Night

Thanksgiving Flower Arrangement Workshop

Head of the Schuylkill Raffle

SCRC Winter Training

Wednesday Bacon Cheeseburger Special at Romby’s

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:30 p.m., Romby's Tavern & Smokehouse

Test your knowledge, enjoy good music, and support our Junior Women's crews heading to the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. $25 per ticket, or $120 for a table of six. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a door prize, and Romby's full menu available to order. Scan the Women's Tickets QR code on the poster to buy tickets.

Join us for a Thanksgiving Flower Arrangement Workshop with Janet Lancaster of GlenElgin Designs, a fundraiser for the St. Catharines Rowing Club. $65 per person, $45 for children 10 and up with an adult. E-transfer to Louise Hastings at muskoka@sympatico.ca.

Support our athletes and build our club. 1st prize is an Outdoor & Rowing Essentials Package. 2nd and 3rd prizes are each a $100 LCBO gift card. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20, and the draw takes place on Sunday, October 18. Proceeds support our crews racing at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta in Philadelphia on October 25. Scan the QR code on the poster to buy tickets.

Keep rowing all winter at the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre. Winter training is open to all ages and abilities, with separate time slots for different groups. Sessions include erging, strength training, coaching, education, and March Break Camp. Schedule and cost coming soon.

Romby’s Tavern & Smokehouse is running a $9 Bacon Cheeseburger Special every Wednesday in September, served with fries. $1 from every burger special goes toward SCRC’s Head of the Charles (Boston) regatta costs.

Athlete Pathway

Where Do You Fit In?

Whether you are 10 or 60, brand new to the sport or chasing a national team spot, there is a place for you at SCRC. Follow the pathway to see which program matches your age and experience, and where it can lead next.

  • Youth pathway: Youth Rowing Camp, Intro to Rowing, Junior Development, High School Competitive, Junior Competitive, then U23 and Senior.

  • Adult pathway: Rec Rowing, Learn to Scull, U23 and Senior, and Masters Rowing.

  • Indoor winter training: November to March at the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, for all ages and abilities.

SCRC Athlete Pathway. Youth pathway: Youth Rowing Camp (ages 10 to 16, June to August), Intro to Rowing (Grade 9, September to October), Junior Development (ages 10 to 16, June to October), High School Competitive (Grades 9 to 12, November to June), Junior Competitive (U17 and U19, June to November), and U23 and Senior (ages 19 and up). Adult pathway: Rec Rowing (18 and up, April to November), Learn to Scull (21 and up, June to October), U23 and Senior (19 and up), and Masters Rowing (21 and up, April to November). Indoor winter training runs November to March at the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre for all ages and abilities.

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Upcoming Events

Sept 2 – 30Wednesday Bacon Cheeseburger Special – Head of the Charles Fundraiser, Romby’s Tavern & Smokehouse
Oct 1Music Trivia Night – Junior Women’s Crews (7:30 PM), Romby’s Tavern & Smokehouse
Oct 3 – 4Head of the Trent, Peterborough
Oct 7Thanksgiving Flower Arrangement Workshop (7:00 PM), Alumni Clubhouse
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2026 SCRC Board

Club Captain
Peter Somerwil
Head Coach
Greg Szybka
President
Dave Derry
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Chris Blackwood
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Karl Bowley
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Brent Carpenter
Director
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Director
Dave White
Director
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Director
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