Note

March 24

The St. Catharines Rowing Club is planning to run time trials for the opportunity to compete at the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England. One Men’s Crew and one Women’s Crew will be selected based on their ability to achieve the minimum time trial performance standards that have been set.

Rowers who would like to be considered and are eligible should contact the following coaches depending on the category that is applicable. Travel dates are from June 16th through July 3rd, 2022. Details regarding SCRC's plans for the Henley Royal Regatta and Athlete and Coach requirements are available in the HRR Bulletin which is found here: HRR2022

The deadline for application and consideration is April 1st, 2022.

Each coach will have final authority on the crew selected to time trial.
Junior Men – Brian Fisher bfisher@pridemobility.com
Senior Men – Tom Kent tkent@cogeco.ca
Junior and Senior Women – Michele Fisher michele.romak.fisher@gmail.com

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Henley Royal Regatta Bulletin

March 24, 2022

The St. Catharines Rowing Club (SCRC) will send a women’s crew and a men’s crew to Henley Royal Regatta (HRR), which runs from June 28th to July 3rd in 2022. Entry fees, equipment rental, airfare, racing uniform, accommodations and meals while in England will be covered by the SCRC. It is the Club’s intention to provide this rare competitive opportunity at a regatta of the highest international standards without imposing costs on member athletes and coaches.

Athletes

To be eligible for selection, an athlete must submit a letter of intent to Rick Crooker via scrcpresident@gmail.com. This letter was due April 1st, 2022. A letter of intent acknowledges that an athlete is willing to participate in this racing project and should be submitted even if they are unsure of summer plans/availability at this time.  

Linked within this bulletin is a blank letter of intent. Completing this letter declares an interest in trialing for selection and meeting all future requirements to remain eligible for competition. Once submissions are received, all athletes will be placed on a blanket email list for relevant communications regarding the HRR racing project.

Women

• The Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup (J4X)
• The Prince Philip Challenge Trophy (JW8+)
• The Stonor Challenge Cup (Open 2X)
• The Town Challenge Cup (Open 4-)
• The Princess Grace Challenge Cup (Open 4X)

Men

• The Fawley Challenge Cup (J4X)
• The Britannia Challenge Cup (Club 4+)
• The Thames Challenge Cup (Club 8+)

Coaches will work with the HRR Advisory Committee to determine which of these events athletes will trial for in April 2022. Interested athletes should direct training and selection questions to the SCRC coaches who have been appointed to guide the preparation of crews targeting Henley Royal Regatta as a racing goal.

​Important Dates

April 1	​Athlete letter of intent and Coach Letter of Availability due
TBD	​Athlete selection​
TBD	Time Trial  (crews travel to England only if they are fast enough to compete in a deep field)
June 16	​​​Depart for England
​July 4	​​Return to Canada
​August 2–7	​​Royal Canadian Henley Regatta

Athlete Letter of Intent

Coach Letter of Availability

HRR 2022 Bulletin v.1.1

The "ATHLETE LETTER OF INTENT" and the "COACH LETTER OF AVAILABILITY" are Word Documents that can be downloaded to your computer for completion. Please send the completed form by email to Rick Crooker via scrcpresident@gmail.com. The "HRR 2022 BULLETIN (MAR. 23)" opens as a PDF file.

With excitement and support for SCRC crews,
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The HRR Advisory Committee
Rick Crooker, Christine Wilson, Paul Beedling, Bob Schenck, Matt Wilson

LEARN MORE ABOUT HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA
The Regatta: Henley Royal Regatta
HRR Racing: Henley Royal Regatta - YouTube