Intro to Rowing - Secondary School

Intro to Rowing - Secondary School

A 5-week introduction to rowing for high-school novices, no experience necessary. Learn the basics on the Henley Course, promoted through Niagara high schools and managed by the club.

On now · Winter 2026-27

Indoor Winter Training

From November to March, SCRC trains indoors at the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, with the opportunity to train on the water, weather permitting. Open to all ages and abilities for $75 per month. Find the schedule, registration, and program contacts on the Winter Training page.

Intro to Rowing runs again next fall. New high-school rowers are welcome at winter training in the meantime.

Go to Winter Training
Program Overview

Your first strokes, on the Henley Course

Intro to Rowing is a 5-week introduction built for high-school novices with no prior rowing experience. The program is managed by SCRC, with volunteer coaches and promotion through Niagara high schools. Sessions run three days a week each fall.

No experience needed

Built for absolute beginners - just show up ready to learn on the water.

Promoted through your school

Managed by SCRC with volunteer coaches, promoted through Niagara high schools.

A real introduction

5 weeks, three sessions a week - enough time to get comfortable in a boat.

What you’ll need
Swim test
Booked as part of the program. Athletes who already hold a Bronze Cross do not need to complete it.
RCA membership
A short-term (14-day) Rowing Canada Aviron membership (Row Ontario $11.30 + RCA $39.75), already included in your program fee.
Jotform (consent)
The SCRC consent and waiver form, sent to you by the club after you register interest.

Where this program fits

Youth Athlete Pathway

SCRC Youth Athlete Pathway. 1. Youth Rowing Camp, ages 10 to 16, June to August. 2. Intro to Rowing, Grade 9, September to October. 3. Junior Development, ages 10 to 16, June to August and September to October. 4. High School Competitive, Grades 9 to 12, November to June. 5. Junior Competitive, U17 and U19, June to August and September to November. 6. U23 and Senior, ages 19 and up. Indoor winter training runs November to March at the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre for all ages and abilities, with erging, weight training, March Break Camp, educational sessions, on-water training when weather permits, and individualized coaching.

Questions about Intro to Rowing?

Reach out - happy to help you find the right spot.