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.

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, starting September 15.

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.

Payment

$180 total for the 5-week session. Payment instructions come by email.

Fall 2026 schedule

Sept 15

Season starts

First session on the water at Henley Island

Sept 15 – Oct 17

5-week session

Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 – 6:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Fees

$180 total for the 5-week session

This includes your short-term (14-day) RCA membership (Row Ontario $11.30 + RCA $39.75). Membership is arranged after you register; payment instructions are sent by email.

Get Started

Two steps to register your interest

Fill out the Google Form

Open registration form

Watch your email for next steps

Club admin will follow up with the athlete or guardian directly about RCA / Row Ontario membership, the Jotform consent form, payment, and booking the swim test (not required if the athlete already holds a Bronze Cross).

Questions about Intro to Rowing?

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