JOB DESCRIPTION: ST. CATHARINES ROWING CLUB - CLUB CAPTAIN
1.0 DESCRIPTION
1.1 ORGANIZATION: St. Catharines Rowing Club (SCRC)
1.2 TITLE: Club Captain
1.3 JOB CATEGORY: Full-time staff
1.4 RESPONSIBLE TO: Vice President, Rowing
2.0 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Under the direction of the Vice President, Rowing, with ultimate responsibility to the Board of Directors, the Club Captain, herein referred to as the Captain, will oversee, year-round, the day-to-day operations of the club and its programs. The programs include competitive Under 17, Under 19, Under 23 and Senior rowing as well as Masters rowing and the Youth Rowing Camp and Junior Development Program. In addition, the Captain will promote and oversee the club’s spring High School rowing program. The Captain will be fully conversant with the SCRC operations and the roles and operations of the other entities on Henley Island.
3.0 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 ADMINISTRATION
In concert with the Vice President, Rowing, the Captain will:
3.1.1 Monitor and assist with the control of budgets for programs under their responsibility;
3.1.2 Direct the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the components of the SCRC Strategic Plan dealing with the club’s on-water programs;
3.1.3 Remain abreast of recent trends and developments in rowing;
3.1.4 Be current with the athlete development and competition events and coaching development plans, programs and initiatives of Rowing Canada Aviron and Row Ontario;
3.1.5 As a member of the SCRC Rowing Committee, prepare for the V.P. Rowing, the Committee and the Board of Directors, reports, plans or documents as required;
3.1.6 Attend meetings of the Board of Directors;
3.1.7 Perform other duties as required by the V.P. Rowing.
3.2 ON-WATER ROWING PROGRAM OPERATIONS
The Captain will be responsible to:
3.2.1 Ensure full compliance with all SCRC, Henley Island and other regional, provincial and federal COVID-19 pandemic protocols, as required;
3.2.2 Oversee the safety and health requirements are followed by any summer employees the club hires;
3.2.3 Promote and enforce the SCRC adopted Safe Sport policies of Rowing Canada Aviron;
3.2.4 Responsible to enforce the club’s on-water Safety Code and related on-water safety requirements;
3.2.5 Work with the Board of Directors to design, promote and review all SCRC on-water programs;
3.2.6 Provide outreach to the area secondary schools and community groups to market SCRC programs and recruit members;
3.2.7 Be on-site at all St. Catharines regattas in which SCRC participates, assisting with SCRC hosted regatta preparation, set-up and teardown;
3.2.8 Be present and represent the club at away regattas the club has entered;
3.2.9 Participate, as required, in dealings with partners, committees, and external agencies as it relates to effective SCRC operations;
3.2.10 Attend, participate and bring recommendations to meetings, specific to the job requirements of the Captain.
3.3 COACHING OVERSIGHT
The incumbent will:
3.3.1 Recruit, screen (with the appropriate criminal check process) and monitor the qualifications of SCRC program coaches to ensure compliance with RCA’s “Every Coach Certified” policy including the completion of mandatory CAC NCCP courses;
3.3.2 Act as a mentor to new coaches and provide meaningful input and feedback to all coaches on their programs, including athlete selection, effective training programs, appropriate rigging, loading etc.;
3.3.3 Work with program coaches to manage and ensure timely regatta entries;
3.3.4 Oversee and work with coaches to determine equitable equipment assignments and sharing across all programs.
3.4 EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY
The Captain will be responsible to:
3.4.1 Educate all SCRC program athletes and coaches on equipment maintenance protocols;
3.4.2 Support and facilitate club and high school coaches and athletes in maintaining cleanliness within the boathouse and compound;
3.4.3 Provide oversight, maintenance and management of all SCRC equipment including rowing shells, sculls and oars, coaching launches and motors, coaching supplies, safety equipment, vehicle, trailers and land training equipment;
3.4.4 Develop and implement a process to track the above equipment maintenance, service and repair and generate reports on same;
3.4.5 Ensure that safety resources (coach safety kits, PFD’s, boat lights, radios, defibrillator etc.) are well-stocked, in good working order and appropriately accessible;
3.4.6 Provide rudimentary shell-house infrastructure oversight and management of equipment storage, cleanliness and overall organization.
4.0 LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
4.1 DEGREES OF SUPERVISION
The Club Captain will work with the Rowing Committee but will be responsible to and evaluated by the Vice President, Rowing, with input from the Rowing Committee and the Board of Directors.
4.2 POWER OF DECISION
The Club Captain will be delegated sufficient authority to act in the daily management of program areas in accordance with the policies, programs and budget of the SCRC. Beyond this parameter, the Captain is required to have decisions approved by the V.P. Rowing, or in his/her absence, the President.
5.0 POSITION REQUIREMENTS
5.1 EDUCATION
A post-secondary degree or diploma in Sport Management, or applicable concentration, and a Volunteer Management certificate are considered strong assets.
5.2 EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the sport of rowing and experience with rowing program design and management. Two-to-three years of direct experience with volunteer management would be an asset.
5.3 SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
The following are required:
5.3.1 Be skilled in the safe operation of a fully loaded truck and shell trailer and possess a valid Canadian driver’s licence (or equivalent) and a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC);
5.3.2 RCA NCCP “Coach” Certified (or equivalent);
5.3.3 Mechanically inclined, with shell repair skill and experience an asset;
5.3.4 Strong organizational, management and interpersonal skills;
5.3.5 Strong written and verbal communication skills;
5.3.6 Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivated, self-directed problem-solver;
5.3.7 Demonstrated sound judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality;
5.3.8 Budget management experience and proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point;
5.3.9 Able to travel (including internationally, if required) and work evenings or weekends as required.
6.0 EMPLOYMENT TERMS
Upon the successful completion of a police records check, the successful applicant will enter a Contract of Employment as a full-time employee of the St. Catharines Rowing Club. Salary will be commensurate with the skills, experience and education of the applicant.
1.1 ORGANIZATION: St. Catharines Rowing Club (SCRC)
1.2 TITLE: Club Captain
1.3 JOB CATEGORY: Full-time staff
1.4 RESPONSIBLE TO: Vice President, Rowing
2.0 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Under the direction of the Vice President, Rowing, with ultimate responsibility to the Board of Directors, the Club Captain, herein referred to as the Captain, will oversee, year-round, the day-to-day operations of the club and its programs. The programs include competitive Under 17, Under 19, Under 23 and Senior rowing as well as Masters rowing and the Youth Rowing Camp and Junior Development Program. In addition, the Captain will promote and oversee the club’s spring High School rowing program. The Captain will be fully conversant with the SCRC operations and the roles and operations of the other entities on Henley Island.
3.0 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 ADMINISTRATION
In concert with the Vice President, Rowing, the Captain will:
3.1.1 Monitor and assist with the control of budgets for programs under their responsibility;
3.1.2 Direct the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the components of the SCRC Strategic Plan dealing with the club’s on-water programs;
3.1.3 Remain abreast of recent trends and developments in rowing;
3.1.4 Be current with the athlete development and competition events and coaching development plans, programs and initiatives of Rowing Canada Aviron and Row Ontario;
3.1.5 As a member of the SCRC Rowing Committee, prepare for the V.P. Rowing, the Committee and the Board of Directors, reports, plans or documents as required;
3.1.6 Attend meetings of the Board of Directors;
3.1.7 Perform other duties as required by the V.P. Rowing.
3.2 ON-WATER ROWING PROGRAM OPERATIONS
The Captain will be responsible to:
3.2.1 Ensure full compliance with all SCRC, Henley Island and other regional, provincial and federal COVID-19 pandemic protocols, as required;
3.2.2 Oversee the safety and health requirements are followed by any summer employees the club hires;
3.2.3 Promote and enforce the SCRC adopted Safe Sport policies of Rowing Canada Aviron;
3.2.4 Responsible to enforce the club’s on-water Safety Code and related on-water safety requirements;
3.2.5 Work with the Board of Directors to design, promote and review all SCRC on-water programs;
3.2.6 Provide outreach to the area secondary schools and community groups to market SCRC programs and recruit members;
3.2.7 Be on-site at all St. Catharines regattas in which SCRC participates, assisting with SCRC hosted regatta preparation, set-up and teardown;
3.2.8 Be present and represent the club at away regattas the club has entered;
3.2.9 Participate, as required, in dealings with partners, committees, and external agencies as it relates to effective SCRC operations;
3.2.10 Attend, participate and bring recommendations to meetings, specific to the job requirements of the Captain.
3.3 COACHING OVERSIGHT
The incumbent will:
3.3.1 Recruit, screen (with the appropriate criminal check process) and monitor the qualifications of SCRC program coaches to ensure compliance with RCA’s “Every Coach Certified” policy including the completion of mandatory CAC NCCP courses;
3.3.2 Act as a mentor to new coaches and provide meaningful input and feedback to all coaches on their programs, including athlete selection, effective training programs, appropriate rigging, loading etc.;
3.3.3 Work with program coaches to manage and ensure timely regatta entries;
3.3.4 Oversee and work with coaches to determine equitable equipment assignments and sharing across all programs.
3.4 EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY
The Captain will be responsible to:
3.4.1 Educate all SCRC program athletes and coaches on equipment maintenance protocols;
3.4.2 Support and facilitate club and high school coaches and athletes in maintaining cleanliness within the boathouse and compound;
3.4.3 Provide oversight, maintenance and management of all SCRC equipment including rowing shells, sculls and oars, coaching launches and motors, coaching supplies, safety equipment, vehicle, trailers and land training equipment;
3.4.4 Develop and implement a process to track the above equipment maintenance, service and repair and generate reports on same;
3.4.5 Ensure that safety resources (coach safety kits, PFD’s, boat lights, radios, defibrillator etc.) are well-stocked, in good working order and appropriately accessible;
3.4.6 Provide rudimentary shell-house infrastructure oversight and management of equipment storage, cleanliness and overall organization.
4.0 LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
4.1 DEGREES OF SUPERVISION
The Club Captain will work with the Rowing Committee but will be responsible to and evaluated by the Vice President, Rowing, with input from the Rowing Committee and the Board of Directors.
4.2 POWER OF DECISION
The Club Captain will be delegated sufficient authority to act in the daily management of program areas in accordance with the policies, programs and budget of the SCRC. Beyond this parameter, the Captain is required to have decisions approved by the V.P. Rowing, or in his/her absence, the President.
5.0 POSITION REQUIREMENTS
5.1 EDUCATION
A post-secondary degree or diploma in Sport Management, or applicable concentration, and a Volunteer Management certificate are considered strong assets.
5.2 EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the sport of rowing and experience with rowing program design and management. Two-to-three years of direct experience with volunteer management would be an asset.
5.3 SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
The following are required:
5.3.1 Be skilled in the safe operation of a fully loaded truck and shell trailer and possess a valid Canadian driver’s licence (or equivalent) and a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC);
5.3.2 RCA NCCP “Coach” Certified (or equivalent);
5.3.3 Mechanically inclined, with shell repair skill and experience an asset;
5.3.4 Strong organizational, management and interpersonal skills;
5.3.5 Strong written and verbal communication skills;
5.3.6 Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivated, self-directed problem-solver;
5.3.7 Demonstrated sound judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality;
5.3.8 Budget management experience and proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point;
5.3.9 Able to travel (including internationally, if required) and work evenings or weekends as required.
6.0 EMPLOYMENT TERMS
Upon the successful completion of a police records check, the successful applicant will enter a Contract of Employment as a full-time employee of the St. Catharines Rowing Club. Salary will be commensurate with the skills, experience and education of the applicant.
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.
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
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
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
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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RowOntario Coach Code of Conduct - Concussion
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Important & required Registration Documents
Along with your child's registration the following documents must be read and understood, viewed by child and parent (Concussion Awareness video), and signed (Liability Waiver, COVID-19 and Concussion Code of Conducts) by a parent. It is important that the child participating in the program has an understanding of what is being signed by the parent. Please bring the signed Liability Waiver, COVID-19 and Concussion Code of Conducts to the first session (hard copies please).
Liability Waiver
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Concussion Awareness Video
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COVID-19 Code of Conduct
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SCRC Code of Conduct
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Concussion Code of Conduct - Athlete
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Latest Updates regarding Registration
To ensure a safe environment is created for all our Members, the requirements listed in the link above must be completed for the upcoming season renewal. With the current COVID restrictions applied to the Island, it’s imperative all Members have a high awareness of what’s expected of them and comply.
August 18 Update:
Fall Rowing Fee Schedule (Effective September 1st)
The SCRC fall rowing fee will be $100 per month for a total of $200, if you choose to row both months (September and October). Those who have not yet been activated with RCA will pay an additional $55.
The summer session ends August 31. Fall fees are to be paid prior to going on the water September 1.
Fall racing is a distinct possibility and for those choosing to race, they will be responsible for their event entry fee (1x or crew) and associated seat fees to be paid prior to the club making the entry.
As before, membership fees should be paid by eTransfer (scrcpayments@gmail.com) with the security answer 'rowing'. A payment protocol will be set up if Fall racing should happen.
Fall Rowing Fee Schedule (Effective September 1st)
The SCRC fall rowing fee will be $100 per month for a total of $200, if you choose to row both months (September and October). Those who have not yet been activated with RCA will pay an additional $55.
The summer session ends August 31. Fall fees are to be paid prior to going on the water September 1.
Fall racing is a distinct possibility and for those choosing to race, they will be responsible for their event entry fee (1x or crew) and associated seat fees to be paid prior to the club making the entry.
As before, membership fees should be paid by eTransfer (scrcpayments@gmail.com) with the security answer 'rowing'. A payment protocol will be set up if Fall racing should happen.
June 30 Update:
As we move to bigger boats this week, please continue to follow all of the COVID-19 Protocols.
As we move to bigger boats this week, please continue to follow all of the COVID-19 Protocols.
SCRC COVID-19 Protocols
- Wear a mask while on the Island
- Maintain 2 metres distance from other people while on land
- Avoid mingling in the parking lot, on the compound, near the boathouse, and on the dock
- Do not use an erg while in the workshop
- Use the following links to record Island arrival and departure:
- Wash all equipment (boats and oars) after use
- Do not share water bottles
- Physical contact when in a shell must be avoided
- Do not leave buckets or supplies at the Island, take home what you bring
June 25 Update:
Fee Update:
Effective July 1, 2021, the following fees are approved for SCRC Members who have not yet paid fees covering any part of the summer season.
Row Ontario has advised that Phase 2 allows for bigger boats at rowing clubs. SCRC is working with Niagara Regional Health and CHRC to obtain their approval. Please check back regularly and we will announce which programs are able to start up ASAP.
June 23 Update - To all SCRC rowers returning to Canada
Effective Tuesday morning July 6th, Canadians returning to Canada do not need to quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated. All other COVID-19 protocols we follow on the Island remain until we enter Phase 2.
Fee Update:
Effective July 1, 2021, the following fees are approved for SCRC Members who have not yet paid fees covering any part of the summer season.
- For programs running from July 1 to August 8 - $125.00
- For programs running from July 1 to August 31 - $200.00 More details...
Row Ontario has advised that Phase 2 allows for bigger boats at rowing clubs. SCRC is working with Niagara Regional Health and CHRC to obtain their approval. Please check back regularly and we will announce which programs are able to start up ASAP.
June 23 Update - To all SCRC rowers returning to Canada
Effective Tuesday morning July 6th, Canadians returning to Canada do not need to quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated. All other COVID-19 protocols we follow on the Island remain until we enter Phase 2.
Parents paying by etransfer: Please include your child's name (or children's names) and the session(s) [i.e., 1, 2, and/or 3] that they are attending in the comment/message space available in your etransfer application.
Once your child is registered, please order a Youth Rowing School T-Shirt, which is included in the cost of the registration.
Spring Rowing Opportunity
The St. Catharines Rowing Club is putting plans in place for a return to rowing for students this spring read more...
Registering with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA)
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Choose this waiver if you are 17 or younger
INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
(To be executed by Participants under the Age of Majority - 17 years or younger)
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Choose this waiver if you are 18 or older
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
(To be executed by Participants over the Age of Majority – 18 years or older)
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Please place completed and signed Waiver in the Mailbox found in Bay 4
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Safety Videos from Rowing Canada Aviron (view to complete the RCA Rowing Waiver requirement)
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High School athletes have been significantly affected by the closures. eliminated organized Secondary School leagues and competition. This year, 2021, it appears that again there will not be a Secondary School Rowing program or the CSSRA Championships (final decision on 20th March).
The Slate of 19 Candidates for the St. Catharines Rowing Club Board of Directors
Sam Baio Profile
I have served as a SCRC board member for over 25 years (with a 5-year sabbatical). I have been a CEO of public company and my skill would be in marketing and executing fundraising and sponsorship ideas and programs. I produce a volunteer barbeque for the St. Catharines Invitational regatta. I also have the ability to produce clothing products and to develop a branding program to sell SCRC T-shirts, Jackets, Hoodies on-line locally and throughout Canada and North America.
Chris Blackwood PROFILE
I have been involved in the Club for the past two decades in a variety of positions including Rec League rower and coach, Masters rower, and safety boat coordinator. Since 2018 I have served on the SCRC Board as Director and Secretary.
My rowing experiences began in High School, rowing for Hamilton Collegiate Institute in 1974. Both of my daughters rowed High School and Club. Their participation inspired me to join the Rec League in 2000 and then Masters in 2005. Starting in 2015, I began to participate in other club activities including Rec League coaching and safety boat duties during Club, High School and Henley regattas. It is my desire to continue to serve as a member of the Board through 2021, providing service and leadership to the Club and its members.
My rowing experiences began in High School, rowing for Hamilton Collegiate Institute in 1974. Both of my daughters rowed High School and Club. Their participation inspired me to join the Rec League in 2000 and then Masters in 2005. Starting in 2015, I began to participate in other club activities including Rec League coaching and safety boat duties during Club, High School and Henley regattas. It is my desire to continue to serve as a member of the Board through 2021, providing service and leadership to the Club and its members.
Rick Crooker PROFILE
I have been the president of SCRC for the past 2 years and I have served on the board since 2016. Prior to that, I was a director of Rowing Canada for 4 years.
My working career encompassed 12 years at the Royal Bank of Canada and 20 years at American Express after which I founded a management consulting practice with my wife.
I attended the University of Pennsylvania where I won 2 national rowing Championships. I rowed for SCRC from 1966 through 1972 where I was a member of the 1968 Olympic 8+ and in 1972 won Henley Royal in a 4+. As an SCRC master’s rower, I was a member of a 4+ that went undefeated in national and international competition for 9 years.
I would proudly serve on the board again in 2021 as we hope to return to a full rowing and regatta schedule and attend Henley Royal Regatta with 2 (1 men's, 1 women's) qualified crews.
My working career encompassed 12 years at the Royal Bank of Canada and 20 years at American Express after which I founded a management consulting practice with my wife.
I attended the University of Pennsylvania where I won 2 national rowing Championships. I rowed for SCRC from 1966 through 1972 where I was a member of the 1968 Olympic 8+ and in 1972 won Henley Royal in a 4+. As an SCRC master’s rower, I was a member of a 4+ that went undefeated in national and international competition for 9 years.
I would proudly serve on the board again in 2021 as we hope to return to a full rowing and regatta schedule and attend Henley Royal Regatta with 2 (1 men's, 1 women's) qualified crews.
Dave Derry PROFILE
Having rowed at the high school, university and club levels and coached at those levels as well, I have an appreciation of the needs of the club athletes. Experience officiating at the World Championships and Olympic Games has given me the opportunity to witness first-hand the ultimate goal of athletic endeavour.
As the Executive Director of the Ontario Rowing Association (1987 to 2000) and the Domestic Development Officer – Sport Technical for Rowing Canada Aviron (2006 to 2016), I am aware of the challenges clubs face to not only survive but thrive. Thus, I have an understanding of the continuum of the development pathway of athletes, coaches and volunteers at rowing clubs – from rowing for fun to Olympic gold – and would look forward to serving another year on the Board.
As the Executive Director of the Ontario Rowing Association (1987 to 2000) and the Domestic Development Officer – Sport Technical for Rowing Canada Aviron (2006 to 2016), I am aware of the challenges clubs face to not only survive but thrive. Thus, I have an understanding of the continuum of the development pathway of athletes, coaches and volunteers at rowing clubs – from rowing for fun to Olympic gold – and would look forward to serving another year on the Board.
Brian Fisher PROFILE
My participation with the SCRC began in 1977 as a Junior athlete, progressing into the Senior ranks, and ultimately to the National Team. My final year of rowing was back with the SCRC in 1986, along with beginning as a volunteer High School Coach. In 2018 I became the Lead Coach of the U19 Men’s program. An opportunity presented itself to become a member of the SCRC Board of Directors in 1994, and I’ve stayed a Director since, the last number of years as the VP of Finance.
I ask to be considered as a 2021 Director due to my passionate belief in the positive impact, and the awesome opportunities the Club can create for the youth in our Community. Someone ensured the Club was available when I needed it, and I now feel it’s my turn to ensure it continues to be available for all in the years to come.
I ask to be considered as a 2021 Director due to my passionate belief in the positive impact, and the awesome opportunities the Club can create for the youth in our Community. Someone ensured the Club was available when I needed it, and I now feel it’s my turn to ensure it continues to be available for all in the years to come.
Michele Fisher PROFILE
I first became a member of the club in 1976 as an athlete, as a coach starting in 1985, and then as a member of the board since 2016.
I am currently the SCRC Lead Jr Women’s Coach, acting Sr Women coach, and previously have led the U17 and U23/Sr programs.
My board participation includes fundraising such as Silent Auctions at the Captain’s Dinner, Henley Royal fundraising /Alumni engagement, social events, Tag Day, Sport4Ontario. Other activities include leading Try it Days.
I believe in giving back to the athletes and the club which supports them, through good governance, as well as providing the necessary resources to work towards excellence in rowing. Part of those resources includes my current enrollment in the Advanced Coaching Diploma with the Canadian Sports Institute – Ontario, which will enable me to deploy the best practices in coaching.
I am currently the SCRC Lead Jr Women’s Coach, acting Sr Women coach, and previously have led the U17 and U23/Sr programs.
My board participation includes fundraising such as Silent Auctions at the Captain’s Dinner, Henley Royal fundraising /Alumni engagement, social events, Tag Day, Sport4Ontario. Other activities include leading Try it Days.
I believe in giving back to the athletes and the club which supports them, through good governance, as well as providing the necessary resources to work towards excellence in rowing. Part of those resources includes my current enrollment in the Advanced Coaching Diploma with the Canadian Sports Institute – Ontario, which will enable me to deploy the best practices in coaching.
Louise Hastings PROFILE
I first “discovered “rowing in 1995 when my daughter started to row for her high school and soon realized what I had been missing. I did an LTR in Toronto in 1996 and after our move to St. Catharines in 1999, joined SCRC and have been rowing and involved ever since.
I have been a director since 2007 and have planned numerous events including the Captain’s Dinner, Tag Day, TRY-IT Day. I have recruited our sponsors and have written grant applications to Trillium, Canadian Red Cross, and Service Canada and Ontario. I am also an umpire.
Being a part The St. Catharines Rowing Club that offers so much to our community is a privilege. I hope to continue as a director and to work with so many amazing and talented people to see SCRC grow and give rowing to so many.
I have been a director since 2007 and have planned numerous events including the Captain’s Dinner, Tag Day, TRY-IT Day. I have recruited our sponsors and have written grant applications to Trillium, Canadian Red Cross, and Service Canada and Ontario. I am also an umpire.
Being a part The St. Catharines Rowing Club that offers so much to our community is a privilege. I hope to continue as a director and to work with so many amazing and talented people to see SCRC grow and give rowing to so many.
Lorna Hay-Gaudet PROFILE
I have been a SCRC member for over 20 years. I am a master rower, a volunteer, and an umpire.
As a director I have been responsible for Pasta Nights during Henley. I also have worked on Tag Day, the Captain’s Dinner, and fundraising. For the fall I revised the COVID-19 online app with a more people-friendly version.
As a director I could use my strong computer skills helping with regatta registrations and responding to requests for Team Building opportunities. I believe it is important to give back to rowing and feel it would be a privilege to continue to be part of having a voice as a director in making our club a success.
As a director I have been responsible for Pasta Nights during Henley. I also have worked on Tag Day, the Captain’s Dinner, and fundraising. For the fall I revised the COVID-19 online app with a more people-friendly version.
As a director I could use my strong computer skills helping with regatta registrations and responding to requests for Team Building opportunities. I believe it is important to give back to rowing and feel it would be a privilege to continue to be part of having a voice as a director in making our club a success.
Lauren Kelly PROFILE
I am a student athlete at the University of Notre Dame and have rowed for the St. Catharines Rowing Club since 2014. I have worked for the last year as the Social Media Coordinator for the rowing club and have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to promote and grow the identity of this rowing club, to which I owe a great deal. I would welcome the opportunity to continue in this role, in addition to all the responsibilities required of a member of the board.
Craig Kozun-Young PROFILE
Craig Kozun-Young I have served for 1 term as Director on the Board of Directors of the St Catharines Rowing Club. During this past year, I was responsible for gathering information and submitting 18 nominations for Elite Athletes, Builders, Coaches and Umpires to Row Ontario’s Inaugural Hall of Fame. I initiated and worked closely with the Club Captain in our first 2 virtual Ergattas which were fund raising events for SCRC. I also am an official event photographer for SCRC. In the coming year, I would like to work together with other Directors to increase membership in SCRC specifically focused on Masters rowers.
I have family members that have competed for SCRC since 1986 and I have been active as a competitive rower at SCRC since 2012.
I have family members that have competed for SCRC since 1986 and I have been active as a competitive rower at SCRC since 2012.
Nancy Love PROFILE
I rowed high school, club, coached high school as well as rec, achieved my Level 1 Coaching certificate and started working towards level 2.
I have spent the last 8 years as a Director on the Board responsible for organizing Boat Christenings, helping with the Captain’s dinner and as Master’s Rep the last 3 years.
My education is in accounting but worked in print, advertising and lottery gaming for approx. 15 years, returning to Accounting 12 years ago.
Being a competitive master, I strongly believe rowing can be enjoyed at any stage in life offering benefits physically and mentally creating opportunities for the club to grow and offer more varied programs.
I have spent the last 8 years as a Director on the Board responsible for organizing Boat Christenings, helping with the Captain’s dinner and as Master’s Rep the last 3 years.
My education is in accounting but worked in print, advertising and lottery gaming for approx. 15 years, returning to Accounting 12 years ago.
Being a competitive master, I strongly believe rowing can be enjoyed at any stage in life offering benefits physically and mentally creating opportunities for the club to grow and offer more varied programs.
Jim Marino PROFILE
I began my Rowing career in 1968 rowing for High School, SCRC, Brock Uni, Univ of Guelph, and the Canadian National Lightweight Team until 1982. I have been fortunate enough to have won many Gold medals during my competitive career. My involvement in rowing was somewhat paused from 1983 till 1990 as I served in the Canadian Armed Forces. I did Umpire at Regatta's when I was available. I returned to the SCRC in 1991 and held many positions, including SCRC President for 5 years. In 1999 I also became a FISA Umpire and have Umpired at several International events.
My involvement in rowing has afforded me many opportunities and experiences that will last a lifetime. My desire is to give back to the sport what I have so richly received.
My involvement in rowing has afforded me many opportunities and experiences that will last a lifetime. My desire is to give back to the sport what I have so richly received.
Marion Markarian PROFILE
A member of SCRC for almost 30 years. Throughout that time, I have volunteered in various capacities which include the following:
- Regatta responsibilities – control commission, organizing/working on water with boat holders and driving a safety boat.
- Coaching experience – adult recreation league 15 years, high school coach, currently 20 years.
- Rowing experience – competitive masters rower 25 years. In addition to assisting wherever needed, I was also the Women’s Master’s representative for several years.
Tracey Newman PROFILE
- Rowed at Lakeport Secondary School 1977 – 1981
- Volunteer at SCRC 2003-present
- SCRC Recreational rower 2003 – 2005
- SCRC Competitive Masters rower 2006 – 2015
- Non-competitive Masters rower at SCRC 2015 – present
- SCRC Board Member 2014 – present
- Currently Tag Day Chairperson and Fundraising Committee member
Kathy Powell PROFILE
I have served for two terms on the SCRC Board of Directors. During my terms to date, I have worked towards coordinating athlete and coach food for regattas held outside the club. Additionally, I have worked on club policy development.
I have been involved in the St. Catharines Rowing Club since 2013, firstly as a parent of rowers then as a Rec rower and now as a Masters rower. I bring to the Board of Directors more than 20 years’ experience in management, including human resources management, policy development and implementation, strategic planning, and grant writing, among other skills. I am also a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces with the rank of Lieutenant (Navy) working with the Canadian Cadet Movement where I have more than 15 years’ experience working with youth leadership development.
I have been involved in the St. Catharines Rowing Club since 2013, firstly as a parent of rowers then as a Rec rower and now as a Masters rower. I bring to the Board of Directors more than 20 years’ experience in management, including human resources management, policy development and implementation, strategic planning, and grant writing, among other skills. I am also a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces with the rank of Lieutenant (Navy) working with the Canadian Cadet Movement where I have more than 15 years’ experience working with youth leadership development.
Bob Schenck PROFILE
I have been involved with the sport of rowing in one form or another since 1975. I started volunteer involvement with the St. Catharines Rowing Alumni in 1984. Headed up Souvenir sales, and Henley party, and then became President on two different occasions in the Alumni.
Co-chair of the Ted Knight Memorial Classic for approximately 14 years, a significant fundraiser for the St. Catharines Rowing Club.
I began my coaching career at St. Francis Catholic High School and carried on for 14 years, coaching both Jr and Sr. Boys programs. Towards the end of coaching, I joined the St. Catharines Rowing Club board to continue supporting the sport. Since joining the board, I have since become VP Rowing and have learned the grassroots of rowing, what with helping organize regattas and the day-to-day operations of the club.
I’m looking forward to continuing my involvement in the sport and give back where I can use my skills the most.
Co-chair of the Ted Knight Memorial Classic for approximately 14 years, a significant fundraiser for the St. Catharines Rowing Club.
I began my coaching career at St. Francis Catholic High School and carried on for 14 years, coaching both Jr and Sr. Boys programs. Towards the end of coaching, I joined the St. Catharines Rowing Club board to continue supporting the sport. Since joining the board, I have since become VP Rowing and have learned the grassroots of rowing, what with helping organize regattas and the day-to-day operations of the club.
I’m looking forward to continuing my involvement in the sport and give back where I can use my skills the most.
Mike Thompson PROFILE
EDUCATION
B.A. (Hons.) Brock History, Music B.Ed. Brock N.C.C.P. Level 4+
CAREER
Row Ontario: President, V.P. Coach-Athlete Development, Inter-Provincial Coaching Committee; Coach Education Facilitator.
Rowing Canada Aviron: Short-Term Contract Coach - JrA NT, U23 NT, SrA NT
Programme Coordinator - JrA NT
Assistant Manager - JrA NT, U23 NT
RCA Mentor Coach
Coach Education Development Committee including Competency-Based Coach Appraisal, Long-Term Athlete Development.
St. Catharines Rowing Club member since 1970; coach since 1979
Niagara Catholic District School Board: Teacher, Department Head, Lead Curriculum Developer, Secondary School Vice-Principal, Head Coach (Rowing, Football, etc.)
District School Board Niagara: Secondary School Vice-Principal, Committee Member: Health & Safety, Professional Development, Secondary School Administrative Group.
B.A. (Hons.) Brock History, Music B.Ed. Brock N.C.C.P. Level 4+
CAREER
Row Ontario: President, V.P. Coach-Athlete Development, Inter-Provincial Coaching Committee; Coach Education Facilitator.
Rowing Canada Aviron: Short-Term Contract Coach - JrA NT, U23 NT, SrA NT
Programme Coordinator - JrA NT
Assistant Manager - JrA NT, U23 NT
RCA Mentor Coach
Coach Education Development Committee including Competency-Based Coach Appraisal, Long-Term Athlete Development.
St. Catharines Rowing Club member since 1970; coach since 1979
Niagara Catholic District School Board: Teacher, Department Head, Lead Curriculum Developer, Secondary School Vice-Principal, Head Coach (Rowing, Football, etc.)
District School Board Niagara: Secondary School Vice-Principal, Committee Member: Health & Safety, Professional Development, Secondary School Administrative Group.
Brian Thorne PROFILE
I began my rowing career in 1968 and have been competing ever since. I joined the board in 1995 as Membership Director. Along the way I acquired my Umpire's license as well as volunteering at rowing venues in a variety of capacities.
During my time on the board as Membership Director I felt that I have acquired the knowledge to quickly and effectively deal with many, if not all issues that could arise as they relate to Rowing Canada and Row Ontario.
During my time on the board as Membership Director I felt that I have acquired the knowledge to quickly and effectively deal with many, if not all issues that could arise as they relate to Rowing Canada and Row Ontario.
Matt Wilson PROFILE
I have been involved with the sport of rowing in numerous capacities, as an athlete, coach, director, and Past President of both the SCRC and the St Catharines Rowing Alumni and would like to continue to contribute to the rowing community.
Information regarding Candidacy for Director on the SCRC Board of Directors is available by expanding the section below
"St. Catharines Rowing Club – Board of Directors Nominations"
"St. Catharines Rowing Club – Board of Directors Nominations"
St. Catharines Rowing Club – Board of Directors Nominations
Every year SCRC must elect its Board of Directors. Details covering responsibilities, the term of office, time commitment, eligibility and the nomination process are in the attached Nominations Recruitment document (please see below). All 2020 SCRC members, coaches and all past presidents are eligible to submit their candidacy to be elected to the Board if they meet the eligibility requirements.
If you would like to submit your name for consideration, please review the attached document and submit your profile to Dave Derry - derry@vaxxine.com - by no later than midnight December 21st, 2020.
Following receipt of all eligible candidate profiles, the membership will be asked to vote for up to 17 individuals to serve as a director in 2021. We will be using an online voting process that will list all the eligible candidates. The list of candidates will be sent to all 2020 members, coaches and past presidents in early January and voting will take place the week of January 18th, 2021. The 17 candidates with the most votes will be announced as the SCRC 2021 Board of Directors at the AGM on January 21st, 2021.
Questions about candidacy or process should be sent to Dave Derry - derry@vaxxine.com.
If you would like to submit your name for consideration, please review the attached document and submit your profile to Dave Derry - derry@vaxxine.com - by no later than midnight December 21st, 2020.
Following receipt of all eligible candidate profiles, the membership will be asked to vote for up to 17 individuals to serve as a director in 2021. We will be using an online voting process that will list all the eligible candidates. The list of candidates will be sent to all 2020 members, coaches and past presidents in early January and voting will take place the week of January 18th, 2021. The 17 candidates with the most votes will be announced as the SCRC 2021 Board of Directors at the AGM on January 21st, 2021.
Questions about candidacy or process should be sent to Dave Derry - derry@vaxxine.com.
St. Catharines Rowing Club – Board of Directors Nominations
RESPONSIBILITY
The duties and responsibilities of Board members are legal, ethical, and procedural. The Board of Directors is responsible for policy, direction, and guiding the operations of the St. Catharines Rowing Club as per the Club’s Constitution:
“The entire management of the affairs of the Club shall be vested in a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will have full power to take whatever steps they may deem advisable in its interests, and to repeal, pass or amend such rules or regulations as from time to time they think necessary, providing that doing so they do not infringe upon the Constitution.”
The Board of Directors is expected to provide sound fiscal and ethical management and is legally responsible for all activities of the St. Catharines Rowing Club.
In accordance with the club’s Constitution, members of the Board of Directors are elected for a one-year term of office at the Annual General Meeting and serve without remuneration.
TERM OF OFFICE
In accordance with the club’s Constitution, members of the Board of Directors are elected for a one-year term of office at the Annual General Meeting and serve without remuneration.
TIME COMMITMENT
Attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors is required, in addition to the Annual General Meeting. Each Board of Directors member is generally responsible, as a member or chair of an ad hoc working committee, and to meet with that working committee as required. Officers have added role-specific duties that require other skills, such as the financial duties of the treasurer. Interested individuals should expect to attend at least 12 meetings per year, plus background preparation time, as a member of the Board of Directors.
NOMINATION
Nominees must be individual members of the St. Catharines Rowing Club in good standing or a past president of the club and must be at least 18 years of age.
Please provide the following supporting documents:
RESPONSIBILITY
The duties and responsibilities of Board members are legal, ethical, and procedural. The Board of Directors is responsible for policy, direction, and guiding the operations of the St. Catharines Rowing Club as per the Club’s Constitution:
“The entire management of the affairs of the Club shall be vested in a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will have full power to take whatever steps they may deem advisable in its interests, and to repeal, pass or amend such rules or regulations as from time to time they think necessary, providing that doing so they do not infringe upon the Constitution.”
The Board of Directors is expected to provide sound fiscal and ethical management and is legally responsible for all activities of the St. Catharines Rowing Club.
In accordance with the club’s Constitution, members of the Board of Directors are elected for a one-year term of office at the Annual General Meeting and serve without remuneration.
TERM OF OFFICE
In accordance with the club’s Constitution, members of the Board of Directors are elected for a one-year term of office at the Annual General Meeting and serve without remuneration.
TIME COMMITMENT
Attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors is required, in addition to the Annual General Meeting. Each Board of Directors member is generally responsible, as a member or chair of an ad hoc working committee, and to meet with that working committee as required. Officers have added role-specific duties that require other skills, such as the financial duties of the treasurer. Interested individuals should expect to attend at least 12 meetings per year, plus background preparation time, as a member of the Board of Directors.
NOMINATION
Nominees must be individual members of the St. Catharines Rowing Club in good standing or a past president of the club and must be at least 18 years of age.
Please provide the following supporting documents:
- a statement by the nominee outlining his/her interest in standing for a position on the Board of Directors and
- a short bio. (100 words maximum)
Lead Coach: Scott Anderson
- 2013 - 2020 Senior and Senior B Lightweight/Open Men's Coach
- 2020 Lead Coach Open Men's Program at Brock University
- 2019 RowOntario Competitive Coach of the Year
- 2019 Canadian University Men's Coach of the Year
- RCA Performance Coach (Certified)
- 2016 - 2020 Assistant Coach Lightweight Men's Program at Brock University
- 2017 Ontario University Association Men's Coach of the Year
- 20+ years of coaching
Senior B (Under 23) Men
Athletes that choose this program are male, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, are at least 19 years old but will NOT turn 23 years of age during the current calendar year. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
Senior A Men
Athletes that choose this program are male, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, and will turn 23 years of age or greater during the current calendar year. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
Lead Coach: Tom Kent
- 2013 - 2020 Senior and Senior B Lightweight Men's Coach
- 2016 - 2020 Lead Coach Lightweight Men's Program at Brock University
- 2019 Canadian University Men's Coach of the Year
- 2017 Ontario University Association Men's Coach of the Year
- 30+ years of coaching
Senior B (Under 23) Lightweight Men
Athletes that choose this program are male, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, are at least 19* years old but will NOT turn 23 years of age during the current calendar year. Athletes that choose this category recognize that they must weigh less then 72.5kg (160lbs) during the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
Senior A Lightweight Men
Athletes that choose this program are male, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, and will turn 23* years of age or greater during the current calendar year. Athletes that choose this category recognize that they must weigh less then 72.5kg** (160lbs) during the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
*Younger athletes that meet the weight requirement should discuss their participation with the program head coach.
**Those athletes that are interested in competing in the 64kg weight class should also select this program
Lead Coach: Kathy Boyes
- 2017 - 2019 SCRC Senior Women's Head Coach
- 2016 - 2019 Brock University Varsity Women's Head Coach
- 2007 Rowing Canada Coach of the Year
- 2007 RowOntario Coach of the Year
- 5+ Henley coaching wins
- 20+ years of coaching
- 1980 & 1984 Olympic Athlete Moscow and Los Angeles
- 1978 - 1984 Canadian National Team Athlete
Senior B (Under 23) Women
Athletes that choose this program are female, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, are at least 19 years old but will NOT turn 23 years of age during the current calendar year. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
Senior A Women
Athletes that choose this program are female, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, and will turn 23 years of age or greater during the current calendar year. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
Lead Coach: Dave Wright
- 1987 World Championships Silver Medalist LM1x
- 2016 RowOntario Competitive Coach of the Year
Senior B (Under 23) Lightweight Women
Athletes that choose this program are female, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, are at least 19* years old but will NOT turn 23 years of age during the current calendar year. Athletes that choose this category recognize that they must weigh less then 59kg (130lbs) during the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
Senior A Lightweight Women
Athletes that choose this program are female, have rowed at least one season with their high school or university, and will turn 23* years of age or greater during the current calendar year. Athletes that choose this category recognize that they must weigh less then 59kg** (130lbs) during the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Coxies must follow the same age requirements but can be of either gender.
*Younger athletes that meet the weight requirement should discuss their participation with the program head coach.
**Those athletes that are interested in competing in the 64kg weight class should also select this program
ST. CATHARINES ROWING CLUB
HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEST PROTOCOL
| 2020 Swim Test Protocol for Secondary School |
All student athletes must complete the swim test annually unless they can provide certification of Bronze Medallion or higher.
Inability to pass the swim test will result in the student/athlete being ineligible to row. It is the responsibility of the student/athlete to obtain their own swim test if unable to attend the provided test date/time.
Each athlete will prepare for the test by wearing:
Each athlete will complete all of the following steps:
Guidelines provided by:
http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/swim-to-survive.aspx
http://safety.ophea.net/safety-plan/165/1409
Updated January 2020
Inability to pass the swim test will result in the student/athlete being ineligible to row. It is the responsibility of the student/athlete to obtain their own swim test if unable to attend the provided test date/time.
Each athlete will prepare for the test by wearing:
- Shorts (bathing suit)
- Socks
- Tight fitted pants
- Tight fitted long sleeve shirt
Each athlete will complete all of the following steps:
- Enter the pool deck wearing the listed clothing, have a quick shower to make sure you are completely wet. The organizer will put you into small groups to complete the test
- On direction from the organizer, enter the pool by sitting sideways to the pool and roll into the deep end of the pool.
- Tread water for four minutes without touching the bottom, side walls or another person in the water.
- After successfully treading water for four minutes, complete 4 lengths of the pool swimming any stroke continuously ending up back in the deep end.
- Successfully put on a personal flotation device (PFD). TEST IS COMPLETE ONCE THE PFD IS PUT ON SUCCESSFULLY
- Remove the PFD, swim to the shallow end and exit the pool.
- Check in with the swim test organizer or Life Guard to ensure you are recorded as passing the test.
Guidelines provided by:
http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/swim-to-survive.aspx
http://safety.ophea.net/safety-plan/165/1409
Updated January 2020
End of an ERA
All good things (and bad things!) eventually come to an end. The bad things – like this virus – cannot end fast enough. The good things always feel like they end too soon.
Mark Welsh has been the SCRC Captain for the last 14 years. This has been a particularly good thing! During this time, the Club has benefitted from his leadership, program development and professionalism. He has been the “face” of the Club for members, supporters and other Clubs in Canada and the U.S. As Mark said when he announced his decision to make a career change – “As much as I will miss the Club, I’m doing it at a time when you have an opportunity to reflect on how you want to replace the things I do.” He is right. As the Club’s one and only employee, Mark covered a lot of ground and his skills both in boat repair and working with coaches and athletes grew.
Mark Welsh has been the SCRC Captain for the last 14 years. This has been a particularly good thing! During this time, the Club has benefitted from his leadership, program development and professionalism. He has been the “face” of the Club for members, supporters and other Clubs in Canada and the U.S. As Mark said when he announced his decision to make a career change – “As much as I will miss the Club, I’m doing it at a time when you have an opportunity to reflect on how you want to replace the things I do.” He is right. As the Club’s one and only employee, Mark covered a lot of ground and his skills both in boat repair and working with coaches and athletes grew.
Mark Welsh, St. Catharines Rowing Club Captain is stepping down to take on a new opportunity.
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As a true professional, Mark has documented the 1001 things he does from January to December. Finding one or more people to handle everything will now be much easier.
We would have wanted to say goodbye in a “non-social distancing” way but we are still going through one of the bad things you want to be done with! If we can hold our November Captain’s Dinner, then we will have Mark back as our Past Captain and say "Thank You" properly. |
May/June
Date |
Regatta, Ergatta or Event |
Location |
Participants |
Mar. 11 |
SCRC Safety Clinic |
SCRC Workshop, Henley Island |
Coaches/All |
Apr. 11 CANCELLED |
High School Time Trials (Saturday PM) |
Martindale Pond, St. Catharines |
Secondary |
Apr. 25 CANCELLED |
SCRC Spring Gala - Matthew Pinsent |
Ridley College, St. Catharines |
Friends/Family/All |
Apr. 25 CANCELLED |
Stotesbury Cup Time Trial |
Martindale Pond, St. Catharines |
Secondary |
Apr. 26 CANCELLED |
Early Bird Regatta |
Martindale Pond, St. Catharines |
Secondary |
April 26 | St. Catharines RC VIRTUAL Early Bird Regatta - Virtual Regatta, St. Catharines ON |
May 2 & 3 | CANCELLED Henley Royal Regatta Time Trial - Please see information in the banner above. |
May 3 | On HOLD Try-It Day St. Catharines Rowing Club - Martindale Pond, St. Catharines ON |
May 3 | CANCELLED John Bennett (West Side) Invitational Regatta - West Side RC, Buffalo NY |
May 9 | CANCELLED St. Catharines Rowing Club Tag Day - Various Locations, Niagara |
May 15 & 16 | CANCELLED Stotesbury Cup Regatta - Schuylkill River, Philadelphia PA |
The swim assessment is mandatory for all rowers in the beginner program and for those advanced rowers who did not take the test last year. On our first day we will be administering our swim assessment after the regular rowing session. Those who need to pass the test will be escorted from the rowing club to the pool by our instructors.
The assessment is intended to ensure that all rowers feel comfortable in the water and can stay afloat in the rare chance that they should find themselves in the water. Rowers in the beginner program will be required to roll sideways into the water then tread water for 4 minutes with their rowing clothes on (e.g. shorts and t shirt) wearing a banana belt that will be supplied by the rowing school. Then they will be required to swim 4 lengths of the pool, any style, no time limit. Athletes will then put on and take off a PFD in the water. Advanced rowers will do the same but without a banana belt.
In each session exemptions can be made by parents who are willing to sign provided waiver expressing their confidence in their child's swimming ability. Alternately proof of Level 8 swimming badge or equivalent is required. All rowers in the beginner program will be asked to complete the test in their first session and those in the advanced who have not taken the test before. If rowers are enrolled in more than one session they will only be required to complete the swim test one time. The Swim Test waiver can be found at:
The assessment is intended to ensure that all rowers feel comfortable in the water and can stay afloat in the rare chance that they should find themselves in the water. Rowers in the beginner program will be required to roll sideways into the water then tread water for 4 minutes with their rowing clothes on (e.g. shorts and t shirt) wearing a banana belt that will be supplied by the rowing school. Then they will be required to swim 4 lengths of the pool, any style, no time limit. Athletes will then put on and take off a PFD in the water. Advanced rowers will do the same but without a banana belt.
In each session exemptions can be made by parents who are willing to sign provided waiver expressing their confidence in their child's swimming ability. Alternately proof of Level 8 swimming badge or equivalent is required. All rowers in the beginner program will be asked to complete the test in their first session and those in the advanced who have not taken the test before. If rowers are enrolled in more than one session they will only be required to complete the swim test one time. The Swim Test waiver can be found at:
Full details about the program and the swim test will be e-mailed to parents approximately one week before the program begins.
Click here to register for the 2020 Youth Rowing School.
Frequently Asked Questions About Membership
Who do I contact with questions about my membership?
If you have questions or comments, Please contact us at...
When are membership fees due?
Membership fees must be paid prior to going on the water.
Rowing Canada Aviron and RowOntario have an anniversary date of April 1 each year. Therefore all memberships expire on April 1st.
What do my membership fees include?
All members receive the following...
- A Rowing Canada Aviron and a RowOntario membership and insurance coverage
- Regatta entries (that will be determined by the St. Catharines Rowing Club) and are club sanctioned regattas
- A ticket to attend the SCRC Annual Captain’s Dinner and Award Presentation in November
- A St. Catharines Rowing Club Cerise and Blue Racing Singlet
In addition, SUMMER Competitive & Masters Competitive Athletes also receive...
What if more than one family member is registering to row for the St. Catharines Rowing Club?
If you have 3 or more family members all residing at the same address registering for the St. Catharines Rowing Club, a family reduction in the membership fees is available. Please contact us at...
What does it mean "CHRC Fees ($30) have been included were applicable"?
The CHRC (Canadian Henley Rowing Corporation) requires that all users of Martindale Pond, Henley Island and its facilities, to pay a user fee.
The fee of $30 ($10 for the youth rowing school) will be applied to the cost of a membership.
You only pay the additional user fee once per year (e.g., you row highschool and also for the rowing club in the summer, you only pay the user fee for the first membership registration which would be the highschool registration.)
What should I do if I am considering or need to cancel my membership?
MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION / REIMBURSEMENT
If you've registered for any of the rowing programs, but you have changed your plans, and you wish to withdraw please contact our membership chair (see the email address below) REFUNDS are available BUT must be requested by email.
The amount refunded will be pro-rated. As well, there will be a $25 administrative fee. Please contact us at...
*Competitive fees cover to the end of Henley. Fall Competitive fees will be available in August. All other membership fees are for the full year.
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Fees are Paid to SCRC
Cheque or Cash
Deposited into Membership Mailbox in Bay 4 with Athlete's name on memo line of cheque or on envelope. OR
** REGATTA CENTRAL is not to be used for registration or fee payment in 2020 **
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HENLEY ROYAL Regatta - BELIEVE (SCRC Campaign 2020)
