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.
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
A Conversation with...
SCRC Emergency Action Plan
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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.
As we move to bigger boats this week, please continue to follow all of the 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
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.
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The Slate of 19 Candidates for the St. Catharines Rowing Club Board of Directors
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
"St. Catharines Rowing Club – Board of Directors Nominations"
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.
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 |
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
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.
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. |
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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 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:
Click here to register for the 2020 Youth Rowing School.
Frequently Asked Questions About Membership
If you have questions or comments, Please contact us at...
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.
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...
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...
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.)
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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