2023 Row Ontario Annual Award Winners.

Given to participants of a member club who has volunteered in the Ontario rowing community for 15 years or more.

Congratulations to all of the SCRC AWARD WINNERS

Long Service Awards

15 Years Andrew Carr Bob Ralph Sharon Ralph Charles Riches	20 Years Liz Iannizzi Mike Petrychanko	35 Years Scott Anderson Dave Wright	40 Years Doug Kerr Al Shynal
45 Years Dave Derry			60 Years Henley Island Helpers

Club Volunteer Certificates Presented by member clubs to their hard-working volunteers who have invested countless time and energy into the sport of rowing.

St. Catharines Rowing Club Coach, Tom Kent, was named the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) Coach of the Year for 2023. Tom received the award January 27 at the National Rowing Conference in Quebec City from Carol Purcer, President of RCA.

Coach of the Year: Tom Kent

Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) announced the 2023 Excellence Award Winners over the weekend during the 2024 RCA National Conference in Québec City.

Whether Kent was coaching at the St. Catharines Rowing Club or Brock University, the crews that he coached excelled in 2023. Along with co-coach Jacob Thomas, he helped lead the SCRC to win 27 events over the course of the year, including ten at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. During the fall season, Kent’s crews earned five gold medals at the Guelph Invitational Regatta, four at the Head of the Trent, four at the Brock Invitational Regatta, six at the Ontario University Athletics Championships and four at the Canadian University Rowing Championships (CURC). Kent along with coaching partner Scott Anderson were awarded the 2023 OUA Men’s Coach of the Year Award and helped lead Brock to winning the OUA men’s championship banner, as well as a second-place finish at CURC.

Source: RowOntario February 2024 Community Newsletter

Employment Opportunity - Club Captain/Head Coach

Job Posting

Job Description

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High school rowers summer fee is $270, non-high school is $330, plus an entry fee deposit of $380. Cost for races entered will be drawn down from this deposit and reconciled as a refund, additional fee to be paid, or the balance donated to the Club at the end of the season

The junior programs consist of athletes that have already participated in a high school competitive program. These athletes are interested in training daily to improve their skills and fitness as athletes/coxswains with the St. Catharines Rowing Club. It is the goal of this program to continue the skill development of sweep and sculling with the ultimate goal of winning Henley Gold! Priority boats for the summer are based on the Coach’s decision as to what is the best chance to win at the Canadian Henley Regatta.

More details are found on the specific program pages...

The St. Catharines Rowing Club is a highly competitive Club. Rowing in the top boat is not a right – it is earned through effort, achievement in practice, experience and the ability to race under pressure. Athletes are given many hours of practice and instructional time to further their development. The decision of who rows in top boats will be made in order that the team may be successful and achieve Program and Club goals.

Athlete selection for boat selection is exclusively the decision of the Coaching staff. These Coaches observe your athletes in practice and get to know their strengths and weaknesses in the sport. They therefore have the right to decide the boating and seating arrangements.

Athletes are encouraged to discuss their strengths and weaknesses with their Coaches during practice sessions at appropriate times during practice or after practice when equipment is put away. We ask that such discussions be limited to practice times only and not to approach the Coaches during a regatta. We also ask that at all times, the inside of the boathouse and the dock is off limits to parents and friends.

Parents will not approach Coaching staff during regatta days with questions regarding line-up, race strategies, or boating positions. Should you have questions, the Coaching staff will be happy to set up a time to discuss your athlete’s abilities and progress. Discussions will be limited to your athlete’s performance only. Coaches will not comment on other player’s performances or other Coaches decisions.

The Rowing Club is grateful to all parents for their numerous ways of contributing. Without parents, we would be lacking in volunteers. There are many areas in which parents can contribute to the Club. If you are interested contact Kate Hingston [email protected]. This is a great opportunity to see racing from the water as well as be a part of the 120 years of rowing at the Club.

Registration for St. Catharines Rowing Club Programs

To ensure a safe environment is created for all our Members, the buttons link to a list of requirements for your program which must be completed for the upcoming season membership renewal.

With a renewed focus on safe sport, it’s imperative that all Members have a high awareness of what’s expected of them and comply.

Youth Rowing Camp

Registration is open for Youth Rowing Camp.

Junior Development Camp

Registration is open for Junior Development Camp

Junior Competitive Rowing

Information about Junior Summer Rowing

Details

St. Catharines Rowing Club (SCRC) is pleased to announce they have hired Aaron Thompson in the role of Club Captain.

In this role, Aaron will oversee all aspects of SCRC activities on Henley Island.

Aaron will work with the club coaches and help recruit new athletes to all the club’s rowing programs. Aaron will build on his experience this Spring as our High School Coordinator. He previously served as a High School Coach for over 14 years at Holy Cross and Eden and a coach at SCRC for 5 years. This Spring he demonstrated strong organizational skills and leadership to help our high school teams through the season after a 2-year layoff.

SCRC VP Rowing Matt Wilson said, “I am very happy to be working with Aaron; he has demonstrated the skills necessary to help rebuild all our rowing programs.”

“I am delighted that Aaron is staying on at SCRC; he brings a solid knowledge of shell house management, cooperation, and an eagerness to learn that will be critical in our goal to grow all aspects of our club” said Rick Crooker, President.

St. Catharines Rowing Club is a volunteer-led, non-profit rowing club located on Henley Island. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional rowing experience for all members, supported by comprehensive programming, and facilitated by a team of passionate and skilled coaches and volunteers.

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.

A Conversation with...

Concussion Slideshow

Concussion Recognition Tool

RowOntario Coach Code of Conduct - Concussion

gov.on.ca Concussion Awareness 15 years and Up - PDF

Concussion Awareness 15 yrs+ (Document)

gov.on.ca Concussion Awareness 15 years and Up - Video

Concussion Awareness 15 yrs+ (Video)

SCRC Code of Conduct

SCRC Privacy Policy

SCRC Emergency Action Plan

SCRC Return to Rowing Policy

SCRC On-Water Safety Guidelines

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

Concussion Awareness Video

COVID-19 Code of Conduct

SCRC Code of Conduct

Concussion Code of Conduct - Athlete

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.

Registration & Return To Rowing Requirements

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 ([email protected]) 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.

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:

ARRIVAL FORM
DEPARTURE FORM

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.

For programs running from July 1 to August 8 - $125.00
For programs running from July 1 to August 31 - $200.00 More details...

The fees for the Fall season will be announced in August.

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)

1)	Current or Past RCA/SCRC Members If any information (i.e., email address) has changed please update your RCA account.

2)	First Time Registrants 2021 – (usually Youth Rowing Camp, Junior Development Program or High School) If you are (or your child is) registering for the first time, you need to create an account with RCA.

Waivers for Return to Rowing

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)

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)

Please place completed and signed Waiver in the Mailbox found in Bay 4

Safety Videos from Rowing Canada Aviron (view to complete the RCA Rowing Waiver requirement)

Covid-19 Protocol Arrival Form - Google Form

Arrival Form

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Covid-19 Protocol Departure Form - Google Form

Departure Form

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have served as a director of SCRC since 2010 with responsibility for the Youth Rowing Program, which runs during the summer, as an introductory program for youth new to rowing and as an advanced program providing an opportunity for athletes to develop sculling skills. I wish to stand for re-election as a director for the upcoming 2021 year.

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

I believe that I bring to the Board, a love and respect of the sport and a desire to work alongside the many others who share the same. I hold a perspective that comes from being a rower myself, mother of a past high school rower, a long-time volunteer and over the past 6 years, as a Board member. I will strive to continue to put my best into this amazing Club!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 - [email protected] - 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 - [email protected].

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:

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)

St. Catharines RC Directors 2020

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Sr Men
Sr Light Men
Sr Women
Sr Light Women

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.

ST. CATHARINES ROWING CLUB
HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEST PROTOCOL

2020 Swim Test Protocol for Secondary School
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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:

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, St. Catharines Rowing Club Captain is stepping down to take on a new opportunity.

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 10 | St. Catharines RC Mother's Day Virtual Regatta -
Virtual Regatta, St. Catharines ON

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:

Full details about the program and the swim test will be e-mailed to parents approximately one week before the program begins.

How to Register for Youth Rowing School & Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA)

Youth Rowing School Registration YRS Online Registration

Click here to register for the 2020 Youth Rowing School.

Information about Financial Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions About Membership

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Who do I contact with questions about my membership?

If you have questions or comments, Please contact us at...

[email protected]

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

In addition, SUMMER Competitive & Masters Competitive Athletes also receive...

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

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...

[email protected]

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...

[email protected]

Click here first for General Rowing Membership Registration guidelines and help.

2020 Registration Type	Fee
*Competitive (Rowed HS)	$570
*Competitive (Rowed HS) & 1x Storage	$740
*Competitive	$640
*Competitive & Single (1x) Storage	$810
Masters/Para	$765
Masters/Para & 1x Storage	$935
Non-Competitive (see note #1)	$415
Non-Competitive & 1x Storage (see note #1)	$585

*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.

Note #1 -- Non-Competitive memberships (with or without boat storage) are for members who are not racing and have access to a privately owned 1x. Access to club equipment is not available with this membership.
Members with boat storage needs, please add an additional $90 to membership fee for every seat AFTER the first seat.
Owners of private rowing shells (e.g., single [1x], double [2x], etc.) require insurance for their equipment.
CHRC Fees ($30) have been included were applicable.
HST has been included in the fees.

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.

** REGATTA CENTRAL is not to be used for registration or fee payment in 2020 **

Henley Royal Regatta Fundraiser April 25, 2020

HENLEY ROYAL Regatta - BELIEVE (SCRC Campaign 2020)

HENLEY ROYAL 2020 - BELIEVE

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St. Catharines Rowing Club wants to send a female and male crew to compete at Henley Royal Regatta in 2020. Help us make this dream a reality!

How this project will assist in promoting or developing amateur sport on a national level:
Competing in top club rowing regattas requires significant travel and other costs. Many times athletes have to fund themselves. Our club's values are to provide rowing for all, and celebrate the dedication and commitment that athletes must exemplify to compete at the top levels of the sport of rowing. Henley Royal regatta is a premier event that will bring heightened awareness to the sport of rowing for our donors. Most importantly, it gives our club athletes something to aspire to that is not easily achieved and therefore will represent a significant part of their lives. Donors and the community at large can feel proud of the wider accomplishment of sending crews to Henley Royal.

To learn more and to lend your support through a donation click on the Henley Royal 2020 button above.

March/April

Date	Regatta, Ergatta or Event	Location	Participants
Mar. (TBD)	SCRC Safety Clinic	SCRC Workshop, Henley Island	Coaches/All
TBD	Grimsby Trivia Night	Grimsby SS, Grimsby ON	All
Apr. 11	High School Time Trials (Saturday PM)	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines	Secondary
Apr. 25	SCRC Spring Gala - Matthew Pinsent	Ridley College, St. Catharines	Friends/Family/All
Apr. 25	Stotesbury Cup Time Trial	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines	Secondary
Apr. 26	Early Bird Regatta	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines	Secondary

January & February Events

Date	Regatta, Ergatta or Event	Location	Participants
Mar. (TBD)	SCRC Safety Clinic	SCRC Workshop, Henley Island	Coaches/All
TBD	Grimsby Trivia Night	Grimsby SS, Grimsby ON	All
Apr. 11	High School Time Trials (Saturday PM)	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines	Secondary
Apr. 25	SCRC Spring Gala - Matthew Pinsent	Ridley College, St. Catharines	Friends/Family/All
Apr. 25	Stotesbury Cup Time Trial	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines	Secondary
Apr. 26	Early Bird Regatta	Martindale Pond, St. Catharines	Secondary

St.Catharines Rowing Club is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. We will work with you to accommodate your needs in line with the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation through the application or interview processes, or any stage of the recruitment process, please contact St.Catharines Rowing Club directly at [email protected].

SCRC Competitive Junior Rowing Fall 2019

SCRC Competitive Junior Rowing Fall 2019 Athletes and Parents
You all are invited to participate with the St. Catharines Rowing Club fall competitive program. The program will train 6+ days per week in preparation for some competitive regattas. Below is some information to help decide whether or not to participate and/or to plan the season. More information will come once the season starts.

Coaches & Practice Times
Boys Coach Brian Fisher ([email protected])
Girls Coach Murray Scott ([email protected]) & Michele Fisher ([email protected])
Arrival Monday to Friday Girls 4:30 pm and boys 5:00 pm; weekend mornings

FEE - $285 for those that have rowed SCRC either high school or summer; $330 if you have not registered with RCA at all in 2019. There will be additional travel fees for Head of the Charles and Head of the Fish. Registration is your payment being made to the rowing club.

Fee must be paid before starting to row; cheque in the box in bay 4 or e-transfer to [email protected] with security answer "rowing". Travel fee will be due in September after all numbers are assessed.

NOTES
*Costs are determined on number of athletes participating in the program; we hope to release the cost mid-September
**Due to travel costs, level of competition and equipment need, not all athletes attend Head of the Charles
***Attendance is mandatory to receive any travel reimbursement if applicable and when available
The new fall uniform must be ordered through RegattaSport by August 25th in order to have for fall racing
Travel insurance to the United States is not provided by the rowing club and is the responsibility of each athlete

Please email the coaches above if you have any questions or concerns
We are all looking forward to another outstanding fall season as we learn new skills, improve fitness and work hard to race fast!!
FORGE AHEAD

Mark Welsh - Head Coach
St. Catharines Rowing Club

Upcoming Events

Up-Coming
Regattas and Events
Aug 12^th	Fall Information Package
St. Catharines Rowing Club
July 14^th	Buffalo West Side Invite
Black Rock Canal, Buffalo, NY
July 14^th	RowOntario Masters Regatta
North Course, Welland
July 27^th- 28^th	RowOntario Championships
Fanshawe Lake, London
Aug 4^th	Royal Canadian Henley Masters
Martindale Pond, St. Catharines
Aug 6^th- 11^th	Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
Martindale Pond, St. Catharines
Aug 10^th at 7 PM	Come Home to Henley
Alumni Hall, Henley Island

Junior National Team Small Boat Trial Final Results

Junior National Team Small Boat Trial Final Results

Mother's Day Regatta - FINAL Results 2019

St. Catharines RC AGM

Tuesday, January 16^th, 2018 at 7 PM, Alumni Hall Henley Island

SCRC members are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting of the rowing club. At the AGM we will be electing our board of directors and executive. If you cannot attend you may give your proxy to another member in good standing. Members can carry up to two proxies. Click on the proxy links for a printable version.

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Register or update changes with Rowing Canada Aviron.

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Please click here for details on RCA registration, fees and payment options *Updated v.2017-05-20

As part of the membership process a liability waiver must be signed by all members (in the case of a minor a waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian). The RCA registration process includes the waiver. If you need a printable copy, click on this WAIVER link. Copies, once filled in and signed, can be sent electronically as a PDF to [email protected]
or placed in the membership mailbox in Bay 4 at the boat house.

Secondary Schools

Secondary School Rowing Programs at the St. Catharines Rowing Club
Grimsby	St. Paul	Eden
A. N. Myer	Blessed Trinity	St. Francis
Governor Simcoe	Denis Morris	Holy Cross
Sir Winston Churchill	St. Catharines Collegiate

Registering for Youth Rowing School

There are two steps to registering for the Youth Rowing School Program.

The first step: You register your child with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) or update changes in their RCA account. (?)

Step 1: Registering with Rowing Canada Aviron

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To register with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) or to update your child's RCA account information, please click on the RCA button below:

The second step: You register your child in the session(s) they are participating in during the summer through Regatta Central. (?)

Step 2: Registering for the Youth Rowing School Session through Regatta Central

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To register for a Youth Rowing School program please click on the Regatta Central button below: (Select the "Programs & Classes" section on the Regatta Central page.)

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Information for Parents re: YRS 2017

Hello rowers and parents, and welcome to the 2017 season of the St. Catharines Rowing Club's Youth Rowing School! We are very excited to continue with both a beginner session and an advanced session.

            Session 1: Monday July 3rd - Friday July 14th
            Session 2: Monday July 17th - Friday August 4th
            Session 3: Monday August 14th – Friday August 25th
Times: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm

We ask to have rowers arrive around 8:50am to assure best use of our session. Rowers will meet instructors in the grassy area past the boathouses. Supervision is provided from 8:30 until 12:30 to facilitate drop-off and pick up of your child.

For safety reasons, if your child needs to leave the school early, please speak to the head instructor, or provide a signed note that provides permission to allow us to release them early.

Please bring both the signed Youth Rowing School Participation Waiver and the signed Youth Rowing School Code of Conduct form with you on the first day.

Swim Assessment

The swim assessment is mandatory for all of those who have not completed it in previous years. 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. Parents can pick up their rower by 1:00 pm. Location: Port Dalhousie Pool. (Located behind the Lion's Club on Main St.)

Date for the 2 sessions in July – Monday July 3. Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

*Note that if you joined Session 2 after July 3 you will be contacted for alternate arrangements.

Date for the August session – Monday August 14. Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

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 asked to 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. Advanced rowers will do the same but without a banana belt.

In each session exemptions for the Advanced Rowers can be made by parents who are willing to sign off on a Swim Test 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. If rowers are enrolled in more than one session they will only be required to complete the swim test one time.

What to Bring

Be prepared for the weather; weather on the water can range from very hot, to cool and breezy.

Hat - always a great idea.
Sunscreen - a must!
Running shoes - we will be doing games and exercises on land.
Sweatshirt - it can be cool on the water.
Water - we would prefer a reusable water bottle, with a soft cover.
A snack - we'll be burning calories!
Comfortable clothing - nothing too baggy.

Safety

ALL rowers in the beginner program are expected to wear a life preserver while on the dock and in a boat – NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you are riding your bike to the island, please observe the rules of the road and wear a helmet.
Please take extra care on Henley Island Drive; it is narrow, winding and often busy.
Parents; drive with care on Henley Island Drive, being mindful of the pedestrians and bike riders.
Rowers are expected to listen to instructors at all times; we are working with heavy and large equipment around the water

Parents are always welcome to stay and watch what is going on. If you have questions, feel free to ask! You can address any questions or concerns our way.

Program Director - Marion Markarian	Lead Instructor - Dan Ducroix
[email protected]	[email protected]

Income Tax Receipts for this program will be issued to all eligible individuals electronically at the beginning of the next calendar year. It is important to ensure that your e-mail address is current and correct in our files in order to receive this receipt.

SWIMMING SAFETY TEST REQUIRED:

A swimming safety test, held on the first day of the session, is required for all participants.

The "Learn-To-Row" participants will be required to tread water in their rowing clothes with a banana belt for 4 minutes and then swim one length of the pool.
The "Advanced" participants will be required to tread water in their rowing clothes without a banana belt for 4 minutes and then swim one length of the pool.
There will be no exemptions from the swim test for the "Learn-To-Row" participants in the first session, but there will be an *exemption from the swim test for "Advanced" participants in all three YRS sessions. As well, there will be an *exemption from the swim test for returning "Learn-To-Row" participants in the subsequent YRS session.

*Regarding Exemption: Proof of swimming ability (e.g., Red Cross level 8) is required in order to be exempt from the swimming safety test.

IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES: An instructor with coach boat and life jackets will be on the water with each rowing shell. While out in shells all participants will be required to wear "Banana Type" life preservers which are provided. Safety is our number one priority and windy days are considered to be unsafe for rowers. We will endeavour to provide quality time for students on these days.

SPECTATORS: Parents are invited to stay and watch the program. Please observe the Island rules.

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