St. Catharines RC Youth Rowing School (2021)

Youth Rowing School Registration is NOW OPEN!

Youth Rowing Fees

2021 Sessions M - F (9 to 12 PM*)	Learn to Row (Capacity 30/Session)	Advanced (Capacity 20/Session)
Session 1: *Jul 12 - 23*	$300	$350
Session 2: *Jul 26 - Aug 6*	$300	$350
Session 3: *Aug 9 - 20*	$300	$350
All sessions, for both Learn to Row (Beginner) and Advanced programs are now accepting registrations for the 2021 summer season. *Staff will be available from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM for drop-off and pick-up.

About the Program

Youth Rowing School - Learn to Row:

This beginner program is designed to teach boys and girls ages 10 – 14 the basics of rowing in an 8 person shell with coxswain. Included will be conditioning techniques along with on water instruction. When the weather is inclement fitness oriented on-land activities will be provided. A swimming safety test is required.

Youth Rowing School - Advanced:

This program, with a low student to instructor ratio, is designed for boys and girls ages 12 - 17 who have participated in at least 1 session of the Learn to Row program or similar or by recommendation of a rowing coach. The Advanced Program focuses on sculling and small boat instruction, as well as, training and conditioning for rowing and sculling. The program is designed for those who want to further build their rowing skills and fitness level. Secondary school athletes who want to develop sculling and small boat skills are also invited to attend. A swimming safety test is required.

The Swim Test for the third session will take place on August 9 ( the first day of the session). Parents will be contacted regarding the time of arrival, COVID-19 protocols (i.e., mask requirements) closer to the time.

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.

Questions or more information? Contact the program director, Marion Markarian

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Youth Rowing School Instructors

Applications Closed

Important 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).