PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INFORMATION BELOW PERTAINS TO HOW OUR LEAGUE HAS BEEN RUN PRIOR TO COVID.
We follow all covid protocols set by the scrc and all governing bodies
Our League is subject to change based on these protocols
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OVERVIEW
The St. Catharines Rowing League has been active in St. Catharines since 1989.
Our goal is to provide a fun and non-competitive environment for adults to participate in the sport of rowing.
The program caters to rowers of all experience levels.
Crews are co-ed and made up of about 16 members.
Only 9 members are required to row, so if you are unable to attend a practice or race, your crew will still be able to participate.
Social activities such as a free BBQ after every race night and end-of-session banquet are included with membership.
We offer 3 sessions of rowing each year:
Our goal is to provide a fun and non-competitive environment for adults to participate in the sport of rowing.
The program caters to rowers of all experience levels.
Crews are co-ed and made up of about 16 members.
Only 9 members are required to row, so if you are unable to attend a practice or race, your crew will still be able to participate.
Social activities such as a free BBQ after every race night and end-of-session banquet are included with membership.
We offer 3 sessions of rowing each year:
session 1Starts in June and runs until the end of July.
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session 2Starts August 27 and runs until September 29.
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session 3Starts in October and runs every weekend (weather permitting) until it gets too cold.
"Pay per row" session. Open to members who rowed in session 1 or session 2 of the current year only. |
meet and greet night
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Meet and Greet night typically takes place the week before each session starts and is held at the Clubhouse/Alumni Hall on Henley Island.
The Clubhouse/Alumni Hall is located straight ahead from the bridge when you enter Henley Island. Go straight up the hill and you will find a large parking lot to the left. If the lot is full, there is ample parking around back if you turn right as you cross the bridge. The building is located just after the parking lot. You will have a chance to meet your crew and/or coach, select the crew practice schedule, and exchange crew contact information. We do advise to come prepared with your personal schedule, so that you can have input on selecting your extra crew practice times. You will also be able to sign up for a novice tank night session. |
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novice tank night
This is an introductory session for novice rowers held prior to the on-water practices, at the Brock University indoor rowing facility.
It will help you to become familiar with the concept of rowing before actually going out on the water with your crew.
It will help you to become familiar with the concept of rowing before actually going out on the water with your crew.
Directions to the Brock Tank
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practices
Weekly practice dates and times are determined by the coach and an elected crew captain on meet and greet night.
Practices are 2 hours long and held during weekday evenings (6-8pm) and weekends (8-10am, 10-12pm, 12-2pm, 2-4pm).
Each crew typically practices two-three times a week.
Practices require at least 9 crew members to be in attendance. Since crews consist of up to 16 members, it is okay if you have to miss a practice.
Some crews may organize a schedule to have only 9 members come to each practice, who row the entire time. Others crews might decide to break up the practice into two one-hour segments and rowers switch out.
Members may be required to row port, and/or starboard, and/or coxie, as we cannot guarantee designated positions on any crew.
Practices are 2 hours long and held during weekday evenings (6-8pm) and weekends (8-10am, 10-12pm, 12-2pm, 2-4pm).
Each crew typically practices two-three times a week.
Practices require at least 9 crew members to be in attendance. Since crews consist of up to 16 members, it is okay if you have to miss a practice.
Some crews may organize a schedule to have only 9 members come to each practice, who row the entire time. Others crews might decide to break up the practice into two one-hour segments and rowers switch out.
Members may be required to row port, and/or starboard, and/or coxie, as we cannot guarantee designated positions on any crew.
race nights
Crews participate in 5 race nights each session:
The first 4 race nights are held on Thursday nights, starting at 6pm. The 5th race takes place on Sunday. Please see the calendar for more information.
Each crew races two times: The first race is a 1,000m race and the second race is 500m.
Members can participate in one or both of the races depending on crew attendance.
Points are assigned to crews based on finishing position in each race. Medals are awarded to every member and the crew with the most overall points is awarded a trophy at the end-of-session banquet.
After the races, we provide a BBQ and entertainment at the Alumni Hall on the island.
The Alumni Hall is located across from the bridge when you enter Henley Island. Go straight up the hill and you will find a large parking lot to the left. The Alumni Hall is located straight ahead.
Crews typically opt to bring additional treats and food items to compliment the BBQ food supplied.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
RACE RULES
- 1000m races will be over the middle 1000m
- 500m races will begin at the 1000m mark (unless weather conditions are such that a race organizer must make a change)
- Floating starts will be used
- Start and finish will be by horn
- All 1000m crews must have at least 4 (four) females rowing in the boat and a designated coxie
- Crews must use their designated coxie at all times
- Only currently registered league rowers are eligible to row in the crew or spare boat on race nights
- All crews must be composed of team members with no substitutions allowed
The first 4 race nights are held on Thursday nights, starting at 6pm. The 5th race takes place on Sunday. Please see the calendar for more information.
Each crew races two times: The first race is a 1,000m race and the second race is 500m.
Members can participate in one or both of the races depending on crew attendance.
Points are assigned to crews based on finishing position in each race. Medals are awarded to every member and the crew with the most overall points is awarded a trophy at the end-of-session banquet.
After the races, we provide a BBQ and entertainment at the Alumni Hall on the island.
The Alumni Hall is located across from the bridge when you enter Henley Island. Go straight up the hill and you will find a large parking lot to the left. The Alumni Hall is located straight ahead.
Crews typically opt to bring additional treats and food items to compliment the BBQ food supplied.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
RACE RULES
- 1000m races will be over the middle 1000m
- 500m races will begin at the 1000m mark (unless weather conditions are such that a race organizer must make a change)
- Floating starts will be used
- Start and finish will be by horn
- All 1000m crews must have at least 4 (four) females rowing in the boat and a designated coxie
- Crews must use their designated coxie at all times
- Only currently registered league rowers are eligible to row in the crew or spare boat on race nights
- All crews must be composed of team members with no substitutions allowed
banquet
A free banquet is held at the end of each session.
The banquet includes a dinner buffet, cash bar, and live entertainment
Members are welcome to bring a spouse or guest. A $30.00 fee applies for any guests.
A trophy is awarded to the crew with the most overall points and medals are awarded to all members.
The banquet includes a dinner buffet, cash bar, and live entertainment
Members are welcome to bring a spouse or guest. A $30.00 fee applies for any guests.
A trophy is awarded to the crew with the most overall points and medals are awarded to all members.
I've registered, now what Do I Do?
We will process your registration form and assign you to a crew as soon as we receive payment.
We will do our best to accommodate specific crew requests, but cannot guarantee there will be space available.
The 3rd step, after registration and payment, is your enrollment in Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). This step must be completed before you are allowed on the water for insurance and liability reasons.
After registration closes, we finalize the crew rosters and send a copy to the coach and/or crew leader.
You may be contacted by either the coach or crew leader, who will provide you with further information.
If not, you will meet your crew and coach on "Meet and Greet" night before the session begins.
See the "Calendar" section for our Calendar and session schedules as they become available.
See the "About" section for further information about our League.
Every member must read the Code of Conduct and watch the Rowing Canada Safety Video under "Calendar".
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
We will do our best to accommodate specific crew requests, but cannot guarantee there will be space available.
The 3rd step, after registration and payment, is your enrollment in Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). This step must be completed before you are allowed on the water for insurance and liability reasons.
After registration closes, we finalize the crew rosters and send a copy to the coach and/or crew leader.
You may be contacted by either the coach or crew leader, who will provide you with further information.
If not, you will meet your crew and coach on "Meet and Greet" night before the session begins.
See the "Calendar" section for our Calendar and session schedules as they become available.
See the "About" section for further information about our League.
Every member must read the Code of Conduct and watch the Rowing Canada Safety Video under "Calendar".
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
