JUNIOR PROGRAM
PROGRAM GOALS
• Have fun.
• Learn to race.
• Prepare athletes for rowing in university programs.
Program length is one year with dues paid in October.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Rowing Programs for ages 12 to under 19 years. Must be approved for entry to any of the following categories:
Development Program
all novice rowers (in their first year of rowing) three (3) practices per week: Tuesday/Thursday 4-6pm & Sunday 10am-12pm
Intermediate Program
rowers with minimum one year experience who may or may not wish to participate in racing/regattas, three to five (3-5) practices per week
Competetive Program
rowers with minimum one year experience who wish to row competetively, six practices per week.
For Intermediate and Competetive Programs, training times and frequency may include any or all of:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4-6pm and Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm
Please be at training 10 to 15 minutes prior to start time.
PROGRAM FEES
All members pay annual dues in October. Athletes enrolled in the Intermediate and Competetive Programs will pan an additional annual fee for additional coaching/training hours offered in these programs. There are additional fees for (optional) participation in regattas, associated travel and special training opportunities.
COACHES
Kylie Whitcombe
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear high vis (neon) clothing while you are on the water. We share the waterway with many other users and we need to be as bright as possible to be seen! Fabrics that should be worn include fleece, dry fit, poly-based fabric. Please DO NOT wear cotton. Cotton gets wet, sticks to skin and cools you off TOO rapidly! You are required to carry a whistle, life jacket and wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. It is suggested to always carry water with you, especially during the summer season.
GETTING TO THE CLUB
If you are driving, we are the first building after you turn right into the park from Georgia Street, or if you are taking the bus, you can get off at Georgia and Denman and walk five minutes to the club. Please go to Translink for further bus information.