U17/U19/U23/Sr Competitive
Benefits: This program is for competitive rowers in the U17/U19/U23/Senior Categories. The spring program is for all High School athletes rowing out of SNRC. Summer and Fall programs are for anyone who wants to be part of the South Niagara Competitive rowing program. Training will include both sculling boats (1x/2x/4x/4x+) and sweep boats (2-/4+/8+). You will be contacted by the Registrar to confirm eligibility prior to activating the membership. Coaches will advise athletes of start dates and training times for each season. Athletes will train 6 days per week and Sundays will be the designated day off. Athletes will be divided into training pods based on water rowing ability. Coaching in English only.
Safety: Participants will be coached by experienced coaches in a fully-equipped motorized coach boat, including life jackets, and other safety equipment. All coaches have proper police background checks. For Spring programs a swim test is required and arranged with high schools through SNRC. For summer and fall programs a swim waiver is required for rowers under the age of 18 and will be sent out to participants via email once registration is completed and prior to the camp week or alternatively provide proof of a swim test or of Bronze Medallion/Cross or better. Swim tests should include front roll entry, tread water 1 min, swim 50m and putting on a PFD.
Regatta Fees: Spring regatta fees are through respective schools and based on their individual schedule. Summer/Annual fees are inclusive of Summer Regatta Fees as note in the fee schedule. Fall regatta fees are not included (other than Head of the Welland). Unless noted otherwise, fees are to be paid based on participation and billed directly to the athlete by SNRC or paid via the appropriate RCA program registration under SNRC.
Eligibility: This program is for experienced and developing competitive rowers in the U17/U19/U23/Senior Categories
Frequency: 6 Sessions per Week. Spring/Fall will be Mon-Fri @ 3:30-5:30 pm. Summer will be Mon-Fri @ 6:00-8:00 am. Spring/Summer/Fall will be Saturdays @ 7:00-9:00 am.
Fee: Detailed Fee Schedule Available Here.
Questions? Please contact the Registrar for any questions regarding the program or athlete eligibility.
Options are available for financial support youth participants. To learn more click here
2025 Schedule:
| Seasonal Sessions |
| High School Spring Competitive: April 1st – June 1st
Note: Regatta fees are through respective schools and based on their individual schedule. For students competing under the club, fees are to be paid based on participation and will be billed to the athlete by SNRC |
| Summer Competitive: June 16th – Aug 10th
Summer/Annual fees are inclusive of Summer Regatta Fees |
| Fall Competitive: Aug 25th – Nov 2nd
Fall regatta fees are not included to be paid based on participation and will be billed to the athlete by SNRC |
| Annual Competitive: April 1st – Nov 2nd
**15% Discount** Summer/Annual fees are inclusive of Summer Regatta Fees. Fall regatta fees are not included (other than Head of the Welland). Fees are to be paid based on participation and billed directly to the athlete by SNRC or paid via the appropriate RCA program registration under SNRC. |
Registration:
- Register through the Rowing Canada – https://membership.rowingcanada.org/JoinProgram
- Select “Join a Program”. Choose “Ontario” and “South Niagara Rowing Club” from the drop-down menus.
- Select the appropriate program/s, check the dates to ensure that you are joining the correct one. If you have difficulty we are here to help! Please contact the South Niagara Rowing Club Registrar by clicking here.
- Create an account. Parent/Guardian will need to register for youth athletes. Use the parent/guardian email and phone number however register using the youth athlete’s name and birthdate etc. (or Log-in if you are returning from a previous year)
- Complete on-line registration and accept the waivers.
- Methods of payment:
- Credit card payment using weblink via Rowing Canada on-line registration system.
- Cheque made payable to South Niagara Rowing Club. Drop off payment in mail box located outside of the office portable prior to first day
Once the Registrar is in possession of on-line rowing program registration confirmation and program fee payment, you will receive an email stating that you are registered in the program. Athletes not registered with the SNRC and Rowing Canada are not permitted to be on the water. Any athlete with unpaid fees from previous sessions will have to make payment before being allowed on the water.
Masters Development:
This program is designed for adults moving from the Rowing Development program who are looking to eventually progress into the Masters Competitive racing program.
Prerequisite Master Development: Proficiency in rowing a single in all weather conditions and have previous competitive rowing experience such as U17/U19/U23/Senior/Masters or advancing from Masters Development on the recommendation of your coach. Please contact the Registrar for any questions regarding the program or athlete eligibility. Coaching in English only.
Benefits: Training will primarily focus on sculling boats (1x/2x/4x) with some limited training in sweep boats (2-/4+/8+). Coaches will be contacted by the Registrar to confirm eligibility prior to activating the membership. Athletes will be divided into training pods based on water rowing ability.
Safety: Participants will be coached by experienced coaches in a fully-equipped motorized coach boat, including life jackets, and other safety equipment. All coaches have proper police background checks.
Regatta Fees: Masters Development spring/summer/fall regatta fees (other than Head of the Welland) are not included and will be invoiced to athlete based on actual regatta participation.
Frequency: 3 Sessions per Week. Tues/Thurs evening 6:00-8:00pm and Sunday morning 10:30am-12:30pm
Fee: Detailed Fee Schedule Available Here.
2054 Schedule:
| Seasonal Sessions |
| Spring Masters Development: April 8th – June 15th |
| Summer Masters Development: June 17th – Aug 3rd |
| Fall Masters Development: Aug 19th – Nov 2nd |
| Annual Masters Development: April 8th – Nov 2nd
**12.5% Discount** |
Registration:
- Register through the Rowing Canada – https://membership.rowingcanada.org/JoinProgram
- Select “Join a Program”. Choose “Ontario” and “South Niagara Rowing Club” from the drop-down menus.
- Select the appropriate program/s, check the dates to ensure that you are joining the correct one. If you have difficulty we are here to help! Please contact the South Niagara Rowing Club Registrar by clicking here.
- Create an account. Parent/Guardian will need to register for youth athletes. Use the parent/guardian email and phone number however register using the youth athlete’s name and birthdate etc. (or Log-in if you are returning from a previous year)
- Complete on-line registration and accept the waivers.
- Methods of payment:
- Credit card payment using weblink via Rowing Canada on-line registration system.
- Cheque made payable to South Niagara Rowing Club. Drop off payment in mail box located outside of the office portable prior to first day
Once the Registrar is in possession of on-line rowing program registration confirmation and program fee payment, you will receive an email stating that you are registered in the program. Athletes not registered with the SNRC and Rowing Canada are not permitted to be on the water. Any athlete with unpaid fees from previous sessions will have to make payment before being allowed on the water.
Masters Competitive:
This program is designed for adults looking for a fully competitive program and it has 4 coached sessions per week (Mon/Wed/Fri evenings and Sun morning) and are welcome to attend other un-coached on-water sessions with permission from the Lead Coach.
Prerequisite Masters: Proficiency in rowing a single and have previous competitive rowing experience as U17/U19/U23/Senior/Masters or advancing from Masters Development on recommendation by your coach. Please contact the Registrar for any questions regarding the program or athlete eligibility. Coaching in English only.
Benefits: Training will primarily focus on sculling boats (1x/2x/4x) with some limited training in sweep boats (2-/4+/8+). Coaches will be contacted by the Registrar to confirm eligibility prior to activating the membership. Athletes will be divided into training pods based on water rowing ability.
Safety: Participants will be coached by experienced coaches in a fully-equipped motorized coach boat, including life jackets, and other safety equipment. All coaches have proper police background checks.
Regatta Fees: Masters spring/summer/fall regatta fees (other than Head of the Welland) are not included and will be invoiced to athlete based on actual regatta participation.
Frequency: 4 Sessions per Week. Monday/Wednesday/Friday evenings from 6:00–8:00 pm, and Sunday mornings from 8:00-10:00 am
Fee: Detailed Fee Schedule Available Here.
2025 Schedule
| Seasonal Sessions |
| Spring Masters Competitive: April 7th – June 15th |
| Summer Masters Competitive: June 16th – Aug 3rd |
| Fall Masters Competitive: Aug 18th – Nov 2nd |
| Annual Masters Competitive: Option: April 7th – Nov 2nd
**15% Discounted** |
Registration:
- Register through the Rowing Canada – https://membership.rowingcanada.org/JoinProgram
- Select “Join a Program”. Choose “Ontario” and “South Niagara Rowing Club” from the drop-down menus.
- Select the appropriate program/s, check the dates to ensure that you are joining the correct one. If you have difficulty we are here to help! Please contact the South Niagara Rowing Club Registrar by clicking here.
- Create an account. Parent/Guardian will need to register for youth athletes. Use the parent/guardian email and phone number however register using the youth athlete’s name and birthdate etc. (or Log-in if you are returning from a previous year)
- Complete on-line registration and accept the waivers.
- Methods of payment:
- Credit card payment using weblink via Rowing Canada on-line registration system.
- Cheque made payable to South Niagara Rowing Club. Drop off payment in mail box located outside of the office portable prior to first day
Once the Registrar is in possession of on-line rowing program registration confirmation and program fee payment, you will receive an email stating that you are registered in the program. Athletes not registered with the SNRC and Rowing Canada are not permitted to be on the water. Any athlete with unpaid fees from previous sessions will have to make payment before being allowed on the water.