1) Fall Novice and School Rowing
League: Toronto Rowing for Youth (TRY) is the umbrella under
which these programs operate. The Fall Novice and School Rowing League
ensures that each young person has an opportunity to TRY rowing at
least twice a week. Novice school participants come to the Club for
two sessions, Saturday and Sunday, each approximately two hours in
length. Students from over 16 high schools take part at various levels
of development.
The goal of this program is:
1) make a difference in the attitudes of the young participants
2) expose them to a new life experience
3) foster and develop good work ethics
4) ensure that each child has fun!
2) High School Division Junior
Varsity (JV) and Varsity: Graduates of the Fall Novice
League have the opportunity to row in the high school division.
Participation in this program takes place in the early mornings
- 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. - three times each week on a Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday schedule for JV's and 5-6 times each week, 5:30 a.m. to
7:30 a.m. for Varsity athletes. Teachers and parents are always
encouraged to get involved and help out where needed.
The goal of this program is:
1) develop in the rower the important of
team work, dedication and commitment
2) teach foundation skills in the new rower's technique
3) introduce the element of racing and competition
4) provide a fun atmosphere where the athlete learns to love the
sport
3) Deaf Children: We believe
that rowing is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone and the
deaf kids who have come to Bayside during the last two summers have
proven us right. Our outreach to Silent Voice, a summer camp for
the deaf, has been one of the most exiting programs at Bayside during
the summer camps.
Signs to represent some of the unique terminology found were made-up
as they went along. They are so focused, that they sometimes learn
how to row at a more rapid pace than their hearing counterparts.
Their deafness never limits their enthusiasm or enjoyment.
4) Adaptive Rowing: Following
the success of the Silent Voice program we have initiated partnership
with Sport for Disable Ontario so as to get the blind and disabled
on the water and rowing. Wider boats allow for a more stable environment
within which these groups can enjoy the activity.
5) Recreational: Bayside offers
the opportunity for experienced adult rowers to participate in the
sport they love, and to be a part of a fun club atmosphere through
our Recreational Rowing program. Recreational rowers enjoy the benefits
of full club membership, but do not participate in a formal training
programme. A variety of recreational rowing memberships are available
to suit most schedules and levels of commitment. Bayside R.C. asks
that our recreational club members commit a nominal amount of time
each year to participate in and support the club's other activities
and programs.
6) Adult Learn-To-Row and Adult Corporate
Rowing League: These programs are offered through our partner
organization, Friends of Bayside Rowing Club, for the benefit of
Bayside Rowing Club and its Inner City Youth rowing program. |