The Junior Varisty Program will train 3 times a week in their crews
in preparation for various regattas. Training will focus around
several key concepts including improving technique and fitness as
well as developing muscle strength. The Junior Varisty rower's knowledge
of rowing will increase greatly as they learn about bladework and
proper power application, as well as practicing racing starts.
Crews will row in various sizes of boats ranging from eight man
boats down to quads and doubles, depending on the participation
from the various schools. The main focus of Junior Development rowing
is developing the skills of new rowers while keeping the program
fun and interesting!
Details
Cost: TBA
Fundraise: TBA
Date: Spring Season May -June
Where: Bayside Rowing Club (see map)
When: Mon/Wed 6:00 - 7:00pm & Sat 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
Tue/Thur 6:00 - 7:00pm & Sat 10:00am - 12:00pm
Competitive Rowing
Competitive rowing is for the competitive athlete.
For those who are dedicated to the sport and enjoy both the training
and the competitive sides of rowing. This program is for those who
have graduated from the Junior Development Program and have met
their ergometer testing standards.
The season begins as soon as the ice melts in the ship channel,
usually around the beginning of April. Training starts as soon as
the docks get put back in the water with practices held every morning
from 5:30 to 7:30.
Competitive
rowers train 6 days a week in preparation for racing. Competitive
rowers compete in the same regattas as Junior Development rowers
(Mother's Day, WOSSRA, and Scugog) but Competitive rowers also have
the opportunity to represent their schools at the Canadian Secondary
School Rowing Association Championships (nicknamed "Schoolboy").
Races are 2000 metres in length and rowers must compete in their
school crews.
Much like other seasons, spring rowing focusses
on improving technique and fitness so that athletes can perform
well at the regattas.
Details
Fee: TBA
Fundraise: TBA
Date: April-June
Where: Bayside Rowing Club (see map)
When: TBA
If interested in rowing this summer please visit the Club Competitive
page!
Our goal is to develop and encourage those who would like to continue
rowing. The Junior Development Program is geared towards those who
have taken a Learn to Row, participated in the League or who have
previous experience in the boat. 
Rowers
in this program work towards participating in high school and club
competitions with their crews. There are many opportunities to attend
regattas such as the Mother's Day Regatta, the Western Ontario Secondary
School Rowing Association Championships, and Scugog Invitational.