Dear GRC Members,
Here is what’s happening at Guelph Rowing Club this month.
New Boat Purchase
The club has purchased the lightweight double, the OC2, to be added to the Masters and Recreational Programs’ fleet. Despite ice on Guelph Lake we can’t wait to see this boat get back on the water in the spring.
Learn to Row Volunteers
The club is looking for members to volunteer to coach our spring and summer Learn to Row Program. This is a great opportunity to help new members fall in love with the sport, get to know your fellow members and improve your own rowing skills! The GRC will also be hosting a LTR Coaching Workshop provided free to GRC members, details of date and time will follow soon. A Pleasure Craft License is required for a coaching position, however, if obtained to complete a volunteer coaching position the club will reimburse the cost. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach or coach boat driver for the Learn to Row program please reach out to Jessica Wilson.
Gryphon Rowing Banquet
The Gryphon Rowing Team would like to extend an invitation to the Gryphon Rowing Banquet to all GRC members. This banquet will take place at the Arboretum Center on March 16th and doors open at 6:30pm. Ticket sales are now open through March 9th. Tickets can be purchased here.
This event is an annual fundraiser and opportunity to celebrate the athletes, coaches, alumni and all those who offer us their invaluable support. This year the team is thrilled to announce that the esteemed coach, Al Morrow will be the guest speaker!
In addition to dinner, awards and celebration there will be a silent auction available leading up to and at the event via an online platform. The link will go live closer to the event. If you would be interested in donating any items please contact Mackenzie Pearce the Team Executive Financial and Fundraiser Director.
Isobelle Gray’s Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life ceremony will take place at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, 1099 Gordan St, Guelph, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10am. Reception to follow.
Jo-Anne Costello is collecting photos for an album to honor Isobelle. If members have any photos of Isobelle please send them to Jo-Anne Costello by March 18th, 2024.
Coast to Coast Indoor Rowing Event
On February 24th, a total of 20 GRC members participated in the Coast to Coast Indoor Rowing Event. 10 brave club members from the masters and recreation programs faced chilly -13C boathouse temperatures and were joined by 10 more at-home participants to contribute a total of 157,810 meters towards the day’s total on behalf of the Guelph Rowing Club.
Lunenburg Rowing Tour
This year the Lunenburg Rowing Tour will take place July 29th-August 1st. The event is hosted by Lunenburg Yacht Club Rowing, with support from Row NS, the tour will provide three half days of rowing, with afternoons free to explore! For more information please click here.
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