Contents: Help Improve our Social Media Presence High School Season Wrap-Up Warm Water Rules Guelph Growing Club Introducing our Next Three New Summer Coaches Learn To Row Program Fun Club Regatta — We Need Your Input GRC Plays Host to the 2026 Ontario Summer Games Leaky Launches No More! Drone Day OAR Ontario Adventure RowingContinue reading “June Newsletter”
Category Archives: Coach Notes
May Newsletter
Contents: Annual Meeting of Members Fundraising Update Rebuilding Our Fleet Campaign Wind-Down Modified Cold Water Rules Introducing our first three new Summer Coaches Rec and Novice Program Information Pick up your 2026 Season Park Pass RowOn Coaching Certification Changes GRC plays host to the 2026 Ontario Summer Games Spread the word! LTR, Junior Gryphon programContinue reading “May Newsletter”
February Newsletter
Contents Learn-to-row instructors needed Request for high school program volunteers Make a difference, join the GRC board Skills needed Summer coaching jobs—apply today! Coast to Coast Indoor Rowing Day 2026 Erg Relay for Masters, Rec and High School Club winter workouts Hi Vis Vest for sale Review engagement vote results OAR Ontario Adventure Rowing 2026Continue reading “February Newsletter”
National Coaches Week
National Coaches Week Dear GRC Members, This week, September 15–21, 2025, is National Coaches Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible coaches who dedicate their time and energy to our sport. At the Guelph Rowing Club, our coaches do more than teach rowing skills. They inspire confidence, build teamwork, and create a welcoming environment forContinue reading “National Coaches Week”
July Newsletter
Mark Your Calendar: July 19-20th RowON Championship Regatta July 25-27th – 2025 FISU World University Summer Games Saturday August 2nd – Work Party and Social August 3-10th – Royal Canadian Henley Regatta September 6th – GRC Moonlight Row GRC Welcomes New Summer Coaches We’re excited to welcome our summer coaching team to the Guelph Rowing Club!Continue reading “July Newsletter”
May Newsletter
Contents: Warm Water Rules Arrival of Fluidesign Boats Volunteer at Regattas in Welland Dave Leger Inducted Into Hall of Fame Welcome Lloyd Le Blanc High School Rowing Early Season Update Trillium Grant Celebration Event GRC Social Media and Marketing Team Congratulations Maddy and Ceilidh Ontario Adventure Rowing (OAR) May Newsletter Work Parties and Socials TryContinue reading “May Newsletter”
GRC awarded 2024 Row Ontario Club of the Year
We are beyond thrilled to share that the Guelph Rowing Club has been awarded the Row Ontario Club of the Year! Read the official announcement here. This achievement is a testament to each and every one of you—our passionate rowers, dedicated volunteers, incredible coaches, diligent committee members, hardworking Club Manager, and committed Board of Directors. You are what makes GRC theContinue reading “GRC awarded 2024 Row Ontario Club of the Year”
February Newsletter
Contents GRC Mission and Vision – We Want Membership Feedback Gryphon Rowing Snow Shoveling Jr. Gryphons Rowing Camps – Registration Opening Soon Highschool Rowing Update Coaches Attend Purcerverance Retreat Summer Coaching Positions – Applications Now Open Coaching & Coach Boat Driving Opportunities – Learn to Row Program Coast to Coast Indoor Rowing Day Volunteering atContinue reading “February Newsletter”
Celebrate Incredible Coach Impact
This week is all about recognizing the incredible impact coaches have on and off the water. Guelph Rowing Club is excited to join in celebrating National Coaching Week—a time to acknowledge the dedication, knowledge, and passion that our coaches bring to the sport. Whether they’re teaching technical skills, fostering personal growth, or inspiring teamwork, ourContinue reading “Celebrate Incredible Coach Impact”
2023 is a Wrap!
Happy New Year GRC Members 2023 was a great season for the Guelph Rowing Club, let’s review some of the highlights. This year the GRC’s programs were supported by an amazing group of volunteer coaches who together put in an estimated 5500 hours. GRC hosted its annual Learn To Row Regatta, a Mayhem Regatta, a Moonlight Row,Continue reading “2023 is a Wrap!”
