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”
Category Archives: Competitive Corner
August Newsletter
Senior Competitive Season Results This summer 33 junior, U23, and senior athletes represented GRC on Ontario’s race circuit. They delivered impressive performances at CORA Welland, CORA Championships, the RowOntario Championships, and the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. GRC’s athletes were very successful at the CORA Championships with 17 top 3 placements, including 6 gold finishes. AtContinue reading “August Newsletter”
July Newsletter
Here are some updates on what happening around the club this month… CORA Welland Recap On July 6th, a total of 24 crews represented GRC at CORA Welland, the first regatta of the summer for U19, U23, and senior competitive athletes at the club. The ‘McGregor,’ our new fluid 4x named in honour of IsobelleContinue reading “July Newsletter”
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!”
June Newsletter
Dear GRC Members, Here is what’s happening around the boathouse this month! Summer Coaches We’re happy to introduce our two summer coaches. Thomas and Hallee. They’ve been making the rounds introducing themselves over the past weeks. Here’s a link to their schedules when they’ll be available to you for coaching. Thomas Lacheur His primary responsibility is the LTRContinue reading “June Newsletter”
August Newsletter
Dear GRC Members Spring High School Competitive High School Competitive is back! After two years of no regattas and limited on-the-water training – athletes were back to early morning spring rows and training for regattas. All the athletes worked-out remotely throughout the winter to be ready for the spring season. The program was back onContinue reading “August Newsletter”
Steven Harris Takes Bronze at U23
GRC is extremely excited to congratulate Stephen Harris for taking the bronze medal at the World Rowing U23 Championships in the lightweight men’s single. On July 6th Rowing Canada announced the names for the 2022 NextGen National Teams and GRC would like to celebrate Stephen Harris on being selected to race the lightweight men’s single. StephenContinue reading “Steven Harris Takes Bronze at U23”
GRC Summer Coach Positions
Exciting news, Guelph Rowing Club is currently recruiting for two coach positions beginning mid-May. Recreation Coach If Canada Summer Jobs funding is received, the candidate must meet eligibility criteria. 35 hours a week, $16.00/hr, includes early morning, late afternoon/early evening and Saturday Focus on coaching Learn To Scull, Novice and Recreation programs, will support Junior,Continue reading “GRC Summer Coach Positions”
November Newsletter
Dear GRC Members, Here is a look back at all the exciting things that happened this month… Boathouse Closing A big thank you to all those who were able to come out for the boathouse closing. Many hands made quick work of the task list. In addition, thank you to the crew that took theContinue reading “November Newsletter”
Stephen Harris – National Champion!
A huge congratulations to GRC member Stephen Harris who had an incredible performance at NRCs this weekend. Stephen came first in Saturday’s time trials and continued his success into Sunday, earning himself the Sr. and U23 lwt National Champion title. Congratulations Stephen!!
Guelph Rowing Club 