September Newsletter: Mark Your Calendar New Fleet Additions We extend our gratitude to the Fleet Committee for their outstanding fundraising efforts over the past year. Achievements were celebrated with the christening of seven new boats added to our boathouse. The members include Gord Barr, Pearl Schachter, Joanne Ryks, Jack Wilhelm, Nancy Kielar, Michele Richardson, andContinue reading “September Newsletter”
Category Archives: High School Hot Spot
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”
May Newsletter
Contents: Mark Your Calendar: May 24th – London Invitational Regatta May 30th-June 1st – CSSRA Regatta June 7th – Work Party and Social June 21st – Trillium Grant Celebration Event WARM WATER RULES The water temperature is now measuring 17 degrees – warm water rules are in effect The latest temperature of Guelph Lake isContinue reading “May Newsletter”
March Newsletter
Mark Your Calendar Call for Coach Boat Drivers Coach boat drivers are an asset to coaches and another way to give back to the club. If you are interested in driving a coach boat at the club, now is a great time to get your mandatory Pleasure Craft Operator License. The test can be taken online.As theContinue reading “March 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”
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”
April Newsletter
Happy Spring GRC Members! Here is what’s happening around the club this month… 2024 Fees The club has reviewed the costs associated with programs and determined the membership prices for GRC programs. The fees for all programs will see an increase compared to last year and the 2024/25 fees are as follows: Adult Learn ToContinue reading “April 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”
Row Ontario – Club Profile
Row Ontario ProfileThe folks at Row Ontario are regularly profiling clubs across Ontario. They decided to start the year with a bang by focusing on Guelph Rowing Club. We agree that it was a fine choice! Read the story here. Thanks to JoAnne for her great contribution.
High School Rower Training Information
Monthly Training Schedules are provided by coaches and posted in the YMCA rowing training binder. Indoor workouts are conducted at the YMCA, Monday-Friday, 6:00-7:30AM; go to the Guelph YMCA web site for membership fees and YMCA program schedules. Bring your student ID for YMCA registration.
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