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”
Category Archives: Junior Rowing
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”
June Newsletter
Here are some updates on what happening around the club this month… Volunteering Update A big thank you to all the volunteers who came out for our first Saturday Work Party. Gardens were trimmed & refreshed, boathouse was swept clean, and thanks to a major junk purge, everything is looking great! We alsoContinue reading “June Newsletter”
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”
Ontario Trillium Fund Announcement
We are happy to announce that we were successful in our bid for funding to launch two new youth programs to help us grow our High School programs. We are immensely grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support of our club. New to the club this summer will be two youth programs: The purpose ofContinue reading “Ontario Trillium Fund Announcement”
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!”
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.
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