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: Rec Reminders
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”
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”
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”
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”
Yoga, Meditation and Relaxation – COVID-19 Recovery Event
Thank you to our instructors, Neesha and Reshma who led the Yoga, Meditation, and Relaxation Event on Sunday, August 28th, 2022. Our thanks also go out to Rowing Canada and Row Ontario for their support of events which bring our members together
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”
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.
Recreational Rowing
In preparation for the start of the season, members are required to watch the Rowing Canada safety video and must attend a Site and Safety Orientation at the boathouse before getting on the water. The orientation generally takes about an hour. Remember to: * Sign in (and out) your name and boat in the rowingContinue reading “Recreational Rowing”
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