Delivered through a collaborative effort from Member Clubs, Provincial Rowing Associations, and Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA), National Come Try Rowing Day is a nationwide initiative that creates opportunities for everyone in Canada to experience the sport of rowing.  

This year, National Come Try Rowing Day will take place from June 12-14.  

Clubs may choose to partner with other rowing clubs or local community groups to host their Come Try event, which can incorporate Indoor, Flatwater, and/or Coastal rowing skills. 

“In total, 77 people of all ages came out to our Come Try event and tried out our beautiful sport. They got the chance to see our boats, meet our staff, and even try a crew boat with our rowers.” – Club d’aviron de Boucherville 

Since National Come Try Day began in 2021, Member Clubs have retained hundreds of participants from their Come Try Rowing events, and thousands have picked up an oar for the first time. 

“It was also really great to see how the event brought out our sense of community amongst our members.  Everyone was keen to share their love of the sport and the water. A strong collective value of our club is supporting each other, and that was definitely exemplified.” –  Salmon Arm Rowing Club 

Host a  National Come Try Rowing Day  event from June 12  to 14 to receive the following invaluable benefits: 

• Customized digital materials for clubs to utilize in promoting their events 
• Website Resource Section that includes information about  free  promotional opportunities and step-by-step “how-to” guides
• Event Listing on the RCA Website 
• Event delivery support for developing clubs 

RCA will also support member clubs by covering the insurance costs  of delivering a Come Try event on National Come Try Rowing Day (a value of $75/event). 

Participating clubs will deliver Come Try events at any time between Friday, June 12  and Sunday, June 14 , inclusive, within the following guidelines and expectations: 

• 2-3 hours in duration 
• Led/supported by experienced coaches who meet  Every Coach Certified requirements  
• Free for participants 
• Designed with the primary goal of creating an enjoyable first-time rowing experience (can be on-water and/or Indoor) 
• Information provided to participants prior to the end of the event on how to join upcoming learn to row/new-to-rowing programs 
• Clubs are responsible for leading local marketing/outreach efforts with materials provided by Rowing Canada Aviron 

Use of promotional materials and insurance coverage for your event is reliant on using the RCA Web Registration System (WRS) for participant registration. 

We encourage clubs to  complete an application for sanction in WRS by Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  

To complete an application in WRS: 

• Select “Propose an Event” from you my account landing page 
• Select “National Come Try” and submit the form once completed 
• Organizers will receive an email when the application for sanction has been approved. 

If you have any questions, please contact Alethia Clarke.