Events & Challenges

Put your skills to the test by taking part in one of our challenges below and be entered to win some fun RCA prizes!
Virtual and in-person indoor rowing competitions are also held across Canada and the world throughout the year. Learn more below.

Map Challenge Winners

1. “Drama Crew” – 4,888,007 metres rowed

2. “Rame Quebec (Dallaire)” – 4,850,118 metres rowed

3. “Raven’s Conspiracy” – 2,662,236 metres rowed

4. “Don Rowing Club (Smith)” – 2,502,308.5 metres rowed

5. “University of Calgary Rowing Club (Oliver)” – 2,448,548 metres rowed

Randomly selected crew:

“Don Rowing Club (Concannon)”

Challenger Series Winners

Row the Eiffel Tower Sprint (300m) – Salome Prive, John Donnelly, Catherine Rezler
Champs-Elysees 2,000m Challenge – Allison McCloy, David Miège, Yvonne Knight
City of Love 10km Marathon Row – Lina Bélanger, Richard Neidert, Scott Pattinson
One minute in Paris – Charlotte DaPonte, Kimmis Chow, Penny Blackwell
Enjoy Paris 15-minute Timed Challenge – Arax Acemyan, Alfred Epp, Kyle Brisebois
La Vie en Rose Timed Challenge (3 minute) – Rhonda Chopin, Mark Sementilli, Mark Hutchison

CHALLENGER SERIES

JANUARY 8 – FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Ready to start the new year with a new challenge? The Great Indoors: Challenger Series returns next month but this time it’s time to #SayOuiToParis.

The 2024 Challenger Series: Say Oui To Paris is adorned with a Parisian twist to honour the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics and embodies our high performance motto of #SayOuiToParis. Get ready to embark on a virtual journey through the heart of the City of Lights as we introduce an array of thrilling challenges that capture the essence of Parisian beauty and endurance. Whether this is your first time on an indoor rowing machine or your thousandth, this series is for you!

The Challenger Series consists of six challenges, three timed and three distance challenges, that can be completed at any time between January 8 and February 18 and in any order.

ROW THE EIFFEL TOWER SPRINT
- 300m Distance: A short and intense burst, mirroring the height of the iconic Eiffel Tower.
- Challenge: Summon your power and agility to conquer this exhilarating sprint.
CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES 2000M CHALLENGE
- 2000m Distance: A challenging 2000 metres along the renowned Champs-Élysées.
- Challenge: Navigate the course with precision, mirroring the excitement of this famous avenue.
CITY OF LOVE 10KM MARATHON ROW
- 10,000m Distance: A breathtaking 10km marathon row across the enchanting city of love.
- Challenge: Endurance meets romance as you navigate through the charming streets and waterways.
ONE MINUTE IN PARIS TIMED CHALLENGE
- 1-minute Time: A swift one-minute challenge that captures the essence of a quick Parisian escapade.
- Challenge: Row with intensity, as if you only have a minute to experience the magic of Paris.
LA VIEENROSE TIMED CHALLENGE
- 3-minute Time: A challenge inspired by the length of the beloved “La Vie En Rose” song.
- Challenge: Row to the rhythm of this classic melody, embracing the romance and elegance it exudes.
ENJOY PARIS 15-MINUTE TIMED CHALLENGE
- 15-minute Time: A 15-minute timed challenge in honour of the 15 verses of the La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, gives you time to explore the beauty of Paris at your own pace.
- Challenge: Find the perfect balance between speed and endurance as you immerse yourself in the City of Lights.

Each challenge will have its own leaderboard!

The cost to participate in the 2024 Challenger Series: Say Oui To Paris is $28. Registration for the series is open now!

As our goal is to expand access to rowing and reduce barriers to participation, if the fee to participate is a concern, please contact aclarke@rowingcanada.org for more information.

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2023/24 CHALLENGES

Ready to start the new year with a new challenge? The Great Indoors: Challenger Series returns next month but this time it’s time to #SayOuiToParis.

The Challenger Series consists of six challenges, three timed and three distance challenges, that can be completed at any time between January 8 and February 18 and in any order.

ROW THE EIFFEL TOWER SPRINT
- 300m Distance: A short and intense burst, mirroring the height of the iconic Eiffel Tower.
- Challenge: Summon your power and agility to conquer this exhilarating sprint.
CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES 2000M CHALLENGE
- 2000m Distance: A challenging 2000 metres along the renowned Champs-Élysées.
- Challenge: Navigate the course with precision, mirroring the excitement of this famous avenue.
CITY OF LOVE 10KM MARATHON ROW
- 10,000m Distance: A breathtaking 10km marathon row across the enchanting city of love.
- Challenge: Endurance meets romance as you navigate through the charming streets and waterways.
ONE MINUTE IN PARIS TIMED CHALLENGE
- 1-minute Time: A swift one-minute challenge that captures the essence of a quick Parisian escapade.
- Challenge: Row with intensity, as if you only have a minute to experience the magic of Paris.
LA VIEENROSE TIMED CHALLENGE
- 3-minute Time: A challenge inspired by the length of the beloved “La Vie En Rose” song.
- Challenge: Row to the rhythm of this classic melody, embracing the romance and elegance it exudes.
ENJOY PARIS 15-MINUTE TIMED CHALLENGE
- 15-minute Time: A 15-minute timed challenge in honour of the 15 verses of the La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, gives you time to explore the beauty of Paris at your own pace.
- Challenge: Find the perfect balance between speed and endurance as you immerse yourself in the City of Lights.

Each challenge will have its own leaderboard!

The cost to participate in the 2024 Challenger Series: Say Oui To Paris is $28. Registration for the series is open now!

As our goal is to expand access to rowing and reduce barriers to participation, if the fee to participate is a concern, please contact aclarke@rowingcanada.org for more information.