National Events
Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) is the national rowing organization entrusted with the tasks of developing, planning, overseeing, and delivering the national program of events. Among our notable responsibilities is the organization and execution of esteemed events such as the RCA National Rowing Championships, RCA Canadian Masters Championships, National Selection events, and the prestigious RCA National Conference.
Renowned globally, RCA has earned a stellar reputation for its exceptional event management capabilities. In collaboration with World Rowing, RCA has successfully delivered prominent events including the World Rowing Indoor Championships in recent years. Moreover, the forthcoming 2024 World Rowing Championships are anticipated to further solidify our expertise and contribute to our legacy of hosting remarkable international events.
Canada is home to over 100 sanctioned rowing events a year that offer a variety of experiences for a wide range of development stages. Check out the resource section for more information and guides to help you host a great event.
RCA Event ResourcesRCA is pleased to announce the opportunity to bid to host 2024-2026 National Events is now open to RCA Member Organizations.
This comprehensive document provides aspiring organizers with the necessary information and instructions to craft a compelling bid for hosting one of the most prestigious rowing events in the country. These guidelines will serve as your roadmap to success, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all interested parties. From logistical details to performance expectations, the guidelines encompass every aspect necessary to create a memorable and seamless event.
Access the guidelines today and embark on the journey to become the host of the next iconic rowing event!
Rowing Canada Aviron National Events Hosting & Bid Guidelines
RCA is pleased to announce the opportunity to bid to host 2024-2026 National Events is now open to RCA Member Organizations.
These RCA National Event bid guidelines are a comprehensive set of instructions and requirements provided to potential event organizers to assist them in preparing a strong bid for hosting an RCA national event. These guidelines outline the necessary details, criteria, and expectations to ensure a fair and transparent selection process for interested parties.
Bid Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Opportunities to host are offered for the following events:
- RCA National Rowing Championships 2024-2026
- Canada Cup Regatta 2024-2026
- RCA Canadian Masters Championships 2024-2026
Information on hosting Beach Sprints Series and Qualifiers will be available later in 2023.
Member Organizations interested to learn more about hosting a National Event and how to submit a bid should contact Rachel Wolff, RCA National Events Manager, at rwolff@rowingcanada.org.
Information on how to host a National Event and how to submit a bid is included in the Bid and Hosting Guidelines Package below:
National Events Hosting & Bid Guidelines
Rowing Canada Aviron National Rowing Championships
The National Rowing Championships (RCA) Regatta’s purpose is to determine and crown Canadian National Champions in the sport of rowing. The regatta shall also afford the opportunity for athletes to be recognized for their accomplishments and to recognize the accomplishments of their peers. The NRC Regatta shall also facilitate National Team athletes to “re-connect” with their home Provincial Rowing Association (PRA) and RCA Member Club.
This Technical Package outlines the competitor eligibility requirements, type of events, progression format and infrastructure for the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) National Rowing Championships (NRC) Regatta. This document is intended to establish a baseline of hosting expectations for the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) established with RCA through the Hosting Guidelines Package to ensure a high-quality participant experience at the regatta.
National Rowing Championships Regatta Technical Package
Rowing Canada Aviron Canada Cup
The Canada Cup Regatta aims to showcase Canadian rowing in a sprint format that creates athlete participation through an exciting race program and athlete interaction and encourages spectator and sponsor engagement. Entries for the Canada Cup Regatta are structured to promote the inclusion of athletes from all regions.
This Technical Package outlines the competitor eligibility requirements, type of events, progression format and infrastructure for the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) Canada Cup Regatta. This document is intended to establish a baseline of hosting expectations for the Organizing Committee (OC) established by RCA through the Hosting Guidelines Package.
Canada Cup Regatta Technical Package
Rowing Canada Aviron Canadian Masters Championships
The RCA Canadian Masters Championships Regatta aims to showcase Canadian Masters rowing in an ‘age category specific’ format that encourages athlete participation through an exciting race program and encourages spectator and sponsor engagement. Entries for the Regatta are structured to promote the inclusion of athletes from all regions.
This Technical Package outlines the competitor eligibility requirements, type of events, progression format and infrastructure for the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) Canadian Masters Championships Regatta. This document is intended to establish a baseline of technical expectations for the Organizing Committee (OC) and will be supplemented by the RCA Hosting Agreement that will be made with the Organizing Committee.
Canadian Masters Championships Regatta Technical Package
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.
The conduct of events provides opportunities to get involved, ranging from partnerships, sponsorship, exhibiting and event volunteering. For more information on opportunities to get involved or event details contact the Rowing Canada Aviron National Events Manager, Rachel Wolff on rwolff@rowingcanada.org.
2023 Rowing Canada Aviron National Rowing Championships
Quamichan Lake, North Cowichan, British Columbia
Thursday, September 28 through Sunday, October 1, 2023
Registrations open soon for the 2023 RCA National Rowing Championships
Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) has partnered with Maple Bay Rowing Club for the second consecutive year to welcome the nation’s rowing community to the traditional ancestral territories of Coast Salish First Nations at the picturesque Quamichan Lake in North Cowichan, British Columbia.
Volunteer recruitment is now open for the 2023 RCA National Rowing Championships. Apply at the link below.
The National Rowing Championships (RCA) Regatta’s purpose is to determine and crown Canadian National Champions in the sport of rowing. The regatta shall also afford the opportunity for athletes to be recognized for their accomplishments and to recognize the accomplishments of their peers. The NRC Regatta shall also facilitate National Team athletes to “re-connect” with their home Provincial Rowing Association (PRA) and RCA Member Club.
This Technical Package outlines the competitor eligibility requirements, type of events, progression format and infrastructure for the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) National Rowing Championships (NRC) Regatta. This document is intended to establish a baseline of hosting expectations for the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) established with RCA through the Hosting Guidelines Package to ensure a high-quality participant experience at the regatta.
National Rowing Championships Regatta Technical Package
2023 RCA Canadian Masters Rowing Championships
St. Catharines, Ontario
Sunday, August 6, 2023
The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta Committee was hosted at the 2023 RCA Canadian Masters Championships as part of the Royal Canadian Henley Masters Regatta taking place Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Masters competitors representing RCA Member Organizations racing for Henley Masters Gold will simultaneously be racing as part of the RCA Canadian Masters Championships. All winners representing RCA Member Organizations in the Royal Canadian Henley Masters events will also be awarded a 2023 RCA Canadian Masters Championships Gold Medal.
Spirited Competition and Sportsmanship Highlight the 2023 RCA Canadian Masters Championships
The Rowing Canada Aviron Canadian Masters Championships Regatta aims to showcase Canadian Masters rowing in an ‘age category specific’ format that encourages athlete participation through an exciting race program and encourages spectator and sponsor engagement. Entries for the Regatta are structured to promote the inclusion of athletes from all regions.
This Technical Package outlines the competitor eligibility requirements, type of events, progression format and infrastructure for the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) Canadian Masters Championships Regatta. This document is intended to establish a baseline of technical expectations for the Organizing Committee (OC) and will be supplemented by the RCA Hosting Agreement that will be made with the Organizing Committee.
Canadian Masters Championships Regatta Technical Package
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
Royal Canadian Henley Masters: Sunday, July 28, 2024
Race Week: Tuesday, July 30 through to Sunday, August 4, 2024
The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta started in 1880 as the first championship for the newly formed Canadian Amateur Rowing Association.One of the most prestigious competitions in North American rowing gathers best athletes, coaches, and thousands of spectators and volunteers. This rowing event, inspired by the famous regatta held yearly at Henley-on-Thames in England, has become one of the largest regattas in the world.
Please note that the dates of the 2024 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
are changing due to the upcoming 2024 World Rowing Championships
taking place at St. Catharines, Ontario.
Canada Cup
TBD
The Canada Cup Regatta aims to showcase Canadian rowing in a sprint format that creates athlete participation through an exciting race program and athlete interaction and encourages spectator and sponsor engagement. Entries for the Canada Cup Regatta are structured to promote the inclusion of athletes from all regions.
This Technical Package outlines the competitor eligibility requirements, type of events, progression format and infrastructure for the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) Canada Cup Regatta. This document is intended to establish a baseline of hosting expectations for the Organizing Committee (OC) established by RCA through the Hosting Guidelines Package.
Discover rowing with a rowing club in your province for National Come Try Rowing Day!
Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) in conjunction with Provincial Rowing Associations help rowing clubs across the country host free, fun and safe introductory rowing sessions.
The National Come Try Rowing Day is held annually during the late Spring or early Summer.
2023 was the biggest National Come Try Rowing year to date, with rowing clubs across the nation welcoming people of all ages, abilities and experience to try the sport of rowing.
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Explore The Great Indoors
In its biggest year to date, the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) Great Indoors Challenger Series has wrapped up the 2022-23 campaign with rowers embracing the competition’s multi-challenge format.
Competing in various distances and timed challenges, the Challenger Series participants have completed over 750,000 metres on ergometers in just three months.
After debuting in 2021, the Great Indoors initiative continues to grow in popularity with rowing fans, rowing converts, first-time rowers, and fitness enthusiasts from all provinces trying their hand at the emerging rowing discipline.
“It has been wonderful to see the continued growth of the RCA Great Indoors,” said RCA Director of Partnerships and Sport Development, Jennifer Fitzpatrick. “Now in its third edition, the Challenger Series continues to provide a great way for our rowing community to continue to enjoy our sport during the winter months, but also provides a great way for people to try rowing, often in the comfort of their own home.”
Across the different categories of the Challenger Series, 18 winning participants have been selected to receive an RCA prize pack, while all participants will receive a commemorative medallion to showcase their achievement for taking part in the program.
Hear from some of this season’s participants about their journey to The Great Indoors
The Great Indoors will be back with another set of indoor rowing challenges launching later this year and leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the 2024 World Rowing Championships and the 2024 World Rowing Indoor Championships.
Great Indoors challenges are open to both RCA members and non-members. All participants must reside in Canada.
The Great Indoors is an RCA initiative that was launched in 2021 with the goal of growing and promoting the discipline of indoor rowing in Canada. Our online hub for indoor rowing resources, news and events can be found here.
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