National Events
2020 Canadian Indoor Rowing Challenge
November 7-8, 2020
The Canadian Indoor Rowing Challenge has been rescheduled for Saturday November 7 to Sunday November 8. The virtual event, which was originally scheduled to take place September 19 to 20, was postponed due to the poor air quality levels affecting the British Columbia region and other parts of Canada from the devastating wildfires in the United States. Registration is now open and closes on Saturday October 31.
The Canadian Indoor Rowing Challenge is a new virtual event for rowers and fitness enthusiasts alike. The erg event will feature 500m, 1,000m, and 2,000m distances with a variety of categories including Masters, Juniors, CrossFit and Team events. Read more here and here.
Anyone with access to a Concept2 rowing machine can participate* by submitting their results online within the 48-hour event window.
Individuals can also choose to register for the HomeRace Challenge, real-time virtual races against High Performance rowers.
REGISTER HERE Competitor Handbook HomeRace Challenge Draw Full Results Official event shirts are now available for pre-order on the RegattaSport website. Orders must be placed by August 28, 2020.
Watch Live
The HomeRace Challenge events will be broadcast live on RCA’s YouTube channel and Facebook page starting at 8:50am PST on November 7. The broadcast will be hosted by 2014 men’s coxed four World U23 Champion Trofym Anderson.
Prizes
All Canadian registrants will be entered into a draw for the GRAND PRIZE of an indoor rowing machine, which will be shipped directly to the winner. The winner will have the option of choosing between a Concept2 or WaterRower machine (of up to a maximum value of CAD$2000).
The top three finishers in each race category will receive a digital certificate. In the event that there are three or less entries in a race category, certificates will be allocated using the ‘Minus One’ rule (for example, if there are only three entries in a race, only certificates for first and second place will be awarded). Certificates will not be awarded in race categories with just one participant.
In addition, Canadian certificate recipients will be entered into a draw for one of the following 12 RCA merchandise packages:
3 Top Prizes (1 per race distance – 500m, 1000m, 2000m)
1 RCA Identity Hoodie, 1 RCA Standard Identity T-Shirt, 1 RCA Emblem Trucker Hat, 1 RCA 5.0L Waterproof Bag, 1 RCA Keychain, 1 RCA Pin
9 Second Prizes (3 per race distance – 500m, 1000m, 2000m)
1 RCA Standard Identity T-Shirt, 1 RCA 5.0L Waterproof Bag, 1 RCA Keychain, 1 RCA Pin
Winners will be notified by email following the conclusion of the Canadian Indoor Rowing Challenge. Confirmation of mailing address will be required for all prize winners.
*As of Monday October 26, 2020, group indoor ergometer programming will be considered sanctioned by RCA. More information can be found here.
2020 National Rowing Championships and Canada Cup
Welland South Canal
Welland, ON
September 17-20, 2020
(July 10, 2020 UPDATE) Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, RCA and the City of Welland have jointly decided to cancel the 2020 National Rowing Championships and Canada Cup. Read the full announcement here.
The 2020 National Rowing Championships and Canada Cup will follow the same format as 2019, with the 2000m National Rowing Championship small boat races (singles and pairs) contested from September 17 to 19, and the 500m Canada Cup big boat races (quads and eights) completed on September 20.
Medallists will be celebrated at the annual Athlete Awards Banquet and top performances will be recognized with RCA’s six National Rowing Championships and Canada Cup trophies.
Schedule (Subject to change)
September 17, 2020 – NRCs Time Trials and Repechages
September 18, 2020 – NRCs Quaterfinals and Semifinals
September 19, 2020 – NRCs Finals
September 20, 2020 – Canada Cup
2020 Cascadia RCA Masters Championships
Burnaby Lake
Burnaby, BC
July 17-19, 2020
(April 29, 2020 UPDATE) Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, RCA and the Cascadia Regatta Association have jointly decided to cancel the 2020 Cascadia Rowing Canada Aviron Masters Championships. Read the full announcement here.
The 2020 Cascadia Rowing Canada Aviron Masters Championships, delivered jointly by RCA and the Cascadia Regatta Association, will pilot a number of tailored features that will test the needs of our Masters rowers and help shape the future of Masters events in Canada. Read the full announcement here.
More information can be found on the Cascadia Regatta Association website and RegattaCentral.
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