National Events
Discover rowing with us this June for National Come Try Rowing Day!
In conjunction with RCA and Provincial Rowing Associations, clubs across the country are hosting free, fun and safe introductory rowing sessions on Saturday June 26 and Sunday June 27, 2021.
Connect with us @rowingcanada on social media: #ComeTryRowing #EssayezLAviron
British Columbia
| Burnaby Lake Rowing Club | June 27 | 10:00am-2:00pm PT | 6871 Roberts Street, Burnaby, BC | REGISTER |
| Gorge Narrows Rowing Club | June 26 and 27 | 9:00am-3:00pm PT | 105 – 2940 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC | REGISTER |
| Inlet Rowing Club | June 27 | 10:30am-5:00pm | Old Mill Boathouse, 2715 Esplanade Street, Port Moody, BC | REGISTER |
| Kelowna Rowing Club | June 26 | 8:00am PT | 4111 Gellatly Road, West Kelowna, BC | REGISTER |
| Maple Bay Rowing Club | June 26 | 9:00am-12:00pm PT | 6735 Beaumont Avenue, Duncan, BC | REGISTER |
| Nelson Rowing Club | June 26 | 9:00am PT | Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC | REGISTER |
| Salt Spring Island Rowing Club | June 27 | 2:00-5:00pm PT | 700 Tripp Road, Salt Spring Island, BC | REGISTER |
| Shuswap Rowing & Paddling Club | June 26 | 8:00am-12:00pm PT | Canoe Beach Park, 7720 36 Street, Salmon Arm, BC | REGISTER |
| Victoria City Rowing Club – Junior Parent/Household | June 26 and 27 | 9:00am-3:00pm PT | 5100 Patricia Bay Highway, Victoria, BC | REGISTER |
| Victoria City Rowing Club – Coastal | June 27 | 9:00am-3:00pm PT | 5100 Patricia Bay Highway, Victoria, BC | REGISTER |
Alberta
| Calgary Rowing Club | June 27 | 4:30pm MT | North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB | REGISTER |
| Edmonton Rowing Club | June 26 | 12:00-2:00pm MT | 8438 129 Street, Edmonton, AB | REGISTER |
| Lakeland Rowing Club | June 26 | 9:00am-12:00pm MT | Vermilion Provincial Park, Vermilion, AB | REGISTER |
Saskatchewan
| Prince Albert Drifters Rowing Club | June 26 | 10:00am CT | 500 block of River Street West, Prince Albert, SK | REGISTER |
| Regina Rowing Club | June 27 | 2:00-4:00pm CT | 3000 Wascana Drive, Regina, SK | REGISTER |
| Saskatoon Rowing Club | June 26 | 12:00-4:00pm CT | Victoria Boat House, Saskatoon, SK | REGISTER |
Manitoba
| Winnipeg Rowing Club | Postponed to July 24 | 1:00pm CT | 20 Lyndale Drive, Winnipeg, MB | REGISTER |
Ontario
| Don Rowing Club | June 26 | 12:00-3:00pm ET | 25 Front Street North, Mississauga, ON | REGISTER |
| Hanlan Boat Club | June 26 | 10:00am ET | 6 Regatta Road, Toronto, ON | REGISTER |
| Island Lake Rowing Club | June 26 | 8:00am-1:00pm ET | 673178 Hurontario Street, Mono, ON | REGISTER |
| Kenora Rowing Club | June 27 | 8:00am-12:00pm ET | 110 Birchwood Crescent, Kenora, ON | REGISTER |
| Kingston Rowing Club | June 26 | 10:00am-1:00pm ET | 1 Cataraqui Street, Kingston, ON | REGISTER |
| Peterborough Rowing Club | June 27 | 9:00am-4:30pm ET | 3599 Nassau Mills Road, Peterborough, ON | REGISTER |
| South Niagara Rowing Club | June 26 | 10:00am and 1:00pm ET | 270 Colborne Street, Welland, ON | REGISTER |
| Thunder Bay Rowing Club | June 26 | 9:00am ET | 755 Dock Street, Thunder Bay, ON | REGISTER |
Nova Scotia
| LYC Rowing | June 26 | 9:00am-12:00pm AT | Lunenburg Yacht Club, 734 Herman’s Island Road, Lunenburg, NS | REGISTER |
| Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club | June 26 | 9:00am-12:00pm AT | 192 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, NS | REGISTER |
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
2021 Cascadia Rowing Canada Aviron Masters Challenge
Virtual
July 12-18, 2021
Cascadia Regatta Association and RCA are gearing up to stage a virtual Masters Challenge regatta and educational series during the week of July 12-18, 2021! Participants will be able to enter in on-water and ergometer categories and submit their race results online at any time during the event period. Entries will open soon. Stay tuned for more information!
To receive bulletins and event updates, please subscribe to our Masters rowing mailing list here.