Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) is thrilled to announce the selection of 60 talented emerging rowers who will proudly represent the Canadian National Teams in the upcoming highly anticipated international competitions. These include the World Rowing Under 23 Championships, the World Rowing Under 19 Championships, and the CanAmMex international regatta.

After a fiercely contested selection period at the RCA National Training Centre, these talented athletes hailing from across the nation have displayed exceptional skill, determination, and dedication, earning their spots to represent Canada on the international stage. For RCA NextGen Program Lead, Chuck McDiarmid, the selection of these athletes showcases the promising future of Canadian rowing.

“We are excited to unveil the teams that will represent Canada in the international regattas this season. These selections highlight the promising future of Canadian rowing,” McDiarmid said. “Throughout the competitive selection period, our crews faced challenges and tough decisions were made, but this fostered a strong sense of camaraderie and passion as we head into the regattas. I am elated for these young athletes, many of whom will make their debuts at this elite level, and I have no doubt that the nation’s rowing community will rally behind and support them.”

Canada will be proudly represented by 29 rowers at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships (WRU23CH) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from July 19-23, 2023. WRU23CH will bring up to 1000 of the world’s best under-23 rowers to compete in 22 boat classes including eight lightweight boat classes. The competition returns to Plovdiv’s artificial canal was custom designed to meet international rowing standards and specifically located to be surrounded by natural forests, to offer fair and equal conditions for all lanes, the first time the competition returns to the ideal venue since 2017.

Amongst the rowers bound for Bulgaria is 2022 World Rowing Under 23 Championships bronze medallist Stephen Harris (Guelph Rowing Club / Brock University / Ontario) aiming to return to the podium in the men’s lightweight single (BLM1x).

A contingent of 12 talented young Canadian rowers will represent the nation at the 2023 World Rowing Under 19 Championships (WRU19CH) in Paris, France, from August 2-6. These championships showcase the best rowers under 18 years old from around the world, competing in 14 boat classes over five days. The regatta will take place at the same rowing venue as the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, promising to inspire outstanding performances from the participants.

Additionally, 17 of Canada’s budding rowing stars will compete at the 2023 CanAmMex international regatta in Sarasota, Florida, on the weekend of July 14-15 . This regatta serves as a crucial step in the development pathway for the finest up-and-coming rowers from Canada, who will compete against their counterparts from the United States of America, Mexico, and Barbados. The friendly rivalry at the regatta fosters international camaraderie while showcasing the incredible talent and sportsmanship of the Canadian rowing community. These selected athletes have relentlessly worked to qualify for this event, and their participation will further strengthen the bonds between these North American rowing nations.

RCA extends heartfelt congratulations to the selected team members, their coaches, families, and their local rowing clubs, where they began their journey in the sport. We wish them every success. With their passion, skill, and determination, these NextGen rowers are poised to leave their mark on the international rowing stage, upholding the proud tradition of Canadian rowing excellence.

Much of the costs to compete at these regattas are self-funded by the athletes, therefore Rowing Canada Aviron has recently launched “Fuel Dreams, Forge Champions”, a campaign to support our aspiring and exceptional rowers in their pursuit of excellence on the international racing stage.

This campaign is dedicated to helping these four RCA NextGen teams – CanAmMex, Junior World Championships, U23 World Championships, and U23 World Championships Lightweight – who will be travelling abroad this Summer to represent our nation.

Together, let’s fuel the dreams of aspiring athletes and forge champions!

Join us in supporting these NextGen Teams, empowering these exceptional athletes to reach new heights of excellence.

We invite you to join the movement and become a valuable member of a supportive community that will embrace the team and help them achieve success on the international stage. 

Learn more about Fuel Dreams, Forge Champions

 

 

2023 World Rowing Under 23 World Championships

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

July 19 – 23, 2023

For more information about the World Rowing Under 23 World Championships click here: https://worldrowing.com/event/2023-world-rowing-under-23-championships

 

World Rowing Under 23 Championship Team

Women’s Pair (BW2-)	Club / University
Sally Jones	Victoria City Rowing Club / University of British Columbia / BC
Rachel Weber	Ottawa Rowing Club / University of Western Ontario / Ontario
Men’s Pair (BM2-)	Club / University
Michael Keane	Victoria City Rowing Club / University of British Columbia / BC
Bob Bryden	Kingston Rowing Club / Queen’s University / Alberta
Men’s Double (BM2x)	Club / University
Andrew Hubbard	Calgary Rowing Club / Queen’s University / Alberta
Michael Ciepiela	Brock University / Ontario
Women’s Four (BW4-)	Club / University
Emma Seawright	Don Rowing Club / University of Tennessee  / Ontario
Maya Meschkuleit	Don Rowing Club / Yale University / Ontario
Leia Till	Brockville Rowing Club / University of Virginia
Abigail Dent	Kenora Rowing Club / University of Michigan / Manitoba
Men’s Four (BM4-)	Club / University
Julian Black	University of British Columbia / BC
Julien Wiese	University of British Columbia / BC
Aidan Hembruff	Ottawa Rowing Club / University of Western Ontario / Ontario
Axel Ewashko	University of British Columbia / Alberta
Womens’ Eight (BW8+)	Club / University
Lyndsey Bryden	University of British Columbia / BC
Claire Ellison	Kingston Rowing Club / Queen’s University / Nova Scotia
Parker Illingworth	Montreal Rowing Club / University of Texas
Mira Calder	Victoria City Rowing Club / University or Washington / BC
Ellie Sousa	Victoria City Rowing Club / University of Victoria / BC
Lucy Black	Four Bridges Rowing Club / Stanford University / New Brunswick
Fiona Elliott	London Western Rowing Club / Washington State University / Ontario
Jana Peachey	North Star Rowing Club/ University of Michigan / Nova Scotia
Jack Pankratz	Argonaut Rowing Club/ University of Toronto / Ontario
Lightweight Women’s Single (BLW1x)	Club / University
Karissa Riley	Calgary Rowing Club / University of Western Ontario / Alberta
Lightweight Men’s Single (BLM1x)	Club / University
Stephen Harris	Guelph Rowing Club / Brock University / Ontario
Lightweight Men’s Quad (BLM4x)	Club / University
Giancarlo DiPompeo	St. Catharines Rowing Club / University of Victoria / Ontario
Emerson Crick	Halifax Rowing Club / University of British Columbia / Nova Scotia
Lucas Celia	Kingston Rowing Club / Queen’s University / Ontario
Connor Dodds	Regina Rowing Club / Brock University / Saskatchewan

 

Coaches

Alex Marchuk (Alberta Rowing Association / Calgary Rowing Club)

Scott Anderson (St. Catharines Rowing Club / Brock University / Ontario) 

Mary Rao (Brock University / Ontario)

Katie Bruggeling (Queen’s University / Kingston Rowing Club)

Dane Lawson (Rowing Canada Aviron)

 

2023 World Rowing Under 19 World Championships

Paris, France

August 2 – 6, 2023

For more information about the World Rowing Under 19 World Championships click here: https://worldrowing.com/event/2023-world-rowing-under-19-championships

 

World Rowing Under 19 Championships Team

Men’s Single (JW1x)	Club / University
Lucas Maroney Babuglia	South Niagara Rowing Club / Ontario NextGen Performance Centre / Ontario
Women’s Pair (JW2-)	Club / University
Sarah Stacey	Notre Dame Rowing Club / Ontario
Makeda Harrison	St. Catharines Rowing Club / Ontario
Women’s Quad (JW4x)	Club / University
Madeson Scott	South Niagara Rowing Club / Ontario NextGen Performance Centre / Ontario
Autumn Crowe	Ridley College / Ontario
Clara Van Dyk	South Niagara Rowing Club / Ontario NextGen Performance Centre / Ontario
Julia Teixeira	Argonaut Rowing Club / Ontario NextGen Performance Centre / Ontario
Men’s Pair (JM2-)	Club / University
Connor Bohlmann	Vancouver College / British Columbia
Peter Scaccabarozzi	Vancouver College / British Columbia
Women’s Four (BW4-)	Club / University
Ingrid Eshuis	St. Catharines Rowing Club / Ontario
Emma Goedhart	Notre Dame Rowing Club / Ontario
Novella Rusman	Brentwood College School / British-Columbia
Stella Bittman	Notre Dame Rowing Club / Ontario NextGen Performance Centre / Ontario

 

Coaches

Greg Szybka (Rowing Canada Aviron / Ontario NextGen Performance Centre) 

Mike Petrychanko (St. Catharines Rowing Club)

Elana Gelineau (Saskatoon Rowing Club)

 

2023 CanAmMex International Regatta

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Nathan Benderson Park

July 14 – 15, 2023

 

CanAmMex International Regatta Team

Women’s Sweep	Club / University
Melanie Helfenstein	North Star Rowing Club, Nova Scotia
Rachel Dirks	Havergal College and Argonaut Rowing Club, Ontario
Eryn Wale	Victoria City Rowing Club, BC
Anya Prokopchuk	Brentwood College, BC
Jade Postma	Ridley College, Ontario
Malarie Jones	Notre Dame Rowing Club, Ontario
Talia Nixon	Ridley College, Ontario
Sabrina Seville	Branksome Hall, Ontario
Sydney Swick	Ridley College, Ontario
Women’s Sculling	Club / University
Elizabeth Najjar	Don Rowing Club, Ontario
Meghan Harris	Guelph Rowing Club, Ontario
Chloé Fortin	Aviron Lachine Rowing Club, Quebec
Sasha Anderson	North Star Rowing Club, Nova Scotia
Men’s Sculling	Club / University
Zachary Kano	Wayland-Weston Rowing Association, Massachusetts
Caillen Piekenhagen	Ridley College, Ontario
Michael Gore	Ontario Next Gen Performance Center
Conor Dillon	Claremont CSI, BC

Coaches

Janine Stephens (Manitoba Rowing Association)

Max Button (Aviron Lachine Rowing)

Rick Storm (Row Nova Scotia)