Rowing for All

Rowing for All

Since 2024, rowing clubs nationwide have been delivering Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI) programs. These community-level programs include organized sport activities that are offered at minimal to no cost to participants. They are specifically designed to be inclusive of equity-deserving groups, while remaining open to all.

Equity-Deserving Participation Opportunities

Rowing clubs across Canada are offering inclusive programming designed to welcome and support equity-deserving communities. Explore opportunities below by participant group and connect directly with clubs to learn more or register.

Girls and Women

Participants identifying as girls and women can access dedicated programming at the following clubs:

 

2SLGBTQQIA+ Participants

Inclusive and welcoming environments are available at:

 

Black Participants

Programming and outreach opportunities are available at:

 

Indigenous Participants

Clubs supporting Indigenous participants include:

 

Newcomers to Canada

Programs designed to welcome newcomers are offered at:

 

Persons with Disabilities

Adaptive and inclusive rowing opportunities are available at:

 

Low-Income Populations

Clubs offering accessible or subsidized programming:

 

Seniors (65+)

Programs tailored for older adults are available at:

 

Racialized Participants

Programs tailored for racialized participants are available at:

 

Program Impact

Since 2022, these programs have supported participation across Canada:

  • 2SLGBTQQIA+ Participants: 200

  • Black Participants: 486

  • Girls and Women: 1,863

  • Indigenous Participants: 230

  • Low-Income Populations: 1,604

  • Newcomers to Canada: 2,426

  • Persons with Disabilities: 1,258

  • Racialized Participants: 89

Total Participants: 8,156