Note, we have added a weekday morning Sculling class on May 25, 27, 29 (Mon/Wed/Fri) from 9-11 am. This is a beginners class that starts in quads and culminates with single sculling on the final day. Course fee: $200. Limited to six participants / per 2 coaches. Please email to inquire. Adult Learn to Row RegistrationYouth Camp Registration
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See how Beijing Bronze Medallist Tracy Cameron got started at the University of Calgary and the Calgary Rowing Club:
Chris Davidson will be running RCA Coach Level - Weekend #1 in Calgary on April 24-26 th (Friday evening from 6:30-10:00pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sunday 8am-4pm).
This is the first offering of RCA's new NCCP program in Alberta. It will be held upstairs at the Calgary Rowing Club boathouse. This course is open to any and all coaches interested in Alberta. There are no prerequisites for this weekend.
Any coach wanting to take the course must register by April 4th. To register
Brian Price the Cox of the gold medal winning men's 8+ will be coming to Calgary on Monday March 9, 2009 and has agreed to pay a visit at the Calgary Rowing Club. He will be arriving at the club at 7:15pm where he will play the audio tape from the cox's seat of the gold medal row. This will be a unique opportunity to see and hear what transpired during the Olympic final. Hope to see you all there! (Upstairs hall)
CRC AGM February 23rd 2009
Please note that the Calgary Rowing Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday February 23rd from 7:00-9:00 pm in the upstairs hall of the Calgary Rowing Club Boathouse.
Highlighted by a 6th place finish in the W2-, UCRC raced at the Canadian University Championships this past weekend. Another distinct highlight was fielding a Women's 8+ for the first time.
A fall classic, the Charles Regatta has grown over the years to include 19 countries, 8,200 competitors, and 300,000 spectators. Elana Taub and Christina Fuller will represent CRC in the Championship Women's 2x. For close-to-live results see: HOCR Results.
Image Gallery Added
We currently have a nice selection of photos from Henley. I'd love to add more from BC Champs, Weasel, Nat Champs - please forward!
CRC Open House / Bring a Friend Day
Drop in to CRC from 9-11 on Sun May 31 to take a spin in a rowing shell, have a burger, and find out how to get involved in this fantastic sport. No experience required!!
ARA is actively recruiting athletes all across the province. We are seeking athletes (men and woman alike) who are currently under the age of 20 (as of December 31, 2008) and who have a proven sport background. More >>
» 09 Regatta Schedule
Sat May 30
Freeze or Fry
Edmonton
Sat June 6
Regina Sprints
Regina
Sat June 27
Alberta Open
Calgary
Sat/Sun July 11/12
Challenge West/BC Champs
Victoria
Sat July 12
Prairie Champs
Saskatoon
Aug 4-9
Royal Canadian Henley
St Catharines
Aug 17-21
Canada Games
Summerland
Aug 20-23
RCA Masters Champs
Victoria
Sat Sept 19
CRC Triathlon
Calgary
Sept 26/27
National Rowing Champs
Montreal
Sat Oct 10
Head of the Weasel
Calgary
Sat/Su Oct 31/Nov 1
Head of the Gorge/Elk
Victoria
Oct 31/Nov 1
CURA Champs
Montreal
CEO Swim Canada Pierre Lafontaine to Speak Wednesday April 22, Hall, CRC
Pierre Lafontaine, CEO of Swimming Canada is coming to the Calgary Rowing Club on Wednesday April 22, 2009. As head coach of the prestigious Australian Institute of Sport Pierre led 4 swimmers from the AIS to podium results at the 2004 Olympics. Previously, as Head Coach of the Phoenix Swim Club in Arizona, he led his swimmers to 8 medal victories at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Pierre has now returned to Canada resurrecting a Swim Program that was in dire straits following the 2004 Olympics. Since returning to Canada - Pierre has been recognized by the Globe & Mail as one of the ten most influential figures in Canadian Sport.
We encourage all members of the Calgary Rowing Club to attend an evening to hear arguably one of the most powerful figures in Canadian Amateur Sport. The session is planned for Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 6:15pm (Pierre to arrive at 6:30pm). Please try to attend, it promises to be a very powerful evening. Please note that this invitation has been extended to every Swim Club in Calgary so there will be a large contingent of people in attendance.
ARA is actively recruiting athletes all across the province. We are seeking athletes (men and woman alike) who are currently under the age of 20 (as of December 31, 2008) and who have a proven sport background.