CRC Rec Program

Calgary Rowing Clubs’ Recreational Program is for people who want to enjoy rowing in one of the most scenic spots in Calgary. The group is open for business 12 months of the year with 3 regular weekly training sessions but not to take things too serious we like to have regular social gatherings too.
Summer training is Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00pm – 8:00pm and Sunday 9am – 11am. Winter training is Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00pm – 8:00pm with one day on the weekend. No sessions are mandatory but if you want to incorporate rowing as part of a healthy lifestyle or if you want to have some fun at the Summer races you’ll get faster faster by showing up to regular practice more often than not.

Most training does occur on the Glenmore reservoir or in the gym but we also remember that we live in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. For Summer hikes or Winter pursuits such as downhill and x-country skiing, snow shoeing and even a dip in the Banff hot springs it’s always great to escape the bustle of town at least once a month.
The theme for the groups training is the improvement of personal technique and knowledge. There are rowers who want to go hard but anyone in the group can train and race; home or away, during the on water months of May to October. A minimum for any rower in the group should be our home Summer event in June as well as our main Fall focus race weekend in Victoria.

If you’re thinking of joining the group, you can expect to meet a crowd of fun, friendly people and there are as many reasons to row as there are rowers in the group. We believe that what makes the group attractive to join and why people stick around is because anyone can combine socializing with good people with being part of a great activity like rowing.

Everyone has their first row in a boat, everyone has their first row under a beautiful Prairie sunset, and everyone has their first race. There are lots of firsts, not only with the activity but also with being a part of our group. No pre-qualifications are required to join in; we’ll teach you what you need to know, and we hope you have fun learning. Give the office a call (403) 269-2880 and find out how you can get yourself involved today. We’d love to see you down on the res just as soon as you can make it.

Richard Holden
CRC Rowing Coach

Cost: CRC membership is pro-rated $10/week from the May 1st season start. If joining following a Learn to Row course, you will receive a $100.00 discount. So for someone entering following a May course, the membership fees would be approximately $460 (full membership pro-rated, less your $100 discount). That entitles you to access our training facilities until May 1st 2009. There are no other costs, unless one wishes to waive their club bingo requirement, or compete in regattas. In the latter case all travel costs are borne by athletes.

Like many other sporting groups, CRC generates valuable funds by staffing bingo events (now non-smoking!). A full year member is required to assist at four bingos (of their choice) throughout the calendar year - or pay the $300 Bingo Waiver Fee.

Schedule: Rec group sessions are run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00, and Sunday at 9:00 am. Rec members having attained sufficient on and off-water skills are able to access club equipment at alternate times as well.

For more info see: CRC membership and Member Responsibilities

Questions about Rec Rowing? Call us at 249-2880.