Compete. Push Limits. Chase Victory.
Why Race?
Test Your Limits
Experience the thrill of competition and push yourself to new heights.
Row as a Team
Build trust, communication, and camaraderie with your crew.
Train Like an Athlete
Gain strength, endurance, and technique through structured training.
Compete at Every Level
From novice races to elite championships, there’s a place for everyone.
Experience the Rush
Nothing compares to the adrenaline of launching off the start line and sprinting for the finish.
Competitive Rowing
(Junior Performance Program)
- Eligibility: Athletes ages 12–18 interested in training for competitive rowing and regattas.
- Pathway Progression:Based on LTAD stages, advancing from “Train to Train” to “Learn to Compete.”
- Training Intensity: Up to six coached sessions per week, focusing on endurance, strength, and technique.
- Racing Opportunities:Athletes compete in age-specific events at local, regional, and national regattas.
- Equipment & Boats: Training includes racing shells such as singles, doubles, quads, and eights to prepare for competition.
- Commitment Expectation: More frequent attendance is encouraged for competitive rowers to maximize progress.
- Selection Process:Performance athletes are identified and placed in competitive groups by the coaching staff.
Next Steps: Athletes may advance to higher levels of competition within the Edmonton Rowing Club and beyond.
Development | Competitive | Performance | |
Practices | Tues-Fri 4-6pm Sat 7-9am Time Trials Sun 9-11am Long Row | Tues, Wed, Fri 5:30-7:15 am Tues-Fri 4-6pm Sat 7-9am Time Trials Sun 9-11am Long Row | Tues, Wed, Fri 5:30-7:15 am Tues-Fri 4-6pm Sat 7-9am Time Trials Sun 9-11am Long Row |
Racing | Goal of attending a local regatta like AB Open or Dinos | Are highly recommended to attend the ones paid for (WCS, AB Open, Dinos, HOTS) | All regattas, aiming to compete at Canadian Henley |
Expectations | At least 1-2 practices per week. | At least 3-4 practices a week Option to show up to AM practices. | Show up to all AM practices + time trials. Expectation to cross-train or show up for PM practices to supplement fitness and ability |
Costs | $1000 (including taxes) + $54.40 (RCA/ARA fee) Cost for membership = $1054.40 Bingo Deposit: $330 (is refunded when you work the bingos)*** Costs at checkout: $1384.40 (there is the option to pay in installments) | ||
*** All Junior members are expected to volunteer 30hrs over the year, and have someone work 3 bingos
Regattas
The ERC primarily competes and participates in regattas located in the Prairie provinces. We do attend regattas in British Columbia and have attended the Royal Canadian Henley regatta in St. Catharines, Ontario. ERC Junior rowers have also competed at the Provincial level in the Western Canada Summer Games, the Canada Summer Games and the National Rowing Championships.
Winter Indoor
Alberta Indoor Rowing Championships
Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships
Spring and Summer
Western Canada Sprints
Alberta Open
Royal Canadian Henley
Fall
Head of the South Saskatchewan
Dinos Sprints
National Rowing Championships
Head of the Gorge/Tail of the Gorge
Competitive Under 23 (18+)
(April 1 – Aug 31)
Eligibility: Open to all competitive rowers, ages 18+.
Training Schedule: Minimum of 6 practices per week, with sessions held in the mornings and afternoons.
Fees: $635 + RCA/ARA insurance (paid once per year, if not already covered).
Competition: Athletes race 2000m and compete in provincial regattas (e.g., Alberta Open) and select interprovincial events (e.g., NWIRA, Royal Canadian Henley).
Additional Commitment: Members must complete 2 bingo volunteer shifts and 20 hours of club support (e.g., dock moving, event assistance).
Competitive Masters (21+)
Eligibility:Experienced rowers, ages 21+.
Training Schedule: Recommended 4–5+ practices per week to build crew compatibility and performance.
Fees: $1,000 + RCA/ARA insurance (paid once per year, if not already covered).
Competition: Crews train for and compete in multiple races from June to October.
Additional Commitment: Members must complete 2 bingo volunteer shifts and 20 hours of club support (e.g., dock moving, event assistance).
