The Richmond Rowing & Paddling Centre offers adult programming year round that is comprised of both on water training and off season dry land training. The adult rowing programs are geared for all ages (18+) and abilities.

2012 Adult Rowing Schedule

Learn to Row

Pre-requisite: Stone Boat Learn to Row or Richmond Olympic Oval Indoor Tank Learn to Row

This program builds on the skills learned in the Stone Boat or Indoor Tank Learn to Row programs. Our instructors will lead you through the basics of rowing using experiential learning techniques and skill based exercises. Proper equipment handling and basic maintenance will be covered. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to enroll in the Adult Rowing League or take a skill assessment and sign up for the Adult Singles Program.

Program format: 4 private lessons of 1.5 hours each. $290+tax. Please call for details on registration.

Adult Rowing League

Prerequisite: Learn to Row (on-water program)

Revamped for Summer 2011!

The ARL will consist of two sessions per week, one session dedicated to training areas such as rowing technique, general fitness, and specific workouts to prepare athletes for racing. The second session in the week will be different from what the boathouse has offered in the past. This summer, the ARL will contain a day each week where crews, set from those registered in the program, will race each other and be cumulatively ranked on a points based system. Points will be awarded to every person that races, with the most going to the first place finisher with progressively less points being awarded to those finishing in second, third, etc. place. Following the “race days” during the week, coaching staff will host a beer garden for all participants to attend. This summer’s ARL will surely be a fun and competitive program offered out of the UBC John M.S. Lecky Boathouse. 

Racing and points system to be announced at the start of the ARL program.

*No practice July 2, August 6