Club Development Rowing Program

The Club Development Rowing program is a subset of the Youth Rowing program. Like Youth Rowing it is intended for grade 8 - 12 youth (ages 13 - 18). The difference is that Club Development Rowing is targeted at advanced rowers with demonstrated skill and commitment to competition. Participation requires the approval of the head coach.

Like the Youth Rowing program, Club Development has four seasons: fall, winter, spring and summer. The fall, spring and summer seasons are oriented towards developing advanced skills and training for competition. The winter season is held on land and emphasizes fitness.

Prerequisites

Participants must have advanced rowing skills.

Rowers must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excel.

Rowers must have the approval of the head coach.

Rowers must satisfy all of the prerequisites of the Youth Rowing program.

Fall Season

The fall season is oriented towards refining rowing technique and developing racing skills. The fall is head race season.

The fall season starts the first full week after Labour Day in September. It finishes in either the last week of October or the first week of November.

Practices are held:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
5:30 - 7:00 AM 5:30 - 7:00 AM
7:30 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 noon
4:30 - 6:00 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM 4:30 - 6:00 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM 4:30 - 6:00 PM
5:30 - 7:00 PM 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Out of the scheduled sessions, a rower will participate in 5 practices. Rowers will attend the Tuesday and Thursday morning 5:30 AM practices. They will choose 2 of the other weekday sessions and 1 of the Saturday practices. It is strongly preferred that the two weekday practices not be consecutive.

The program does not operate on statutory holidays. Missed or cancelled sessions (e.g. weather) are not rescheduled.

Rowers will attend the Head and Tail of the Gorge regattas in Victoria. Rowers may also attend the Head of the Lake regatta in Seattle.

Winter Season

The winter season is oriented towards developing fitness. Due to poor weather and water conditions, the winter season is spent training on land. Rowers will either do workouts at Parkgate Recreational Centre or the boathouse. Workouts at Parkgate involve body circuits (cardiovascular, core stability, no weights) and running. Workouts at the boathouse involve rowing on the erg or running.

If weather and water conditions permit, rowers will get out on the water Saturdays during the 7:30 AM practice.

The winter season starts one week after the fall season ends, typically around Remembrance Day. The winter season ends the first week of February.

Practices are held:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
7:30 - 9:00 AM
boathouse
everybody
9:00 - 10:30 AM
boathouse
everybody
4:00 - 5:00 PM
boathouse
Jr A
4:00 - 5:00 PM
boathouse
Jr B & C
4:00 - 5:00 PM
boathouse
Jr A
4:00 - 5:00 PM
boathouse
Jr B & C
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Parkgate
everybody
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Parkgate
everybody
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Parkgate
everybody

The program does not operate on statutory holidays. Missed or cancelled sessions (e.g. weather) are not rescheduled.

During the winter season, the club's youth participate in the Beat the Beast indoor erging regatta at St Georges school.

Spring Season

The spring season is oriented towards refining rowing technique and developing racing skills. The spring is sprint race season.

Rowers can choose to participate in the full spring season or a shortened spring season. The full spring season starts in the second or third week of February around Valentine's Day. The shortened spring season starts immediately after spring break. The spring season ends the second week of June.

Practices are held:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Jr A
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Jr B & C
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Jr A
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Jr B & C
4:30 - 6:00 PM
everybody
5:30 - 7:00 PM 5:30 - 7:00 PM 5:30 - 7:00 PM

The program does not operate on statutory holidays. Missed or cancelled sessions (e.g. weather) are not rescheduled.

During the spring season, club development rowers usually attend the Delta, Shawnigan Lake and Brentwood regattas. Rowers may attend the Lake Stevens regatta.

Small boat selection regattas are held sporadically at Burnaby Lake. One or two of the most advanced rowers may attend these regattas.

Summer Season

The summer season is oriented towards refining rowing technique and developing racing skills. During the summer season, there is a transition from spring racing to head racing.

The summer season starts the last week of June. The season ends the second last week of August.

Practices are held:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
7:30 - 9:00 AM
recreational
7:30 - 9:00 AM
competitive
7:30 - 9:00 AM
recreational
7:30 - 9:00 AM
competitive
7:30 - 9:00 AM
everybody
7:30 - 9:00 AM
competitive
9:00 - 10:30 AM
recreational

The recreational practices are for getting out on the water to row for fun. Some coaching may be provided at the discretion of the coach.

The competitive practices are intended for advanced rowers. There will be specific workouts. Training will be more structured for rowers planning to attend summer regattas (e.g. Henley or BC Champs).

The program does not operate on statutory holidays. Missed or cancelled sessions (e.g. weather) are not rescheduled.

Rowers will attend the BC Champs regatta at the end of July depending on the level of interest. A select few rowers may attend the Henley regatta in the first week of August. Because the Henley regatta is in Ontario, rowers must qualify and be able to beat top local teams before they can attend.

Prices

Pricing is quite flexible depending on the time of year and how often you plan to row:

Program OptionPrice
annual pass$1,525
fall season pass$440
winter season pass$405
spring full season pass$760
spring short season pass$525
summer season pass$585
summer season 20 session punch card$450
summer season 10 session punch card$250
summer season 5 session punch card$135
summer season single session drop-in$30

All prices include an equipment levy and taxes. Prices do not include Rowing Canada fees (see Registration).

You can pay the club directly in advance or at the first session. We accept payment via credit card, debit card, cheque or cash.

Alternatively you can pay by credit card when you register on the Rowing Canada membership web site.

Punch cards expire at the end of the summer season, so please be conservative when estimating how many times you will row.

Registration

Participation requires the approval of the head coach.

Registration is a two step process: filling out the forms in the registration package and registering with Rowing Canada.

Please fill out the forms and bring them to your first session.

It is imperative that you register with Rowing Canada on their membership web site. Rowing Canada provides insurance and support services to rowers and clubs. Most important from your perspective is the insurance coverage. Unless you register with Rowing Canada, you are not covered by insurance. To row with the Deep Cove Rowing Club, you must have an active membership with Rowing Canada. An annual membership runs from April of each year to March of the following year. A membership covers you for all programs at all rowing clubs in Canada. You must sign up again each year to continue rowing. There is a fee and you can either pay it on the Rowing Canada web site or you can pay it to us and we will pass it on to Rowing Canada for you.

You can access the registration forms and the Rowing Canada membership web site using the two buttons at the bottom of this program information list.

Refund Policy

Seasonal and Annual

If you withdraw from the program (in writing) before it begins or within the first week of the season, you may receive a refund, minus a $60 processing fee. In lieu of a refund, you may defer your fees to another program which takes place within a year.

If you withdraw after the first week and before the fourth week of the session, you will receive 75% of your fees, minus a $60 processing fee. In lieu of a refund, you may defer the remainder of your fees to another program which takes place within a year.

If you withdraw after the fourth week and during the sixth week of the session, you will receive 50% of your fees less a $60 processing fee. In lieu of a refund, you may defer the remainder of your fees to another program which takes place within a year.

After the sixth week of the session, no refunds will be granted regardless of the reason. Exceptions may be made due to injury. Apply to the Board of Directors for consideration of a refund on a case by case basis. A doctor's certification is required.

Punch Cards

If you withdraw from the program (in writing) before it begins or before the second week, you may receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee. In lieu of a refund, you may defer your fees to another program which takes place within a year.

If you withdraw after the second week, there will be no refund. You may defer the remainder of your fees to another program which takes place within a calendar year.

Boat Assignment

The Club Development Rowing program is conducted in quad (4 person), double (2 person) and single (1 person) rowing shells. The coaches assign rowers to shells based on number of rowers, current water conditions and desired learning outcomes.

Coaching

Coaches accompany rowers on the water. The coach boat also acts as a safety boat. Each coach instructs a maximum of 9 rowers in up to 3 rowing shells.

Safety

Indian Arm is a large body of water and conditions can change quickly. Shells are required to row together as a group. Shells must be accompanied by the coach in a safety boat. The coaches are familiar with the local weather and typical boat traffic patterns.

Rowing will be cancelled if the water is rough enough that there are white caps. The coach has final say on whether a session will be cancelled. In marginal conditions, the coach may restrict rowing to the cove.

Lifejackets can not be worn in a rowing shell, because they snag the oar handles inevitably causing the rowing shell to flip. Transport Canada regulations recognize this special circumstance and require that lifejackets be carried on the coach / safety boat.

Preparation

We launch shells from a gravel beach. You will have to wade into the water to mid shin depth. Wear foot and lower leg wear that you don't mind getting wet. The gravel is rough and there are barnacles, so some type of footwear is necessary. Flip-flops are not a good idea, because they do not stay on. Neoprene and rubber kayak shoes, plastic clogs or even boots work well.

Dress in layers. Clothing should be snug. Loose shorts or pants will get caught in between the seat and the slides. Loose tops will catch the oar handles. There should be no open pockets on the front of the torso to prevent the oar handles from catching. We row if there is rain.

You should bring water to practices.

Registration - Step 1

Fill out the necessary forms

Forms

Registration - Step 2

Register with Rowing Canada

Rowing Canada

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