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MASTERS COMPETITIVE ROWING


GOALS
  • To provide a safe and supportive competitive rowing experience for women and men age 27 years and older
  • To medal as many crews as possible at the 2010 FISA World Masters Rowing Championships
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
  • The women’s and men’s masters program of the GRC consists of a small but dedicated and enthusiastic group of athletes
  • “GRC masters women and men have competed at the FISA World Masters, World Masters Games, US Masters Nationals, Royal Canadian Henley, Ontario Masters Championships and CORA Regattas"
  • Sweep (pair, four and eight) and sculling (double and quad) shells are available for masters crews based on scheduling
  • Training schedules are provided by the Head Coach to prepare for competitive events
  • Coaching is available on a scheduled basis
  • The GRC has truck and trailer transportation to facilitate attendance at regattas (entry fees and transportation costs to regattas are in addition to the GRC membership fee)
  • Masters members are involved in the management of GRC with representation on all Committees as well as the Board of Directors
  • NOTE: All members are asked to assist in boat maintenance and repairs, as needed
  • New members are welcome!
  • Scroll down to the bottom of this page for registration information and links.

CONTACTS


ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
  • Prerequisite: minimum of one full season of rowing
  • The masters program is for experienced rowers 27 year of age and older who are committed to training for competitive racing during the summer and/or fall season
  • EACH YEAR single scullers must complete a Captain's Test.

  • Masters Age Categories (Rowing Canada Aviron)

     
    • A: average age 27 or more
    • B: average age 36 or more
    • C: average age 43 or more
    • D: average age 50 or more
    • E: average age 55 or more
    • F: average age 60 or more
    • G: average age 65 or more
    • H: average age 70 or more
    • I: average age 75 or more

 

MANDATORY SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Every year all athletes must complete Parts A, B and C of the GRC Safety Program.
    • Part A - supervised viewing of the Rowing Canada Safety Video;
    • Part B - successful completion of a supervised/witnessed Swim Test (City of Guelph pool schedule);
    • Part C - attendance at a Site Safety & Emergency Procedures Meeting.
    • submit a GRC Safety Program Form to the Rowing Committee prior to going on-the-water.
    • Athletes who cannot complete the swim test will not be allowed to row on the water.

 
 

MASTERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Select Agenda view for a chronological listing of events and regattas; click on an event and more details>> for links to event web sites and maps. For other club events go to the GRC Club Calendar.






REGISTRATION 
  • Refer to the Program Fees page for registration instructions and fee information - PLEASE  READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE!
  • Deadline Date for Registration: April 30th
  • Late Fee: 10% over the regular fee after the deadline date

 
Last Published: 7/5/2010 11:40:58 AM