Youth Programs
We offer winter, spring, and summer youth programs, and host the GVYRS High School Rowing League in the fall. Join our announcement list to be notified as programs become available.
Youth Program Overview
There are year-round opportunities for Junior rowers . Many kids row every season year-round. Others mix and match rowing seasons with other activities. It's up to you.
Juniors Summer
Offers a range of training and competition intensities to support varying athlete goals, in a fun and welcoming team environment.
Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: Learn to Row or greater experience required
4 times/week
Mon & Wed 4-6pm, Fri & Sat 9-11am.
Block 1: Jul 2-30
Block 2: Aug 1-30
$350 + GST per block
Juniors Punchcard
Can't commit to a structured Juniors program, but still want to row? Purchase a 10-row Punchcard for drop-in access to Juniors practices.
Not valid for Fall High School League practices.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: At least an LTR graduate level of experience is required to use a Punchcard.
10 rows. $275 plus GST
Youth Learn-to-Row
Technique foundation preparing you for continued recreational or competitive rowing.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: None required
Twice/week. Tue & Thurs at 9-11am
July Block: 7/3 - 7/31
August Block: 8/5 - 8/28
$175 + GST per block
Youth Summer Camp
Fun introduction to rowing, plus games & activities.
Age: 14+
Experience: None required
1 week, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Block 1: July 21 - 25,
Block 2: August 11-15
$315 + GST per block
Confidence in a Single - Youth
Small group coaching focused on skills and techniques for handling a single shell with confidence and grace, on and off the water. Limited to 8 participants planning to attend every practice.
Age 16+
Experience: At least a Learn To Row graduate, but no specific single experience required. Also suitable for experienced single rowers wanting to focus on technique and drills.
July 21 thru 25 (Mon thru Friday), noon - 4pm
$270 + GST. Not eligible for drop-ins, punchcards, or Military/Student discounts.
Juniors Spring
Returning next year!
Offers a range of training and competition intensities to support varying athlete goals, in a fun and welcoming team environment.
Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing
Fall High School League
Schools we expect to practice at Gorge Narrows: Brookes-Westshore, Esquimalt, Lambrick, Spectrum, Victoria High. Each school with a rowing team will have a rowing meeting within the first two weeks of school...so listen to the announcements! Attend the meeting and sign up for the team!
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing.
3 times/week, plus regattas.
Dates & pricing to be defined by GVYRS
Fall High School Plus
This is a LVISSA-allowed supplementary program for athletes already enrolled with a School team that practices at either Elk Lake or Gorge Narrows, who wish to also attend selected Gorge Narrows community sessions during the GVYRS season.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: Some rowing experience required.
Up to 2 rows/week. Details & pricing TBD.
Juniors Winter - On-water
Returning next year!
Offers a range of training and competition intensities to support varying athlete goals, in a fun and welcoming team environment. On water all days that conditions permit!
Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: Prior experience required for Winter on-water rowing.