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.
Women on Water - Teen
Supportive female-only environment for fun & skill-building. Come to as many or as few sessions as you want. Start anytime during the program.
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Age: 14-18
Experience: None required for participants or mentors
If you are interested in participating as an 18+ mentor for this program, please contact our club manager at <clubmanager@gorgerowing.ca>.
Once/week on Saturdays, 11am - 1pm.
April 20 thru Saturday Aug 17
FREE via a grant from Rowing Canada Aviron and the Government of Canada's Community Sport for All Initiative.
Spring Juniors - New & Experienced
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals.
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Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing
3 times/week: Wednesday & Friday 4-6pm, Saturday 9-11am.
April-June
$630 + GST
Summer Juniors - Experienced
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals.
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Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: At least a learn-to-row graduate.
4 days/week, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat at 9-11am
July & August
$350 + GST per month
If you can’t commit to a regular schedule during summer, buy a Punchcard for drop-in access to Junior practices.
Summer Juniors - Learn-to-Row
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals.
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Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: none required
2 days/week. Tue & Thurs at 9-11am
July & August.
$175 + GST per month
If you can’t commit to a regular schedule during summer, buy a Punchcard for drop-in access to Junior practices.
Junior 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.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: At least an LTR graduate level of experience is required to use a Punchcard.
10 rows. $275 plus GST
Expires annually on March 31.
Full Day Camp
Introduce juniors to the sport of rowing. Includes a fun ice cream day on Friday!
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Age: 14 - 18
Experience: All experience levels are welcome, including those new to rowing.
1 week Blocks. Monday - Friday, 9am to 3pm
$315 + GST
Block 1: July 22-26
Block 2: August 12-16
Fall High School League
Our club partners with Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS) and area schools to host school teams.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing.
Returning next September-October
Fall "No School"
For those whose school doesn’t participate in the High School League. Practice alongside the Fall High School League, but don't compete at LVISSA regattas.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing.
Returning next September-October
Winter Juniors - New & Experienced
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals.
Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: none required
Returning next winter!