Fostering a love of the sport of rowing for youth.
Age: grades 9–12
This page is a summary of all programs that youth can sign up for, including our Youth (Juniors) Membership offerings.
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Year-round rowing opportunities that offer 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.
Schools we expect to practice at Gorge Narrows: Esquimalt High, Victor Brodeur,, Lambrick, Spectrum, Victoria High. If your high school doesn't have a team, contact Coach Samantha (coach.sam.davis@gorgerowing.ca) to discuss options.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing.
Practices 3 times/week, plus regattas.
Sep 14 - Nov 7
Cost $329.25 (incl. GST) covers everything
Registration Process for the Fall High School Rowing Season. Note: This is different from how you register for regular Gorge Narrows Rowing Club offerings.
Key Dates:
Returning Winter 2026-2027!
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.
Usually multiple blocks, 3 times/week, November–March.
Returning Spring 2027
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
Usually 3 times/week, April–June.
Returning spring 2027!
Get a head start on Spring programs and welcome back the evening sun with this opportunity for technique foundation and refresh.
Age: 16+
Experience: Some rowing experience (LTR, GiftGlide, Romantic, etc.)
Usually 2 evenings per week in March.
Returning spring 2027
This program is specifically for recent newcomers to Canada and refugees.
Age 16+
Experience: All levels, including no experience
Usually once/week in April-June, flexible drop-in attendance. The price will be subsidized if we get a sponsor.
Returning Summer 2027
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: at least Learn to Row graduate
Usually 4 times/week, June–August.
Returning Summer 2027
Spend a week learning to row and getting out on the water! Build technique foundation preparing you for continued recreational or competitive rowing.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: None required
Usually Mon thru Friday mornings, July & August
We hope to run this again in 2027.
This is a rowing introduction for women and/or teen girls, in a supportive, women-only environment.
Age: TBD
Experience: None necessary. Participants can be new or returning rowers.