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.
Fall High School League
Schools we expect to practice at Gorge Narrows: Brookes-Westshore, Esquimalt, Lambrick, Spectrum, Victoria High. Each school 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.
Sept 11 - Nov 2
Wed & Fri 4-6pm, Sat 9-11am
Please see the latest GVYRS info & registration instructions for details.
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.
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Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: Some rowing experience required.
Sept 11 - Nov 2
Women On Water Sat 11-1
Community Row Sun noon-2.
$80
Winter Juniors - On Water
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals. On-water rowing all days that conditions permit!
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Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: Prior experience required for Winter on-water rowing.
Block 1: Nov 6 - Dec 21 $350 + GST
Block 2: Jan 8 - Feb 8 $295 + GST
Block 3: Feb 12 - March 14 $295 + GST
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.
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
Expires annually on March 31.
Spring Juniors - New & Experienced
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals.
Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing
Returning next spring!
Summer Juniors - Experienced
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals.
Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: At least a learn-to-row graduate.
If you can’t commit to a regular schedule during summer, buy a Punchcard for drop-in access to Junior practices.
Returning next summer!
Summer Juniors - Learn-to-Row
Fun and welcoming environment for fitness, well-being, or performance goals.
Age: Grades 9-12
Experience: none required
Returning next summer!
Full Day Camp
Introduce juniors to the sport of rowing. Includes a fun ice cream day on Friday!
Age: 14 - 18
Experience: All experience levels are welcome, including those new to rowing.
Returning next summer!