Youth Rowing Programs

Fostering a Love for the Sport of Rowing on Victoria's Beautiful Gorge Waterway

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.

Junior's Program Overview
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 carrying boat to the water.
Juniors Spring

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

3 times/week
Wed & Fri 4-6pm. Sat 9-11am
Apr 2 thru Jun 28: $630 + GST

Summer Youth in a Quad.
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


Youth rowers erging.
Junior Punchcard

2025-2026 season

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

Rowers in a quad viewed across Halkett Island.
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 day camp rowers
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

Four youth rowers in long sleeved jerseys.
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

Two youth rowers in a double.
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.

Youth rowers in a quad.
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.

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