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 Winter - On-water
2024-2025 season
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.
3 times/week
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
2024-2025 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
Expires annually on March 31.
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 3 thru Jun 28: $630 + GST
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 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
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.