Youth Programs
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.
Youth 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.
Middle School Fall
This new program offers lots of opportunities for interested middle-schoolers to explore the sport of rowing, participate in a team sport, get a taste of what high school sports are like, and, most importantly, have fun!
Age: Grades 6-8
Experience: None required
Sept 9–Nov 2. Twice/week. Tuesdays 4–6 p.m. & Sundays 10–noon
$270 + GST
Fall High School League
Schools we expect to practice at Gorge Narrows: Brookes-Westshore, Esquimalt, 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.
3 times/week, plus regattas: for times and days see our schedule.
Swim tests: tentatively weekend of Sept. 6-7.
Rowing: 9/8 - 11/2
Contact your school's Rowing Sponsor for details, or listen for announcements the first week of school.
Register at GVYRS
Juniors 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
Juniors Winter - On-water
Returning this November!
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.
Typically multiple blocks aligned to school calendar. November– March
Juniors Spring
Returning next year!
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
Typically 3 times/week. April–May
Juniors Summer
Returning next year!
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
Typically 4 times/week. Separate blocks for July & August
Youth Learn-to-Row
Returning next year!
Technique foundation preparing you for continued recreational or competitive rowing.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: None required
Typically 2 times/week. Separate blocks for July & August
Youth Summer Camp
Returning next year!
Fun introduction to rowing, plus games & activities.
Age: 14+
Experience: None required
Typically 1 week blocks, full day, during July & August