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.
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
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
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.
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: All levels, including those new to rowing.
3 times/week, plus regattas: times and days TBD.
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 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
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.