Club Reopened For Indoor Training!

We are excited to announce that the Club has been reopened for training in the Gym!

With the current water situation, we are hopeful that we will be able to be back on the water as early as this week! Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to contact your program’s Lead Coaches for training times.

Additionally, keep reading to view the cold water rules. These are mandatory.

Haven’t registered for a program yet? There’s still time! Click here to register: https://ottawarowingclub.com/programs/ 

Be sure to follow us on social media or Discord for the latest updates! Don't know what Discord is? Keep reading to find out!

Come Try Rowing Day!

The ORC will be hosting its annual Come Try Rowing Day on Saturday May 27th from 10:30AM-12:30PM. Invite your family or friends to come check out our awesome sport and get in a boat for the first time. Anyone interested in attending please fill out the form below!

We will also be needing some volunteers to help support the event such as safety boat drivers and experienced rowers. Please message meg@ottawarowingclub.com if you're interested in volunteering! 

First Aid Training POSTPONED

As some of you may know,, the First Aid Training Course has been postponed until the water recedes. Be sure to stay tuned for further updates! You can still sign up for the course using the button below. Those who volunteer as a coach at the ORC will be reimbursed. 

It is a one day Emergency First Aid Course designed for cold-water environments. Course includes CPR-C and AED certifications, as well as covering patient assessment, basic life support, management of life-threatening injuries, emergency decision-making, and an introduction to cold-water rescue and patient management. Course will include a classroom and a variety of hands-on components. 

Unisuits Available for Purchase!

We have ORC Unisuits available in the office for purchase! Represent the ORC at this season’s regattas! Unisuits are $98.

Please contact Kim Krahn, rowing@ottawarowingclub.com for size requests and details on etransfer payments.

Cold Water Rules in Effect! 

IMPORTANT! The Cold Water Rules are in effect. These rules must be followed for the time being for your safety on the water!

Cold Water Status: Very Cold

• During this time all athletes in all boats are limited to 2k loops between the Alexandra Bridge and turning BEFORE the mouth of the Gatineau River.
• In the initial few weeks of the season we will be restricted to big boats (4xs, 4s, and 8s) exclusively.
• All athletes under the age of 19 must bring a PDF in the boat with them for all rows. All rowers must wear visible lights on their person and on the bow of their boat.
• Crews must be include a minimum of 50% experienced* rowers in the boat.

*one rowing season

Discord: The Club's Communication App!

Athlete Health & Wellbeing: Concussion safety!

Junior Rowers Looking for Host Families at the ORC!

We have two International Students rowing in our Junior Competitive program who are looking for Host Families to support their training! We would love to match them in our rowing community to ensure that their training schedules, nutritional requirements and more are accommodated the best it can be! 

For more information, please contact Kim Krahn, at rowing@ottawarowingclub.com.

Join a Committee at the ORC!

Head of the Rideau Committee

Come and be part of the 2023 Head of the Rideau Organizing Committee! Although the season hasn't started, the organization of the Head of the Rideau can start now so that we can ensure this year's Head of the Rideau is a success. The more hands helping, makes less work for all those involved. A lot of the structure is already set in place.

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee

ORC is forming an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee as part of our mission to be more inclusive and promote rowing to all. The committee will report to the ORC board on their plans, submit proposals on how to improve EDI at the club, and help plan events.

If you are interested in joining the committee, send Meghan an email at meghan.jolley@gmail.com.

Dock Talk with Marlene Royle!

Be sure to listen to the latest episode of Dock Talk, featuring prolific rowing coach, and co-host of Faster Masters Rowing Radio, Marlene Royle! Listen to her conversation with Zak Lewis on her experience and insights throughout her rowing career!

Dock Talk is a podcast hosted by our very own Head Coach, Zak Lewis, aiming to bring the rowing community together through insightful conversations featuring prominent figures. You can listen to the latest episode on your favourite podcast platforms!

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