2023-2024 Winter Training

Ottawa Rowing Club is proud to announce its partnership with Underground Strength and Conditioning (USC) for 2023-2024 winter season. The gym is located at 957 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, with free parking available on site. More information about the gym can be found on their website.

USC has been split into 2 sides, side "A" is the main gym space and side "B" is the space for erg storage and use. Twenty ergs are available on the B-side for use at anytime during regular open hours and will be shared by USC gym members. Ergs will be moved to the A-side for scheduled ORC group training sessions only.

Training plans will be provided and group strength training sessions are available and will be lead by USC staff. Please respect the USC space with proper gym etiquette (clean up sweat puddles, no outdoor shoes past the entrance, no loud music that would disturb other users, follow USC rules, etc.).

The membership period begins January 1, 2024 and ends on April 30, 2024. A minimum of 10 participants per program group is needed to proceed, and there will be a group maximum of 20 participants on a first come, first served basis.

SCHEDULE & PRICING:

Juniors $295 

Tuesday - Erg - 6:00 AM to 6:50 AM

Wednesday - Strength - 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Friday - Erg - 6:00 AM to 6:50 AM

Saturday - Strength - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Masters/Club Erg sessions only $98 (Strength Training add-on $299)

Tuesday - Erg - 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Thursday - Erg - 6:00 AM to 6:50 AM

Saturday - Erg - 7:00 AM to 7:50 AM

Sunday - Strength - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Deadline to register is January 7th and can be completed at the link below or previous members can pay by etransfer to etransfer@ottawarowingclub.com. Any questions regarding should be directed to rowing@ottawarowingclub.com.

Looking for VP Administration and VP Recreation:

2024 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for 2024 is scheduled for mid February. We will be looking for people to fill new positions for VP Administration, and VP Recreation. You can view the job descriptions below. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming AGM.

Please indicate your interest or send nominations to vp.administration@ottawarowingclub.com

Colonel By Secondary Schools rowing program. I injured my back during practice in 2011 and was diagnosed with three fractured vertebrae but came back that fall to race in Head of the Rideau and Head of the Fish. Following Spring 2012 i took a break from until 2022 when I became an ARL coach, volunteer coach boat driver and part-time Club coach, part time club rower. I got involved in rowing originally with a friend but stayed for the community and the want to do better every practice.

What was your favourite boat class to row?

My favourite boats to are the double (2x) and a coxed four (4+). The 4+ always helped cement the basics and make sure you and your crew are balanced before seat racing for the 8+. I've always loved the double because being able to work towards racing a small boat is tough but when you are beating the 8+'s in a small boat, it's a great feeling. 

When did you start coaching, and why?

I'm a bit new to the coaching scene. I started coaching with the Kelly Green team during the ARL season in 2022 and volunteer coach boat driving for the Club coaches (Janet and Roberta) at the same time. After being away for so long, I had always wanted to come back and be a part of the club in some way. I thought I would dip my toes but ended up diving headfirst back into this club. I was using what I was learning from Janet and Roberta immediately after practice with our ARL crews to help them get the fundamentals I had learned more than a decade prior. I'll be a coach for a lot longer now because besides being a coach for both the club program (who have welcomed me to this program with open arms and I truly appreciate it) and the ARL teams, being able to watch the progression of your athletes over time and seeing them achieve more is an amazing thing and I'll never tire of it. 

What is your favourite drill for athletes?

My favourite drill for the athletes are pausing drills. During practice, it is a perfect time to find hand heights and balance, while at the end of practice to use to stretch out those now tightened hamstrings.

Final Call for Row Ontario Award Nominations

Know someone at ORC that has made an outstanding achievement or contribution of time at the ORC? Maybe a coach, volunteer, or athlete? Now is your chance to have them recognized provincially through the annual Row Ontario Awards. Nominations are open until January 7th, 2024.

Important Dates!

Be sure to stay up to date with all the events taking place!

2024

*NEW* January 7th: Final day for winter training registration

*NEW* January 7th: Final day for Row Ontario Award nominations

TBD February: AGM

March 1st: 2024 Registration Begins

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