Open House and Meet the National Team

Guelph Rowing Club is very pleased to be hosting the Rowing Canada Aviron Men’s National Team, and Pan Am Games Medallists, at Guelph Lake. Here is your opportunity to meet the athletes and coaches as they prepare to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Guelph Rowing Club is holding an Open House on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 between 12:30 pm and 3pm, at the GRC Boathouse located in the Guelph Lake Conservation Area (access through the Main Entrance on Conservation Road).

The National Team will be joining us for an hour after their morning practice (approx. 1:30–2:30pm) so you can meet and speak with these world class athletes and coaches.

Take a tour of the boathouse, see rowing shells up close and try a rowing ergometer. If you are keen to experience rowing on the water sign-up for the “Try Rowing Program” to be held before the Open House between 9am and 12pm. See the “Programs” page for more information and registration.

Food and refreshments will be available.

Tell your friends and family to advise the GRCA entrance gate staff they are going to see the National Team to waive the entrance fee.