Dear GRC Members: We have openings for the 2023-2025 term which will commence immediately following the AGM (date to be confirmed). Think about someone who you believe can make a strong contribution to the club as a member of the Board. All names will be considered. Each position is for a two-year term. Nominations must be endorsed by two members in good standing with the consent of the nominee.Continue reading “Nominations for Guelph Rowing Club Board of Directors (2023-2025)”
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January Newsletter
Hello, GRC Members and Happy New Year! We hope that you are all enjoying the holiday season and maybe got some new pogies in your stocking! The boathouse is all closed up for the winter. A huge thank you to Joanne Ryks and all the helping hands that came out. We look forward to seeing youContinue reading “January Newsletter”
Yoga, Meditation and Relaxation – COVID-19 Recovery Event
Thank you to our instructors, Neesha and Reshma who led the Yoga, Meditation, and Relaxation Event on Sunday, August 28th, 2022. Our thanks also go out to Rowing Canada and Row Ontario for their support of events which bring our members together
August Newsletter
Dear GRC Members Spring High School Competitive High School Competitive is back! After two years of no regattas and limited on-the-water training – athletes were back to early morning spring rows and training for regattas. All the athletes worked-out remotely throughout the winter to be ready for the spring season. The program was back onContinue reading “August Newsletter”
Steven Harris Takes Bronze at U23
GRC is extremely excited to congratulate Stephen Harris for taking the bronze medal at the World Rowing U23 Championships in the lightweight men’s single. On July 6th Rowing Canada announced the names for the 2022 NextGen National Teams and GRC would like to celebrate Stephen Harris on being selected to race the lightweight men’s single. StephenContinue reading “Steven Harris Takes Bronze at U23”
June Newsletter
Dear GRC Members: Docks in and Boathouse Opening We are now well into our summer season, and things are once again lively at the boathouse. The Board would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who helped with the GRC Boathouse opening! Thank you to Joanne Ryks for organizing and Bob RichardsonContinue reading “June Newsletter”
Coaching Workshop
Have you ever felt that you may want to coach? Well now is the time to jump in!! Guelph Rowing Club is desperately in need of new volunteer coaches for our club to support our current, amazing coaches. To this, Guelph Rowing Club is pleased to run a Coach Weekend #1 clinic at our club on May 14 (8amContinue reading “Coaching Workshop”
COVID-19 Update April 2022
Hello GRC Members and Volunteers, RCA Update RCA has provided an update to COVID 19 protocols for the season 2022-23. As a club we will align our protocols and processes with the communique. Please see the RCA Link below: Lifting of RCA Sanctioned Activity and Event COVID -19 Requirements. Guelph Rowing Club Update In follow up to aContinue reading “COVID-19 Update April 2022”
April Newsletter
Dear GRC Members: Boathouse Opening We are excited to share that the Boathouse Opening will be this weekend, April 9th at 9am. If you have any questions please reach out to Joanne Ryks (jryks1@gmail.com). If you would like to see a list of the tasks and their associated leads please follow this link. We look forward toContinue reading “April Newsletter”
GRC Summer Coach Positions
Exciting news, Guelph Rowing Club is currently recruiting for two coach positions beginning mid-May. Recreation Coach If Canada Summer Jobs funding is received, the candidate must meet eligibility criteria. 35 hours a week, $16.00/hr, includes early morning, late afternoon/early evening and Saturday Focus on coaching Learn To Scull, Novice and Recreation programs, will support Junior,Continue reading “GRC Summer Coach Positions”