Dalhousie Rowing Club Registration Package 2019

We are so excited for the coming rowing season. Included in this package is information

about all programs being offered by the Dalhousie Rowing Club this fall, as well as

information about important dates and how to register.

All important forms for the programs hosted at the Halifax Rowing Club are located at the

very end of the package. Please print these off and bring them to your first practice.

Payment and forms MUST be accepted before being allowed to go out on the water.

Halifax Rowing Club WILL NOT be accepting cash or cheques this year for registration fees.

There is an online portal through Rowing Canada Aviron where all the programs are

available. A link has been provided in each section below.

If you encounter any troubles registering online, you can e-transfer your registration costs

to the Halifax Rowing Club at payments@halifaxrowing.ca stating which program you

are paying for.

Mic Mac Rowing Club accepts online payments, cash and cheques for this years registration

fees. There is an online portal through Rowing Canada Aviron where all the programs are

available. A link has been provided in each section below.

Please scroll down to the appropriate section (learn to row, novice, junior varsity or

competitive varsity) to find out all the information you need to know!

As always, please feel free to email dalrowing@gmail.com with any questions you may

have.

Kat & KirstenDalhousie Rowing Club Co-Presidents

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Learn to Row

Cost: $165

Learn to Row is for all individuals interested in learning how to row! The program will

cover the basics of boat safety and stroke mechanics, and will allow new rowers to practice

their skills in a boat. Anyone interested in rowing for the Dalhousie novice or varsity

programs in the future must complete a Learn to Row program first.

Dal Rowing is going to run two Learn to Row programs this fall. One will be held from 5:30-

7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the other will be held from 10am – 1pm on

Saturdays, at the Halifax Rowing Club. Each program is capped at 12 rowers, first come

first serve. Classes will begin on Saturday, September 14th for LTR Session A, and on

Monday, September 16th for LTR Session B.

Both programs run 6 weeks (a total of 12 lessons), and culminate in a 500m race at the

Halifax Rowing Club at the end of October.

Monday/Wednesday Session, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

- Monday, September 16th start, Wednesday, October 23th finish

Saturday Session, 10:00am – 1:00pm

- Monday, September 10th start, Thursday, October 19th finish

Registration steps

1. Visit https://membership.rowingcanada.org/Home and either log in or register.

2. Choose to join a program by selecting Nova Scotia, then Halifax Rowing Club as the

Organization.

3. Scroll down to either the 2019 Dalhousie Learn to Row A (Sat) or the 2019 Dalhousie

Learn to Row B (Mon/Wed) program and select join.

Important Forms

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1. 2019-HRC-Membership-Form-Waiver

2. Halifax Rowing Club Confidential Medical Information Form

To Bring to the First Practice

-  Completed forms

-  Running shoes

-  Socks to wear in the boat (they will get wet)

-  Water bottle

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Novice

Cost: $225

Cost breakdown: $190 program fee - $20 RCA fee - $15 RowNS fee

This is the program cost. It does not include the cost of participation in regattas

The Novice program is for those that have completed a learn to row program previously.

Novice rowers are those who have never competed in a sanctioned regatta. If you are

unsure as to whether or not you qualify as a novice rower, please reach out to

dalrowing@gmail.com and we advise you on which program to register for.

Practice Details

Practices will be held 4 times weekly at the Halifax Rowing Club (St Mary’s Boat Club).

-  Monday morning 5:30 am – 7:30 am

-  Tuesday evening 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

-  Thursday evening 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

-  Saturday morning 6:00 am – 8:00 am

Start Date: The first practice will be held Thursday, September 10th from 6-8 pm.

Coaching: The head coach for this program is Emily Jago.

Regattas

The novice team is expected to compete in one regatta this season.

-  Atlantic University Rowing Championships, Antigonish NS, October 19th - 20th

*Please note, participation is subject to change.

Registration Steps

1. Visit https://membership.rowingcanada.org/Home and either log in or register.

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2. Choose to join a program by selecting Nova Scotia, then Halifax Rowing Club as the

Organization.

3. Scroll down to the 2019 Dalhousie Novice Program and select join.

Important Forms

1. 2019-HRC-Membership-Form-Waiver

2. Halifax Rowing Club Confidential Medical Information Form

To Bring to the First Practice

-  Completed forms

-  Running shoes

-  Socks to wear in the boat (they will get wet)

-  Water bottle

-  Change of clothes recommended

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Junior Varsity

Cost: $200

Cost breakdown: $165 program fee - $20 RCA fee - $15 RowNS fee

This is the program cost. It does not include the cost of participation in regattas

The purpose of the Junior Varsity program is to provide Dalhousie participants with an

opportunity for fun and fitness. This program is intended for those looking to develop their

skills, for those who do not have the time to commit to competitive varsity, and for those

who are looking for more of a recreational program as opposed to a competitive one. The

JV participants are still eligible to race as Dal for any regattas this season, however it is not

mandatory to race. This program will train with the Adult Fitness Program at HRC, and

athletes will be able to choose how many/how few sessions that they would like to attend

each week depending on their schedules. JV is for those who have already completed a

Novice program but who do not want to compete in the Competitive Varsity Program.

Possible Regattas

The varsity team is expected to compete in four regattas this season.

-  Cogswell Regatta, Halifax Rowing Club, September 15th

-  Atlantic University Rowing Championships, Antigonish NS, October 19th - 20th

Registration Steps

1. Visit https://membership.rowingcanada.org/Home and either log in or register.

2. Choose to join a program by selecting Nova Scotia, then Halifax Rowing Club as the

Organization.

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3. Scroll down to the 2019 Dalhousie Junior Vrsity Program and select join.

Important Forms

1. 2019-HRC-Membership-Form-Waive

2. Halifax Rowing Club Confidential Medical Information Form

To Bring to the First Practice

-  Completed forms

-  Running shoes

-  Socks to wear in the boat (they will get wet)

-  Water bottle

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Competitive Varsity

Cost: $270

Cost breakdown: $205 program fee - $30 Auxiliary Fee paid to the Dalhousie Rowing Club -

$20 RCA fee- $15 RowNS fee

Cost Exceptions

- If you registered as a full season, competitive rower at Mic Mac, your fees are

already paid, you will only need to pay the auxiliary fee to the Dalhousie Rowing

Club.

- If you competed out of another Nova Scotia boat club this summer or attended

training camp, you do not need to pay the RCA or RowNS fee. You owe $235.

This is the program cost. It does not include the cost of participation in regattas.

This program is intended for those who have completed a novice program and who would

like to commit to the competitive varsity schedule. The goal of this program is to train

together and to participate in the regattas hosted throughout the fall. Participants must be

willing to attend all practices except under special circumstances.

Practice Details

Coached practices will be held 6 times weekly, 5 on water practices and one coached

dryland session. There will be an additional 3 dryland workouts provided each week to be

completed on your own time.

- Monday (on water) – 6:00-7:45 pm

- Tuesday (dry land) – To be confirmed, in the evening

- Wednesday-Friday (on water) - 5:45-7:30 am

- Sunday (on water) - 9:30 am-12:00 pm

- 3 additional dry land practices to complete on your own time

*Remember to bring appropriate footwear to practices, as they often contain circuits*

**Program Starting Date Wednesday September 4th**

Coaching: The varsity team is coached by Erica Gagnon & Clint Coombs.

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Regattas

The varsity team is expected to compete in at least two regattas this season.

-  Cogswell Regatta, Halifax Rowing Club, September 15th

-  Atlantic University Rowing Championships, Antigonish NS, October 19th - 20th

-Canadian University Rowing Championships (participation uncomfirmed), Victoria

BC, November 2nd -3rd

*Please note, participation is subject to change.

Registration Steps

1. Visit https://membership.rowingcanada.org/Home and either log in or register

2. Choose to join a program by selecting Nova Scotia, then Mic Mac Rowing Club as the

Organization

3. Scroll down to the 2019 University Varsity Program and select join.

To Bring to Practice

-  Running shoes

-  Lights & Electrical tape – it is very dark at 5:45 am and all crews are obligated to

have a white light on the stern of the boat and a red light on the bow of the boat.

They are to be fastened to the boat using electrical tape. Otherwise your boat won’t

be allowed out on the water

-  Socks to wear in the boat (they will get wet)

-  Sock or mitten to put on your water bottle, they will not be allowed in the boat

otherwise.

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-  Water bottle

-  Pogies recommended

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