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The Edmonton Rowing Club has been rowing on the North Saskatchewan for 48 years! Our ProgramsAbout the Club
Welcome to the Edmonton Rowing Club
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The Edmonton Rowing Club offers a wide range of programs that are tailored to any age. From Junior Rowing all the way up to Masters, you will always find a home at the Edmonton Rowing Club. Check out all of our available programs below.
Learn to Row
Interested in Learning How to Row? Join our 6 session introduction program! Read More
Sport Rowing
Want to Row Recreationally? The Sport program is a welcoming group focused on fitness and fun! Read More
Masters Rowing
Masters Athletes age 27+ train and compete in regattas. Read More
Senior Competitive
Athletes age 19-26 train and compete in regattas. Read More
Row for Kids
Want to row for the greater good? Row for Kids supports the Stollery Children’s Hospital (75%) and youth rowing (25%). Read More
Private Groups
Consider rowing for your next team building activity or family function! Read More
High School
Represent your school on the water! Read More
Junior (U19)
Athletes age 13-18 train and compete in regattas. Read More
Summer Camps
Day Camp Programs for Youth 13-18. Come learn to row, or develop your skills! Read More
Our Story
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Welcome to the Edmonton Rowing Club, serving Edmonton and the Capital Region since 1974. From its boathouses and training centre in Buena Vista Park, the Edmonton Rowing club offers an unparallelled rowing experience in the natural beauty of the mighty North Saskatchewan River valley. The Edmonton Rowing Club offers a variety of programs catering to all ages, and skill levels. Our members range in age from 14 to 75+. We offer a variety of programs ranging from introductory programs, a drop-in recreational program, and structured competitive programs for juniors, open class and masters. Our trained coaching staff will help you choose a program that is just right for you.
Learn About Our History
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During a cold winter night in early 1972, John Bell traipsed around the U of A campus putting notices up on bulletin boards. It was an invitation to anyone interested in starting a rowing club in Edmonton to contact him. John had become hooked on rowing while attending Ridley College in St. Catharines…
Meet Our Coaches
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The Edmonton Rowing Club has some great coaches. Learn about how they can mentor you to be best that you can be.
Determined
Our coaches are determined to do everything they can to help you reach your potential. Their goal is to give you the tools you need to succeed.
Highly Experienced
Our coaches utilize their many years of experience and coaching education to bring out the best in their rowers.
Rowing Canada Aviron Certified
Our coaches go through training with the RCA to ensure that you follow safe practices and receive coaching that is tailored to your specific needs.
Do You Have What It Takes To Row With Us?
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Get Motivated
Gain Discipline
Build Strength
The Edmonton Rowing Club is currently accepting new rowers. Join our Learn to Row program today!
What’s News at the Club
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Check out the latest happenings at the club and in our community.
2021 Dock Day
Dock Day is May 15th! If you have been by the club lately, you will have noticed that the ERC still has quite a bit of snow/ice melt at our ramp. Unfortunately this means we have had to push our dock installation and program start dates back by a week. Dock day is now...
We are inclusive!
Did you know?The ERC is a welcoming community for everyone regardless of their rowing goals, age, gender, sex, race, class, religion, ethnicity, ability, language, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us for the upcoming season! See edmontonrowing.ca for...
Rowing coach wanted
The ERC is hiring a Rowing Coach for the 2021 summer season. Applications will be accepted until April 6, 2021. For details of the position, download the posting HERE. Please forward your letter of application including your resume and two references to Karah...