Membership categories, programs & fees

 

The Regina Rowing Club has a proud history of developing regional, national, and international rowers. We recognize that to get to the top, you must first learn the basics. As such, the RRC offers programs to suit rowers of all abilities – from the beginner who has never been in a boat, to the Club level athlete training for regional competition, to the athlete aspiring to Canada's National Rowing Teams.

The Club offers six membership categories:

· Competitive

· Non-competitive

· High School

· Fall  / Winter

· Associate

The RRC is utilizing a Skills Assessment tool to evaluate each member’s rowing ability. The Skills Assessment is intended to help coaches ensure that new members and less experienced rowers have the skill, ability and knowledge to safely handle equipment, navigate the lake, and respond appropriately in emergency situations. Members who successfully complete the Skills Assessment may row independently of coached program.

The Competitive and Non-Competitive categories offer multiple programs. A brief description of all membership and program options follows. For more information on each, please contact the RRC Program Coordinator, Karen Hamelin.

COMPETITIVE MEMBERSHIp

COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS

Competitive Memberships are for rowers who want to compete at local, regional and/or national regattas. Crews are formed by coaches based on a variety of factors, including a rower's age, weight (lightweight or heavyweight), ability, fitness level, goals, and commitment. The competitive racing categories (age as of December 31, 2011) are:

• Competitive Novice Men & Women (some regional events only)

• Under 17 Men & Women (formerly Junior B)

• Under 19 Men & Women (formerly Junior A)

• Under 23 Men & Women

• Lightweight Men & Women (under 160 lbs. for men, 130 lbs. for women)

• Senior Open Men and Women

• Masters Men & Women (21 and older)

NON-COMPETITIVE MEMBERSHIP

INDEPENDENT PROGRAMME (SENIORS AND MASTERS AGES)

The Independent Programme is for individuals with advanced rowing skills who are 19 year of age or older. This programme is for members who have extensive competitive experience and/or have successfully completed the Skills Assessment and are able to row independently of a coached program.

NOVICE PROGRAMME

The Novice Programme is for new members, 19 years of age or older, who have completed the Learn-to-Row and those who have yet to develop the skills to row in the Independent Programme. The Non-Competitive Novice Programme is coached on a full-time basis by the New Members Coach. A Skills Assessment determines whether an individual is sufficiently prepared to advance from this programme into other programmes. The Novice Programme runs from May until the end of August. Rowers in this programme can choose to compete if they upgrade to a Competitive membership. Rowers may choose to participate in the Novice Programme even after successfully completing the Skills Assessment.

 

LEARN-TO-ROW MEMBERSHIP (LTR)

 

LTR is for individuals with no previous rowing experience. Participants learn basic rowing techniques and terminology over three days (eight hours total). Classes begin in May. Please call the Club for specific times. All new members must complete the LTR before they can join the Club. Snug-fitting exercise clothing (tights, bicycle shorts) is recommended. Participants are encouraged to join the Novice Programme after completing their LTR classes.

Learn-to-Row classes are run over a Wednesday evening (2 hours), a Thursday evening (2 hours) and a Saturday morning (4 hours). The 2011 Learn-to-Row sessions are scheduled for:

· Learn to Row #1 – May 4, 5, & 7

· Learn to Row #2 – May 11, 12, & 14

· Learn to Row #3 – May 25, 26, & 28

· Learn to Row #4 – June 1, 2, & 4

· Learn to Row #5 – June 15, 16, & 18

· Learn to Row #6 – July 6, 7, & 9

To register or obtain more information contact the New Members Coach, Karka Hillis or the Club Manager, Larissa Tardif.

 

HIGH SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP

This membership category is for high school students with little or no previous rowing experience. High School rowing runs from early May until the end of June. Athletes in this programme may choose to finish rowing at the end of June or upgrade to a Competitive Membership.

FALL / WINTER MEMBERSHIP

Fall membership is available to rowers who have successfully completed the Skills Assessment. Fall memberships run from September 1 through March 31. Winter membership is available to individuals who begin rowing after the on-water season. Winter memberships expire on March 31.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Associate members are registered with the Saskatchewan Rowing Association and Rowing Canada Aviron to provide insurance coverage for volunteers and to facilitate the flow of information. There is no cost to register as an Associate. Parents of junior rowers are strongly encouraged to register as Associates.

2011 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Programs & FeeS

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CLUB FEES  (* please read Fee notes at end)

Fee Notes :

1. Please carefully review the Fundraising section for details on fundraising requirements.

2. All members (excluding High School, Associate, Winter, and Life members) must provide the required post-dated fundraising cheques at the time of registration. Fundraising cheques are $50 in value and should be made out to the Regina Rowing Club. Cheques must be post-dated for the first day of each month as follows:

         Competitive & Non-Competitive: Post-dated for the first days of
         September, October, November, December, January, and February.
         Fall: Post-dated for the first days of November and December

3. All members attending an out-of-town regatta will be assessed additional fees to offset all direct costs of the Club of attending the regatta. These costs may include but are not limited to entry fees, boat transportation and/or rental, and coaches’ travel expenses. In addition, junior-aged rowers will also be required to offset chaperone costs. All fees will be determined by the Club Manager, in consultation with the Programme Coordinator, before every out-of-town regatta. Fees must be paid in advance of the regatta.

4. Non-Competitive, Learn-to-Row and High School memberships may not compete in any regatta including the Western Canada Sprints Regatta held in Regina at the beginning of June. These members may upgrade at any point in the season to a competitive membership by paying the fee difference including fundraising obligations.

5. Learn-to-Row and High School participants may apply their fee towards a Competitive or Non-Competitive membership, provided that they join the Club the same year in which they complete the Learn-to-Row or High School programme.

6. Membership fees may only be refunded for health reasons. A doctor's certificate may be required.

7. Boat storage of private boats is subject to availability. Boat storage is at the owner's risk, as Club insurance does not cover private boats. Annual boat storage fees cover the period from April 1^st  to March 31^st. Fees will not be prorated if the boat is removed from or brought into the boathouse anytime during this period.
         - Annual storage fee for members is $200.
         - Annual storage fee for non-members is $300.
Members have priority over non-members.

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