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Rec Rowing League

Rec Rowing League

Light exercise, lots of laughs, and friendly racing on the Henley Course. The Rec Rowing League is for members who row for fun, not finish lines.

On now · Winter 2026-27

Indoor Winter Training

From November to March, SCRC trains indoors at the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, with the opportunity to train on the water, weather permitting. Open to all ages and abilities for $75 per month. Find the schedule, registration, and program contacts on the Winter Training page.

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Program Overview

Row for fun, not finish lines

If you’ve never rowed, or never rowed in our Recreational League, no experience is necessary. The League offers a little exercise, lots of entertainment, and great relaxation on the Henley Course. Members are out for fun; competition is secondary. Sign up individually or with a few friends. Certified coaches are provided by the League and expect to be teaching novice rowers - no need to be intimidated.

No experience needed

Coaches expect to teach novices - no need to feel intimidated. Just show up and you’ll learn.

Two flexible sessions

Join Session 1 (Jun-Jul), Session 2 (Aug-Sept), or both. Pick what fits your summer plans.

Bring your friends

Sign up solo and we’ll find you a crew, or grab a few friends and register together.

Summer 2026 sessions
Session 1
Early June – Late July
Eight weeks of rowing, ramping into summer
Session 2
Early August – Late September
Eight weeks, finishing as the season winds down
Fees & registration

The Rec Rowing League sets and collects its own fees through stcatharinesrecrowing.com. Head there for current pricing and to register.

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Where this program fits

Adult Athlete Pathway

SCRC Adult Athlete Pathway. 1. Rec Rowing, ages 18 and up, April to November. 2. Learn to Scull, ages 21 and up, June to October. 3. U23 and Senior, ages 19 and up, April to May, June to August and September to November. 4. Masters Rowing, ages 21 and up, April to November. Indoor winter training runs November to March at the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre for all ages and abilities.
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Get Started

Three steps to your spot

First time rowing with SCRC?

New rowers need a Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) account before their first session. Set one up at membership.rowingcanada.org — it takes 5 minutes. The one-time $76.50 RCA + Row Ontario fee runs April 1 through March 31 the following year (not 12 months from your registration date), so a new fee applies each March 31. Already a current SCRC member? Skip to step 1.

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Register on the Rec Rowing League site

The Rec Rowing League runs its own registration, fees, and scheduling at stcatharinesrecrowing.com. Pick your session and sign up there.

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Show up and have fun

A coach will reach out before the first practice with the schedule, what to bring, and where to meet at the boathouse.

Questions about Rec Rowing?

Reach out — happy to answer questions or help you find a crew.

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