Adult Programs

Adult Learn To Row

Skill Development, Safety and Fun are the three principles underlying the Learn to Row (LTR) program at the Don Rowing Club. If you’ve been thinking about learning how to row this is the year, we can help make it happen!  Join the LTR program and experience the fun and friendships for which rowing is known. Our enthusiastic coaches will show you the way as a beginner, or add to your skills as a returning rower.

This is an adult program, so registrants must be at least 18 years of age. If you are interested in a learn to row program for someone under 18, there is a Youth program available.

How To Register

To register, click the Register For Program button along the right. Create an account, and then purchase the appropriate ‘package’ for the session of your choice.

After the payment has been made on ClubWorks for your desired Learn-to-Row Session, please proceed to the Rowing Canada website (using the link below) to register there to be added to our insurance policy. Create a new Rowing Canada profile and join the 2018 Youth Learn to Row / Summer Camp.

Rowing Canada: https://membership.rowingcanada.org/JoinProgram?id=229

Adult Spring Indoor Session

If you want to get a head start on the Spring Learn to Row sessions while improving your fitness, this is the session for you.  Over the 6 sessions you will learn and build your rowing skills indoors using our rowing machines (ergs) and indoor tank . At the end of these Indoor Rowing sessions, we invite you to take one of our Learn-to-Row sessions to give rowing a try out on the river.

Objective: Introduction to the rowing stroke, erg/tank/general fitness, teach the basics of Rowing.
Participants: Maximum 16 participants, as this is strictly indoors.

Session Time 1 2 3 4 5 6
Indoor
3 weeks		 Monday & Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:30pm April 9 April 11 April 16 April 18 April 23 April 25

Register for program

Registration

OPEN

Ages

18+

Experience

No Experience needed.

Fees

$150 +HST

Adult Spring/Summer Outdoor Session

Each LTR session is 6 classes, and has classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the exception of our June Daytime session. Your first two classes are indoors, learning basic technique using our erg machines and the indoor tank. Then you will be on the water and in boats of 4 or 8. While on the water, your coach will be in the boat with you providing guidance and feedback on your progress. Graduates of the LTR outdoor program are encouraged to join the Club in the Recreational Program, where the fun and learning continues.

Objective: Introduction to the rowing stroke, learning the basics of good erg technique, tank, boat handling , rowing stroke, balance and general fitness
Participants: Maximum 16 participants each session

Session Time Session Dates
Session 1 – MAY Monday & Wednesday
6:30pm – 8:30pm		 May – 14, 16, 23, 28, 30
June – 4
Session 2 – JUNE Monday & Wednesay
6:30pm – 8:30pm		 June – 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Session 3 – JUNE DAYTIME Tuesday & Thursday
9:30am – 11:30am		 June – 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
Session 4 – JULY Monday & Wednesday
6:30pm – 8:30pm		 July – 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
Session 5 – AUGUST Monday & Wednesday
6:30pm – 8:30pm		 August – 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Session 6 – SEPTEMBER Monday & Wednesday
6pm – 8pm		 September – 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Register for program

Registration

OPEN

Ages

18+

Experience

No Experience needed.

Requirements

Must be able to swim 50m

Fees

$300 +HST

FAQ

Cancellation

If you cancel from the session the following fees will be applied:

  • More than 2 weeks before start, a Cancelation Fee of $30 will apply.
  • Less than 2 weeks before start, a Cancelation Fee of $100 will apply.
  • There will be no refunds after the start of the session.

Session Cancellation

All sessions are subject to sufficient registration.  A full refund will be provided in the event of a cancellation.

Reschedule

If you need to reschedule your session, the following fees will be applied:

  • More than 2 weeks before start, No Charge.
  • Less than 2 weeks before start, a Move Fee of $50 will apply if no one
    is on the wait list to replace you.

Missed Classes

In the event that you are unable to attend a class, we regret that a makeup class or refund will not be offered.

Wait List

In the event that the session you have selected is full, you can placed on a wait list for that session by emailing learntorow@donrowingclub.com. Individuals on the wait list will only be notified is space becomes available in the session.

Weather Conditions

We normally row rain or shine, however, safety is always the first consideration. If we are unable to row outdoors due to the weather, don’t worry, we will move indoors and practice in the tank. It’s important to dress appropriately for the weather, including rain gear when required.