Welcome to the Edmonton Rowing Club

2010 Spring/Summer Learn-to-Row

Friday, 12 February 2010 19:46 Charlie

With the on-water season just over 1 months away, I have received quite a few emails about our popular summer Learn-to-Row classes. My apologies if I am not able to answer your emails right away, there is a lot of emails to go through. We are still planning for the upcoming 2010 season, exact information are not available at this time. But here's some general information that should address some of the questions:

1. How often do classes run and how long do they run for?

Two sessions are offered per month, either Mon-Wed or Tues-Thurs. They run for 3 weeks, 2x a week for a total of 6 lessons.

2. What time do classes start and end?

Classes typically start at 6:30pm and end around 8:30pm-9ish

3. Where are the classes held

Classes involve indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor portion is done in our indoor rowing tank. Outdoor is on the North Sasakatchewan River. Both indoor rowing tank and boathouse are located north of the Valley Zoo, at the south end of Laurier Park nearby the off-leash area.

4. Do I need to be a member to take these classes?

No, LTR classes are for everybody. Do note that the course fee can be credited towards full year ERC membership.

5. How much does it cost?

The cost per person for 2009 was $175.

6. I have never rowed before or done any canoeing, do I need any prior experience?

No, LTR are designed for complete beginners. We will teach you everything you need to start piloting a rowing shell on your own.

7. Do I need to buy equipments?

No, ERC provide all the equipments needed.

8. What happens after LTR is over?

You are free to try out other types of boats in the fleet or make up classes the week after your session is completed. Afterwards, you can join the recreation program, masters, or competitive rowing. Additionally, you may participate in rowing tour (day trip or weekend trip to the lakes in the Rockies like Maligne Lake, Morraine Lake) in the summer, depending on availability and interest.

9. I took LTR many years ago. Should I take LTR again?

Depends on how comfortable you are with your skills. Keep in mind that you course fee does go towards your ERC membership fee, so you won't be paying extra. If you are not comfortable jumping into the programs right away, you may take the course again and transit into other programs afterwards.

10. I took LTR before, does my course fee from that year go to the 2010 membership fee?

No, credit is only valid for the same fiscal year (May 2009 - Apr 2010).

11. Is there an age limit for LTR?

LTR is typically geared towards adults 18 and over. For those 18 and under, we have a highschool program for indoor and outdoor activities

12. Where can I get more updated information?

Subscribe to the learn-to-row mailing list and I will keep you posted

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 22:30

Coaching Clinics

Sunday, 31 January 2010 01:50 swartr

The Edmonton Rowing Club is offering several coaching clinics in the coming months. The ERC clinics in February, May and June are being organized specifically to help and educate members who intend to coach in the Indoor and Outdoor High School programs, the Row for Kids program and the Learn to Row program. Others are also welcome.

Here is the schedule of the ERC clinics:

Feb 6 - ERC February Clinic - Coaching Basic Indoor Rowing

March 20, 21 - NCCP LTR clinic - Jointly offered by ERC & ARA and instructed by Linda Huebscher

May 15 - ERC May Coaching Clinic - Outdoor Rowing Coaching for High School program and RFK

June 19 - ERC June Coaching Clinic - Intermediate Outdoor Rowing Coaching for RFK.

Go to the registration form HERE

Last Updated on Sunday, 07 February 2010 20:47

Tour of ERC

Thursday, 26 February 2009 00:34 Charlie

The ERC indoor training facility made its debut in 1995. The building houses a modest state-of-the-art indoor rowing tank which provides ongoing technique development to our members throughout the winter months despite the frozen river. It also serves as a starting point for the would-be rowers to help them learn the basic movements of rowing. There are two parts to the facility, a multifunctional area and the rowing tank itself.

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Winter Learn-to-Row

Wednesday, 02 December 2009 20:02 Charlie

Back by popular demand, the ERC is hosting another 2-week winter Learn-to-Row this year. Despite the icy frozen river, would-be rowers will still get a comprehensive introduction to rowing. Instruction will be done indoor on Concept2 rowing ergometer as well in as our state-of-the-art world class indoor rowing tank which can accommodate up to 8 oarsmen (check out our facility here!). The course runs for 2 weeks, twice a week, Mon-Wed from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Want to get started on that new year resolution? Sign up for learn-to-row now! Space is limited, first come serve basis. You can register online via our event page or go to Winter Learn-to-Row Registration.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 December 2009 20:15

Summer Student Employment 2010

Thursday, 14 January 2010 05:02 swartr

The Edmonton Rowing Club is seeking two summer students for the upcoming 2010 spring/summer on-water season (May – Aug). The students’ duties will primarily involve coxing and coaching Learn to Row crews, conducting the summer youth camps, assisting the Row for Kids Coordinator and the Club Manager. It will also include general maintenance and clean-up duties at the boathouse, general operation of the Club during the summer, and other duties as assigned from time to time.

Employment will be from May to August, for approximately 30-35 hours per week per student. The work will be concentrated in the late afternoons and early evenings from Monday to Thursday, and possibly some Fridays and Saturdays, as the rowing activities require. The rate of pay will be in the $15 per hour range and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Students who stay to the end of August will receive a bonus at the conclusion of their work term.

The successful candidate is required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator License and completed a Level 1 LTR Instructor Course or equivalent, depending on rowing experience outlined in the resume and personal reference. (Such a course is tentatively scheduled March 2010, for those who are interested.) A valid First Aid Level C CPR certification is a plus, but not required. Preference will be given to those who are able to demonstrate proficient knowledge in rowing, good communication and interpersonal skills, self-sufficiency in organization, and past coaching experience.

If you are interested please send a resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by February 27, 2010

Last Updated on Thursday, 14 January 2010 05:31

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