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The Orillia Rowing Club gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a Resilient Communities Fund Grant enabling us to enhance and expand our programs and complete strategic planning to help lead us forward.

Please Note

Our Try-Out Rowing event has been RESCHEDULED!
YOUTH: Saturday May 3, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
YOUTH & ADULT: Saturday May 10, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please arrive before 11:00 AM , as that is the start time for the final time-slot

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2025 PDF Registration Form
2025 Online Registration Coming Soon!

Youth Rowing Program

  • 5 week rowing program for youth ages 14-18
  • for youth new to rowing
  • Includes instruction, on water coaching, use of equipment, Rowing Canada / Row Ontario mandatory fees, club water bottle
  • New rowers will be taught to row then progress to crew rowing
  • May 13, 2025 - June 28, 2025 May 6 - June 14, 2025: Tuesdays 6-8PM, Thursdays 6-8PM, & Saturday Mornings (exact time TBD)
  • 21 sessions in total

Fee: $375 / per person


Learn to Row - Adults

Rowing is the best overall fitness sport going; fun for families and individuals. Experienced rowing instructors will introduce you to the fundamentals and help you develop your skills and safety awareness. Participants are treated to a friendly encouraging experience. By the end, you will feel confident in your ability to come out to row and to take advantage of one of the best overall outdoor fitness sports going.

Discover rowing on Lake Couchiching and just how much fun it can be. Learn the basic techniques and develop your rowing skills through a combined land and lake program and practice on the water with learners and experienced rowers. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and gain basic skills in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

Available class options:

  • Group 1 - May 26 - June 11 2025; Mondays & Wednesdays 6-8PM , or
  • Group 2 - To be announced
  • Fee includes all rowing instruction, use of equipment, and Rowing Canada / Row Ontario mandatory fees

    • Fee: $255 / per person

Full Season Recreational Memberships

Unlimited rowing opportunities during scheduled row times (2025 boathouse opening and closing dates to be announced. Season usually runs from 1st week of May through late October)

    Prerequisite: - Learn-to-Row or previous membership with the Orillia Rowing Club or another recognized rowing club AND are in good standing

    $525   Fee includes the Rowing Canada / Row Ontario mandatory fees
    not included are any additional costs for regatta entry fees, equipment transportation costs
    $25 discount if fees paid in full before season start

Participation as a club volunteer (rower or family) is required.

Performance Competitive Program

These programs cater to athletes that are competitive by nature and are looking to challenge themselves in the sport.

For rowers of all ages who have completed the youth rowing program or the learn to row program or have previous rowing experience

Fees include the Rowing Canada / Row Ontario mandatory fees
not included are any additional costs for regatta entry fees, equipment transportation costs

A 20% discount on these programs' fees is available to university student athletes who will be ending their season with us by August 29, 2025

Development 3

  • introductory level training for those new to Competitive rowing
  • 2 to 3 training sessions per week, inclusive of on water and land training, as well as strength and conditioning

    • Fee: $650 for the on-water season
    $25 discount if fees paid in full by April 30, 2025

    Participation as a club volunteer (rower or family) is required.

Development 6

  • Moderately intensive training for athletes who are wanting to improve their skill and fitness level so they can start to compete in appropriate levels of regattas.
  • 4 to 6 training sessions per week, inclusive of on water and land training, as well as strength and conditioning

    • Fee: $775 for the on-water season
    $25 discount if fees paid in full by April 30, 2025

    Participation as a club volunteer (rower or family) is required.

Competitive 12

  • This group is for athletes who are already fit and want to compete at regional or national regattas or train to be part of a rowing team at university.
  • Racing opportunities at regional and provincial regattas, with possible participation at national regattas
  • 6 to 12 training sessions per week depending on goals, inclusive of on water and land training, as well as strength and conditioning

    • Fee: $1,225 for the on-water season
    $25 discount if fees paid in full by April 30th, 2025

    Participation as a club volunteer (rower or family) is required.


Card Rowing

  • Pay-as-you-Row plan

  • For recreational rowing only

  • For anyone who has already had an 'Learn-To-Row' course or has previous rowing experience, who wants to row for a limited number of times in a summer or wants to row a few more times before deciding to get a full membership

    • $185 for 5 rows

    $375 for 12 rows

  • Includes the Rowing Canada / Row Ontario mandatory fees

  • Participation in club volunteer activities is needed


Summer Camps

Full day camp 9 am to 4 pm

2025 Dates to be posted shortly

For ages: 11 to 15
Participants must be competent swimmers
For the summer camp we use our stable touring boats.


Free! Youth and Adult Try-Out Rowing

A one-time opportunity to get in a rowing shell and try it out before committing to a learn to row course For those new to rowing we use our stable touring boats to keep you on top of the water as you learn. Click here for more information on signing up, what to bring etc.

    You will need to sign the following documents. Minors arriving without their parents/guardian please bring them signed with you in order to be allowed to row.
  • Wavier form
  • Image Consent form

Youth

  • Sat May 3, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00PM (Please arrive before 11:00)
  • Sat May 10, 2025 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Adults & Youth

  • Sat May 10, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Please arrive before 11:00)
  • Sat May 24, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sign-up opening soon! Walk-ins are accepted, but sign ups have priority.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your booked time to register and get oriented.

Touring

See Lake Country from on the water!   We plan a club rowing tour at least once a month on a different lake or local waterway throughout the rowing season.  Bring a picnic lunch and a sense of adventure as you join a rowing crew in our stable “un-tippable” touring boats.   We'll combine the physical challenge of rowing with plenty of time to relax, swim and take in the beauty of the Ontario shoreline.  

Prerequisite: - Learn-to-Row and current membership with the Orillia Rowing Club or another recognized rowing club.

2025 Club Tour Dates
Wed Jun 11, 2025Chief's Island
Sat Jun 21, 2025Mara Provincial Park/lunch/swim
Sat Jul 12, 2025Port of Orillia and Bay Street
Sat Jul 19, 2025Port of Orillia and Bay Street and beyond
Sat Aug 9, 2024Lake Simcoe/Kitchener Park Breakfast Tour
Wed Aug 20, 2024 McRae Point Provincial Park

    September tours - more tours to come...

Note: All tours start after morning row times. Watch for details as each tour approaches. Any questions, call Fern - 705 325-2952.
LOTS OF FUN!!!!!

AND FOR MORE FUN see below:

Ontario Adventure Rowing (OAR) Tours take place throughout our rowing season. The Orillia Rowing Club is a member of the OAR so no need to join OAR. Check out their website adventurerow.ca for a description of their tours. A great opportunity to meet rowers from other clubs who enjoy touring.
Some examples:

Sat May 17, 2025Niagara Banana Belt Tour
Sat/Sun May 24/25, 2025Rideau Tour
Sat/Sun Jun 7/8, 2025Frontenac Lakes Tour
Sun Jul 6, 2025Toronto Islands Tour
Sat/Sun Jul 26/27, 2025Kawartha Lakes Tour

Sweep Oar Sponsors

TLSS Rowing Club
Dufferin Aggregates
Brewery Bay Food Co.
Bygone Days Fish & Chips
McDonald's Orillia
Tim Hortons - Memorial Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. Cully Koza and Family
2nd Century Source for Sports
Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Price-Jones
Dr. & Mrs. George McAllister
Shadowbox Learning Services Inc.
Raney Building Supplies Inc.
EAST SIDE MARIO'S
Dr. & Mrs. Ray Kiff
Tom and Yvonne Ruff and Family
The Home Depot
Dr. Alan & Margaret Hudak
Bayside Restaurant

Sculling Oar Sponsors

Bradanick Construction Services - 8 oars
Heather Bees Honey - 4 oars
Linda & Rick Dalmazzi - 4 oars
Dr. Heather Laakso - 2 oars
Windmill Garden Centre & Landscaping - 2 oars
ProActive Health Care - 2 oars
Sharp Bus Lines - 2 oars
Dentistry on West - 2 oars
Doug's Transport - 2 oars
Rotary Club of Orillia - 2 oars
Michael Monteith Enterprises Ltd.-2 oars
Laidlaw Education Services - 2 oars
Century 21 - Jim Shropshire - 2 oars
Art & Else Cameron - 2 oars
Vivian & Arden Pidgen - 2 oars
Harper Tire - 2 oars
Tatham Engineering
Cameron Law
Theo's Eatery
Rustica Pizza Vino
Carson Funeral Homes
Dr Lindsay Smith Dentistry
GIT Security
The Madison County Food & Beverage Co.
Scotiabank Orillia
Orillia Lion's Club
Rotary Club of Orillia - Lake Country
Sanderson Monument Co.
Dr. Debbie McCloskey
Dr. Nancy Harris
Dr. Anthony Reid
Dr. David Stirling
Vera & Gerry van Amelsvoort
Dietmar Schaefers
Carol & Hubert Schaefers
Barb & Ron Pidgen
Jim MacGorman
Ans Wafelbakker
Jackie & Bill Gandy
Dr. Dan Moore
Mike Dwyer
Daniel Sawatsky Chartered Accountant
Gertrud & Joseph Schaefers
West Ridge Family Dentistry
Karen O'Coin
Brenda Jenkins
Kelsey's Restaurant
Montana's Cookhouse
Leon's Furniture Orillia