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Masters
MASTERS ROWING
About Masters Rowing in Canada
A rower may compete as a Masters rower from the beginning of the year during which he or she reaches the age of 27.
A Masters rower is placed in the age category corresponding to the age that he or she attains during the current year. The average and minimum ages exclude the coxswain.
Mixed crew events may be held for Masters crews in which half of the crew excluding the coxswain are women and half are men. The coxswain may be of either gender. The Canadian Masters Championships are being held in Guelph Ontario this year (2008). See below for details.
For more information, contact the Masters' Committee .
Age Categories:
- A: average age 27 or more
- B: average age 36 or more
- C: average age 43 or more
- D: average age 50 or more
- E: average age 55 or more
- F: average age 60 or more
- G: average age 65 or more
- H: average age 70 or more
- I: average age 75 or more
Canadian Masters Events
•Canadian Masters - Aug. 15 to 17, 2008. Guelph, Ont., Guelph Rowing Club or www.canadianmasters2008.com
•Each year, Rowing Canada sanctions the Canadian Masters Championships. Last year's regatta was held in Victoria, BC, Aug. 17 to 19, 2007 at the Victoria City Rowing Club . See the Canadian Masters Wrap-up, link to Masters results and a background article on Masters Regatta in Victoria Going Green.
•For other regattas, see our Regatta Schedule.
RCA Masters Committee
Working Group
(BC) Sue Thomas (chair): shawniganrower@gmail.com
(SK) David Millar
(ON) George Darte
(QC) Éric Therrien
(NS) Bonnie Anderson
Representative for 2008 RCA Canadian Masters Championships
Scott Pollard
Committee at Large
(AB) Brian McGuigan
(NB) Roger Tremblay
Rowing Schools
Florida Rowing Center: Wellington, FL
The Florida Rowing Center, est. 1985, is a winter destination for sculling instruction. Professional coaches with international experience will help you improve your technical skills. Individual attention is a priority. Open mid-December to May in Wellington, near Palm Beach. All ages, abilities welcome. See you on our warm waters.
www.floridarowingcenter.com
Craftsbury Sculling Center: Craftsbury Common, VT
Defining Sculling Camp since 1976. World-Renowned Coaches - Individual Attention. Week, Weekend, and Four-Day Sculling Camps. Group/Team, MRA, & USRowing Discounts. All Skill Levels for ages 12 and up. Lodging & Meals on campus in northern Vermont.
www.craftsbury.com/sculling/camps/home.htm
Calm Waters Rowing: Lancaster, VA
The Perfect Sculling Destination: An adult-oriented rowing camp with elegant accommodations, serene sculling conditions and first-rate coaching. 3, 4 or 7 day sessions. Three coached sculling sessions daily plus video review, all skill levels welcome. Small groups. www.calmwatersrowing.com
Black Bear Sculling: Hanover, NH
Black Bear Sculling, under the direction of Steve Wagner, offers week long and 3-day weekend programs in sculling for all ages and abilities on a beautiful stretch of the Connecticut River in Hanover, New Hampshire. Black Bear Sculling is known for providing coaching in a relaxing, supportive, and fun environment.
www.blackbearsculling.com
Other Links
- 2007 World Masters Results and Info
- Row2k's coverage of the 2006 FISA Masters
For other regattas, see our Regatta Schedule.
- For U.S. Masters Rowing Association information, the web site is www.mastersrowing.org
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