Masters Rowing

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.

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

• Each year, Rowing Canada sanctions the Canadian Masters Championships. In 2009, the event is scheduled for Victoria, Aug. 21 to 23 - click here for more info and regatta package. 
• The FISA World Rowing Masters Regatta will be held in St. Catharines, Sept. 2 to 5, 2010
• In 2007, the regatta was also held in Victoria 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

Bonnie Anderson - Nova Scotia
Michael Clark - British Columbia
Neil Duckworth - 2009 CMC organizing committee rep
Lynda Dundas - RCA PRAC rep
Louise Hastings - Ontario
Brian McGuigan - Alberta - committee chair
Dave Millar - Saskatchewan
Eric Therrien - Quebec
Roger Tremblay - New Brunswick
Helen Welch - 2009 CMC organizing committee chair & alternate rep

Committee liaison:  RCA Domestic Development Officer - Sport Technical, Dave Derry dderry@rowingcanada.org

Photo: seated L to R: Roger Tremblay, Louise Hastings, Lynda Dundas. Back row, L to R:  Eric Therrien, Dave Derry, Michael Clark, Neil Duckworth, Brian McGuigan, Dave Millar.

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