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Programs
Registration
A huge thank you to those who have been extremely busy behind the scenes facilitating the registration process. A tremendous amount of effort goes on behind the scenes to make things smooth and easy for our members.
We are in the process of coordinating with MicMac AAC on upcoming registration dates and will advise once confirmed. Until then, anyone interested in programs can contact the club via email or phone.
NEW! Online payment for all programs is now available via the Rowing Canada Aviron website.
Spring Programs
Great work by all rowers participating in Spring Programs (April 1-May 31). We were on the water early this year, giving participants extra time to prepare for the busy summer season. Thank you to everyone for their ongoing commitment to safety - participants, equipment, and other users of the lake.
Summer Programs
The usual line-up of programs is back, along with some exciting new options:
YOUTH
- NEW! Junior Learn to Row Summer Day Camp
- Junior Development Summer Day Camp
- Junior Recreational - starting Fall 2016
- Junior Competitive - starting Fall 2016
ADULTS:
- Learn to Row (LTR) - group lessons
- NEW! Private / semi-private LTR
- Novice - for graduate of the 2016 LTR programs
- Recreational - for graduates of the 2015 Novice Program, and any other experienced participant who rows for fun and fitness but opts not to compete
- Competitive - for participants who wish to train and compete as a Master's at local, national, and international regattas.
- NEW! Under 23 / Senior Recreational - for young adults who wish to train for fun and fitness
- Morning Open Rows
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Referral Incentive
In our last newsletter, we announced an incentive program for members to refer family friends to register for an Adult or Junior Learn to Row program.
Thank you to everyone who accepted the challenge. There were 12 ballots in the draw, and the winner is: Léa Raiche, who recruited her husband, Edge Tanner, into the Adult Learn to Row program. Léa wins $100 in Gift Cards from Irving / Circle K, Atlantic Superstore, and Sobeys. Thanks to everyone for their support!
There is still room in most programs, so keep up the great work recruiting.
Support for the Junior Development Summer Camp Program is provided by Rowing Canada Aviron and Sport Nova Scotia.
  
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Meet our Coaches
The Mic Mac AAC Rowing program has hired additional staff to support our busy summer season. Welcome to Tracy Brown, Kristen Turnbull, Alex Dawson, Nick Voutour, Liam Browne, and Logan Lefort who will be supporting our programs for the next few months.
Each of the coaches are featured on our website at: www.micmacrowingclub.wordpress.com/coaches/. Please take a minute to introduce yourself and welcome them to the club!
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Regattas
Congratulations to all Mic Mac AAC Athletes who competed at the Icebreaker Regatta on May 21, 2016. It was more of a "Sunburner" than an "Icebreaker"! Thank you to all of the organizers and volunteers who made it happen. Results for MMAAC athletes:
- Master's Women's 2X - 1st place (Sally and Rhonda)
- Open Mixed 2X - 1st place (Brian and Cynthia)
- Open Women's 2X - 1st place (Mel and Tracy)
- Master's Women's 4X - 1st place (JK, Jane, Sue, Karen)
- Master's Men's 2X - 3rd place (Claude and Brian)
- Open Women's 1X - 8th place (Mel), 9th place (Tracy)
- Master's Women's 1X - 1st place (Sally)
Next Regatta is Nova Scotia Sprints - July 23-24, 2016.
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Upcoming Events
Antigonish Master's Rowing Camp: July 27-August 1, 2016
Open to both recreational and master's athletes. Additional information can be found via Facebook by searching for "Antigonish Rowing Club", or by emailing: antigonishrowing@gmail.com.
Red Island Regatta: August 27, 2016
A great opportunity to check out the excitement of Coastal Rowing! Additional information can be found via www.rowingpei.ca, or by emailing: rowingpei@gmail.com.
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Equipment Update
The Equipment Committee (Joe, Rick, Sue, and Tracy) have been busy getting our gear ready for the season. Recent projects include:
- Putting in the docks, repairing and securing as needed
- Boat Naming - Gloria McCluskey (Hudson 4X), and Steve MacIntosh (Kanghua 1X)
- Safety boats and motors inspected and ready for the season, stocked with Transport Canada safety requirements and other helpful items
- Vespoli 2X - hull damage repair completed
- Brock 2X - hull, and slide / deck damage completed
- Gloria 4X - hull damage repair completed
- Lahey 4X - new rigger and bow ball installed
- Bud Myra 4X - fin replaced... twice so far
- Moe Cody 8+ and Blue 8+ - various small repairs to both (shoes, rusty hardware, broken footplates, etc)
- Rec Program Sculling Oars - new paint and decals
- BBG 1X - repairs to rigger attachment point at splashguard in progress
- Purchase of iPad and stopwatch for coaching purposes using a Sport Nova Scotia equipment grant
- Investigation in progress for purchase of equipment for upcoming Junior Summer Camp programs
- Sale of four (4) macon-style sweeping blades to Lunenburg Yacht Club Rowing
A huge thank you to Joe, Mel, Rick, and Sue
who work very hard behind the scenes
to keep our equipment in great shape!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Always report any equipment damage to your Coach, either damage you find or have caused. We get it - accidents happen. Reporting damage promptly helps minimize the impact of the accident on our programs, and helps the club identify opportunities to reduce the frequency of accidents.
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Rowing Open House Sundays
