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There 's lots to report this spring - scroll down to get the latest news from the lake. Regattas, summer job posting, learn to row, awards, annual general meeting and hockey action. And more!
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Junior Rowing
Congratulations on a great start to the spring regatta season!
Duelling Over a Grand at Elk Lake, March 28-29
3rd Junior A Women's Double of Makala Mullaly and Madison Wagenaar
3rd Junior B Women's quad of Ayla Malainey, Riley Knight, Claire Thomas and Meg Montgomery
Maple Bay Regatta at Quamichan Lake, April 11
Nanaimo Rowing Club
1st Junior B Women's Double - Ayla Malainey and Riley Knight
2nd Junior B Women's Quad - Claire Thomas, Meg Montgomery, Ayla Malainey, Riley Knight, Tayden DePol (Cox)
2nd Junior A Lightweight Women's Single - Claire Thomas
2nd Junior Novice Men's Quad - James Stone, Ian Rogers, Cohen Inglis, Andrew McLeod, Tayden Depol (Cox)
3rd Junior Novice Women's Quad - Marina Mandziuk, Zoe Malainey, Erin Berry-Dillon, Morgan Burke, Tayden Depol (Cox)
3rd Junior B Women's Single - Ayla Malainey
4th Junior B Women's Single - Meg Montgomery
5th Junior C Men's Double - Ian Rogers, James Stone
6th Junior C Men's Double - Tayden Depol, Zoe Malainey
6th Junior B Women's Double - Meg Montgomery, Claire Thomas
Aspengrove School
2nd Junior A Lightweight Men's Single - Jason O'Keeffe
NRC finished 3rd in Women's points, 6th in Men's points and 5th in Overall points out of 12 clubs/schools.
Aspengrove placed 7th in Men's points.
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Adult Rowers
The new registration year started April 1. Annual memberships are now due. The costs are $440 for sport rowers ($20 annual insurance + $420) and $490 for competitive rowers ($70 annual insurance + $420). If you purchase drop-in tickets then your tickets are still good but your $20 annual insurance dues must be paid.
Adult Rowing Times
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Friday, 5:00 pm (no session April 24, May 8, May 22)
Sunday, 9 am
Early morning sessions will be added later in the season.
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Learn to Row!
Junior Mini Learn to Row
For students in grades 7-12 in May and June. Cost is $60 for 4 sessions including insurance. All sessions run from 4:00-5:30 pm. Session dates are:
Session A - May 26, 28, June 2, 4
Session B - June 9,11,16,18
Junior Summer Learn to Row
We will once more be offering summer learn-to-row sessions through Nanaimo Parks and Recreation. Registration may be done online or at any of the Parks and Rec facilities.
Cost is $70 payable to Parks & Rec plus $20 fee for insurance payable to the club. Snacks provided. We will be offering the following sessions:
Dates:
Course #136597: Jul 6-10 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Course #136598: Jul 13-17 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Course #136599: Jul 20-24 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Course #138224: Aug 10-14 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Adult Learn to Row
Also offered through Nanaimo Parks and Recreation. Registration may be done online or at any Parks and Rec facility.
Cost is $100 payable to Parks & Rec plus $20 fee for insurance payable to the club.
Dates:
Course #138221: Monday and Wednesday, May 4-25 (no class May 18). 6:30-8:00 pm
Course #138222: Monday and Wednesday, June 1-17. 6:30-8:00 pm
Course #138223: Monday and Wednesday, July 6-22. 6:30-8:00 pm
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Summer Job Posting: Please submit resume to Craig Rutherford by 11:59 pm on May 1st via email to rutherford.cr@gmail.com or in person.
Requirements
-Post-Secondary Student in the current and upcoming school year
-Pleasure Craft Operator's Card
-First aid is an asset
Duties and responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head Coach, the student will be involved with all aspects of summer rowing programs including:
- Assisting with week-long learn-to-row camps for youth (local priority)
- Assisting with the preparation of athletes and equipment for competition
- Conducting learn-to-row sessions for adults
- Conducting regular training sessions for experienced adult rowers
- Assisting with regular training sessions for competitive youth rowers
- Operating the safety boat and enforcing water safety
- Maintaining equipment
- Supervising junior and/or volunteer staff
- Promoting the sport of rowing in the community as a healthy lifestyle choice for all ages
Supervision and mentoring
The student will be working under the supervision of the Head Coach throughout the summer. The Head Coach will provide guidance to the student by familiarizing them with all aspects of the club, assisting the student in developing and organizing the learn-to-row sessions and increasing their technical knowledge of both rowing and upkeep of equipment. Throughout the summer the Head Coach will be at the work site and this will be an excellent opportunity for the student to gain experience and knowledge. In addition, members of the club executive, many of them rowers, will make regular on-site visits and either the Head Coach or an executive member will always be available to answer any concerns or problems that the student may encounter.
Pay $12/h 30h/week for 14 weeks starting May 11th or 18th
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