ROMS ROWING

Sept - Nov (Gr 7/8 Only) 2026

Rowing is back for the 2026 season.

Mandatory Swim tests will be at Crystal Pool on September 19th, arrive by 9:45 AM.

**Students cannot participate in rowing without completing the swim test.**

Practice Dates and Times:

Saturday September 26 - 10:30-12:30pm Sunday September 27 - 8:30-10:30am

Saturday October 10 - 10:30-12:30pm Sunday October 11 - 8:30-10:30am

Saturday October 17 - 10:30-12:30pm Sunday October 18 - 8:30-10:30am

Saturday October 24 - 10:30-12:30pm Sunday October 25 - 8:30-10:30am

Saturday November 7 - 10:30-12:30pm Sunday November 8 - 8:30-10:30am (last practice)

**Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the practice time

***If you will be missing a practice please email mlochhead@saanichschools.ca as missed practice changes coach boat plans

Key Information

Students who are new to rowing must be in grade 7 or 8.
If you will miss more than half of practices it is not recommended you join as changing numbers alter the way coaches are prepared to run the program.
This is an introduction to rowing, there will be no official competitions.
Families are responsible for organizing rides and having students to the boathouse 10-15 minutes before practice begins so they can change and be ready for the day to begin. Late arrivals affect the division of boats, coaches, and time on the water.
School Liaison - Morgan Lochhead (grade 6 teacher), Coaches are athletes in the Claremont rowing program

What to Bring

Change of clothes, towel (optional), change of socks, LAYERS to wear in boat, hat/toque, water bottle, running shoes, slip on shoes (optional)

*Non-cotton, non-baggy clothing is ideal!