Stronger. Tougher. Braver.
The University of Calgary Rowing Club (UCRC) is the home for UCalgary students who want to learn to row, keep building their skills, or train and compete as part of a dedicated team. Partnered with the Calgary Rowing Club on the Glenmore Reservoir, UCRC athletes benefit from access to an excellent fleet of shells and a welcoming club community.
Why row with the UCRC?
Train with supportive, experienced coaches
Compete at local, national, and international university regattas
Build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills that carry into the classroom and your career
Who is the UCRC program for?
Novice Rowers
No experience is required to join the novice program. Coaches will teach you rowing technique from the basics up and help you build fitness safely.
Experienced Rowers
If you have rowed in high school, at another club or university, you can step into the junior varsity or varsity training groups and keep pushing your performance.
Training groups are organised so you are challenged and supported at the right level, with opportunities to move up as you progress.
Prerequisites
Must be a full-time U of C student
No rowing experience necessary
Must know how to swim
All equipment is provided
About UCRC
Program Format
The University of Calgary Rowing Club follows the university year so it fits naturally with your studies.
On water season
Sep-Nov on the Glenmore Reservoir
Focus on technical development, crew boats, and racing preparation
Dryland season
Nov-Apr at the U of C
Erg (rowing machine) sessions, strength training, and cross training to build fitness and power.
Summer rowing with CRC
May-Aug on the Glenmore Reservoir
During the summer, many UCRC athletes continue training and racing with the Calgary Rowing Club, staying connected to the team and gaining additional experience.
Incl Novice, JV, Varsity
U23, FISU, Nationl Team
1 bronze medal (2008, LW2x)
How to Register
University of Calgary Rowing Club is delivered through Dinos Athletics. Connect with the coaching staff directly: dinos@calgaryrowing.com or contact the student leadership team club president: rowing@ucalgary.ca.
Adults
New to Rowing?
Start Strong with Learn to Row
Designed for beginners, our Learn to Row program teaches rowing fundamentals and builds your technique, confidence, and comfort on the water.