Rowing BC

Have you signed up to attend tonight? You do not want to miss this chance to hear from Avalon Wasteneys! She'll share an inside look at her journey to and through the Olympics, with a unique perspective on what the Olympics during a pandemic are really like. Avalon's journey weaves in both Summer and Winter sports, as well as experiences at both the BC Games and the Canada Summer Games. No matter what your role in the rowing community is, this will be an evening you don't want to miss. Invite your family and friends to listen in too! There is no cost to join. Register here: https://buff.ly/34HNuQW

Back on Feb 1st you likely saw quite a few posts about Black History Month, but what have you done since then? As we reach the middle of the month today, Rowing BC wants to remind the rowing community of some real, tangible ways that we can use Black History Month to make positive changes - starting with watching & reading, modelling & practicing, and discussing & informing. Take a look at our ideas and add your own! The more resources and community support, the better.

Special Communication: Rowing BC Staffing Announcement - https://mailchi.mp//special-communication-rowing-bc-staffi

Meet a GOLD medalist this Wednesday evening! - https://mailchi.mp/rowingbc/athletesfebruary2022-4274112

February 2022 Athlete News: Olympians, Summer Games, and more - https://mailchi.mp/rowingbc/athletesfebruary2022

2022 Rowing BC Annual Umpire Conference - https://mailchi.mp/rowingbc/umpiresdecember2021-4274108

The Olympics are on, and we're getting in the spirit with Olympic GOLD Medalist, Avalon Wasteneys next Wednesday at 7 PM. She'll share an inside look at her journey to and through the Olympics, with a unique perspective on what the Olympics during a pandemic are really like. Avalon's journey weaves in both Summer and Winter sports, as well as experiences at both the BC Games and the Canada Summer Games. No matter what your role in the rowing community is, this will be an evening you don't want to miss. Invite your family and friends to listen in too! There is no cost to join. Register in advance here: https://buff.ly/34HNuQW

February 2022 Updates: Hear from one of BC's GOLD Medalists and more! - https://mailchi.mp/rowingbc/february2022

Are you a coach in the Victoria area looking for new opportunities? The Gorge Narrows Rowing Club is looking for you! https://buff.ly/33YcKC6

CONTEST --- Enter the Rowing BC Retro #GIVEAWAY for the chance to win a mystery pack filled with retro gear from past years. TO ENTER: 1) Like this post 2) Like our page ... 3) tag someone who loves rowing in the comments Good luck! Contest closes February 11th and we will announce the winner on February 12th!

Coaches - this is the season to keep an eye on the Rowing BC Classifieds section! New opportunities are being posted frequently, and you don't want to miss the one that could be just for you. Here's today's: the Victoria City Rowing Club is looking for a Lead Adult Coach. See the full job description here - https://buff.ly/35DbXak

We love seeing important partners celebrated! Rowing BC has had the privilege of working with Colour the Trails to ensure BIPOC individuals know there’s a welcoming place in the rowing community. We can’t wait to be back on the water together again in the coming seasons!

Our session partnering with @coach.ca and @viaSportBC on coaching and leading safe sport is tonight! It is not too late to sign up: https://buff.ly/3bDEVbk

Interested in learning more about coaching and leading safe sport? Come join Jennifer from @viasportbc on January 20 and hear all about it! Find out more and register here: https://buff.ly/3bDEVbk

Kathleen has had a lasting impact on our community in her roles and relationships both on and off the water. We echo the sadness of RCA in needing to share this news.

We are 1 week away from our next conference session on Proactive Leadership and Safe Sport, led by Lorraine LaFreniere and Jennifer Heil! We are excited for this session and hope to see you there! Those not involved in rowing but interested in this topic will also get a lot out of this session! https://buff.ly/3nxFlm2

Lorraine from @coach.ca will be with us on January 20 to share her voice on the subject of coaching and leading safe sport. Find out more and register here: https://buff.ly/3bDEVbk

Jane is keeping busy with her new business @flo.statefitness. To learn more, check out her full bio here https://buff.ly/3nCZPtj

Jane coaches for @victoriacityrc and is today's featured Face Behind Rowing BC! She was nominated for her creative and engaging zoom challenges!

Looking back on the past year, we are so grateful to have had our entire Rowing BC community supporting each other through this unprecedented year! Thank you!

Working towards Gender Equity at your club or organization is an important part of Safe Sport! @viasportbc provides three steps you can take to help your organization work towards gender equity. Learn more about gender equity here https://buff.ly/2WFYyqh

Sonja talks about some Rowing BC initiatives she has been excited to be part of, including the Competition Review Task Force!

BC NextGen Performance Center Applications now open! - https://mailchi.mp/rowingbc/nextgenapplications

Next in our Monthly Conference Series is a session on Proactive Leadership and Safe Sport, presented by Lorraine LaFreniere from @coach.ca and Jennifer Heil @viaSportBC. We are really excited for this session! Make sure to sign up: https://buff.ly/3nxFlm2

Sheree, a member of our Umpire Committee, talks about how she first got involved in umpiring.

We want to bring your attention to a webinar hosted by Royal Roads University about Women, Leadership and Sport! This event provides an awesome development opportunity, click here to learn more: https://buff.ly/3fhuYzK

It has been awesome to see so many clubs nominating Volunteers of the Year! Next up we are featuring the hardworking volunteers from @salts.spring.island.rowing.club Thank you all! For the full awards video, go here: https://buff.ly/3pHQ7bx

After his rowing career, David took up competitive cycling. Learn more about David here: https://buff.ly/35TjOhM