NEWS

Three ORC gold medals at Canadian Indoors

February 8, 2010

Congratulations to ORC gold medal winners at the Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships in Mississauga, Ont. on February 7.

Kevin Fiost was first in adaptive men, head coach Siobhan McLaughlin won masters women 30-39 and Andre Pelletier took first in junior B boys. Former club member Sarah Black won senior B women for the University of Western Ontario.

ORC members also took home three silver medals with Paul Amesbury second in senion lightweight men and Kate Gorsline second in masters women 30-39. Kerry Waddell was third in junior A girls, winning a bronze medal and Lilianne Page took another bronze for third in senior B lightweight women.

Club members just missed medals in other races as the ORC was well representated in junior and senior mens and womens categories.

Full CIRC results can be found here.

Notice of Annual General Meeting - February 18, 2010

The Ottawa Rowing Club will hold its 140th Annual General Meeting on Thursday 18 February, 2010 at 1900 hrs at the Rockcliffe Park Recreation Centre, 380 Springfield Road. Meeting registration will begin at 1830 and the meeting will begin at 1900, ending no later than 2100.

All members and interested parties are invited to attend and persons entitled to vote at the AGM include those members registered and in good standing in the following categories in 2009.

Full Competitive
Full Recreational
Cox Competitive
Cox Recreational
Summer Competitive
Summer/Fall Competitive
Spring/Summer Competitive

Members carrying proxies must bring with them a written and signed proxy declaration from the member they represent, including that member's RCA number, and declare them to the Registrar during the meeting registration to ensure they are counted in the roll call.

The proposed agenda for the 2010 AGM can be found here.

The main jtems of business for this year's AGM includes:

• officers reports, copies of which will be posted online before the meeting
  
• review of the budget for 2010, copies will be made available before the meeting
  
• approval of fees for 2010, shedule will be made available before the meeting
  
• election of officers to the Executive Committee for two year terms:

  
  Vice President Administration - Chris Waddell has declared an interest in remaining in this position for another term
  Vice President Recreational and Instructional Programs - Steve Higgins has declared an interest in joining the board in this position
  Registrar - Lana Burpee has declared interest in remaining in this position for another term.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the Secretary, Jennifer Shortall or the President, Mike Walker.

Download documents for the meeting here:

2010 AGM Agenda

2010 ORC Budget

2010 ORC Proposed Fee Schedule

ORC Masters in Mexico City

January 23, 2010

A group of ORC Masters rowers have arrived in Xochimilco (Mexico City) for our week long rowing camp at Club Espana.

The rowing camp was arranged by ORC Masters rower Horacio Tendilla -- former Mexican national rowing team member and Club Espana member. The site is exceptional -- it is a country club on a private island in the world´s largest city!

You can follow their daily activities complete with photos here.

ORC Athletes Recognized at Ottawa Sports Awards

January 20, 2010

The ORC and its athletes were recognized at the 2009 Ottawa Sports Awards gala dinner on 20 January. The Women's Under 23 8+ was chosen Ottawa's Female Team of the Year and was also reconized for the many Provincial and Royal Canadian Henley championships the members of the crew won in 2009. Fiona McLean represented the crew in accepting both the Team of the Year and the recognition award on behalf of her crew mates who include: Sally Machin, Cheryl Copson, Kate Goodfellow, Brittany Tovee, Andrea Ernesaks, Emma Lehmberg, Mariel Boomgaardt and Samantha Kayser.

Lauren Wells was recognized with a medal of achievment in the individual award category for Rowing for her accomplishments representing the ORC as a member of the Senior 'A' National Team Lightweight 4X, as well as for her double win in the 1X and lwt 1X at the OUAA championship this fall. Club Manager Brian Adams accepted the award on Lauren's behalf.

Congratulations to all ORC award winners.

ORC carded athletes 2010

January 19, 2010

Congratulations to ORC athletes Ben Vandervliet, Cristy Nurse and Kevin Frost who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2009-2010 Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP)

ORC Executive positions 2010

January 16, 2010

The Ottawa Rowing Club is seeking individuals interested in serving a two year term on the club's Executive Committee. Positions up for election at the ORC Annual General Meeting in late February will include:

Vice-President Administration: The VP Administration is the Chief Operations Officer of the club, has signing authority for club finances along with the President and Treasurer, is first Vice-President replacing the President when he is away, and is a Voting Officer of the Executive Committee of the ORC. His/her main responsibilities include buildings and facilities, the Interpretive Centre rentals, the Club Manager and other Paid Staff (aside from coaches), Hiring of Staff, Code of Conduct, organizing crew travel and chaperons, Youth Camp, social events. The VP Administration is the Executive member responsible for managing our facilities arrangement with the City of Ottawa.

Vice-President Recreational and Instructional Programs: The VP Rec is responsible for the non-competitive rowing programs of the club and is a Voting Officer of the Executive Committee of the ORC. He/she is responsible for the Recreational Program, Adult Rowing League, Youth Camp, Learn to Row, touring, and corporate programs. This includes hiring and supervision of instructors for Learn to Row, Youth Camp and other instructional programs, and working with the Club Manager who supervises the Youth Camp Instructors.

Registrar: The Registrar is responsible for ensuring all members are properly registered with the ORC, RowOntario and Rowing Canada and that fees are paid on time, collates, manages and distributes club registration information, is a Voting Officer of the Executive Committee of the ORC, and is the Executive Committee member responsible for the singles Rackage Committee. The Registrar also represents the club to RowOntario and Rowing Canada on membership and fee issues.
Athlete Representative: At the start of the Competitive season we will also be selecting an Athlete Representative for a one year term as a Voting Officer of the Executive Committee of the ORC.

Other voting members of the Executive Committee include the President, VP Competitive, Treasurer and Secretary, plus the Past President and Head Coach who are ex-officio non-voting members. Supporting each of the roles above are a number of dedicated volunteers and club staff who assist the Executive Committee members in delivering programs and administering the club.

Volunteering for these or other roles in the club give you a chance to give back to the sport, making rowing stronger in the National Capital Region. You would also participate in the management of one of Canada's largest and most successful rowing clubs (RowOntario Club of the Year in 2009), as well as Ottawa's oldest, and one of its largest sport organizations.

Should you be interested in serving on the Executive Committee in one of these roles, or would like more information on these or other volunteer roles in the ORC, please contact the ORC President, Mike Walker.

Individuals interested in one of the Exec positions should express their interest to Mike by the end of January.

January training programs

January 11, 20090

The winter training program for January is now available on the web site. You can find it here and here.

To download the training programs you will need to get the password from your coach.

Wes Kuran Scholarship Award 2010

December 29, 2009

The Ottawa Rowing Club will be awarding a deserving student member the Wes Kuran Scholarship Award at the Annual General Meeting in February, 2010. This award was established to honour Wes Kuran in recognition of his service to the Ottawa Rowing Club as President from 1997 to 2006 and for his long service to the ORC and Canadian Rowing since the 1970s. Recipients in the past two years have included Jamie Bell (2008) and Liliane Pagé (2009).

If you feel that you, or someone you know is deserving of this award, please forward an application or let a deserving student know by following the application guidelines below. The award includes a $500 cash award which is intended to support the studies of a club member enrolled in a full-time university program. To be eligible for the award you must be able to demonstrate the following:

a. You must have rowed in a competitive club program at the ORC in 2009, including being registered in a competitive membership through the summer.

b. You intend to return to row at the ORC in 2010.

c. You have demonstrated leadership or volunteerism in rowing or in other community activities in 2009 - please provide a description of your activities and a letter of reference which includes contact coordinates for your reference.

d. You have achieved success on the water in 2009, either through your results at major regattas such as CSSRA, Henley, Head of the Charles or the National Rowing Championships or through significant improvement - please provide a supporting note from your club coach.

e. You are a University student registered in a full-time program for the academic year 2009-2010. You must be prepared to support this with documentation.

Your application should be in the form of an e-mail or letter, which must include:

a. a brief description (no more than 500 words) on how you meet the criteria and why you feel you merit this award

b. notes from your volunteer and coaching references (which can be sent separately by e-mail to be received by 7 Feb)

c. your contact coordinates, including your phone number, winter mailing address and a valid e-mail address.

Applications must be received by Jennifer Shortall, Secretary, Ottawa Rowing Club no later than Sunday, 7 February 2010. Preferred means of submission is by e-mail to secretary@ottawarowingclub.com. You can also send your application by mail (to be received by 7 Feb) to Secretary, Ottawa Rowing Club, P.O. Box 1457, Station B, Ottawa ON, K1P 5P9.

Please mark the subject line of your e-mail application or your envelope "Wes Kuran Award".

Mike Walker
President

ORC seeking applicants for assistant coach position

December 16, 2009

The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC), founded in 1867 is seeking an assistant coach who will provide leadership in the development of our competitive rowing program.   In the last 10 years the ORC has been a leader in hiring and development of coaches in Canada.  The assistant coach is paid, full-time position.

The assistant coach will be responsible for the development of provincial, national and international athletes with respect to the long-term athlete development model (LTAD).

The assistant coach will work in concert with the head coach to support the competitive and development programs, including junior, u23, senior and masters.  In addition, they will contribute to the development of high school and university programs. 

Primary duties will be to provide technical expertise to the competitive programs including mentoring and counseling volunteer coaches, athletes and crews.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops in conjunction with the head coach and volunteer coaches’ customized off-water and on-water training programs to maximize athlete performance and development with respect to the LTAD.
• Develop and enhance volunteer coaches’ skills and competency inventories through formal and informal training, mentoring, counseling and feedback sessions.
• Assist the head coach with boat and equipment allocation for training and regattas.

Skills and Qualities:

• Considerable knowledge of training protocols, rowing technique, biomechanics, physiology (child, adolescent and adult) and race strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare athletes to perform at regattas.
• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one and in groups with coaches, athletes and parents.
• Encouraging, supportive, patient and diplomatic.
• A desire to help athletes of all ages and coaches work towards their goals.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and be a team player.
• Ability to organize and manage large groups and teams.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintains a positive attitude around the club and with club members.
• Acts in a professional manner at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be available during on water season (April to November) to attend all identified regattas and all on-water workouts.
• Available to implement and attend indoor training sessions and competitions during the off water season of November through April.  

Qualifications:

• Completed NCCP Level 2/RCA Coach certification or equivalent foreign credential.
• Demonstrated experience coaching athletes and crews at major regattas.
• Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
• Basic First Aid or Lifesaving Society Boat Rescue (Willing to complete by May 2010).
• G-Category license and ability to drive a trailer with a manual transmission or willingness to learn.
• Understanding and appreciation of LTAD for rowing.

Deadline for Application: January 15, 2009

Interested applicants please forward resume with cover letter to:
Chris Masson
VP, Competitive, Ottawa Rowing Club
E-mail: chris.masson@rogers.blackberry.net

Congratulations to the ORC's RCA Award Winners

December 9, 2009

Four ORC members were recognized at the RCA Awards Banquet in vancouver on Saturday December 5.

Mark Wismer capped off an outstanding year winning RCA's Male Coach of the Year award, in addition to his ORC and RowOntario Coach of the Year honours.

Kate Goodfellow won the Tony Zazada Award, established in memory of Tony Zasada of the Regina Rowing Club, who was killed in a car accident days after coming fifth in the coxed pair event at the 1984 Olympic Games.

Morgan Jarvis was recognized as Male Sculler of the Year, in part due to his outstanding season at the ORC this summer.

Sarah Black was recognized as a National Champion for her win in the U23 Women's 2- at the national rowing championships.

Well done all.

Winter training programs

December 2, 20090

Siobhan's winter training oprogramsd are now available on the web site. They will be updated monthly and the notice of the update will be posted here and here.

To download the training programs you will need to get the password from your coach.

Congratulations to all the 2009 ORC award winners

November 28, 2009

The following ORC awards were presented at the annual President's Banquet Friday, November 27, 2009.

ORC is Ontario's Club of the Year

November 15, 2009

The Ottawa Rowing Club's successful 2009 season was recognized by RowOntario at the annual awards luncheon on Saturday, 14 November, where the club and individuals picked up a number of awards and recognition certificates.

The Ottawa Rowing Club was awarded RowOntario's Club of the Year, recognizing the outstanding competitive results by club athletes and also the club's increased participation across all programs and our community participation. Club President Mike Walker accepted the award on behalf of the club and passes on his congratulations to all club members for making the ORC the best club in Ontario. Adding to this formal recognition was the comments and congratulations received from many Ontario clubs at the conference on the ORC's achievements. The nomination can be found here.

Mark Wismer was recognized as RowOntario's Competitive Coach of the Year. Although Mark could not be there to accept the award in person, he said that, " I often think it's the crew that makes the coach, and that is surely the case here. The ladies in my entire program were absolutely fantastic this summer, and so I am much more pleased to see some of them getting recognition than myself." Congratulations Mark.

And in line with Mark's comments, recognition was given to the U23 Women's 8+ who were awarded RowOntario's Crew of the Year. ORC President Mike Walker will present them on behalf of RowOntario at the ORC President's Banquet on 27 November. The members of the crew are Fiona McLean, Sally Machin, Cheryl Copson, Kate Goodfellow, Brittany Tovee, Andrea Ernesaks, Emma Lehmberg, Mariel Boomgaardt, Samantha Kaiser. Congratulations ladies.

Finally, a number of ORC members were recognized for service to the ORC and the sport of Rowing with RowOntario Volunteer Recognition Certificates. This year we chose to nominate a number of long-serving volunteers to the Adult Rowing League, including Steve Higgins, Laura Gordon, Andrew Harfield, Deidre Waite, Kent Woodhall, Randy Allen, Sandra Milton, and Greg Brown, along with Chantal Saunders, who retired last winter as Secretary on the ORC Executive Committee. Again, we will present these certificates at our awards banquet on the 27th. Well done all.

Club closed for the winter

November 13, 2009

Thanks to everyone who came down and helped get the docks out of the water and put everything away for the winter. Winter training has now started at Carleton.

You can still leave messages on the ciub phoneas we will check it fairly regularly or email the club secretary or vice-poresident adminstration.

EVENTS

P.D. Ross Trophy - Sept. 19, 2009

Carleton and the University of Ottawa race on the Rideau Canal.

ORC Recreational Regatta 2009

Recreational rowers from Ontario and Quebec compete on the Ottawa River.

Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Ottawa Rowing Club benefits from the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. A 2007 grant from the foundation allowed the club to replace some its coach boats and outboard motors.

Boats for sale

You can find details here of boats for sale by the club and others.

PROGRAMS & MEMBERSHIP

PHOTOS & MULTIMEDIA

The 2007 season on the Ottawa River