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2013 DRC Open House

We are getting so close to the start of the 2013 season, the ice has just come off the lake and the open house has been scheduled for April 28th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Come out to reconnect with DRC members and coaches, check out what's new and register for the 2013 season!

Former DRC Rower Honoured at Trent University

Nikki Bendle, who started her rowing career at DRC with the Uxbridge High School Rowing program, was recently honoured with the Arthur Cup for her demonstrated outstanding contributation, sportsmanship, participation and leadership in the varsity athletic program.

Full article can be found at Durham News

Congratulations Nikki

UOIT Rowers Honoured at 2012 Athletic Banquet

Allison Demaiter (Belleville, Ont.) and Nik Vantfoort (London, Ont.) were named the 2012-13 University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) athletes of the year at the seventh annual UOIT Ridgebacks athletic banquet.

“These two student-athletes made school history this season by earning our first medals at an OUA provincial championship,” said Ken Babcock, UOIT athletic director. “What a huge accomplishment; they should take great pride in their achievements this season.”

Read the full press release on the UOIT website

Important Notice!
2013 DRC Programs

New Registration Guidelines!!!

Registration and going on the water:

You are not allowed on the water until you have done the following:
1. RCA Online Registration
       a) New Members: Create an account
       b) Existing Members: Login to your RCA account from 2012 and "join" a program.
            DO NOT create a new account.

2. Fill out your DRC Registration Form

3. Pay your membership in full
      - Please contact our tresurer on the contact us page if you have concers or questions
         regarding membership fees.

Note:
ONLY full membership (recreational or competitive) at Durham Rowing Club covers your fall club fees. 10 row passes DO NOT cover your fall fees.

Volunteer Cheques

We are getting rid of our volunteer cheque program. It is an administrative nightmare, and was really not increasing our number of volunteers. I hope that we will not lose volunteer numbers because of this, as our club relies so much on our experienced members to help keep our LTR and Adaptive programs running smoothly.

In saying that, I would like to announce our Volunteer Challenge. This is a prize at the end of the year that will be presented to the person with the most volunteer hours logged between May and October. They will receive an Outstanding Volunteer award, and a really fantastic mystery prize!

Hours will be logged by the boathouse manager and club coaches on a large poster board in the boathouse, so we will see live tracking all season!

What would count as valid volunteer hours?
• Learn to Row – 1.5-2hrs
• Adaptive Rowing – 1-2hrs
• Towel washing – 0.5hrs
• Oar handle washing - variable
• Coxswaining during Rec Rowing – 1.5-2hrs
• Club Work Parties – variable
• Assisting with Fundraiser planning – variable
• Planning the DRC end of Year banquet – variable
• Other (as assigned)

Competitive Program Only

2013 marks a year of significant change to the competitive program. Over the past few years we have seen a lot of growth, and this is very exciting, but with growth comes change on a number of different levels. I hope that the following information will find you well.

Fee Increase: $495 to $705

This is the biggest change that is happening with the competitive program. The program has not seen any significant fee changes in over 10 years, so it has benefited those in the past, as you were getting one great deal! After lengthy discussions and meetings it was found that the competitive program was not in line with the rest of DRC’s programs, it was costing the club money. So it was decided that we would be bringing the competitive program fees up to date and in line with the rest of our programs. Fees this year will be going up from $495 to $705.

The 2013 fees include: 5-6 days of training/week, gas for coach boats, Rowing Canada Membership Fees, RowOntario Membership Fees, high level coaching, regatta entry fees for CORA Guelph, CORA London and CORA Championships as well as the associated trailering costs, and access to all the club owned equipment. Please note that there are no refunds for missed or not attended regattas; as racing is an integral part of being apart of any competitive program.

If you are planning on racing and do have not yet purchased a racing unisuit, you will be required to do so your first year only. You will only be required to purchase another one if you lose or ruin your first one. Cost $95.

**NOTE: High School Competitors, this fee increase only affects you if you upgrade into the summer club program. Your spring season fees did not change for 2013.**

Competitive Program Changes

This year we will have two levels of programing.

    Racing Group

• Must be able to attend: CORA Guelph, CORA London, CORA Champs and RowOntario Championships. Henley is optional.
• Expected to complete a club erg test mid June
• Must be able to train 5-6 mornings a week, and commit to second on land workouts assigned by the coaches.
• Be dedicated and ready to challenge yourself every time you hit the water.
• Must be prepared to do additional erg testing and seat racing
• Are expected to give back to the club and assist with 4 LTRs

    Training Group

• Will be assigned a training crew and must commit to training with this crew every morning. If someone in your crew cannot make it, or does not show up, you do not go on the water, unless previously arranged with the coaches.
• Will have the opportunity to race in CORA regattas only and only as that training crew unless decided by the coaches.
• Expected to complete a club erg test mid June
• You will be expected to have the same commitment to training as if you were training to race. • Are expected to give back to the club and assist with 4 LTRs

**If you cannot commit to either of these groups, then you may want to consider joining the Recreational Program which has a more flexible training schedule**

Adaptive and LTR Fee Increases

This year the fees for the Adaptive and LTR programs rose with the cost of living. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact Jenn Durward, Club President using the contact us form and send inquiries to info.


Durham Rowing Club
#8 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry, ON
905-259-7699 (leave a message)
Durham Rowing Club
P.O. Box 174
Port Perry ON L9L 1A3