Invermere
For the first time since 2023 the ARA will be hosting a training camp in Invermere, B.C from Friday April 17th through to Sunday April 19th. The camp is open to all athletes regardless of experience level but athletes who wish to row beyond the beach area will need to demonstrate an ability to row a single in modest to heavy winds. Do note the itinerary is subject to change but for now is as follows.
Friday April 17th
4:00pm – Athletes arrive at Kinsmen Beach on Lake Windermere
4:00pm- 8:00pm – Rig Boats and go for a short row.
8:00pm – Athletes depart
Saturday April 18th
7:00am – 10:00am – Row on Lake Windermere
10:00am to 11:00am – Break
11:00am – 1:00pm– Row #2 on Windermere Lake
1:00pm – 4:00pm- Free Time
4:00pm – 6:30pm – Row #3 – Potential Beach Sprints event for interested athletes.
7:00pm – Athletes depart
Sunday April 19th
7:00am – 9:30am – Row #1 on Windermere Lake
9:30am to 10:30am – Athlete Break
10:30am to 12:30pm – Row #2 on Windermere Lake
12:30pm to 2:00pm – Load Trailer
2:00pm – Athletes depart Invermere
Athletes who have not declared their intent but who wish to attend are asked to email albertarowing@gmail.com ASAP. There are still a few spots available. The cost to attend is $40 and will be payable to your program coaches, (which the ARA will collect upon the conclusion of the camp). Fees will cover some expenses relating to boat transportation, power boat rental and coaching expenses.
Athletes who have not been to Invermere in years past are in for a real treat, however you are entering a mountain climate where weather can change in an instant. Athletes are asked to pack for all weather conditions and bring a change of clothes with them to Kinsmen beach for each and every row. Do note that athletes will be responsible for their own transportation to and accommodation in Invermere. Bathroom facilities will be available on site.
RCA Coach Certification
There continues to be plenty of space available for the RCA Coach Certification Program that will be held virtually on May 2 and 3, 2026. The cost for the program will be $100.
The RCA Coach stream is designed for those coaches working with athletes who intend to participate in inter-club competition especially athletes at the Train to Train and Learn to Compete stages of long-term athlete development. To obtain the RCA Coach Certification coaches must complete the two-day coaching workshop that comprises Weekend #1 followed by a second RCA Coach Workshop – RCA Coach Weekend #2 a few months later. Upon fulfilling these requirements coaches will work on completing their portfolio before being evaluated to obtain the RCA Coach Certification.
Coaches interested in the program are asked to email albertarowing@gmail.com ASAP. The program will be open to all coaches across Alberta.
Rowing Stories
Scrolling across the internet looking for all things rowing, the writer came across an interesting news story that was recently featured on Global News. If you think a 2,000m race is difficult try this.
https://globalnews.ca/video/11768249/this-is-bc-preparing-for-a-rowing-race-across-the-atlantic
Upcoming Events
ARA Training Camp– Invermere, British Columbia – April 17-19, 2026