Burnaby Lake Rowing Club
Adult Masters Rowing Program at Burnaby Lake
Burnaby Lake Rowing Club provides an opportunity to row regardless of your experience. Whether you are new to the sport or want to jump back in a boat. All practice sessions are under the guidance of our expert coaches. During scheduled sessions members can participate in group workouts or simply go for a leisurely row at their own pace. We have a range of equipment that members have access to from racing singles, doubles, quads pairs and 8's. Annual Memberships are offered from April 1 - March 31. For new members who join after April 1 the fees are pro-rated.
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Practice Sessions
*All times and dates are subject to change
April - October
Morning Sessions
Monday and Wednesday 7:00- 9:00 AM
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30-9:30 AM
Saturday 7:30-9:30 AM
Sunday 8:00-10:00 AM
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Afternoon Sessions
Saturday and Sunday 12:15-2:15 PM
Monday 5:45-7:15 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30
*For Early Bird sessions see club calendar for seasonal changes or email us to be cleared to join
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November - March
Monday- Friday mornings 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Saturday 7:30-9:30 AM
Sunday 8:00-10:00 AM
Saturday and Sunday 12:15-2:15 PM ​
Our club is primarily sculling based, but we do have members who sweep row. Because sculling is very different from rowing in a traditional row boat or large sweep boat, we require all potential members to schedule an evaluation session with one of our coaches before they are invited to join. During this session you must be able to demonstrate solid proficiency in a single sculling shell and be able to navigate safely on the water. Once the evaluation has been completed you will be invited to join a program according to your demonstrated skill level. If you have not spent time in a sculling shell, don't worry, lessons can be provided either privately or in our Learn to Row Sessions.
Cost: $1172.75 for an Annual Membership
This membership gives you access to practices 7 days a week (when the weather allows for it). See the schedule above.
The 12-month Master membership is $1172.75 when you sign up in April. After that it is prorated based on the month you join.
Membership fees are comprised of the following:
BLRC Membership is $995
Rowing Canada is $39.75 (this fee is not prorated, but you only pay it once per year)
Rowing BC is $28.00 (this fee is not prorated, but you only pay it once per year)
Equipment Replacement is $110.00
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Swimming Requirements
Rowing is a water sport! Rowing Canada strongly recommends that rowers be able to swim 50m in light clothing and be sufficiently at ease in the water so as not to panic and be able to keep afloat.
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Join our Masters Program!
Ready to sign up for a membership or set up an evaluation? Please email us to join. If you have rowed in the past, please include information about your rowing background, including your experience in a sculling boat. If you know what month you'd like to join, please include that in the email. If you want to set up an evaluation, please let us know days of the week and times of day that you are available.