Burnaby Lake Rowing Club
Learn to Row Level II Course
Once you have taken your initial set of rowing lessons through Burnaby Lake Rowing Club's Learn to Row Level I Course you are invited to continue with our Level II Course. You may also take this course if you learned how to row at a different club. This class is geared toward building technical skills and strengthening fundamentals and getting rowers into smaller, more elite rowing boats. Once you are proficient in rowing and can demonstrate that you understand the basics of rowing and navigating your boat on the lake you will be invited to join our Adult Novice Rowing Program.
If you're coming back to rowing after taking a 10-year+ break there is a chance that you will need to take our LTR I Course before signing up for Level II. If you want to confirm which LTR course you should sign up for click here to send us a short email with your rowing experience, how long you rowed for and how long it has been since you last rowed and we will reply back with which course is best for you.
Time Frame
Our Learn to Row class runs over the course of four consecutive weeks, with two 2-hour sessions per week. If a class is postponed due to inclement weather, the make-up class will be scheduled on the next available class day.
Cost Per Person $399/ $331.25 (if you have already paid the fees)
This includes the fee of $67.75 to our governing bodies ($28.00 RBC, $39.75 RCA) that you pay annually. Once you pay the RCA and RBC fees, they will be waived in the future when you sign up for additional lessons or a membership.
Class Dates
May Dates Sign up here
Wednesday & Friday nights from 6:00-8:00 PM - May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
June Dates Sign up here
Monday & Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 PM - June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM - June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM - June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
July Dates Sign up here
Monday & Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 PM: July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
August Dates Sign up here
Monday & Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 PM: 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Sept 2
Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
September Dates Sign up here
Monday & Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 PM: 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Oct 5
Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, Oct 1
Why We Created our Learn to Row Level II Course
Burnaby Lake Rowing Club offers Learn to Row Classes on a monthly basis to ensure that people can try rowing and have access to sculling in the Lower Mainland. During our Learn to Row Level I Course you will learn how to scull, a type of rowing that is done in smaller boats, with one oar in each hand. This course is intended to give you an introduction to rowing to see if you like it. Most people fall in love with the sport and want to keep learning more and more about rowing, that is why we have this follow-up course- to give people the opportunity to continue to learn in a group environment. We have found that the average adult needs a minimum of 10-14 rowing lessons to feel comfortable and competent in a rowing boat. With this course you're able to keep progressing in the sport so that you can eventually join our Masters Team.
You’ll take the rowing class with up to 8 other people who have already learned how to row and you’ll learn all of the more intermediate fundamentals so that you can progress toward rowing on your own and with other members. Once you complete this course you have the option of continuing with private lessons, taking our Learn to Row III Course (when it is offered) or joining as a member if your coach gives you the approval.
Swimming Requirements
Rowing is a sport that can be done year round in Vancouver. It is a unique sport and will give you the opportunity to spend more time outside and on the water. We do ask participants if they can swim, but you don’t need to be an expert swimmer to participate in rowing. You simply need to have the ability to swim at least 50 meters and you’ll need to be able to tread water for at least 5 minutes. All rowers always have the option of wearing a Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket, and those who are not strong swimmers might be asked to wear a PDF for their own safety.