There is no better or closer view of regatta racing than from a umpire seat. Umpiring is a great way to get involved in our awesome sport, even if you have no rowing experience. You get the benefit of the outdoors, on water, working with motivated, fun people and contributing to a safe and fun [...]
If you missed our spring information session on April 3 - no fear! The power point presentation from the evening is available here.
The Ottawa Rowing Club is seeking a part-time Learn to Row Instructor. The LTR Instructor supports the delivery of the ORC's adult Learn to Row program which is offered in the spring and summer. Hours are required on weekday evenings beginning May 27 until September 4. A full job description can be found here. The [...]
The Ottawa Rowing Club is seeking a part-time Facility Assistant to join our team. The Facility Assistant supports the operations of the ORC during the rowing season and contributes to the maintenance, care and cleanliness of our grounds and boathouses. A detailed job description can be found here. The application deadline is Monday, April 15, [...]
Thinking about coaching, but not sure where to start or where you fit? We can help! Coaching is a terrific way to get involved in the community, to get some valuable work experience and skills, to learn and collaborate with others and to get out on the water. The ORC is looking for coaches of [...]
Another 2k conquered! Thank you to all those who participated in our winter ergatta. Results can be found here. Next ergatta will be in the ORC boathouse on May 4 and then...we'll be back on the water!!
On Sunday, February 3 athletes from the Ottawa Rowing Club, uOttawa and Carleton rowing teams raced at the Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships (CIRCs). The CIRCs are an annual championship event where athletes from across North America race a 2000m distance on rowing machines. Race categories include junior, senior, open and masters events. Below is a [...]
The ORC’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 7pm to 9pm. The meeting will be held at Manor Park Community Centre (100 Thornwood Rd). There is street parking available. All ORC members are encouraged to attend, with sign-in starting at 6:30pm. The AGM Agenda is as follows: Roll Call [...]
The Wes Kuran Scholarship – for a deserving university athlete – will be presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Ottawa Rowing Club on February 19, 2019. The Scholarship was established to honour Wes Kuran in recognition of his service to the Ottawa Rowing Club as President (1997-2006) and for his long service to [...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the President's Banquet this past Saturday! It was a packed evening filled with inspiration, laughs, good food, amazing company and it closed out another successful year at the ORC. We listened to Olympian Jeremiah Brown who recounted his inspiring journey from investment banker to Olympic silver medallist [...]