It's almost that time to get back on the water! That makes us super duper happy. We have lots of amazing programs to choose from, whether you're brand new to rowing or experienced. Click here to see all programs and to register! Not sure which program is right for you? Email rowing@ottawarowingclub.com and ask us! See you [...]
The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC) is seeking a part-time Facility Assistant to join our staff between May and November, 2018. The Facility Assistant supports ORC staff and volunteers by keeping the ORC boathouses and property in good, clean condition. This position requires evening and weekend hours. A full job description can be found here. Interested [...]
The Ottawa Rowing Club is home to so many amazing, motivated, selfless volunteers! We feel really lucky to know and have them in our community – we want you to know them too. This is the launch of Project #ORCvolunteerlove, where we ask volunteers a series of questions. We'll post new volunteer Q&As each week. [...]
Big thanks and congrats to all who came out today to participant in our annual winter ergatta! Results are available here. We look forward to seeing more great racing at our spring ergatta on April 28 at the ORC.
Great news! RCA Coach Weekend 1 training will be offered in Ottawa. No travel required! Details on the course and how to register are listed below. This is an amazing opportunity for those interested in coaching school, uni, or our club junior, senior, or masters programs, or for athletes who want to know more about [...]
The ORC’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Vimy Brewing Company, 145 Loretta Ave North, from 7pm to 9pm. Free parking is available on the street or in the Vimy parking lot. All ORC members are encouraged to attend, with sign-in starting at 6:30pm. The AGM Agenda is [...]
The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC) is a not-for-profit sports organization established in 1867 to provide rowing instruction for participants of all ages. The ORC is comprised of a volunteer Executive Committee, volunteers and paid employees. From April to November, the ORC operates from its boathouses on the Ottawa River. In the off-season, the ORC membership [...]
We will be returning to our winter training location as of November 13: Taggart Family YMCA (180 Argyle Ave). The location offers great hours, transit connections, ORC erg room, lots of classes, underground pay parking, pool, conditioning floor and more. ORC members can purchase a special 6 month access pass for $250 + HST from [...]
Head of the Fish Regatta is coming up on October 28-29, 2017. The regatta information package is posted here. The package contains useful information for those ORC members that are scheduled to attend.
Results from Head of the Rideau Regatta can be found here. Thank you to all of the crews and clubs that participated this year and a huge thanks and shout out to our volunteer team who made the day possible. #bestvolunteersever! Photos of the day can be found here. Thank you to ORC volunteer, Steve [...]