Donations
FOUR WAYS TO DONATE
1- The Ottawa Rowing Club is a non-profit organization and not registered as a charitable organization, so issueing tax receipts for donations must go through a third party National Sport Trust Fund (NSTF). Donations made to the National Sport Trust Fund – Ontario (NSTF-Ontario) are directed to the ORC on a quarterly basis.
2- Equipment Fund on Amilia. No tax receipts issued.
3- Athlete Fund on Zeffy. No tax receipts are issued.
4- Fundscrip – Encourage family and friends to purchase gift cards, After a purchase is made with the cards a portion goes to the ORC.
1- NTSF Donations – Tax Receipt Donations
- On the Road to Success Campaign
- Head of the Rideau Campaign
On the Road to Success – NTSF
The ORC is launching an exciting new project to support our growing community of rowers. Our Current trailer, which has faithfully served us for 40 years, can no longer keep up with our expanding club and increasing number of athletes. To continue supporting the wishes and dreams of our rowers, we need a second trailer to transport boats to and from events efficiently and safetly.
Our goal is to raise $58 000 to purchase a new trailer.
NSTF - On the Road to Success
The ORC is launching an exciting new project to support our growing community of rowers. Our Current trailer, which has faithfully served us for 40 years, can no longer keep up with our expanding club and increasing number of athletes. To continue supporting the wishes and dreams of our rowers, we need a second trailer to transport boats to and from events efficiently and safetly.
Our goal is to raise $58 000 to purchase a new trailer.
How This Project Will Assist In Promoting Or Developing Amateur Sport On A National Level:
The Ottawa Rowing Club offers rowing programs for individuals aged 12 and up throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Our athletes progress from Youth programs to High School Rowing, Club Rowing, and Adult Master programs. With a rich history of supporting collegiate rowing and developing athletes who have represented Canada at junior and senior levels, including the Olympics and Paralympics, this project is crucial for maintaining our legacy. By securing a new trailer, we will create an optimal environment for both recreational rowers and high-performing athletes who aspire to represent Canada on the international stage. Your support will help us drive our athletes to success and continue promoting the growth of amateur rowing across the nation.
The Ottawa Rowing Club is launching an exciting new project to support our growing community of rowers. Our current trailer, which has faithfully served us for 40 years, can no longer keep up with our expanding club and increasing number of athletes. To continue supporting the wishes and dreams of our rowers, we need a second trailer to transport boats to and from events efficiently and safely. Our goal is to raise $58,000 to purchase this new trailer, ensuring our athletes can compete at the highest levels and achieve their goals.
The Proceeds From This Fundraising Will Be Used For The Following Cause(s):
The funds raised from this campaign will be dedicated to purchasing a new trailer for the Ottawa Rowing Club. This investment will help us transport our boats and equipment to various events, enabling our athletes to participate in competitions and training sessions without any logistical challenges. Additionally, the new trailer will ensure the safety and longevity of our equipment, allowing us to continue providing top-notch resources for our members.
How This Project Will Assist In Promoting Or Developing Amateur Sport On A National Level:
The Ottawa Rowing Club offers rowing programs for individuals aged 12 and up throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Our athletes progress from Youth programs to High School Rowing, Club Rowing, and Adult Master programs. With a rich history of supporting collegiate rowing and developing athletes who have represented Canada at junior and senior levels, including the Olympics and Paralympics, this project is crucial for maintaining our legacy. By securing a new trailer, we will create an optimal environment for both recreational rowers and high-performing athletes who aspire to represent Canada on the international stage. Your support will help us drive our athletes to success and continue promoting the growth of amateur rowing across the nation.

Head of The Rideau Regatta – NTSF
The Ottawa Rowing Club hosts the annual Head of the Rideau Rowing Regatta each year at Mooney’s Bay Beach. Over 1000 attendants, 27 different clubs, from across North America will watch or compete in Junior, Senior, Recreational and Special Olympic Races! If you are an individual or an organization looking to support the Head of the Rideau Regatta we would love to hear from you. Please contact vp.administration@ottawarowingclub.com
2024 Sponsorship Package

2- Equipment Fund – On Amilia
The Ottawa Rowing Club also has other fundraising opportunities for those that do not need a tax receipt. The Equipment Fund on Amilia when registering helps the club to purchase oars, small hardware for the boats and motorboats.
3- Athlete Fund
The Ottawa Rowing Club Athlete Fund was established in 2008 for the purpose of assisting Ottawa Rowing Club athletes in rowing endeavours at local and international events. In 2019 the ORC amalgamated the Athlete Fund and the Brian Adams Fund. In 2024, in memory of Cliff Brimmel, a long time jr. program coach at the ORC, donations were made through the Athlete Fund. The Athlete Fund will continue to support high performance members of the ORC as well as supporting current or prospective rowers who demonstrate financial need to pursue their dreams in rowing.
4- Fundscrip
Check out the number of gift cards that can be purchased. When using the gift card you are sending a portion of your spending to the ORC to help the ORC Fundraising initiatives. Each store, gives back different percentages. How it works
“With our growing list of leading retailers, you can find gift cards for the basics like groceries and gas but, we also carry a large variety of other categories including: pharmacy, home improvement, department store, restaurants, pizza, coffee shops, household items, clothing stores, movies & books, travel, and more. All our gift cards come from the retailers themselves; so you can be certain they’ll be accepted when you use them.” List of RETAILERS
