SASKATCHEWAN ROWING = SUMMER FUN

April 1st is our new membership year with Rowing Canada, so let's start with a welcome back to all of our rowers across the province, and send a big welcome aboard to those new rowers just joining programs for the first time. We are a strong and vibrant community of rowing enthusiasts and folks who just like to be out on the water!

Across the province, our clubs are busy planning for a full summer of rowing fun. Prince Albert has Learn to Rows, Beach sprints and some youth camps planned at both Christopher Lake and in PA. Lloydminster is busy filling their new indoor training bay with youth and master athletes who will get out onto the water late May. Regina has a robust plan to offer exciting new programming over the summer and the first Regatta of the Season Western Canada Sprints on June 10th. Saskatoon has an exciting new team of coaches are excited to invite everyone out onto their new dock, for another year of rowing adventures. In addition to our existing clubs, we have some exciting plans for programs running out of Yorkton, Humboldt, and LaRonge.

This past winter, SRA focused on increasing our adaptive rowing programs, Indoor Rowing Schools and supporting our clubs to create great programming through our continued coach mentorship from Head Coach Andrew and the development of province wide training programs. With the introduction of the new HP Masters Camp Series, we hope to prepare some Senior Master crews to take their regatta success to the next level.

And with it being our 50th Anniversary, we look forward to celebrating with you at our event later this summer. Please visit our 50th Anniversary Event page on facebook for details as they are finalized.

See you on the WATER!

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SASKATCHEWAN INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS &

SRA AWARDS BANQUET

March 25th, 2023

We had a fantastic day of racing at the 2023 Saskatchewan Indoor Rowing Championships. Rowers from across the province came together to enjoy some exciting 2 km and relay racing. Special thanks to our hosts, Synergy Strength and Conditioning, Chad and his helpful team who ensured we had everything we needed for our big day of racing! Congratulations to our winning crews!

MASTER MEN - David Ukrainetz (SRC)

MASTER WOMEN - Angie Douville (RRC)

U17 MEN - Adam Martens-Koop (SRC)

U17 WOMEN - Cienna Wilde (SRC)

U19 MEN - Liam Gilby (LRC)

U19 WOMEN - Daya Wilde (SRC)

OPEN MEN - Ryan Paczulla (SRC)

PARA OPEN MEN - Jacob Wasserman (SRC)

OPEN WOMEN - Shelby Lane (SRC/LRC)

U15 NOVICE 1000m - Dalyn Steinauer (LRC)

For all of the race results, visit https://www.saskrowing.ca/saskatchewan-indoor-rowing-championships.html

That same evening we enjoyed some food and fun at the SRA Annual Awards Celebration at the Lucky Bastard Event Centre. Big thanks to our MC's Amanda Billesberger and Dave Ukrainetz for keeping us entertained throughout the evening. This year;s awar winners were:

Youth Female Athlete/Crew of the Year - Megan Kish, SRC

Youth Male Athlete/Crew of the Year - Grayson Layock, SRC

Senior Female Athlete/Crew of the Year - Pepper Howe, SRC

Senior Male Athlete/Crew of the Year - Connor Dodds, RRC

Para Athlete of the Year - Jacob Wassermann, SRC

Coach of the Year - Mayah Golden, LRC

Peter Brook Member of the Year - Sheila Leach, Regina

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of our event.

SaskEnergy - Silver Sponsor

SaskPower - Bronze Sponsor

SaskTel - Bronze Sponsor

50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS - SaskRowing and SRC

The sport of rowing has a rich history in Saskatchewan. This year marks the 50th anniversary of organized rowing in the province, a milestone that is worth celebrating. Over the past five decades, rowing has become a popular and beloved sport in Saskatchewan, with many athletes achieving great success both provincially and nationally. And this is our year to celebrate these many achievements.

The first rowing club in Saskatchewan was established in 1907 in Regina, but it wasn't until 1973 when a group of enthusiastic rowers came together to form the Saskatchewan Rowing Association. At that time, the sport of rowing was relatively unknown in the province, and other than in Regina, there were no established programs or facilities for rowing. However, the founding members were determined to establish a strong rowing community in Saskatchewan, and they worked tirelessly to promote the sport and build the necessary infrastructure. This was also the year that the Saskatoon Rowing Club was founded, so we will be celebrating together.

Over the years, rowing has grown in popularity in Saskatchewan, and today there are four rowing clubs throughout the province. These clubs offer programs for all ages and skill levels, from beginner learn-to-row programs to competitive rowing teams. Many of these clubs have state-of-the-art facilities, including boathouses, docks, and training equipment, which enable athletes to train and compete at the highest level.

To celebrate the milestone 50th Anniversary of Saskatchewan Rowing, a member and alumni event is taking place on August 26th, in Saskatoon. More details will follow but to register and receive more information please visit our Facebook page and complete this registration form. Register here.

We want to hear from you. We are always looking for members to get involved on a committee or sit on the Board of Directors that sets the direction for Saskatchewan Rowing. Ask us how.

Let's pull together!