MASTERS SPORT MEMBERSHIP

The Hanlan Masters Sport rowing program is designed for those who wish to row for fitness and fun, while learning more about the sport and improving technical skills in a safety-first environment. Want to get fast and fit? We will help. Just want to enjoy the lake’s natural beauty and skyline views of Toronto? We have that too. Rowing is a fabulous all-body sport that is easy on the joints and that you can start at any age. Coached practices, with two coaches to support different levels of experience, are offered twice per week. Or row with some buddies on your own. Members will also have the flexibility to row up to six times a week once minimum skill levels and experience are obtained.

COACH: This program is coached by our Head Adult Coach Kirsten Ryan (bio), with a second coach present to support new rowers.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Learn-to-Row 101 and 201, Hanlan Rowing League or prior experience; ability to swim (PFDs welcome); moderate physical fitness; ability to carry 40 pounds (accommodations are available).

AGE: 19+

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

  • Starting May 1 (cold water rules apply; safety boat required):

    • NEW! Monday and Thursday mornings, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Coached rowing sessions for those looking to row with a crew at an enjoyable pace. Ideal for retirees, stay-at-home parents and those who are “working from home.”

    • Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; additional sessions may be offered for skills development

  • Starting June 1 (or once cold water rules are lifted) to the end of the season:

    • Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (coached sessions)

    • NEW! Monday and Thursday mornings, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Coached rowing sessions for those looking to row with a crew at an enjoyable pace. Ideal for retirees, stay-at-home parents and those who are “working from home.”

    • Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Fill a seat in Hanlan’s Rowing League (coached) or row with other sport members (self-organized, uncoached)

    • Saturday and Sunday morning, 8 or 9 a.m. ; Row with other members, self-organized, with some coached sessions

2024 DATES: May 1, 2024 to end of October

PRICING:  $875 + rowing association fees ($60.24) + HST

SAFETY: Safety is our primary concern. If weather or water conditions are unsafe, practice will be conducted on land.

REGISTRATION: Click the button below to begin; instructions to register can be found HERE

EVENTS

Masters Sport rowers may choose to participate in a range of events according to their interests. These include recreational races at various Ontario rowing regattas, distance-racing events, such as the Canadian Sculling Marathon, and touring events organized by Hanlan Boat Club or Ontario Adventure Rowing.

QUESTIONS

Not sure if this program is for you? Want to know more? Feel free to email Coach Kirsten at kirsten@hanlanboatclub.ca with any of your questions. We can't wait to have you join us on the water!