Don Rowing Club of Mississauga

Over 130 years of learning, training, and racing in the sport of rowing. The Club (based in Port Credit) operates all year programs in Learn to Row, High Performance, Senior, Masters, and Junior categories. Whether your interest is new, returning, fitness, fun, competitive, or you are bound for the National Team this is the Club for you! High calibre coaches, great people, and a good piece of water.

Adult Learn to Row (LTR) Programs

Row for Heart

The Don Rowing Club of Mississauga (DRC) partners with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario to raise research money through fitness activities. Rowing is a perfect example of a sport for all ages because it is a skilled, fun, low-impact aerobic activity.

This is an adult program so registrants must be at least 16 years old.  This is also a water sport so registrants must be able to swim unassisted.  Registrants in this particular program are encouraged to raise pledge money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  That process is covered on the first day as part of the orientation. 

Come with no experience or some experience!  Bring your passion for learning.  Bring your sense of humour and be prepared to laugh.  This is a great group sport!  The coaches will show you the way as a beginner, or add to your skills as a returning rower.  Corporate groups interested in team building and fund raising?  This is a perfect opportunity!

Over the 7 weeks we focus on individual skill development.  The program culminates with the Row for Heart Regatta (and barbeque) on Sunday June 27th.  This is a fun regatta amoung your Learn-to-Row peers to celebrate on and off water achievements for Row for Heart 2010.

SPECIAL OFFER  -  The Row for Heart registrate that raises the most money will WIN a Don Rowing Club Membership!

Rowing Introduction for Adults

Come with no experience or some experience!  Bring your passion for learning.  Bring your sense of humour and be prepared to laugh.  This is a great group sport!  The coaches will show you the way as a beginner, or add to your skills as a returning rower.

This is an adult program so registrants must be at least 16 years old.  This is also a water sport so registrants must be able to swim unassisted.  Over the 6 sessions we focus on individual skill development in sweep rowing and sculling.  This year we have a dedicated LTR Coach and a large team of coxies and dock helpers to make this the best learning experience ever!

Graduates of the LTR program are encouraged to join the Club (see special offer for 2010) and continue with the fun and learning.  Learn to Row graduates can also participate in the annual Tops and Bottoms Recreational Regatta and BBQ held in August.

SPECIAL OFFER  - Join Intro. to Adult Rowing and you may WIN a Don Rowing Club Membership! 

Rowing Sampler

Curiousity won't "kill you" this time in fact it will simply be too much fun.  But you may feel compelled afterwards to sign up for more!  This our most flexible program designed to serve as a team building, party group, or sport trial opportunity.

The Rowing Sampler does not require any previous experience.  Using stable sculling boats, the 3 hour program teaches basic rowing techniques on the very pretty Credit River.  This is an adult program so registrants must be at least 16 years old.  This is also a water sport so registrants must be able to swim unassisted. 

Youth Learn to Row

Rowing Half Day Camp for Youth

Fun - Fun - Fun!  Two week camps geared to youth ages 10 - 16 years of age that hold a Swim To Survive Certificate or equivalent (roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minutes, swim 50 metres).  All participants should provide their own lifejacket.

A dedicated team of Learn to Row Coaches and dock helpers lead by our LTR Head Coach teach basic rowing techniques, individual skill development, and safe boat-handling skills. Check out our photo gallery to catch some earlier participants in action!

Youth Camp registrants over the age of 13 are encouraged to join the Club and continue with the fun and learning through our Junior Competitive Program.  All Youth Camp registrants are invited to participate in the annual Tops and Bottoms Recreational Regatta and BBQ held in August.