Hi all  – Happy April!  And even better news, the start of our 2025 season!! 

Registration is now open! 

Summer Rowing Registration is happening!

Click here for the link to register. You can eTransfer your membership fees to rowingpei@gmail.com

https://rowingpei.ca/2025-online-registration/

Returning members already have an account. There is a button if you forgot your password. Email Cynthia at rowingpei@gmail.com if you need assistance. 

An individual adult membership in Charlottetown or Brackley is $435, up just $10 from last season. That includes rowing from June 1st to September 30th, with the potential of a few bonus dates in October. 

Just a reminder that we will be sending out a volunteer form for you to fill in when you register.  

Returning rowers are welcome to join our Spring Training program at Kinetic Fitness, 70 Nicholas Lane. 

This is included in your 2025-2026 season membership but you must be registered and paid to participate.

Sunday May 4, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members  1:30-3 pm
Sunday May 11, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members 1:30-3 pm
Sunday May 18, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members  1:30-3 pm
Sunday May 25, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members 1:30-3 pm 

Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEAF2BA20-56082708-spring#/

Returning Brackley juniors: We will have information at our family meeting on Tuesday April 15th at 6:30 pm in Room 149. More information in an email this week. 

New juniors and juniors who are rowing in Charlottetown can sign up now!! 

Safety training: 

For boat drivers/coaches/dock captains:

Tuesday April 29, 2025 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm House of Sport – 40 Enman Crescent – ​​Safety training for boat drivers/coaches/dock captains – review 2025 safety plans for Charlottetown, Brackley and Brudenell

For returning members:

 *this is mandatory – you must attend one or make other arrangements! 

Saturday May 3, 2025 ​​Safety refresher for returning members 10 am to noon – House of Sport – 40 Enman Crescent – *next to Charlottetown Rural. *Google maps may send you to the wrong place so be sure you have the correct location!  ROOM 149

OR 

Monday May 5, 2025 ​​Safety refresher for returning members 6:30-8:30 pm House of Sport – 40 Enman Crescent *next to Charlottetown Rural. *Google maps may send you to the wrong place so be sure you have the correct location!   ROOM 149 

Select your session and sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEAF2BA20-56082708-spring#/

*additional sessions will be added if needed

SEASON BEGINS: Saturday May 31, 2025 OR Sunday June 1, 2025   *depends on seawall restoration project 

We will put out a call once we know a date for volunteers to gather at CYC to unload the trailer and get our boats and oars ready for the season!! 

Regular rowing begins when weather temperature warms over 8-10 degrees *cold water conditions still apply

 

Masters Flatwater 2025 – Sign Up Now!

We’re taking names for the 2025 season! If you’re interested in experiencing another form of rowing or working toward a race this fall in Dartmouth, NS, we’d love to hear from you.

Spaces are limited due to scheduled group rows and available seats, so don’t wait! Contact our Masters Program Coordinator, Cassidy Doucette, at cassidy.doucette4@gmail.com to secure your spot.

*Note Masters refers to the age of the athletes in rowing meaning adults in our case. We are only trying to master rowing ourselves!

Spring Indoor Rowing Regatta:

This is an exciting opportunity to do some indoor racing, courtesy of 782 Fitness. You can sign up and pay them directly – information is on the poster! Please let us know as well so we know who will be there! 

If you are interested in being part of a relay team, let us know at rowingpei@gmail.com

We will hold a practice session for the event on Sunday April 13th from 1:30-3 pm at Kinetic Fitness. Sign up here to save a spot! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEAF2BA20-56082708-spring#/

 

INTRO TO ROWING 2025 – Registration is open now for our Adult intro program that starts in May 2025 indoors at Kinetic and space is limited. 

If you have friends or family who want to learn to row, get them to send an email to rowingpei@gmail.com to find out how to register!

 

Club social event and fundraiser: BOYS IN THE BOAT AT CITY CINEMA 

You can now RESERVE your seats. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $10 per person.

https://citycinema.ca/ website

Direct link to reserve seats

Rowing PEI is putting on a special showing of The Boys of the Boat in April at City Cinema in Charlottetown!!  

We will show a video highlighting rowing here on PEI before the movie.

From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men’s eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfEA-udzjjQ

 

Volunteer Coordinator – we are looking for someone to work with the board to organize our volunteers in 2025.  We will create a list of activities. (sample below). When we need help, the coordinator will connect with our members.  We are going to ask all of our members to contribute a certain number of volunteer hours per season, as part of their membership in 2025. We will also be offering the chance to win some great prizes. The more you help out, the more ballots you will have!! 

 

Volunteer Hours – 

• Trailer loading and unloading
• Equipment manager – Responsible for updating equipment inventory list, overseeing equipment checks, creating a log for damage  
• Equipment care – major cleaning biweekly
• Help with the Intro program 
• Club social events 
• Drive the safety boat 
• Dock Captain 
• Help with the Red Island Regatta  Etc. 

 

Please email Nancy and Cynthia if you are interested in the Volunteer Coordinator or Equipment Manager role.We are happy to answer questions about how you can get involved in 2025! 

Support Rowing PEI and have a chance to WIN! 

Did you know that there is a weekly draw where you can support Rowing PEI AND have a chance to win a jackpot?!?!? 

Sign up and play today https://syspei.goldrush.causable.io for your chance to win half the pot while supporting the growth and enhancement of our programs. 

You can set up a weekly purchase so you are automatically entered to win every Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089190198460

Thanks for your support!  Good luck!