Dedication + Teamwork + Preparation = Excellence

Rowing is a real team sport with high expectations in terms of physical fitness and commitment to the crew. At Vancouver College, our mission is to provide the opportunity for students to learn to row, experience a high level of competition, and take pride in becoming part of a team.

The program consists of approximately 45 athletes from grades 8-12 rowing at the Novice, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. The season starts in November with land training at the school and then moves to False Creek in the spring. The athletes attend regattas on both the Mainland and Vancouver Island. Each year, selected crews attend the National Championships held in St. Catharines, Ontario where a number of past VC crews have proven very successful.

Besides competing at the high school level a number of our graduates have gone on to row at top universities and represent Canada internationally.

Lee Ann Scwandt
Head Coach

2009 Irish Rowing

RCA Member Club (link to Rowing Canada)

Saints/College Boat Race - April 18, 2009
The Irish rowing team swept St. Georges at the 21st annual Boat Race! VC crews won the Junior C 4x+, the Junior Novice 4x+, the Junior B 8+ and the coveted Senior 8+. Senior crews have won the main race 14 out of 21 times. The 2009 senior crew boated as Sully Lattimer, Evan Cheng, Marc Addison, Chris Purdon, Julien Dean, Kevin Paterson, Matt Robinson, Mark Bonar and Thomas Rogers. It was a great effort by all the rowers and coaches.

Brentwood Regatta - April 25, 2009
Despite numerous wind delays and less than ideal racing conditions the Fighting Irish crews won a number of medals at the Brentwood international regatta. We recognize all of the athletes who participated and gave their best! Results include a bronze in the Junior C 4x+, silver in the Junior B Lightweight 4+, silver in the Senior Lightweight 4+ and convincing win in the Senior Lightweight 8+.

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