To ensure a safe environment is created for all our Members, the requirements listed here within must be completed for the upcoming season membership renewal for the 2026 season.

Should you have any questions about registration, please contact Brian Thorne, VP Membership at rowedrider@hotmail.com.

The first step to registration starts as soon as you click the Next button!

Please view this form linked below:

St Catharines Rowing Club Waiver

My consent below confirms that in addition to this signed waiver and other signed documents that I have submitted as part of my registration, I have reviewed the required media (RCA Rowing Safety Modules, RowOntario Concussion Protocols, SCRC Safe Sport) and read the required documents (SCRC Code of Conduct and Ethics, SCRC Cold Water and Warm Water rules, SCRC Emergency Action Plan) as noted in the Registration Instructions.

The risks of rowing are significant and covered in some detail in the Rowin Canada Aviron/St. Catharines Rowing Club (RCA/SCRC) waiver. The primary risk is death by drowning. The best way to reduce the chance of drowning is to be able to swim. The Ability to Swim Attestation Form serves a dual purpose: all participants in the programs of the SCRC will either be required to pass a swim test or, if the participant is eighteen (18) years of age or older, will be required to attest to the ability to swim to the level outlined by the swim test and sign the attestation form. If the swim test cannot be passed, or the participant is eighteen or older and the participant is not able to attest to the ability to swim, the individual will be permitted to partake in club activities only with the permission of the SCRC Head Coach and have an approved PFD with them at all times when on the water.

As per OPHEA Standards (2021), athletes training for high school crews will not be permitted to row under the auspices of the SCRC if the participant cannot pass the swim test. The swim test standard was developed with the guidance of The Royal Lifesaving Society, Canada, Ontario Branch.

SCRC SWIM TEST STANDARD:

While fully clothed in traditional spring rowing clothing, the athlete is able to perform the following tasks:

• From the side of a pool, roll into deep water;

• Tread water for four (4) minutes with no access to any support;

• Then swim one hundred (100) metres, finishing in deep water;

• Then demonstrate the ability to put on a personal flotation device (PFD) while still in deep water.

Please click here to access the Rowing Canada Safety Modules

Please click here to access the St Catharines Rowing Club's Emergency Action Plan

To review the Safe Sport requirements, check out this page on our website:

SAFE SPORT

Cold Water and Warm Water Rules are in effect when the weather either dips below 11 degrees Celsius (Cold Water Rules) or rises above 11 degrees Celsuis (Warm Water Rules).

Please click to view the documents to discover the expectations placed on the Athlete when each of these On-Water Rules are in effect. These links will each take you to a page on our website.

COLD WATER RULES

WARM WATER RULES

The St. Catharines Rowing Club and Row Ontario is focused on ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all participants, members, volunteers and staff. We recognize the potential severity of a head injury and the commitment and intent behind research to manage concussions. We are committed to educating those involved with Row Ontario, creating awareness to help prevent injuries and appropriately managing any suspected concussions and diagnosed concussions.

In order to progress with your registration, please review the following:

1. RowOntario Concussion Management and Return to Play
2. Concussion Recognition Tool
3. Rowan's Law Awareness Resource

Concussion Code Of Conduct

In recognition of the potential seriousness of a concussion, I commit to following the concussion protocols and expectations highlighted below.

1. I will help prevent concussions by:
   
   • Respecting the rules of my sport.
   • Being committed to fair play and respect for all, including other athletes, coaches, and umpires.
2. I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand that:
   
   • A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short and long-term effects.
   • A blow to my head, face or neck, or body that causes the brain to move around inside the skull may cause a concussion.
   • I don’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.
   • I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including if I think I might have a concussion, I should stop participating in further training, practice or competition immediately and tell a coach; as well as reporting to my coach if I think another participant has a concussion.
   • Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries. I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others.
3. I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a coach, umpire, parent or another adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion.
   • If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a concussion, I will tell a coach, umpire, parent or another adult I trust so they can help.
   • I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training, practice or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition.
   • I have a commitment to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal from sport with my school and any other sport organization where I am registered.
4. I will take the time I need to recover, because it is important for my health.
   
   • I understand my commitment to following the return-to-sport process.
   • I will respect my coaches, parents, health-care professionals, and medical doctors/nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.

Please review the St Catharines Rowing Club's Code of Conduct and Ethics Agreement

CODE OF CONDUCT

1. I hereby grant to St. Catharines Rowing Club, RCA and Row Ontario (collectively the “Organizations”) on a worldwide basis, the permission to photograph and/or record the participant’s image and/or voice on still or motion picture film and/or audio tape and/or digitally (collectively the “images”), and to use the images to promote the sport and/or the Organizations through traditional media such as newsletters, websites, television, film, radio, print and/or display form, and through social media such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. I understand that I waive any claim to remuneration for use of audio/visual materials used for these purposes. This consent will remain in effect in perpetuity; however, consent may be withdrawn by the participant by means of the participant notifying St. Catharines Rowing Club of such withdrawal in writing.
2. I hereby fully release, discharge, and agree to save harmless the Organizations, for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses or costs that might arise out of the collection, use or disclosure of the Images or taking, publication, distortion of the Images, negatives, and masters or any other likeness or representation of the participant that may occur or be produced in the taking of said images or in any subsequent processing thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel, passing off, misappropriation of personality or invasion of privacy.
3. I have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions of this document. On behalf of myself, my heirs and assigns, I agree that I am signing this document voluntarily and to abide by such terms and conditions.

Is this your first season rowing?

Don't worry, we have your back. Here's what to do:

1. Head to the RCA Registration Homepage
2. Click on "Create Account"
   The first step will prompt you to fill out information about your identity, the second will be personalized information.
   Once you have finished submitting accurate, up-to-date information, click the red button that says "Create my Account"
3. This will take you to the main page, which will provide two important things to notice:
   
   1. Beside your name, there is a section that says "Member Number" with a six-digit number below. That's the number to put into the registration above!
   2. A red button that reads "Join a program"
4. Click on the button that says "Join a Program"
5. Select "Ontario" as your Province
6. Select "St Catharines Rowing Club" as your organization
7. Scroll to the "SCRC Junior/Senior 2k 2026 or SCRC High School 2026 - (your High School)" Program Section
8. Click the red Join Button
9. Remember that Member Number? FIll it into the section above!

And just like that - you're done!

Still need some help? Click here to watch our instructional video!