Junior Competitive PROGRAM (FULL SEASON)

The Junior Competitive program is for athletes, ages 12-18, who have completed a minimum of two months of the Hanlan Junior Development program and have passed a skills assessment. The focus of the program is to develop sculling and sweep rowing skills, physical fitness and racing experience. Regattas are a mandatory part of the program.

COACH: This program will be coached by Head Technical Coach Horacio Tendilla (bio) with support from Head Coach Kirsten Ryan and our assistant coaching staff.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Hanlan’s Junior Development program (or the equivalent) and completion of a skills assessment

AGE: 11-18

TIMING: Six early morning training sessions per week (Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m; Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.)

2025 DATES: Mid-April to October 31, 2025

PRICING: $1,589.93 (Includes $1,350 program fee, HST and Rowing Canada insurance fee. Does not include regatta fees.)

INCLUDES: Includes free, bi-monthly Hanlan barbecues on Thursday nights and occasional team social events.

SAFETY: Safety is our primary concern. If weather or water conditions are unsafe, practice will be conducted on land. Safety coach boats will accompany Junior Competitive rowers on the water at all times.

OTHER: Athletes must commit to racing at regattas and should plan to attend most or all practices. See 2025 regatta schedule here.

REGISTRATION: Registration for this program is closed and will reopen in early 2026. If you are an experienced junior rower who wants to row in the fall, please contact communications@hanlanboatclub.ca.