Rowers in the Junior Development program will meet three afternoons each week to improve rowing skills, increase fitness and develop on-the-water confidence. Rowers who have mastered all of the skills in the Hanlan Junior Development skills checklist and have coach approval are eligible to join the Junior Competitive program.

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

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Junior Learn-to-Row program, Hanlan-YMCA Paddle and Pedal Summer Camp, or permission of Head Coach

AGE: 11-18

TIMING: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

2025 DATES: May 6 - September 26, 2025

PRICING: $1,081.43 (includes $900 program fee, HST and Rowing Canada insurance fee). Contact communications@hanlanboatclub.ca for fall pricing.

INCLUDES: Occasional team social events and end-of-season graduation

SAFETY: Safety is our primary concern. If weather or water conditions are unsafe, practice will be conducted on land. Life jackets are mandatory for non-swimmers. Safety coach boats will accompany Junior Development rowers on the water at all times.

REGISTRATION: Click the button below to begin; instructions to register can be found here.