Shawnigan Rowing
Rowing, one of our flagship sports at Shawnigan, is highlighted by the competitive racing season in the spring term which culminates with a trip to St. Catherines (Ont.) for the Canadian National Championships, ("CSSRA".) Shawnigan has a proud history in this regatta, and has brought home over 50 national titles in various boat classes over the decades. As well, select crews have attended the Henley Royal Regatta in England, with the crew of 2008 capturing the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup.
The photos on the right are of 2011 Canadian National Championships. From top to bottom the photos are:
National Champions: Senior Lightweight Mens 8+ and Senior Lightweight Mens 2-
Silver Medalists: Senior Heavyweight Mens 2- and Junior Lightweight Womens 4+
Bronze Medalists: Senior Heavyweight Womens 8+ and Junior Heavyweight Womens 8+
Led by a group of elite coaches, the Shawnigan rowing program has produced numerous alumni who have enjoyed success in the sport at the post-secondary and international levels. Shawnigan athletes have gone on to represent Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, Oxford, Washington, and Cal-Berkley, where they have earned accolades for their achievements both on the water and in the classroom.
During the winter term, the focus of the program is on developing novice rowers, as well as stroke enhancement for the experienced athletes. The Fall term focuses on fitness levels for all athletes, as well as an introduction to competition in both long distance races and sprints. The spring term is the sprint racing season, where the team travels to various regattas throughout the Pacific North-West. The spring term also sees the annual Shawnigan Regatta in May, which is attended by over 800 athletes each year.
Click on the following to read about our Spring Break Rowing Camp
Regattas at Shawnigan
HUNGERFORD CUP WEEKEND Full Regatta Package (Click here)
• Hungerford Cup (1000m) - Feb. 18, 2012
• Head of Shawnigan Lake (6.5km) - Feb. 19, 2012
Hungerford Cup
Events offered:
Open Men (any age) / 1x / 2-
Open Women (any age) / 1x / 2-
JrA Men (born 1994/1995) / 4+
JrA Women / 4+
JrB Men (born 1996/1997) / 2x / 4x+
JrB Women / 2x / 4x+
JrC crews will race as JrB
Head of Shawnigan Lake
Events offered:
8:30am - Flight 1 (order of start)
Open Men 8+ / Open Women 4x / Jr (A/B) Women 4x+ / Jr (B Nov/C) Women 4x+ (short course) / Open Women 2x
Open Women 1x
11:00am - Flight 2 (order of start)
Open Women 8+ / Open Men 4x / Jr (A/B) Men 4x+ / Jr (B Nov/C) Men 4x+ (short course) / Open Men 4+ / Open Men 2x / Open Men 1x
SHAWNIGAN REGATTA - May 12-13, 2012 - Full regatta package to come April 16, 2012
Age Groups:
JrA - born 1994/1995
JrB - born 1996/1997
JrC - born 1998
Lightweight:
Men - 72.5kg / 160lbs
Women - 59kg / 130lbs
Novice:
Began rowing no earlier than summer of 2011
Events offered:
JrA Men/Women
8+ (Varsity; JV) / 4+ (Varsity; JV; Lwt;) / 2- (Varsity) / 4x (Varsity) / 4x+ (Nov) / 2x (Varisty; JV; Lwt; Nov) / 1x (Varisty; Lwt; Nov)
JrB Men/Women
8+ (Varisty) / 4+ (Varisty; Nov) / 4x+ (Varsity; Nov) / 2x (Varsity; Nov) / 1x (Varsity)
JrC Men/Women
4x+ / 2x
RESULTS:
Shawnigan Lake School Regatta 2011
2010 Shawnigan Lake School Regatta Results
Hungerford Cup - February 27, 2010 Click here for 2010 results
Head of the Lake - February 28, 2010 Click here for 2010 results
Shawnigan Lake School Regatta - May 7-9, 2010 Click here for 2009 Saturday results Sunday results
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Recent Rowing Stories and Photos
February 2011, Regattas at Shawnigan
Hungerford Cup and Head of Shawnigan Lake Regattas
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Where to stay in Shawnigan Lake
Shawnigan Lake School does not provide accommodations for athletes, coaches or spectators during the February regattas. A link to a list of local accommodations is provided below. We do provide limited accommodations on campus during the May regatta, to be booked at the time of entries.
Local Accommodations
Shawnigan map below