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Masters
Program

About
Our Program

A fun way to connect with other ONEC rowers who are interested in venturing off to some of Ontario's great distance regattas, or maybe you're looking for some coaching in your pursuit of the perfect rowing stroke. Either way, we'd love to have you come join us for our structured coached workouts.  The ONEC Masters program is open to everyone and all boat types are welcome.  Workouts will be roughly 1.5 hours including: dynamic dryland warm-up, coached row and debrief with stretching.

Book

Now

Tuesdays at 06:00 Thursdays at 06:00 

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The ONEC Masters program uses the ONEC Rowing Club Calendar.  Look for upcoming practices and RSVP right in the Calendar.

Photo

Gallery

Check out our Master Program photo gallery.  We hang out early at sunrise when the river is at its most beautiful.  We also venture off to some of Ontario's best regattas like Head of the Madawaska and Trent.

Have

Questions

For further information, please email our ONEC Masters program co-coaches John Moore and Sherry Dolan. They'll be happy to answer any questions you have about the program.

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2025 Schedule

Tuesday

Mornings

Crew and Fitness Day
06:00 - 07:30

We'll focus on one element of the stroke and give you one fantastic drill to improve it.  But don't be fooled, this isn't a technical day...  It's pure fitness - pyramids, hard 10s, timed pieces, stroke counts and more.

Wednesday

Evenings

Strength and Flexibility
19:00 - 20:00

Yeah...  Its gotta be said...  Master's rowers aren't the most flexible out there.  Well...  this year, we're going do do something about it.  Join us for strength & flexibility sessions at the boathouse every Wed eve.

Thursday

Mornings

Technique Thursdays
06:00 - 07:30

Get ready for some world class coaching.  Join our ONEC Rowing Pro - Roger for structured practices with a focus on improving your rowing technique in preparation for Head race season.

Friday

Mornings

It's DUCKING Friday!
Very Early - 07:30

It's officially unofficial Fri AM practice for advanced Masters rowers. We'll be heading up to the Duck Islands, cutting through the channel and back to ONEC.  You need to be physically prepared for 14KM of rowing.

Special Events

Time

Trials

Time Trials are an important opportunity for Masters' rowers to check in on their personal progress throughout the season.

June 24th 06:00 - 07;30

July 29th 06:00 - 07:30

Sept 02nd 06:30 - 08:00 

Movement

Assessments

The ONEC Masters movement assessment is a way for you to monitor your strength and flexibility throughout the season. 


May 20th 19:00 - 21:00

July 30th 19:00 - 21:00

Sept 24th 19:00 - 21:00 

Learn

to Rig

Learn how to rig, but more importantly why you need to rig. Minimize your risk of injury.  Optimize your performance.

June - Date TBD

July - Date TBD

Aug - Date TBD

Travel

Rows

Join ONEC Masters for some unique trips to visit other near-by rowing clubs and jump in a boat for a fun practice with new friends.

Montreal Olympic Basin

Burnstown Rowing Club

Ottawa Rowing Club

Resources

Masters

Group Chat

A great way to stay connected with your fellow Masters' rowers.  Coaches will post resources such as blogs, videos & quick tips to help you achieve your goals.  It is also the place to find practice lesson plans and details about the regattas we attend.

Rules

of Racing

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Rowing Canada Aviron updated their "Rules of Racing" document in January of 2022.  Use the button below to access the document - it contains everything you would ever need to know about participating in a Masters regatta.

Register for

a Regatta

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Registration for all Canadian sanctioned regattas can be found on Regatta Central. If you find a regatta you're interested in, you'll need to let your coaches John & Sherry know before registering.

Log

Book

The ONEC Masters' Log Book is back for 2025.  It is a great way to track your progress throughout the season to help you achieve your personal rowing goals.

now available to join

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2025

Regatta

Schedule

questions?

Head of the Madawaska

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Hosted by

Burnstown Rowing Club

 

Head of the Madawaska takes place the first weekend in September after labor day.  The regatta is mid-sized, but retains a small and laid-back feel.  The location on the Madawaska river is beautiful.

Head of

the Rideau

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Hosted by

The Ottawa Rowing Club

 

Head of the Rideau takes place the third weekend in September.  It is a local regatta hosted by our rowing neighbouring rowing club.  The regatta is large, but is well organized and is local - making it easy to attend.

Head of

the Trent

Hosted by

The Peterborough RC

 

One of Canada's biggest and most exciting rowing regattas.  It takes place the first weekend in October on the Otonabee river as it winds its way through the University of Trent campus - making for some incredible views of the sport.

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