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Welcome to the 2025 Rowing BC Provincial Championships Regatta!

 

Please read the regatta package information below in its entirety as some information has changed from previous years.

 

Rowing BC is looking forward to hosting this regatta on the 2000m Burnaby Lake course on the weekend of July 11-13, 2025. 

We recognize that Burnaby Lake is located on the ancestral, and unceded territory of the hən̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples and are thankful to be able to host this event on these lands. 

 

The Rowing BC Provincial Championships Regatta exists to: 

• Provide a pinnacle event for Junior and Senior athletes in the Summer
• Create an excellent competitive racing opportunity 
• Prepare crews to attend the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in August
• Identify athletes for Team BC performance support
• Establish pre-ranking Team BC list for 2025 National Rowing Championships

 

This regatta will include championship-level competition in the following categories: 

• U17 Men's and Women's 1x, 2x, 4x
• U19 Men's and Women's 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x 
• Open (Senior) Men's and Women's 1x, 2x, LWT 2x, 2-, 4x, 4-, 8+
• Para Men's and Women's PR1 1x, PR2 1x, PR3 1x, PR3 2x, PR3 2-
• *NEW* Mixed 8+ 
  • Note: This category is limited to the first 6 boats that submit an entry. This category is included at the end of the race day on Saturday so that athletes can also focus on a Men’s or Women’s 8+ racing on Sunday. See the draft schedule HERE.

 

Volunteer Information

• Sign up for a few hours, or help us all weekend. Some of the best viewing points are the volunteer positions on the water! Sign up HERE.
• Volunteers should plan to be at the regatta site at least 20 minutes prior to their shift. Volunteer check-in is located inside of the pavilion, beside the concession.

 

Eligibility

• This is a championship event and is not intended for novice athletes. 
• All athletes must have a valid membership with Rowing Canada Aviron or US Rowing.
• Awards in each category will be given to the 1st place finishers, regardless of their province/country of origin. 
• Requests for composite crews must be submitted in writing to [email protected] with a rationale for why the composite boat is needed. Composite crew requests are due one week before the standard entry deadline. Composite boats will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All composite entries will race as exhibition. 

 

Entries

• Entries must be made through Regatta Central
• Standard Entries due 11:59 pm Monday, June 30, 2025
• Late Entries (subject to additional fee) due 3:00 pm Monday, July 7, 2025
• Scratch Window until 3:00 pm Monday, July 7, 2025. Scratches made after this time will not be refunded. 
• When placing entries, look for the overall category (ex. "Men's 1x") then choose the appropriate division for your entry from within the options (ex. "Men's 1x" Division = U19). This will ensure your entry is categorized appropriately both for race progressions and final standings. 

 

Progression System

• To create the closest-possible racing experience, all boats will race "Open" while being awarded separately by division. This should make for tight finals and exciting racing for all.
• Boats will move through rounds of racing as follows: 
  • All 1x, 2x and 2- entries start in a Time Trial (TT). 
  • In the 1x and 2x, entries 1-36 progress from the TT into a semi-final. 1-18 in the A/B/C semi-final and 17-36 in the D/E/F semi-final. From each semi-final, the top two boats go into the A final, next two to B final, and final two to C final (same system followed for the D/E/F finals from the D/E/F semi-finals). Boats 37+ from the TT progress straight into Final G, H, I or J accordingly. 
  • In the 2-, entries 1-18 progress from the TT into semi-final A/B/C. From each semi-final, the top two boats go into the A final, next two to B final, and final two to C final. Boats 19+ from the TT progress straight into the D and E finals accordingly.
  • In the 4x, 4- and 8+ boats begin in a heat. If there are two heats, top three boats move into the A final and the next three move into the B final. If there are three heats, top two boats move into the A final, next two into the B final, and final two into the C final. If there are more than 18 boats in any of those categories, the scheduled heats will be changed into semi-finals and boats would begin in the TT on Friday afternoon and then progress into A/B/C semi-finals following the same format as the 2- listed above. (In this case, a Final D would be added to the Sunday afternoon schedule as needed).
  • In the Para 1xs, assuming there are less than 6 entries, all boats will complete the TT and progress into the Para 1x Final (no semi-final). In the Final, staggered starts may be used to create meaningful race opportunities despite the mixed race categories (Mens and Womens, PR1, PR2 and PR3). 

 

Provisional Schedule

• Rowing BC has done our best to create an order of racing that would facilitate rest for athletes who are racing multiple entry categories, and ensure equipment sharing is possible between the events that would be most likely to need it.
• As a championship event, athletes are encouraged to focus on a limited number of boats for the purpose of this regatta, showcasing their absolute best without being overtired.
• Practice will take place Friday 12:00-2:00 PM. Coaches wanting to make use of the training session times must provide their own safety boat drivers with valid Pleasure Craft Operator's Card (PCOC). The Safety Officer for this regatta will be checking PCOCs at the dock before boats are able to launch. 
• In general, racing will take place Friday 3:00-5:30 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM with a provisional schedule, based on entry numbers from previous years as follows AS SHOWN HERE.

 

Results

• Results will be available on a Regatta Master Live Link and via Regatta Central.

 

Awards and Standings

• Award presentations will take place directly after each Final in which there was a division winner. Those who are winning a division are invited to come straight to the awards area (beside the Finish Tent) after their race to receive their medals and have a photo opportunity. A set of stretchers will be available to hold your boat during the awards presentation.
• Awards in each category will be given only to the 1st place finishers, regardless of their province/country of origin. 
• Awards will be given according to the n-1 rule (ie. If there is only one competitor in the category, a medal would not be given).
• For athletes racing in a restricted division, standings will be based on the placing in the finals – in order of highest level final to lowest, regardless of times. For example, if the top U19 performance is 4th place in the A Final, that athlete will be the winner of the U19 division. If the next U19 performance is 1st in the B final, that athlete will be 2nd in the U19 division, regardless of their time. 
• It is possible for an athlete in a restricted division to win their division and the division above them. For example, if a U19 athlete is 1st in U19 and U23, they will receive both medals.

 

Weigh-in Information

• One weigh-in result will be used for each athlete/coxswain for the entire regatta weekend.
• The weigh-in for all lightweight athletes (Men’s and Women’s LWT 2x) will be open from 1:30-3:30 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025. A test scale will also be available. 
• Lightweight crews must weigh in together. 
• Lightweight maximum weight will be defined as 72.5 kg for Men and 59 kg for women as written in the RCA Rules of Racing, Rule 2.10. 
• The weigh-in for coxswains will be open from 7:30-9:30 AM on Sunday, July 13, 2025. A test scale will also be available.
• Coxswain minimum weight will be defined as 45 kg for U19 entries, and 55 kg for all other entries, as written in the RCA Rules of Racing, Rule 2.5. 
• Government issued ID is required for weigh-in. School ID will be accepted for U19 athletes.

 

Equipment

• This regatta will allow para boats with pontoons to have the pontoons affixed above the waterline if that is what the athlete is used to and can safely race with. There are no other exceptions to the RCA rules of racing regarding equipment.
• Clubs bringing trailers, please contact Terry Paul no later than Wednesday, July 9, 2025 to secure your trailer parking spot.  Trailers are welcome onsite the morning of Friday, July 11, 2025. Tow-vehicles will need to park in the gravel parking lot once the trailer has been dropped off.
• For any crews travelling from outside of BC, please do your part to keep invasive zebra and quagga mussels out of our waters by ensuring to CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY all equipment before loading your trailer. More information on what you can do to prevent the spread of invasive species can be found HERE. Need your boats cleaned? Reach out to [email protected] to arrange decontamination cleaning. 

 

Venue

• Practice Map (.pdf)
• Time Trial Map (.pdf)
• Race Map (.pdf) 
• Reminder: crews in the warm up/cool down MUST NOT cross the finish line when a race is crossing
• Regatta Site Map (.pdf)
• First Aid and Emergency Action Plan (.pdf)
• Teams are encouraged to bring their own tents for set up of an athlete space near their trailer and/or on the viewing platform. Teams must request space for their team tent on the viewing platform by emailing [email protected]. Space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis based on when emails are received. 
• Teams are encouraged to consider bikes, ergs, etc. as on-land warm-up and cool-down options. No warm up and cool down space will be provided in the Pavilion. 
• Spectator viewing is available from the viewing platform as well as from inside the Pavilion.

 

Communications

• A Coaches’ Meeting will be held at 2:00pm Friday, July 11th inside the pavilion 
• A Whatsapp Group will be created and shared with all coaches registered for the regatta. Get alerts regarding any schedule changes, venue updates, or other issues pertaining to all participants. 

 

Food and Beverage

• Rowing BC will have beverages and snack items available for sale in the pavilion, along with a selection of merchandise options. 
• Payment accepted through cash, Square Reader, and Venmo.

 

Accommodation

• Use the links below to take advantage of the event rate rooms Rowing BC has arranged. 
• Simon Fraser University Guest Accommodations (8888 University Drive, Burnaby)
  • multiple room configurations available
  • 10 min drive away from regatta site
  • book HERE or contact [email protected]
• Best Western Plus Burnaby (5411 Kingsway Ave, Burnaby)
  • 2 Queen Bed Room, $289 plus tax
  • 10 min drive away from regatta site 
  • book HERE
• Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby)
  • 2 Queen Bed Deluxe Room, $395 plus tax
  • 13 min drive away from regatta site
  • book HERE

 

Transportation and Parking

• Clubs from Vancouver Island can apply for BC Ferries coupons for U19 athletes through the viaSport’s BC Ferries Sport Experience Program
• Parking is in the gravel parking lot on Sperling Ave. Plan for a 5-10 minute walk to the regatta site. Accessible Parking is available on the regatta site.

 

Sponsors and Supporters:

Rowing BC would like to thank the following organizations for their support:

• Tourism Burnaby
  • Looking for ways to add to your regatta experience while you're in Burnaby? Check out this guide to nearby activities, dining and attractions. 
• Province of British Columbia - Supporting sports, recreation, arts, and culture in BC.
• viaSport - Championing amateur sport in BC.

Thank you to all of this year's event sponsors and supporters!

Questions? Contact [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you at Burnaby Lake in July!