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Ice Breaker Regatta
May 24
The Ice Breaker Regatta is an annual regatta hosted by Row Nova Scotia on Lake Banook and Lake Mic Mac in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This regatta is a head race format that has athletes complete a 4.3km loop of the two lakes. This regatta aligns with the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model outlined by Rowing Canada Aviron that has athletes competing at long distances early in the season. The Ice Breaker is open to Novice, Junior, Under 23, Senior, Masters and Para athletes.
2024 List of Events
Please be advised that these dates and locations are subject to changes and updates will be made as required.
| Date | Event | Location | Information/Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2025 | Beast of the East Indoor Rowing Championship | Halifax Grammar School | More Information |
| February 8, 2025 | Coach Symposium | Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth | More Information |
| February 19, 2025 | Row Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting | Sport Nova Scotia / Zoom | More Information |
| February 22, 2025 | National Indoor Rowing Day in Canada | More Information | |
| April 12, 2025 | Learn to Row Coach Workshop | Oakwood House | More Information |
| April 13, 2025 | Row NS Awards & Oxford / Cambridge Boat Race Viewing Breakfast | Halifax Central Commons Multi-purpose room | Register Here |
| May 11, 2025 | Mothers Day High School Sprints | Lake Banook | More Information |
| May 24, 2025 | Ice Breaker Regatta | Lake Banook | More Information |
| July 19 & 20, 2025 | RCA National Beach Sprint Selection Trials | Risser's Beach | |
| July 26, 2025 | LYC Coastal Rowing Tour | Lunenburg Yacht Club | More Information |
| August 23, 2025 | LYC Coastal Rowing Tour | Lunenburg Yacht Club | More Information |
| August 23 & 24 | Red Island Regatta | Brudenell River Provincial Park, PEI | More Information |
| September 20, 2025 | LYC Coastal Rowing Tour | Lunenburg Yacht Club | More Information |
| November 1-2, 2025 | Canadian University Rowing Championships | Montreal, QC | |
| TBD | Nova Scotia Sprints - Bud Myra Memorial Regatta | Lake Banook | More Information |
| TBD | Cogswell / Pelham Regatta | Halifax Rowing Club | More Information |
| TBD | Atlantic Rowing Championships & Atlantic University Rowing Championships | Lake Banook | More Information |
| TBD | Really Chili Regatta | Lake Banook | More Information |
| TBD | National Come Try Rowing Day |