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RCA National Beach Sprint Selection Trials
Row Nova Scotia (RNS) is delighted to collaborate with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) to host the 2025 RCA National Beach Sprint Selection Trial. In July, athletes from all over Canada will come together at Rissers Beach to compete for a place to represent Canada at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Championships, held October 23-26 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Row Nova Scotia is confident that this event will serve as a showcase for the stunning Nova Scotia beaches and provide athletes with an authentic coastal racing experience.
Row Nova Scotia would like to extend its best wishes to all the athletes and coaches and encourage everyone to explore our wonderful province.
Looking to volunteer? Email technicaldirector@rowns.ca or sign-up here: https://forms.gle/CdZj3oGapf7DzCmq7
Please be advised that these dates and locations are subject to changes and updates will be made as required.
2026 Calendar of Events
| Date | Event | Location | Information/Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | Beast of the East Indoor Rowing Championship | Halifax Grammar School | More Information |
| February 14, 2026 | RowNS Coaching Conference | Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth | |
| February 18, 2026 | Row Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting | Sport Nova Scotia / Zoom | More Information |
| April 18, 2026 | Learn to Row Workshop | Zoom | Coming Soon |
| May 10, 2026 | Mothers Day High School Sprints | Lake Banook | Coming Soon |
| May 30, 2026 | Ice Breaker Regatta | Lake Banook | More Information |
| June 5-7, 2026 | Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association Championships | St. Catherine's, ON | More Information |
| June 20-21, 2026 | Harry "Dad" Vail Gagetown Regatta | Upper Gagetown, NB | More Information |
| June 20-21, 2026 | RCA Junior Selection Trials | Duncan, BC | More Information |
| June 30-July 5, 2026 | Royal Henley Regatta | Henley, United Kingdom | More Information |
| July 4-5, 2026 | RCA Regional Selection Event | Bachman Beach, Lunenberg | Coming Soon |
| July 18-19, 2026 | Nova Scotia Sprints - Bud Myra Memorial Regatta | Lake Banook | More Information |
| July 25-26, 2026 | Eastern Rowing Association Championships | Montreal, QC | More Information |
| August 2, 2026 | Royal Canadian Henley Masters | St. Catherine's, ON | More Information |
| August 2-9, 2026 | Royal Canadian Henley | St. Catherine's, ON | More Information |
| August 22-23, 2026 | Red Island Regatta | PEI | More Information |
| August 29-30, 2026 | Nova Scotia Invitational Beach Sprints | Risser's Beach, Lunenberg | More Information |
| September 19, 2026 | Cogswell / Pelham Regatta | Halifax Rowing Club | More Information |
| October 3-4, 2026 | Atlantic Rowing Championships | Lake Banook | More Information |
| October 24, 2026 | Atlantic University Rowing Championships | Lake Banook | Coming Soon |
| October 25, 2026 | Really Chili Regatta | Lake Banook | More Information |
| November 7-8, 2026 | Canadian University Rowing Championships | London, ON | Coming Soon |
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