WRC Docks Open for 2013 Rowing Season

WRC docks are now open.  Rowing is currently on a restrictive basis due to high water levels and current.  Coaches will be communicating with program participants about rowing times.  All members should be aware of the 2013 Safety Grid.

WRC Fundraiser at the Golf Dome

Spring is here and it’s time to brush up on your golf skills!

Bring out your friends and family for a fun night of All-You-Can-Golf for the WRC Fundraiser at the Golf Dome!  Enjoy unlimited use of the driving range, mini golf, virtual golf, and pool tables (golf clubs and balls included). Pizza and a canned drink included.

Date: Friday, May 24th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Golf Dome, 1205 Wilkes Avenue
Cost: $15

Buy your ticket on Regatta Central, 

Tickets are also available at the door. To reserve your ticket at the door, do one of the following:
Email Christine at: vpfund.wrc@gmail.com
Email Heather at: HGray@mts.net
Text Heather at: 204-890-4404 

A limited numbers of unreserved tickets will be available at the door so please pre-order if possible. Proceeds to the Winnipeg Rowing Club.

Flood Fight 2013

The Red River Floodway began operation at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29.  he City is forecasting that the Red River should only reach a maximum of 20′ James and current sits at approximately 18.2′.  The new RIBS dike (installed by the City last week) seems to be holding the water at bay – but cannot handle water higher than 20′.  If the water level shows signs of rising higher than 19.5′, WRC will have to act quickly to erect our own barrier.  This means we’ll need volunteers with trucks to help pick up and deliver sandbags to the club, and others to help put up our own flood protection system.

Please watch your e-mail closely over the next few days for a call for volunteers.

Thiessen & Bergmann Race at RCA Trials

Winnipeg rower’s Paul Thiessen and Marianne Bergmann started racing early this year at the RCA 2013 Spring Trials – West.  With a strong start to their season, Marianne finished 3rd in the Women’s 1x event, and Paul 4th in the Men’s 1x.  Both WRC athletes are currently training in Burnaby, BC at Rowing Canada’s National Development Center.

The  2013 Spring Trials – West took place April 19th and 20th on Burnaby Lake, BC. Full results can be found here.