Information Pamphlet
McGill University Rowing Club
Information Pamphlet
President
VP Internal
VP Communications Frederique de Muszka
VP Finance
VP Fundraising
Club Managers
Alumni Affairs
VP Technology Elliot Silber
VP Development Mira Anand, Kalyna Franko, Philippe Toren
On the water Practices are 6:00-8:00am Monday through Saturday at the Olympic Basin. Second workouts (weights, ERG) are compulsory and athletes will be given a training plan. These second workouts are to be done on the athlete’s own time, depending on your class schedule. For directions by bike or metro to the Basin, visit the Where We Train page .
Racing
The bulk of our racing season is in the fall. Because our regattas are out of province, we are required to leave Montreal on the Friday before the race. We return to Montreal the same night of each regatta. Below is a list of our races and the approximate departure times: final departure times will be confirmed but will be within 1 hour of the times below:
Event
Head of the Rideau (Ottawa) September 25th September 25th, 5:30am
Head of the Trent (Peterborough) October 1st September 30th, 11:00am
Brock Invitational (St-Catharines) October 15th October 14th, 10:00am
Head of the Charles (Boston) October 22nd-23rd October 21st, 7:00am
– For Select Varsity Crews
OUA Development (St-Catharines) October 28th October 27th, 7:00am
– For Novice and JV Crews
OUA Championships (St-Catharines) October 29th October 28th, 7:00am
– For Varsity Crews
CURCs (Welland)
The total for this year of rowing is $580. Athletes who make the team are rquired to pay the full amount no later than the first race (September 25th). Should an athlete have difficulties making a full payment, he/she must meet with the Head Coach and the President as soon as possible. Your crew fees cover the following:
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At regattas (excludes Head of the Charles and CURCs)
- Race entries
- Hotel rooms
- Buses
- Boat transportation
- Coaching salaries
- Access to the rowing facilities at Parc Jean Drapeau
- Equipment (repair, rental and maintenance)
- Boats
- Oars
- Coxboxes
- Tools
Extra Costs
There are certain items that are not included in the crew fees
Uniform
- Unisuit (For JV and Varsity only) $72.00
- Training Top
– Crew Jacket (Optional)
- Crew Hat (Optional)
Food at Regattas
Extra Races (hotels, buses, race entries)
- Head of the Charles
- CURCs
Fundraising
As with every team, athletes have to fundraise in order to pay for new equipment purchases. This year, fundraising will be a combination of a package to sell and volunteering hours to be completed over the course of the school year.
- Fundraisng Package
Each athlete must pay $300 for a fundraising package. The package includes :
- 50 Chocolate bars to sell at $2.00 each
- 10 Tote bags to sell at $5.00 each
- 8 Water bottles to sell at $10.00 each
From these packages, the team makes $14,000 and this money goes DIRECTLY to pay for new equipment (boats and oars) .
- Volunteering
Throughout the course of the year, there will be various events where MURC will have the opportunity to raise funds. Athletes must volunteer 20 hours throughout the year. The athletes who completes the most hours will receive theVolunteer of the Year Award. Below is a list of our tentative volunteering schedule.
- Montrea Triathlon (September 4th/5th to 11th)
- Football Games (September 9th), (October 29th – Novice and JV only)
- Grocery Bagging at Loblaws in NDG
- Samosa Sales
- Crazy Shorts ($20.00 each)
- Crazy Headbands ($4.00 each, 2 for $7.00)
Anything Else…?
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask any exec member. We look forward to seeing you on the water!
