Summer 2026 Information
2026 Summer Rowing Program Overview
Interested in joining for Summer 2026? Please fill out our interest form here to get in touch.
US Nationals Camp
Arrival: June 19
First Practice: June 20
Regatta: July 11-12; USRowing RowFest (Club National Championships); Ford Lake, Michigan.
Departure: July 13
Henley Camp
Arrival: July 14
First Practice: July 15
Regatta: August 4-9; Royal Canadian Henley Regatta; St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.
Departure: August 10
Coaching Staff
For full bios, please click here.
Club President and Head Coach: RJ Rubino
U23 / Senior Team:
- Lead Coach: RJ Rubino
- Assistant Coaches: Jerry Jacobi and Ryan Ficorilli
U19/Youth Team:
- 1V Coach: RJ Rubino
- Lead Coach: Nathanial Sass
- Assistant Coach: Liam Feeney
U17 Team:
- 1V Coach: RJ Rubino
- Lead Coach: Zachary Mecca
- Assistant Coach: Max Burget
Lightweight Squad:
- Lead Coach: Jerry Jacobi
- Assistant Coach: Ryan Ficorilli
Coaching Staff at South Niagara Rowing Club
- Lead Coach: Brett Vilk
- Assistant Coach: Shane Kegan
Weekly Training Schedule
For full summer schedule, please click here.
Monday – Friday
Water Sessions:
- 6:00 / 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Land Training (by training groups):
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Combined water + land training)
Sunday:
- Rest Day
- If racing on Sunday, Monday will be a rest day instead
Housing Information
BRC provides optional summer housing for rowers joining from out-of-town. Housing assignments, including roommates and addresses, will be finalized and communicated after June 1st.
Questions?
Please see our FAQ Section, or reach out to [email protected].
