Rowing encouraged me to get up in the morning, knowing that if I didn’t, I wouldn’t get to go out on the water. - Participant

I really enjoyed the physical nature of the program because it gives me an opportunity to work off my stress and to get outside. – Participant

Thanks to you, our students were engaged in their learning and were always keen to get to the boathouse and get started. It was wonderful to see the individual growth of the students as they became more familiar with the sport and started to challenge themselves. - Daphne M. Churchill, Principal, Dunsmuir Middle School, Victoria

Dynamic Opportunities for Youth rowers were more appreciative of the time the coaches had for them and many of them tried very hard to respect the equipment, each other, their teacher and the learning process. - Allison Dobb, Local Coordinator, Port Moody

When the youth get the opportunity to learn a new skill like that and then to experience the success that they did, it’s really empowering for them. - Val Garbe, Counsellor at Bedford Road Collegiate, Saskatoon

Rowing taught me excellent skills in teamwork and leadership. – Participant

The coaches were very encouraging and supportive. Instructions were easily understood. Excellent job! - Counsellor and Triple P.L.A.Y. Coordinator, Kenora

With the limited time frame for rowing practice, we would often drive the youth back to class quizzing them on technical aspects of rowing. If they answered correctly, they would receive chocolate as a reward! - Kathy Boyes, Local Coordinator & Coach, St. Catharines

The kids had a blast! We had a hard time getting them to quit. It was great to see them do so well and be so comfortable on the water. - Teacher, Byngmount Beach School, Mississauga

I learned that if you put your mind to it you can do anything! – Participant

It was an enriching experience. These youth brought a fresh breath of air into the club. Their loudness, their looks and their energy certainly did not go unnoticed. - Stephanie Grenier, Local Coordinator, Montreal