Time of Year: Most clubs offer their LTR programs between May and August

Duration: tends to be shorter term, such as once a week for eight weeks, or 2-3 times per week for a month.

Different streams of Participants: Adults from 20-60 or older, often organized in ‘corporate’ programs. Youth are usually no younger than 12. Adaptive: for people with disabilities (some clubs are starting to develop this)

Mixed crews: males and females row together in the same boat

Bigger boats: LTR programs tend to use eights, with graduates then having more opportunities to scull in singles.

Lesson Progression: LTR participants first learn the elements of the rowing stroke on rowing machines and, where available, in rowing tanks. They then learn rowing terminology, parts of the boat, and basic safety procedures. Finally, they get taught how to carry a boat to the water, and then row!

Registration: space tends to be limited, so early registration is advisable. Contact your local club to find out how soon you can sign up.

Beyond LTR: Clubs offering LTR also have recreational and competitive streams for youth and adult for those who wish to continue

High Schools & Universities: both secondary and post-secondary institutions in Ontario offer novice rowing to their students. This usually happens in collaboration with ROWONTARIO member clubs. These programs typically start in the Fall.