Inside the gym, the steady pull of rowing machines set the pace as the space filled with movement and teamwork. Students leaned into each stroke, while others watched and encouraged from the sidelines, rotating through activities that ranged from skill challenges to mini races and culminated in a final 1,500‑metre relay.
The workshops were part of Ready. Set. Row.program, delivered in partnership with the UBC Thunder Rowing Club. Across eight sessions, approximately 200 students from the school were introduced to the fundamentals of rowing, including proper technique, equipment setup and pacing. Guided activities emphasized coordination, balance and timing, with students working together to develop a shared rhythm on the machines.
The experience wrapped up with the relay, bringing together the skills practiced throughout the workshops. The practical sessions demonstrated how focus, cooperation and effort combine in a team setting, offering students an engaging introduction to the sport of rowing.
