Hometown PTBO: Riley Watson On Winning Three Gold Medals In Rowing at the 139th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with competitive rower Riley Watson about his performance at the 139th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, his training regimen and his post-secondary rowing future.

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Peterborough Rowing Club Prospering With PeterboroughROWS From Trillium Grant Of $341,800

After receiving an Ontario Trillium Grant of $341,800, the Peterborough Rowing Club has grown the activity with its PeterboroughROWS program announced on Thursday.

(left to right) Sam Wigg, Jacey Mabee, MPP David Smith, Maggie Walker and Brian Love enjoying rowing out on teh Otonabee River at Trent University. PeterboroughROWS has brought hands-on and virtual rowing training sessions to over 2,200 participants in the first two years.Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Rowing Club.

The grant was issued back in March 2020 spanning over three years. The Club was able to offer specialized training programs to schools, with local community groups and for rowers old and new with the money.

“I have always said sports of any kind brings communities together, fosters inclusivity, and is beneficial for both physical and mental health,” said MPP Dave Smith. “Rowing teaches the meaning of communication, leadership, teamwork, resilience and discipline, the Grow Grant has already seen over 2,000 individuals take the step into the world of rowing,”

PeterboroughROWS stemmed from the grant for City and County of Peterborough residents from ages 12 to 80+ years old.

PeterboroughROWS is meant as an outreach to new rowers and provides a recreational rowing program with training and on-the-water rowing experience according to a press release.

“Rowing is a terrific way to see a whole different side of Peterborough and the Kawarthas,” said Brian Love, Rowing Club president. “Being out on the water, being part of a crew, and learning about the strength of pulling together – this is exactly what a safe return to sport looks like. It’s a sport of resilience and of togetherness.”

The Peterborough Rows initiative will run until February 2024.

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